Bedno.com - 2011.12.02 (week 753)

2011.12.02 (week 753)

Competitive shopping season.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "Shame" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Collected Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Su: Christkindl Market at Lincoln Square.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Hannukatz The Musical at National Pastime Theatre.
Ongoing: A Klingon Christmas Carol at Greenhouse Theater Center.
Ongoing: Winter Pageant at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
Ongoing: 21st Century Minimalism at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Star Trek Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre (Fr).
Fr: Britney Spears Birthday.
Fr: Rock For Kids at Park West.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Miracle On State Street at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
..-Sa: Poi Dog Pondering at Metro.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Santa Hustle 5K at Montrose Harbor.
Sa: SantaCon at Starts at Congress Hotel Bar.
Sa: The "P" Ride at Pottawattomie Park.
Sa: Terror in the Aisles at Portage Theater.
Sa: Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Allstate Arena.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Back In Black at House of Blues.
Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Post Apocalyptic Burlesque at LiveWire Lounge.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Aerial Dance.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Toys For Tots motorcycle parade at Dan Ryan Woods.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: "Make it Reflective" bike workshop at Active Trans.
Mo: Movieoke at Whistler.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Pearl Harbor Day.
We-Th: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
We: Magic Chicago at Stage 773.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Critical Lass at Hamlin Park field.
Th: "On Bicycles" book release at Cole's tavern.
Th-Sa: The String Cheese Incident at Aragon Ballroom.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

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"Shame" now playing.: Director Steve McQueen w/ Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, ...
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/shame
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.: Hugo, The Muppets, Immortals, J. Edgar, Harold & Kumar Christmas, Tower Heist, In Time, Puss in Boots, The Rum Diary, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal: ^

Collected Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2011.12.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.: Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories.
http://bedno.com/winter
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Ice Skating. -2012.02.26 Yearly.: Wrigley Field; Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Christkindl Market. -Sunday Yearly.: "Enjoy traditional German food, German beer and glogg, and entertainment under the Big Tent at Leland and Lincoln. Kids Tent with crafts and fun at Giddings Plaza"
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4700 N Lincoln. Western stop on brown line.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2011.12.24 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr+Sa -9p 11a.: 50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets.
http://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Hannukatz The Musical. -2011.12.31 All ages. $10-25 Fr/Sa/Su.: The story of history's first oil crisis, 2200 years in the making.
National Pastime Theatre, 773/327-7077, 4139 N Broadway. 3blks N of Red Line Sheridan stop.
http://npt2.com
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* A Klingon Christmas Carol. -2011.12.31 $32 Su 2:30p, Th,Fr,Mo 7:30p.: "Scrooge has no honor, nor any courage. Can three ghosts help him to become the true warrior he ought to be in time to save Tiny Tim from a horrible fate? Performed in the Original Klingon with English Supertitles, and narrative analysis from The Vulcan Institute of Cultural Anthropology."
http://cbtheatre.org
Greenhouse Theater Center, 773/404-7336, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
http://greenhousetheater.org
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2012.01.03 Yearly. All ages.: * A Christmas Carol: 11.18-12.31 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodmantheatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.09-27 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, http://www.joffrey.com
* Breakfast with Santa: for 94th floor visitors, certain December days/times, and "Skating in the Sky" (synthetic ice rink 1000' up) Jan-Apr. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://www.hancock-observatory.com
* Christmas Around The World: 11.17-01.08 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.25-01.01 Over a million lights, certain dates/times, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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Winter Pageant. -2012.01.08 Yearly. All ages. $0-20 Various times.: Family friendly long running annual celebrating the changing seasons.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Winter Wonderfest. -2012.01.08 Yearly. All ages. $10-17+ Hours vary.: Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main town square with vending. Includes ice rink, large inflatable slide/bungee games. Santa and elves listen to children's wishes in a mountain top village.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Ongoing: ^

** Occupy Chicago.: Local presence of burgeoning nationwide movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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21st Century Minimalism. -2011.12.22 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: "Bare Essentials" Ingrid Fassbender juried.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.: Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Star Trek Burlesque. Fridays 21+ $20 9:30p.: Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.com
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?: Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2011.12.02: ^

Britney Spears Birthday (since 1981). Yearly.: http://www.britneyspears.com
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Rock For Kids (since 1989). Charity auction. Yearly. All ages. $25-75 6-10p.: http://rockforkids.org
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.com
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First Friday. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.: DJs, music, art, haut snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters.
12.02: "Indulgence" themed.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Miracle On State Street (since 1999). Yearly. All ages. $55-75 7:30p.: The Fray, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Perri.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 21+ $25 7:30-9p.: Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
800/979-3370 http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+8p.: Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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Poi Dog Pondering. -Saturday 18+ $26 Two nights. 9p.: "Tale of Two Cities"
http://platetectonicmusic.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.: Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.: 30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Santa Hustle 5K. Yearly. $45 9a.: Several thousand registered. After party at Cubby Bear.
http://santahustle.com
Montrose Harbor, 4400 N Lake Shore Drive.
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* SantaCon. Yearly. 21+ Free 12p-?a.: When you ponder the idea of the Jolly One, elves and chubbiness come to mind, but Billy Bob Thorton in Bad Santa also pops up. Its about getting people together, letting your guard down and laughing at yourself and having a great time. Anyone can participate as long as they dress up in Santa regalia. Travels a spontaneous route through the Loop and up to Rush and Division, spreading cheer and imbibing along the way.
1:45p Art Institute, 2:30p Beef and Brandy, 4:45p Millennium Park Bean, 5:45p Houlihans, 7:15p Marilyn Monroe, 8:30p Moe's Cantina.
http://santacon.info/Chicago-IL
Starts at Congress Hotel Bar, 312/427-3800, 520 S Michigan Ave. Congress Pkwy at Michigan Ave.
http://www.congressplazahotel.com
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The "P" Ride. All ages. Free 12:30-9p.: Pedaling past "P" places, Polish, Pulaski, Portage, Peterson, pool Pubs, Parks, PBR, ...
http://thechainlink.org/events/the-p-ride
Pottawattomie Park, 7340 N Rogers Ave.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Terror in the Aisles (since 2002). Yearly. $10-12 5p.: Several horror feature films, special gusts, vintage shorts, dealers, prizes, more.
http://Facebook.com/terrorintheaisles
Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee Ave.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra. All ages. $29-69+ Two show: 3p+8p.: http://trans-siberian.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.: Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
12.03: Life, the Universe, and Everything (Sort Of...).
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Back In Black. 17+ $15 9p.: The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute, with Blaze of Glory, Tribute to Bon Jovi.
http://backinblack.info/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a.: Multiple spaces of fun, in and out, drums, fire, spinning, healers, music and dance until late. No alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.: "Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Post Apocalyptic Burlesque. Monthly. 21+ $? 10p-?a.: Celebrating the end of civilization with spectacular performers, machine rhythm, distortion and recklessness.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/141851219254576/
LiveWire Lounge, 3394 N. Milwaukee Ave.
http://yelp.com/biz/live-wire-lounge-chicago
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El Circo Cheapo. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 7+10p.: Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out.
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.: All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
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Sunday 2011.12.04: ^

Toys For Tots motorcycle parade (since 1978). 1st Sunday in December Yearly. All ages. Bring a toy. 9:30a.: World's largest, drawing over 20000 participants! Many biker Santas. Assembly begins hours earlier.
Dan Ryan Woods, 83rd and Western. Travels all the way North to Foster.
http://www.chicagolandtft.org
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.: May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Cleveland, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.: Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2011.12.05: ^

"Make it Reflective" bike workshop. All ages. ~$5 5-9p.: "Make both you and your bike the most obvious moving vehicle on the road. Bring what you want modified (bikes, clothing, bags, outerwear, helmets, etc.)" Light refreshments and free fleece balaclavas included. Bring clothes, accessories, bike to decorate.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/182395091845768/
Active Trans, 9 W. Hubbard St. 4th floor.
http://activetrans.org
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Movieoke. 1st Mondays 21+ $? 9p.: Read along to perform, over 200 scenes to choose from.
http://chicagomovieoke.com
Whistler, 773/227-3530, 2421 N Milwaukee.
http://whistlerchicago.com
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Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.: "America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.: Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2011.12.06: ^

Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.: "The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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The Deep End. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.: "Explores the deeper side of dance music."
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Wednesday 2011.12.07: ^

Pearl Harbor Day (since 1941). Yearly.: Remembers Japanese surprise attack which brought the U.S. into WW II. Almost 2400 Americans were killed and 1300 injured, 18 ships and 200 aircraft destroyed.
http://www.execpc.com/~dschaaf/mainmenu.html
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* Tributosaurus. -Thursday Monthly. 21+ $20+ We+Th 7p.: "The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
12.07+08: Becomes Journey.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $25 7:30p.: Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians. Lobby bar, nearby chow, easy parking.
12.07: Francis Menotti, Ben Whiting, Star Newman.
773/334-4192 http://MagicChicagoShow.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.: "2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.: Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2011.12.08: ^

Critical Lass. All ages. Free 6p.: Monthly 5-8 mile bike ride exclusively for women/trans cyclists. Departs at 6:30, ends with a nosh.
http://facebook.com/events/179795035443594
Hamlin Park field, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
http://Bedno.com/bike/cl
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"On Bicycles" book release. All ages. Free 8-10p.: Reading chapters from a new anthology. "50 Ways the New Bike Culture Can Change Your Life"
http://tinyurl.com/50waysonbikes
Cole's tavern, 773/276-5802, 2338 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://coleschicago.blogspot.com/
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The String Cheese Incident. -Saturday All ages. $40+ Three nights. 8p.: http://stringcheeseincident.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Drum&Bass night. Thursdays 21+ $0 10p-4a.: SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.: With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-Su 10a-5p.: Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.: With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, classic spinning swing ride, new mini-golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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See how the universe works. All ages. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.: Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $0-18 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.: And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to. All ages. $8.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.: 385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-10, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.: Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 9a-5p.: "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.: International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free (Building hours vary) 9a-6p.: Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $6-11 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.: Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.: Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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