Bedno.com - 2012.12.07 (wk806)

2012.12.07 (wk806)

Everything's going to be OK.

RECOMMENDED:: Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: Holiday Train.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: A Klingon Christmas Carol at Raven Theatre.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: Collected Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
Fr: Pearl Harbor Day.
..-Su: International Gem and Jewelry Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Abstract Science 15th anniversary at SmartBar.
Fr: DJ Shadow at The Mid.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Hanukkah.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: Bike Tour of Westtown at West Town Bikes.
Sa: SantaCon at Starts at Congress Hotel Bar.
Sa: Johnny Mathis at Rosemont Theatre.
Sa: Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Allstate Arena.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Shimmer" at Subterranean.
Sa: 50 Shades of Fetish at Underground Wonder Bar.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Cirque De La Femme at Lincoln Tap Room.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Rudolph Ramble 8K run.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: Of Montreal at Metro.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: 3 Doors Down & Daughtry at Rosemont Theatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Human Rights Day.
Mo: Pedaling Poetry Night at Cole's Bar.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Fiesta de Guadalupe.
We: World Hoop Day.
We: Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting at City Hall.
We: The Faint at Metro.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Critical Lass TBA.
Th: Burlesque-A-Pades at Martyrs'.
Th: Robotic Pirate Monkey at Lincoln Hall.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

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Now playing.: Anna Karenina, Life of Pi, Lincoln, Skyfall, The Comedy, Flight, The Man with the Iron Fists, Wreck-It Ralph, Cloud Atlas, Seven Psychopaths, Looper, Hotel Transylvania, Dredd 3D, Trouble with the Curve, Resident Evil: Retribution, Premium Rush, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Ice Skating. -2013.02.24 Yearly.: Weather permitting: 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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Holiday Train. -2012.12.22 Wk 3-7p, Sa 1-8p.: Green 11/23-28, Orange&Brown 11/29-12/1, Pink 12/5, Blue 12/6-12/8, Red 12/12, Purple 12/13, Red 12/14, Red&Purple 12/15, Red 12/18, Purple 12/19, Yellow 12/20, Red&Purple 12/22.
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2012.12.24 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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* A Klingon Christmas Carol. -2012.12.30 Yearly. $20-35.: "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
Raven Theatre, 773/338-2177, 6157 N Clark.
http://raventheatre.com
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2013.01.03 Yearly. All ages.: * A Christmas Carol: 11.17-12.29 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodmantheatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.07-27 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: 11.15-01.06 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.23-01.06 Over a million lights, certain dates/times, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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Winter Wonderfest (since 2001). -2013.01.06 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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Collected Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2012.12.30 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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Ongoing: ^

Occupy Chicago.: Local presence of movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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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 2012.12.07: ^

Pearl Harbor Day (since 1941). Yearly.: Remembers Japanese surprise attack which brought the U.S. into WW II.
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor
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International Gem and Jewelry Show. -Sunday Yearly. $6-8.: Well known annual with great variety and deals.
http://www.intergem.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://rosemont.com/donald_e_stephens_convention_center.php
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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.
12.07: "White Out" theme.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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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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Abstract Science 15th anniversary. 21+ $10 10p.: DJ Ben Ufo.
http://abstractscience.net
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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DJ Shadow. 21+ $18+ 10p-4a.: W/ Zebo, Intel, Moppy.
http://djshadow.com
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.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 2012.12.08: ^

Hanukkah (aka Chanukah). A Jewish holiday, lasts eight days. -2012.12.16 Yearly. Sunset to sunset.: Marks the reconsecration of the temple of Jerusalem and the miracle of the lamp.
http://chabad.org/holidays
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Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.: Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://Bedno.com/bike/kid
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoKidicalMass
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Bike Tour of Westtown. All ages. $9 11a-3p.: Lee Diamond leads. Benefits West Town bikes.
773/255-6347 http://ChicagoVelo.com
West Town Bikes, 2459 W Division.
http://westtownbikes.org
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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."
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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Johnny Mathis. All ages. $65-95+ 8p.: W/ Gary Mule Deer.
http://johnnymathis.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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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.
12.08: Jesus Made Me a Communist.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Shimmer" 21+ $0-5 9p-3a.: DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins an evening devoted to shoegaze, dreampop, psych, drone, space rock, nugaze, electrogaze & chillwave music.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/439613342768984
Subterranean, 773/ 278-6600, 2011 W North. Corner of North and Damen in Wicker Park, at Damen blue line stop.
http://www.subt.net
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50 Shades of Fetish. 21+ $5 9p-4:30a.: Fire, grinder, burlesque and extremewear.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/302778213157010
Underground Wonder Bar, 312/266-7761, 710 N Clark St.
http://undergroundwonderbar.com
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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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Cirque De La Femme. 2nd Saturdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.: "SideShow/GrindShow" extreme performers and DJs.
http://facebook.com/cirquedelafemme
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.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 2012.12.09: ^

Rudolph Ramble 8K run (since 2000). USATF certified. Yearly. $20+ 9a.: Includes goodies and sweathshirt. Collects 1000+ toys.
http://rudolphramble.com
773/404-2372, 2500 N Cannon.
http://caprievents.com
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.: Countless parts in every scale and era; scenery, supplies, memorabilia, demos, 100s of vendors. Also other hobbies.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Of Montreal. All ages. $23 6p.: W/ Wild Belle, Foxygen.
http://ofmontreal.net
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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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3 Doors Down & Daughtry. All ages. $17-30+ 7p.: http://3doorsdown.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.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 2012.12.10: ^

Human Rights Day (since 1948). Yearly.: U.N. issued Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day.
http://www.viscom.ohiou.edu/amnesty/UDHR.html
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Pedaling Poetry Night. 21+ Free 7-9p.: "Chicago Critical Mass co-founder and visionary Jim Redd, visiting from Ecuador presents an evening of velo-inspired verse. Globetrotting cyclist George Christensen will also share stories from his travels, bike writer John Greenfield will play U-lock rock on guitar, and bicyclists of all stripes are invited to share two-wheeled tales."
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/566294470063210
Cole's Bar, 773/276-5802, 2338 N. Milwaukee. Logan Square.
http://coleschicago.blogspot.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 2012.12.11: ^

Open Gov Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.: "Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
http://opengovhacknight.eventbrite.com
1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
http://1871.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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Wednesday 2012.12.12: ^

Fiesta de Guadalupe. Yearly.: Commemorates appearance of virgin Mary to an Indian boy in 1531.
http://christianity.about.com
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World Hoop Day. Yearly. All ages. Free.: Bringing hoops to the underprivileged. "The simple hoop has positive physical and mental health benefits, stimulates imaginations, and enables feelings of pure joy and bliss."
http://worldhoopday.com
http://bedno.com/hooping
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* Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting. (MBAC). All ages. Free 3-4:30p.: Meeting of groups effecting Chicago bicycle legislation, safety and planning.
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 1103.
http://bike2015plan.org
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The Faint. 18+ $22 9p.: Performing Danse Macabre. W/ Trust, Icky Blossoms, Dark Wave Disco DJs.
http://thefaint.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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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Thursday 2012.12.13: ^

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
TBA. http://Bedno.com/bike/cl
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Burlesque-A-Pades. 21+ $18 9p.: A rocking holiday burlesque spectacular from NYC starring the Famous Pontani Sisters and guests.
http://facebook.com/BurlesqueAPades
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
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Robotic Pirate Monkey. 18+ $15-20 9p.: w/ CRNKN, Blunt Force.
http://roboticpiratemonkey.com
Lincoln Hall, 773/525-2501, 2424 N Lincoln. Near Fullerton.
http://lincolnhallchicago.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $8-10 10p-4a.: 12.13: DJs Brillz, Etc! Etc!, Team Bayside High, Spacerace.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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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. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.: Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.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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2012.12.07