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2012.04.27 (wk774)

Do it yourself.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: Anarchist Film Festival at Various locations.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Su: Chicago Improv Festival.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
..-Sa: International Pop Overthrow at Redline Tap.
Ongoing: "Bikes! The Green Revolution" at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Fr: Arbor Day.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: LAST DAY: I CAN DO THAT! at Variable Space.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Gipsy Kings at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Broadzilla at Exit.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: CTA riding race at Purple Line Linden stop.
Sa: Sci-Fi Spectacular at Portage Theater.
Sa: Zombie Pub Crawl at The pH Comedy Theater.
Sa: Fear Experiment at Park West.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: BT at Excalibur.
Sa: Diesleboy / Bare at Logan Square Auditorium.
Sa: Resonate at Metro.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Walk&Roll Chicago at Soldier Field.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Walpurgis Night.
Mo: The Wombats at Park West.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: May Day.
Tu: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Tu: Chicago Spring mayday march at Union Park.
Tu: Kina Grannis at Park West.
Tu: UK reunion at Vic Theatre.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Magic Chicago at Stage 773.
We-Th: An Evening with Yanni at Chicago Theatre.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Critical Lass at Hamlin Park.
Th: Spiritualized at Metro.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: "Bassweight" at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
Anarchist Film Festival (since 2001). -2012.05.17 Yearly.
http://chicagoanarchistfilmfest.com
Various locations.
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Now playing.
The Five-Year Engagement, The Raven, Safe, Bernie, The Giant Mechanical Man, 3 Stooges, American Reunion, Mirror Mirror, Wrath of the Titans, Hunger Games, A Thousand Words, John Carter, Wanderlust, Journey 2, Safe House, Star Wars I 3D, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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Chicago Improv Festival (since 1998). -2012.04.29 Yearly. Various times, locations and prices.
"75 acts, 5 countries, 10 stages"
773/935-9810 http://chicagoimprovfestival.org
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Joffrey Ballet. -2012.05.06 All ages. $25-150.
"Spring Desire"
http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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International Pop Overthrow. -2012.04.28 21+ $10 7:30p.
Bands (1.5hr each) from open to close all day every day. "Like speed dating for rock-n-roll."
http://internationalpopoverthrow.com
Redline Tap, 773/274-5463, 7006 N. Glenwood Ave.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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"Bikes! The Green Revolution" -2012.09.09.
Explores American bicycle culture, styles, history, and why they are the way of the future.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/755-5100, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Northwest corner of Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
http://naturemuseum.org
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2012.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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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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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 2012.04.27:    ^
Arbor Day. Last Friday in April Yearly.
A special day set aside for the planting of trees. First proposed in Nebraska in 1872, later became a legal holiday there. Different date by state.
http://www.arborday.org
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* Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org
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LAST DAY: I CAN DO THAT! All ages. 7-10p.
Interactive art show where viewers improve or replicate displayed works.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/314026102003962
Variable Space, 1564 N Damen. Milwaukee/North, Wicker Park, near Damen Blue line.
http://facebook.com/variablespace
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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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Gipsy Kings. All ages. $55-95 8p.
http://gipsykings.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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Broadzilla. The Burlesque Beast. Last Fridays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Vaudezilla presents two different sets at 10:30p+1a.
http://vaudezilla.com
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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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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Saturday 2012.04.28:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
04.28: Beverly, 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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CTA riding race. 12-10p.
Public invited to join in. Current and past record holders attempt to visit all 143 L stops in under 9 hours. Forrest Claypool speaks about the 100th anniversary. Wraps at Wise Fool Pub, 2270 N Lincoln, about 9:30pm.
312/560-3966 http://thechainlink.org/events/cta-riding-race-with-transit-riding-champ-adham-fisher
Purple Line Linden stop, 349 Linden Ave, Wilmette.
http://transitchicago.com
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Sci-Fi Spectacular (since 2007). 12+ hour marathon. Yearly. No pre-teens. $24 12p-3a.
Little Shop of Horrors (Corman), The Last Starfighter, 12 Monkeys, Attack the Block, The Theatre Bizarre, shorts, trailers, fun!
http://facebook.com/scifispectacular
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://portagetheater.org
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Zombie Pub Crawl (since 2008). Yearly. 21+ $10-15+ 2-8p.
Price may include t-shirt, cup, makeup, etc.
http://chicagozombiepubcrawl.com
The pH Comedy Theater, 1515 W Berwyn. Andersonville.
http://andersonville.org
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Fear Experiment. 18+ $24 8p.
Dance, improv, courage.
http://macncheeseproductions.com/fear-experiment
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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.
04.28: Coalition Against Nato/G8, CCAWR Chgo Coalition Against War + Racism.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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BT. 21+ $$ 9p-2a.
http://btmusic.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown.
http://excaliburchicago.com
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Diesleboy / Bare. 17+ $25+ 9p-3a.
"Subhuman" tour.
http://djdieselboy.com
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Blue Line, and 90/94.
http://logansquareauditorium.com
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Resonate (since 2006). Yearly. 18+ $30+ 9p-5a.
Chicago Burner Community presents an evening of sound, light, art, fire, more. W/ tons of DJs, artists, fire performers, etc, til dawn.
http://burningmanchicago.ning.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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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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 2012.04.29:    ^
* Walk&Roll Chicago (since 1973). Walk / skate / bike to fight cancer. Yearly. All ages. 9a.
Unique charity event for the American Cancer Society. Pledged Bike (15mi), walk (5mi), or skate (10mi). Dogs permitted. Around 5000 people will participate to raise more than $1,000,000.
800/227-2345 http://www.walkroll.org
Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus. Stadium Green just South.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p.
Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.
May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Cleveland, American Dad, more.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Carnal. Monthly. 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.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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Monday 2012.04.30:    ^
Walpurgis Night. Yearly.
Also known as witches' sabbath and eve of May Day. Commemorates the 8th century saint and protectress against witchcraft.
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/w/walpurgis_night.html
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The Wombats. All ages. $20 7:30p.
Liverpudlian indie rock w/ Static Jacks & Flagship.
http://thewombats.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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 2012.05.01:    ^
May Day. Also known as Labor Day in Europe. Yearly.
Honors workers. Gloriously observed in communist nations. Chicago remembers the Haymarket Massacre.
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers_Day
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2012.09.30 Yearly.
Participate in any of many events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
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Chicago Spring mayday march. All ages. Free 12-?p.
March for the 99% ending at Federal Plaza, 230 S Dearborn. Protesting detentions, school and clinic shutdowns, union busting, etc.
http://chicagospring.org
Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St.
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Kina Grannis. All ages. $20 7:30p.
"In your arms" tour w/ Imaginary Friend.
http://kinagrannis.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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UK reunion. All ages. $65-95 8p.
Legendary progressive rock superstars Jobson, Wetton, Bozzio, together first time in 30 years. Meet+greet from 4:30p.
http://UKreunion.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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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 2012.05.02:    ^
Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $25 7:30p.
Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians. Lobby bar, nearby chow, easy parking.
05.02: Chicago's necromancer Neil Tobin, Steve Vaught performs visual interactive magic in a humerous but gentle way, Magic Sam does a delightful silent magic act performed to music.
773/334-4192 http://MagicChicagoShow.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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An Evening with Yanni. -Thursday All ages. $44-150 8p.
http://yanni.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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 2012.05.03:    ^
Critical Lass. Monthly. 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/CriticalLass
Hamlin Park, 3035 N Hoyne Ave. Barry and Damen, baseball field.
http://Bedno.com/bike/cl
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Spiritualized. 18+ $25+ 8p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.
Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://www.bigcjam.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* "Hot Mess" Thursdays 21+ $3 booze. 9:45p-?a.
Male dancers and the incredible magic of Tomas.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N. Clark, Andersonville.
http://atmospherebar.com
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"Bassweight" 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJs Rees Urban, Stunna, Sushi, Whoa-B, The Tornado.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com
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Attractions:    ^
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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Notes:    ^
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2012.04.27