2013.09.27 (wk848)
Mercy is for the weak.
- RECOMMENDED:
- ..-Su: Long Grove Apple Fest at Historic Long Grove.
Su: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Circus In The Parks.
Ongoing: The Photographic Self at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
Fr: Native American Day.
..-Su: Horror Film Festival at Des Plaines Theatre.
Fr: Heart Walk at Grant Park.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Iron and Wine at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Life In Color at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
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: Perimeter Ride at Buckingham Fountain.
Sa: AIDS Run/Walk 5K at Soldier Field.
Sa: Bike Tour of Hyde Park at Washington Park.
Sa-Su: Jazz Festival at Hyde Park.
Sa: Bike Smut at Co-Prosperity Sphere.
Sa: Pet Shop Boys at Auditorium.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Beast Women at Greenhouse Theater.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Ravenswood ArtWalk at Central Gallery.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Lionel Richie at United Center.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: Suzanne Vega at City Winery.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Korn at Riviera Theatre.
We: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
We: Magic Chicago at Stage 773.
We: Atoms for Peace at UIC Pavilion.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Machina at SmartBar.
Th: Avenged Sevenfold at Allstate Arena.
Th: KT Tunstall at Park West.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Movie: ^
- Now playing.
- The World's End, Drinking Buddies, Jobs, Kick-Ass 2, Elysium, Planes, We're the Millers, The Wolverine, R.I.P.D., Red 2, Grown Ups 2, Pacific Rim, The Hot Flashes, Lone Ranger, Monsters University, World War Z, Man of Steel, This Is the End, The Internship, The Purge, After Earth, Before Midnight, Star Trek Into Darkness, Great Gatsby, Iron Man 3, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal: ^
- Long Grove Apple Fest (since 1993). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.
- Cider donuts, caramel apples, apple pies, even apple popcorn and apple martinis! Bands including country, rock and roll, Dixieland, and jazz, more. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
http://www.starevents.com
Historic Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
http://visitlonggrove.com
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- Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2013.10.27 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours.
- Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
http://sixflags.com/greatAmerica
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- Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2013.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
- Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Ongoing: ^
- * Circus In The Parks. -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. $0-15.
- Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just a few shows in each park.
Sa 09.28 2p+5p, Su 09.29 1+4p.: Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W 111th Street
Fr 10.04 7p, Sa 10.05 2+5p, Su 10.06 1+4p.: Independence Park, 3945 N Springfield Avenue
Sa 10.12 2p+5p, Su 10.13 1+4p.: Commercial Park, 1845 W Rice Streeet
Sa 10.19 2p+5p, Su 10.20 1+4p.: Margate Park, 4921 N Marine Drive
Fr 10.25 7p, Sa 10.26 2+5p, Su 10.27 1+4p.: Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside Avenue.
http://circusintheparks.com
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- The Photographic Self. -2013.10.24 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
- Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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- UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2013.10.06 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.
- Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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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 2013.09.27: ^
- Native American Day. 4th Friday in September Yearly.
- Honors the indigenous people of the Americas.
http://www.nativeamericanday.com
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- Horror Film Festival (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $10-35.
- Major special guests, classic and modern flicks, makeup demos, scream contest, babes, blood, booze, ...
http://chicagohorrorfest.com
Des Plaines Theatre, 847/759-8025, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines.
http://desplainestheatre.com
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- Heart Walk. Yearly. All ages. 11a-1:30p.
- Walkathon to fight heart disease. Other area walks on other days or times.
http://heart.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo, Upper Hutchinson Field. NW corner. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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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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- Iron and Wine. $30-40+ 7:30p.
- http://ironandwine.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
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- Life In Color. 18+ $45 8p-2a.
- "World's Largest Paint Party" w/ Dirty South and Henrix.
http://reactpresents.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://aragon.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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- 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://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://neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2013.09.28: ^
- * Perimeter Ride (since 2002). Yearly. 8-2a.
- A slow circumnavigation of the city's boundary with lots of stops for site-seeing and snacking. 80-90 miles over 15+ hours. Follow on https://Bedno.com/bike
http://thechainlink.org/events/12th-annual-perimeter-ride
Buckingham Fountain, 773/865-7445, 451 S Lake Shore Drive.
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- AIDS Run/Walk 5K (since 1990). Yearly. Register -8:30a. 10a.
- Midwest's largest such pledged event, many thousands expected.
312/922-2322 http://aidsrunwalk.org
Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
http://www.soldierfield.net
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- Bike Tour of Hyde Park. All ages. $9 11a-2p.
- Lee Diamond leads a leisurely dozen mile bike ride introducing the community, history and architecture. Helmets and waivers required.
773/255-6347 http://\thechainlink.org/events/tour-of-hyde-park-3
Washington Park, 5531 S Martin Luther King Drive.
http://ChicagoVelo.com
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- Jazz Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Sa -midnt, Su 1-8p.
- Dozens of performers at 13 stages.
http://hydeparkjazzfestival.org
Hyde Park, 773/324-6926, 1511 E 53rd. About a mile radius.
http://hydeparkhistory.org
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- * Bike Smut (since 2007). Yearly. 18+ $5-10+ 8p-2a.
- "Unique art experience that combines the spectrum of human sexuality with a love and lust for bicycle."
http://bikesmut.com
Co-Prosperity Sphere, 773/837-0145, 3219 S Morgan.
http://coprosperity.org
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- Pet Shop Boys. $50-125 8p.
- http://petshopboys.co.uk
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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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.
09.28: Mariyana Spyropoulos, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
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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- Beast Women. Saturdays Ages? $? 10p.
- Performance by women celebrating freedom, sexuality, life oddities and primal strength.
http://beastwomenproductions.com
Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N Lincoln Ave.
http://greenhousetheater.com
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Sunday 2013.09.29: ^
- Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2013.10.27 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
- 500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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- Ravenswood ArtWalk (since 1992). Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-7p.
- 200+ artists in 40+ venues, music, art, food.
http://ravenswoodartwalk.org
Central Gallery, 4021 N. Ravenswood. Montrose to Sunnyside.
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- Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
- Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagobikepolo.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, Bob's Burgers, American Dad, more.
http://thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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- Lionel Richie. All ages. $40-125 7:30p.
- "All The Hits All Night Long"
http://lionelrichie.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
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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://facebook.com/NeoChicago
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Monday 2013.09.30: ^
- Suzanne Vega. 21+ $40-55 6p.
- http://suzannevega.com
City Winery, 312-733-WINE, 1200 W Randolph.
http://citywinery.com/chicago
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- Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
- "A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
09.30: Mad Max 2 Banger!
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2013.10.01: ^
- 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://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2013.10.02: ^
- Korn. 18+ $46 7p.
- W/ Asking Alexandria and Love and Death.
http://korn.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.com
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- Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $20+ 10+7p.
- "The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
10.02: Becomes ELO.
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.
773/334-4192 http://MagicChicagoShow.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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- Atoms for Peace. $55 8p.
- Rock supergroup.
http://atomsforpeace.info
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://uicpavilion.com
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- Terrapin Flyer. Wednesdays 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/groups/5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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- Machina. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
- Celebrates 80s/90s industrial, new wave, goth music.
10.02: DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
http://facebook.com/smartbarchicago/events
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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Thursday 2013.10.03: ^
- Avenged Sevenfold. $25-50 7p.
- http://avengedsevenfold.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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- KT Tunstall. $28 7:30p.
- http://kttunstall.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.com
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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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- "Unbridled" Thursdays 21+ $10 10p-2a.
- "Unleash your inhibitions at Unbridled - a fun, funky, freaky evening of titillating variety." DJs with vaudevillian, burlesque and extreme acts throughout the bar.
https://www.facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.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, 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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