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2013.02.22 (wk817)

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Movie: "Snitch" now playing everywhere.
..-Su: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: Skating in the Sky at John Hancock.
..-Th: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Louder Than A Bomb at Various locations.
..-Su: International Kennel Club Dog Show at McCormick Place.
Ongoing: Skooled: A Study in Circus at The Actors Gymnasium.
Fr: George Washington's Birthday.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Bike Winter Art Show phase one closing party at Gallerie F.
Fr: Dropkick Murphys at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: Meshuggah at House of Blues.
Fr: Suzanne Vega at SPACE.
Fr: Conspirator - Break Science at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Soul Asylum at Double Door.
Fr: Doctor Who Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Purim.
Sa: Baby Loves Disco at Lincoln Hall.
Sa: Kung Fu Triple Feature at Portage Theater.
Sa: Ukulele Cabaret at Silvie's Lounge.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Gramatik at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: Led Zeppelin 2 at House of Blues.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Post Apocalyptic Burlesque at Ultra Lounge.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Hustle Up The Hancock at John Hancock Building.
Su: Academy Awards on ABC.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: Full Moon.
Mo: Ekoostik Hookah at Martyrs'.
Mo: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Mouse on Mars at Mayne Stage.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: The Chainlink Bar Night at Wishbone.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
"Snitch" now playing.
Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jon Bernthal, Rafi Gavron, ...
http://snitch-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.
A Good Day to Die Hard, The Last Stand, Django Unchained, Les Miserables, 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.
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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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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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Ongoing:    ^
Black History Month (since 1926). -2013.02.28 Yearly.
February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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Louder Than A Bomb (since 2001). -2013.03.09 Yearly. All ages. $? 6p.
Young Chicago Authors and Columbia College Chicago present, reknowed Chicago Teen Poetry Festival.
773/486-4331 http://www.youngchicagoauthors.org
Various locations.
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International Kennel Club Dog Show (since 1862). Thousands of dogs, hundreds of vendors. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $3-20 8a-5p.
773/237-5100 http://www.ikcdogshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North building.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Skooled: A Study in Circus. -2013.03.23 All ages. $15-20 Fr 7:30p, Sa 4:30+7:30p, Su 3p.
Chicago clown Dean Evans and an amazing team explore the school of hard knocks. Takes audiences on a journey of eccentric clowning, aerial acrobatics, live music and devilish pranks.
The Actors Gymnasium, 847/328-2795, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://actorsgymnasium.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 2013.02.22:    ^
George Washington's Birthday. Yearly.
Day to remember George Washington, the first president of the United States and commander in chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution. He was born in Kentucky in 1732 and died of an illness on December 14th, 1799. Washington's birthday is observed on President's Day.
http://whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/gw1.html
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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.
02.22: Heading for the bike winter art show at Galerie F, 2831 N. Milwaukee.
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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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Bike Winter Art Show phase one closing party. All ages. Free 6-10p.
Spanning two periods and galleries this year.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow
Gallerie F, 2381 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://galerief.com
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Dropkick Murphys. All ages. $25+ 7p.
http://dropkickmurphys.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Meshuggah. All ages. $30 7p.
Swedish extreme metal.
http://meshuggah.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Suzanne Vega. $28-60 Two shows: 9:30+7p.
http://suzannevega.com
SPACE, 847/492-8860, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston. Easy by bike, Metra, or Purple line.
http://evanstonspace.com
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Conspirator - Break Science. 18+ $26 8p.
Silver Wrapper / React.
http://reactpresents.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://victheatre.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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Soul Asylum. 21+ $25 8:30p.
Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts, Ryan Powers and the Secret Weapons.
http://soulasylum.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://doubledoor.com
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Doctor Who Burlesque. Fridays 18+ $35 9p.
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://GorillaTango.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 2013.02.23:    ^
Purim. Jewish holiday commemorating queen Esther's intervention to save the Jews of Persia. Yearly. Sunset to sunset.
The story of her actions in the 5th century BC is retold on this day.
http://www.chabad.org/holidays
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Baby Loves Disco. All ages. $20+ 12-2:30p.
Clubbing made child-proof, for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents. Infants free.
http://babylovesdisco.com
Lincoln Hall, 773/525-2501, 2424 N Lincoln. Near Fullerton.
http://lincolnhallchicago.com
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Kung Fu Triple Feature. All ages. $10+ 6:30p-?a.
The Chicago Cinema Society presents.
http://chicagocinemasociety.org
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://portagetheater.org
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Ukulele Cabaret. 21+ Free 8p-12a.
Open mic for ukulists.
02.23: "Sorry I Forgot About Valentine's Day" special. Songs of love, begging, forgiveness, etc.
http://ukechicago.org
Silvie's Lounge, 773/871-6239, 1902 W Irving Park Rd. At Wolcott.
http://silvieslounge.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.
PACO - Political Approaches to CO-Existence.
02.23: Industrial Hemp in Illinois - with short documentary shown.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Gramatik. 18+ $25+ 9p.
"The Age of Reason" tour.
http://facebook.com/gramatik
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.com
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Led Zeppelin 2. 17+ $25 9p.
http://ledzeppelin2.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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. 21+ $? 10p-3a.
Celebrating the end of civilization. An explosion of female energy and worship of its form. DJ Peter Propaganda, etc.
Praise the goddesses!
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/601581869867330
Ultra Lounge, 773/269-2900, 2169 N Milwauke.
http://ultraloungechicago.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 2013.02.24:    ^
Hustle Up The Hancock (since 1998). Pledged 94 floor (1632 stairs, 1000 vertical feet) climb. Last Sunday in February Yearly. All ages. $30-50 6:30a.
Benefits American Lung Association. Well managed event with thousands of runners.
http://www.lungchicago.org/
John Hancock Building, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan. Assemble in concourse area.
http://www.hancock-observatory.com
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Academy Awards (since 1929). Yearly. All ages. Free. 7p.
E! usually runs an eight hour pre-show. Various viewing parties around town.
http://www.oscar.com
ABC. http://www.abc.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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Boom Boom Room. Sundays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
Long running (1991) weekly. Big dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights.
http://facebook.com/BoomBoomRoomChicago
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://facebook.com/thegreendolphinstreet
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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 2013.02.25:    ^
Full Moon (Snow). Always adds an interesting twist. 2:30p.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Ekoostik Hookah. 21+ $15 8p.
http://ekoostik.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
02.25: "Zombie Banger"
http://facebook.com/PnCdanceparty
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2013.02.26:    ^
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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Mouse on Mars. 18+ $23 7:30p.
http://mouseonmars.com
Mayne Stage, 773/381-4554, 1328 W Morse.
http://maynestage.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://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2013.02.27:    ^
Terrapin Flyer. 21+ $7 9p.
Grateful Dead homage.
http://terrapinflyer.net
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.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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Thursday 2013.02.28:    ^
The Chainlink Bar Night. 21+ Free 6-8p.
"Southern reconstruction" comfort food & bar, specials for cyclists. Also discussing the site redesign project.
http://TheChainLink.org
Wishbone, 773/549-2663, 3300 N. Lincoln Ave.
http://wishbonechicago.com
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Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.
Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by "CHIRP" DJs.
http://atomicsketch.com
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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Drum&Bass night. Thursdays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
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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2013.02.22