2012.12.28 (wk809)
Maybe it's the antidepressants, but I'm feeling pretty optimistic.
- RECOMMENDED:
- Movie: "Django Unchained" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Les Miserables" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Su: A Klingon Christmas Carol at Raven Theatre.
..-We: Winter Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
..-Su: Collected Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
Fr: Full Moon.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Harlem Globetrotters at Allstate Arena.
Fr: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Lotus at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Nocturna at Metro.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: CJO Tribute to Frank Zappa at Park West.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Freakeasy Baller's Ball at Metro.
Sa: Glow party at Exit.
Sa: Future Rock at House of Blues.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su-Mo: React Presents at Congress Theatre.
Su-Mo: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: New Years Eve.
Mo: Other noteworthy parties.
Mo: TV Marathons.
Mo: Navy Pier Festivities.
Mo: Bass Drop at Portage Theater.
Mo: "Stellar Spark" at The Rave.
Mo: Charlie Wilson and Ledisi at Chicago Theatre.
Mo: Robert Randolph & Karl Denson at Park West.
Mo: Metropolis Ball at Collaboraction Speakeasy Space.
Mo: Big Gigantic NYE at Aragon Ballroom.
Mo: Candy Land at Enclave.
Mo: Leftover Salmon at Vic Theatre.
Mo: New Year's Eve Ride at Pioneer Court.
Mo: Third Eye Blind at House of Blues.
Mo: Mucca Pazza at Logan Square Auditorium.
Mo: Penny buses and trains on CTA.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: New Years Day.
Tu: Skating in the Sky at John Hancock.
Tu: New Year's Day 5K at Lincoln Park.
We: Earth at Perihelion.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.
Movie: ^
- "Django Unchained" now playing.
- Quentin Tarantino w/ Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, ...
http://unchainedmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- "Les Miserables" now playing.
- W/ Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, ...
http://lesmiserablesfilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- Now playing.
- Jack Reacher, The Guilt Trip, This is 40, Hobbit, Anna Karenina, Life of Pi, Lincoln, Skyfall, The Comedy, Flight, The Man with the Iron Fists, Wreck-It Ralph, Cloud Atlas, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal: ^
- 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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- * 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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- Winter Vacation. -2013.01.02 Yearly.
- http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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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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- 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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- 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 2012.12.28: ^
- Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 4:15p.
- December: Cold moon.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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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.
http://Bedno.com/bike/ccm
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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- Harlem Globetrotters. Yearly. All ages. $15-136+ Two show: 2+7p.
- http://harlemglobetrotters.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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- FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.
- Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://thechainlink.org/group/fbcchicago
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.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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- Lotus. 18+ $25+ 8:30p.
- Coors Light w/ Zoogma and Archnemesis.
http://lotusvibes.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.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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- * Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-4a.
- DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://facebook.com/groups/15090361526
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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 2012.12.29: ^
- CJO Tribute to Frank Zappa. All ages. $40+ 6:30p.
- http://chicagojazzorchestra.com
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.
12.29: Predictions for the Next 100 Years with powerpoint - 2 speakers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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- * Freakeasy Baller's Ball. 21+ $16 10p-5a.
- All building event. A dozen+ DJs and performers.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/519599981400649
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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- Glow party. 21+ $? 10p-5a.
- UV body paint, party photos, GoGo dancers, DJs Scary Lady Sarah, Eddie Riot, Mr. Bobby, Benji Gunplay, Annihilist.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/217130948421823
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://exitchicago.com
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- Future Rock. 17+ $18+ 11p.
- W/ Com Truise and Thibault.
http://futurerock.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2012.12.30: ^
- React Presents. -Monday 17+ $40-80+ 8p-?a.
- Dance, 2 nites. Porter Robinson, Hardwell, Deniz Koyu.
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.com
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- Tributosaurus. -Monday Monthly. 21+ $20+ Su 7+10p, Mo 9p.
- "The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
Su+Mo: Becomes The Beatles The Red Album.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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- Carnal. 2nd/Last Sundays 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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Monday 2012.12.31: ^
- New Years Eve. Yearly.
- Last day of the year. Typically observed with a countdown to midnight, at which time one kisses the nearest person. Celebrate with confetti and champagne.
http://www.theholidayspot.com/newyear
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- Other noteworthy parties. Yearly. 21+.
- Neo, Berlin, Exit, Spin, Circuit, Excalibur, Double Door, Empty Bottle, Martyrs', Abbey Pub, Bottom Lounge, Beat Kitchen, hotels, etc.
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- TV Marathons. Yearly. All ages. Free.
- BBC plays Dr. Who, COM plays SouthPark, SyFy plays Twilight Zone, History plays Pawn Stars, others do similar for hour after hour.
http://bedno.com/ztv.php
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- Navy Pier Festivities. Yearly. All ages. Free 2p-12:30a.
- In addition to several major private parties, all public facilities at the Pier will be open for special extended hours! Enjoy the IMax, Carousel, ice skating and more all the way until the city fireworks spectacular around 11:40p. Also some of the cruises still have tickets available.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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- Bass Drop. 18+ $? 6p-?a.
- Buncha DJs, performers, two stages, electronica.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/463804240317956
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://www.hopetunnel.org/portage
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- "Stellar Spark" (since 2003). Yearly. 17+ (21+ to drink) $30-70+ No cameras, etc. 8p-4a.
- Dance music in 6 rooms on 3 levels. VIP package includes drinks, seating, appetizers, more. Nearby cheap hotel deal available.
http://facebook.com/stellarspark
The Rave, 414-342-RAVE, 2401 W Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI. Hotel discount package available.
http://therave.com
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- Charlie Wilson and Ledisi. $75-125 8p.
- http://charliewilsonmusic.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
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- Robert Randolph & Karl Denson. 18+ $70+ 8p.
- http://robertrandolph.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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- Metropolis Ball. Yearly. 21+ $75-400 8:30p-3a.
- Angela Eve's urban dystopian elite avant-garde burlesque performance art sexy circus and side shows. 15 acts in several surreal themed rooms.
http://MetropolisBallChicago2012.com
Collaboraction Speakeasy Space, 847/910-6644, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://collaboraction.org
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- Big Gigantic NYE. 18+ $45+ 9p-?a.
- http://biggigantic.net
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://aragon.com
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- Candy Land. 21+ $? 9p-2a.
- Includes hors d'oeuvres, champagne, chocolate fountains, candy everywhere.
Enclave, 312/654-0234, 220 W Chicago. By Brown Line Chicago stop.
http://enclavechicago.com
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- Leftover Salmon. 18+ $39+ 9p.
- http://leftoversalmon.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://victheatre.com
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- New Year's Eve Ride. All ages. Free 9p-1a.
- http://thechainlink.org/events/new-year-s-eve-ride
Pioneer Court, 421 N Michigan Ave.
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_Court
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- Third Eye Blind. 21+ $110 9p.
- http://3eb.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- * Mucca Pazza. 18+ $25 9:30p.
- W/ White Mystery, Jon Drake & the Shakes.
http://muccapazza.com
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Blue Line, and 90/94.
http://www.logansquareauditorium.com
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- Penny buses and trains. Yearly. 10p-6a.
- Also some extended hours. Not all lines participate.
CTA, 708/836-7000.
http://www.transitchicago.com
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- Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
- "A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
http://facebook.com/PnCdanceparty
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2013.01.01: ^
- New Years Day. Legal holiday. Yearly.
- Observed by the making of New Year's resolutions, personal commitments to specific behavioral changes.
http://www.smokefree.gov
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- Skating in the Sky. -2013.04.08 Yearly. All ages. $5 (+$15 observatory ticket?).
- Synthetic ice rink 1000' up.
John Hancock, 888-875-VIEW, 875 N Michigan.
http://360chicago.com
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- New Year's Day 5K (since 1986). Yearly. All ages. $30 11a.
- 1500 attend.
http://chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=88
Lincoln Park, Stockton and LaSalle.
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Wednesday 2013.01.02: ^
- Earth at Perihelion. Our orbit's nearest point to the sun. Yearly.
- Fortunately by cosmic standards we're close to circular at 147.5-152.6Gm (91.7-94.8Mmi).
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php
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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 2013.01.03: ^
- 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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- Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $8-10 10p-4a.
- 01.03: Midway, Code Blue, Fire, Sushi, Tornado.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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, 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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