Bedno.com

2014.08.01 (wk892)

100% Suchness.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Guardians of the Galaxy" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
..-Su: Fiesta del Sol.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire (Sa/Su).
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
..-Su: Lollapalooza at Grant Park.
..-We: International Clown Week.
..-Sa: School of Rock All Stars at House of Blues.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Bike Tour of Lincoln Park at Wrightwood Park.
Sa-Su: Lakeshore Arts Festival at Dawes Park.
Sa-Su: Edge Fest at Edgewater.
Sa-Su: Wrigleyville Summerfest.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Clown Week Celebration at Woodlawn Cemetery / Showmen's Rest.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Movieoke at Whistler.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Millennium Park Movies at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Tu: Tori Amos at Chicago Theatre.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Hiroshima day.
We: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
We: Magic Chicago at Stage 773.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Windy City Rubber Duck Race at Wrigley Building.
Th-Fr: Katy Perry at United Center.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.

Movie:    ^

"Guardians of the Galaxy" now playing.

W/ Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, ...
http://marvel.com/guardians
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2014.09.13 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.

Nice films, neighbors, concessions. Print handy PDF.
Fr 08.01: 8p Despicable Me 2, Cragin Park (2611 N Lockwood Ave)
Fr 08.01: 8p Epic, Vittum Park (5010 W 50th St)
Fr 08.01: 8p Lee Daniels' The Butler, Dawes Park (8052 S Damen Ave)
Sa 08.02: 8:30p The Nut Job, Sauganash Park (5861 N Kostner Ave)
Sa 08.02: 8p 42, Ada Park (11250 S Ada St)
Sa 08.02: 8p Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Jonquil Playlot Park (1001 W Wrightwood Ave)
Su 08.03: 8p Jumanji, Calumet Park (9801 S Avenue G)
Su 08.03: 8p Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Senka Park (5656 S St. Louis Ave)
Su 08.03: 8p The Hunger Games, Lincoln Park Cultural Center (2045 N Lincoln Pk West)
Mo 08.04: 8p Big Fish, Lake Meadows Park (3117 S Rhodes Ave)
Mo 08.04: 8p Space Jam, Indian Road Park (6010 W Matson Ave)
Tu 08.05: 6:30p The Birdcage, Pritzker Pavilion (55 N Michigan)
Tu 08.05: 8p Cloudy With Meatballs 2, Trebes Park (2250 N Clifton Ave)
Tu 08.05: 8p Ghostbusters, Heritage Green Park (610-30 W Adams St)
Tu 08.05: 8p Lee Daniels' The Butler, Grand Crossing Park (7655 S Ingleside Ave)
Tu 08.05: 8p The Lego Movie, West Lawn Park (4233 W 65th St)
We 08.06: 8p Despicable Me 2, Merrimac Park (6343 W Irving Park Rd)
We 08.06: 8p Latino Film Festival, Loyola Park (1230 W Greenleaf Ave)
We 08.06: 8p Hunger Games Catching Fire, Piotrowski Park (4247 W 31st St)
Th 08.07: 8p Lego Movie, Austin-Foster Playlot Park (6020 W Foster Ave)
Th 08.07: 8p Man of Steel, Augusta Park (4433 W Augusta Blvd)
Th 08.07: 8p Man of Steel, Rosedale Park (6312 W Rosedale Ave)
Th 08.07: 8p The Hunt for Red October, Wicker Park (1425 N Damen Ave).
http://bedno.com/mind/movies/parks
Various Chicago parks.
TIMES MAP SHARE

Now playing.

Lucy, Hercules, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Life Itself, Transformers: Age of Extinction, The Story of Aaron Swartz, Venus in Fur, 22 Jump Street, The Signal, Edge of Tomorrow, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Maleficent, Fed Up, X-Men Days of Future Past, Godzilla, For No Good Reason, Transcendence, Captain America: Winter Soldier, , ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

Seasonal:    ^

Fiesta del Sol (since 1973). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? 11a-10p.

The largest Latino festival in the midwest. Live entertainment, local art, variety food, carnival rides, children's area, soccer games, ...
http://fiestadelsol.org
312/666-2663, 1400 W. Cermak Rd. Pilsen.
MAP SHARE

Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2014.08.16 Yearly. All ages. Free Various We/Fr/Sa 6:30p.

World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical.
312/742-7638 http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2014.08.31 Yearly. All ages. $8-16+ Coupons online. 10a-7p.

Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a dozen stages) including Queen Elizabeth & Court, over 160 unique artisans all within a recreated 16th Century village. Mouth watering foods of all description (several dozen booths) and aroma & fine imported ales. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, classic goth outing, costumes encouraged, sometimes hot.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs.
http://renfair.com/bristol
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Summer Vacation. -2014.09.02 Yearly.

http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
MAP INFO SHARE

Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2014.09.14 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, Th-Sa 6-9:30p.

Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour.
http://chicagosummerdance.org
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2014.09.30 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://bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2014.10.29 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://navypier.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2014.10.31 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.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Ongoing:    ^

Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2014.09.07 Yearly.

Fr 08.01: 7p Lyle Lovett & His Large Band, Jake Shimabukuro.
Sa 08.02: 7:30p CSO, Conlon: Patricia Racette stars in Strauss's Salome.
Su 08.03: 7p Heart - Vintage Trouble.
Mo 08.04: 8p The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie: All-Brahms evening.
Tu 08.05: 8p Chicago Pro Musica: Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale.
Th 08.07: 7p CSO: Lord of the Rings The Return of the King performed live while film is shown.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

* Cirque Shanghai. -2014.09.01 Yearly. All ages. $12-30+ We-Su various time.

The best acrobats from the most acclaimed troupes direct from China thrilling audiences with a stunning combination of circus arts set in a breathtaking full-scale theatrical performance.
312/902-1500 http://cirqueshanghai.com
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.

Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
MAP INFO SHARE

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
TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO SHARE

Friday 2014.08.01:    ^

* Lollapalooza. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $90-850 12-10p.

Over 100 bands across eight stages and three days.
http://lollapalooza.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

International Clown Week. -2014.08.06 Yearly.

Proclaimed in 1971 by Nixon. "I urge the people of the United States recognize the contributions made by clowns in their entertainment at children's hospitals, charitable institutions, for the mentally retarded, and generally helping to lift the spirits and boost the morale of our people." Observed Sunday with a ceremony at Showmen's Rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
http://www.internationalclownweek.org
PHOTOS INFO SHARE

School of Rock All Stars. -Saturday All ages. $13 2 nites. 5p.

http://schoolofrock.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 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
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Group Skate. 1st/3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 10-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into All-Stars Sports Bar (205 W Wacker) after 9:30p.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Saturday 2014.08.02:    ^

Bike Tour of Lincoln Park. All ages. $10 11a-3p.

Touring one of the wealthiest and greenest sections of the city. Lee Diamond leads over a dozen miles. Helmets and waivers required.
http://thechainlink.org/events/tour-of-lincoln-park-2014
Wrightwood Park, 773/255-6347, 2534 N Greenview.
http://ChicagoVelo.com
MAP SHARE

Lakeshore Arts Festival (since 1973). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-6p.

125 juried artists/craftspeople, cuisine, lite music.
Dawes Park, 847/491-0266. Church street at the lake.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Edge Fest. 1st Saturday in August -Sunday Yearly. ~$5 12-10p.

Bacon and art themed, plus lots of bands.
http://starevents.com/festivals/edge-fest
Edgewater, 5900 N. Broadway. At Thorndale Ave.
http://edgewater.org/
MAP SHARE

Wrigleyville Summerfest. -Sunday Yearly. $? 12-10p.

Kids' Zone with activities for children toddler to twelve. Face painting, inflatable obstacle course, giant slide, mini coaster, fun crafts.
http://wrigleyvillesummerfest.com
Wrigleyville, 3300 N Seminary.
MAP SHARE

College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
08.02: The story of the USA post-WWII and the creation of the Cold War, and what will NATO do about Crimea and Ukraine, if anything?
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

"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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Sunday 2014.08.03:    ^

Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2014.10.26 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
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

* Clown Week Celebration (since 2000). 1st Sunday in August Yearly. All ages. Free 1-3p.

(Inter)National CLOWN WEEK observance at SHOWMEN'S REST is a loving and festive remembrance of circus artists past, held in the nation's most well known final resting place for circus artists, remembered especially for its elephant statues and roustabout headstones. This event includes speakers, placing of flowers, circus arts performances, lots of fun stuff for kids including activities and entertainment and contests with prizes, snacks and drinks, and many many many clowns.
The event is for kids of all ages. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a youthful attitude. Children's entertainers are welcome to come and share your talents after the ceremony.
http://performforthelove.com/showmensrest
Woodlawn Cemetery / Showmen's Rest, 708/442-8500, 7750 W Cermak Rd, Forest Park. Western end; East of Des Plaines Ave.
http://www.woodlawncemeteryofchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.

Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://facebook.com/chicagobikepolo
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

"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
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Monday 2014.08.04:    ^

Downtown Sound. Mondays All ages. Free 6:30p.

Two extraordinary bands most Monday nights.
08.04: Maps & Atlases + Wooden Shjips.
http://tinyurl.com/chidts2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
MAP SHARE

Movieoke. 1st Mondays 21+ $? 9p.

Read along to perform, over 200 scenes to choose from.
http://chicagomovieoke.com
Whistler, 773/227-3530, 2421 N Milwaukee.
http://whistlerchicago.com
MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.

Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.

"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
MAP SHARE

Tuesday 2014.08.05:    ^

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
MAP SHARE

Millennium Park Movies. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

08.05: The Birdcage
http://tinyurl.com/chimpm2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
MAP SHARE

* Tori Amos. All ages. $40-65 7:30p.

W/ Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou.
http://toriamos.com/
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.

"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Wednesday 2014.08.06:    ^

Hiroshima day (since 1945). Yearly.

On this day in 1945, an American bomber "Enola Gay" made the first wartime use of an atomic weapon. A single bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, destroying it completely. This day is often used for anti-nuclear protests worldwide. Watch for symbolic body outlines drawn on the ground in major cities.
http://www.city.hiroshima.jp
http://www.theenolagay.com
INFO SHARE

Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $20+ 7p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
08.06: Becomes The Bee Gees.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $25 7:30p.

Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians. Lobby bar, nearby chow.
08.06: Andrea Merlyn, Steve Vaught, Cody Comet.
773/334-4192 http://MagicChicagoShow.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
http://stage773.com
MAP INFO SHARE

Terrapin Flyer. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p.

Grateful Dead homage.
http://terrapinflyer.net
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS SHARE

"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
MAP INFO SHARE

"Unbridled" Wednesdays 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.
http://facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.com
MAP SHARE

Thursday 2014.08.07:    ^

Windy City Rubber Duck Race. Yearly. All ages. $5+ to enter. 10a.

Thousands watch over 35,000 yellow rubber ducks compete. Benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. Opens with kid fun, face painting, food, games, sports mascots. Then race launches from Columbus Drive bridge at 1pm.
http://duckrace.com
Wrigley Building, 400 N Michigan Ave.
http://soill.org
MAP PHOTOS SHARE

Katy Perry. -Friday All ages. $? 2 nites 7p.

"Prismatic" Tour.
http://katyperry.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS INFO SHARE

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
MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

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
MAP INFO

Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-14, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

Notes:    ^

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
MAP

Disclaimer.

My mom the attorney would want me to remind you that no Bedno accepts any liability whatsoever for your use of any information presented here, as-is, at your own risk, ad infinitum, etc etc.
http://bedno.com/terms

2014.08.01