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2015.02.13 (wk919)

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Movie: "Kingsman" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Bike Winter Art Show at Genesis Art Supply.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: "Document" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
Ongoing: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at Prop Theatre.
Ongoing: Circuscope at The Actors Gymnasium.
Fr: Badfish at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Rock Tribute Bands at Cubby Bear.
Fr: CLLAW: My Bloody Valentine at Logan Square Auditorium.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Fr: Kiss Kiss Cabaret at Uptown Underground.
Sa: Valentine's Day.
Sa-Su: IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet at Navy Pier - Festival Hall.
Sa: Winter Bike Swap at Jaks Tap Restaurant Bar.
Sa: Valentine's Day Dinner at The Signature Room.
Sa: Daddy Daughter Dances at Chicago Parks.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: Naked Girls Reading at Everleigh Social Club.
Sa: Anti-Valentines Day party at Thalia Hall.
Sa: Fleetwood Mac at Allstate Arena.
Sa: Millenial Dance Party at Beauty Bar.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Valentine's Day Bassacre at Township.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Su-Tu: Carnival.
Su: Neighborhoods of the World at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Neverland, The Arcade at The Mid.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Presidents Day.
Mo: Basement Jaxx at The Mid.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Mardi Gras.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Sleater-Kinney at Riviera Theatre.
Tu-We: John Mellencamp at Chicago Theatre.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Ash Wednesday.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Chinese New Years.
Th: Start of Pisces.
Th: Chainlink Bar Night at Emporium Logan Square.
Th: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Dusty Grooves at Cobra Lounge.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
"Kingsman: The Secret Service" now playing.
Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Caine.
http://kingsmanmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.
Jupiter Ascending, SpongeBob 2, Mortdecai, Paddington, Spare Parts, Still Alice, Big Eyes, Into the Woods, Selma, Unbroken, Night at the Museum 3, The Hobbit 3, Remote Area Medical, The Imitation Game, Dumb and Dumber To, Interstellar, The Theory of Everything, Goodbye to Language 3D, The Great Invisible, Fury, Birdman, The Zero Theorem, Pump, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Ongoing:    ^
Black History Month (since 1926). -2015.02.28 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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Bike Winter Art Show (since 1998). -2015.02.27 Yearly. 6p-12a.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow
Genesis Art Supply, 773/292-2992, 2525 N Elston.
http://genesisartsupply.com
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Ice Skating. -2015.03.01 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://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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"Document" -2015.02.26 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
"Documentation" themed group show.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Joffrey Ballet. -2015.02.22 All ages. $$ Various times.
"Unique Voices"
http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2015.02.22 Yearly. All ages. $0-12+ 10a-10p.
Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, greenwashing, million dollar super-cars and other grotesquely over-compensating monuments to mammon.
http://chicagoautoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2015.03.01 Yearly. $15+ Various days and times.
Showcase of experimental new plays.
http://rhinofest.com
Prop Theatre, 773/267-0666, 3502 N Elston.
http://curioustheatrebranch.com
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Circuscope. -2015.03.22 All ages. $15-20+ Various times.
"a journey from the petri dish to outer space and back"
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 2015.02.13:    ^
Badfish. A Tribute To Sublime. 18+ $25 8p.
"40oz to Freedom" tour.
http://badfish.com/
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://jamusa.com/the-vic
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fr/Th 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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Rock Tribute Bands. 21+ $8 9p.
Lateralus (Tool) and Calm Like A Bomb (Rage Against The Machine).
Cubby Bear, 773/327-1662, 1059 W Addison. On Clark across from Wrigley Field.
http://cubbybear.com
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CLLAW: My Bloody Valentine. Ages? $10-15+ 10p-1a.
Chicago's biggest, baddest, most belligerent lady arm wrestlers decked out in over-the-top outfits with fast-talking managers, ebullient entourages and shady referees. The horrifically romantic evening will include live music, kissing booth, chance to win dates with wrestlers, cash bar, Cheesie's food truck, etc.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoCLLAW
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Blue Line, and 90/94.
http://www.logansquareauditorium.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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Kiss Kiss Cabaret (since 2011). Fr/Sa 18+ $10-25 10p+12a.
A wild mix of hilarious hosts, quirky musicians, incredible variety performers and beautiful burlesque beauties.
http://kisskisscabaret.com
Uptown Underground, 773/867-1946, 4707 N Broadway.
http://uptownunderground.net
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Saturday 2015.02.14:    ^
* Valentine's Day. Yearly.
Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic interest. Typically observed through the gifting of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and luxury dinners. The day gets its name from the Christian saint Valentine. See http://www.metromix.com for best dining ideas.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
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IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (since 1999). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 8a-8p.
The largest women's gymnastics invitational meet in the world, judged event, levels 4-Elite, thousands of competitors.
847/504-2453 http://chicagostylemeet.com
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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* Winter Bike Swap. Yearly. All ages. $5-20 9a-4p.
Dozens of vendors and presenters.
http://thechainlink.org/events/winter-bike-swap-201
Jaks Tap Restaurant Bar, 312/666-1700, 901 W Jackson.
http://jakstap.com
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Valentine's Day Dinner. Yearly. All ages. $95+ 5-10p.
Special menu directed by executive chef may include Champagne, heart shaped chocolate mousse cakes, breath-taking view and live jazz.
The Signature Room, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Top of the Hancock.
http://www.signatureroom.com
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Daddy Daughter Dances. Yearly. All ages. 6-9:30p.
Also couples dance events.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/20140214
Chicago Parks.
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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.
02.14: Cult-Like Mythology in America. Adherence to beliefs that have no basis in reality.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
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Naked Girls Reading. 18+ $20-35+ 7p.
"Love Hurts" theme for V-Day. BYO.
http://nakedgirlsreading.com
Everleigh Social Club, 939 W. Randolph St.
http://everleighsocialclub.com
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Anti-Valentines Day party (since 2009). Yearly. 21+ $14 8p.
Chicago Reader's famed annual. Bands. Gift bags.
http://realdeal.chicagoreader.com
Thalia Hall, 312/526-3851, 1807 S. Allport St.
http://thaliahallchicago.com
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Fleetwood Mac. All ages. $60-205 8p.
http://fleetwoodmac.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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Millenial Dance Party. 21+ $? 9p-?a.
Best jams of the 2K's. Guilty Pleasures, One Hit Wonders, Chart Toppers, etc.
http://do312.com
Beauty Bar, 312/226-8828, 1444 W Chicago Ave.
http://thebeautybar.com/home-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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Valentine's Day Bassacre. 18+ $5 10p-3a.
DJs Renan, Riverman, Christina Tamayo, Juan Alvarez, Black Lion, Doctorgroo, Occum's Razor, Cthulhu, Orbitalsky, ...
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/709875709126645
Township, 773/384-1865, 2200 N California Ave. The Jungle Room.
http://facebook.com/yourtownship
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** Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-5a.
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.
02.14: "New Loves & Broken Hearts Valentine's Ball!"
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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Sunday 2015.02.15:    ^
Carnival. -Tuesday Yearly.
Three days of festivities culminating on Mardi Gras. Christian in origin, it is the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (Mardi Gras) preceding Ash Wednesday.
http://mardigras.com
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Neighborhoods of the World. Sundays All ages. Free 12-5p.
Honoring Chicago's immigrant communities and rich diversity with a lively afternoon of music, dance, colorful costumes, authentic cuisine, and folk art vendors.
02.15: Celebrate Amazing India (with Indo-American Heritage Museum and Consulate General of India).
Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.
May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, American Dad, more.
http://thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Neverland, The Arcade. 21+ $20-30+ 10p-4a.
A ravey nostalgic celebration of childhood video games w/ go-go dancers and costumed characters.
http://reactpresents.com
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.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 2015.02.16:    ^
* Presidents Day. Legal holiday. 3rd Monday in February Yearly.
Observes the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Schools and government offices closed. Sales at major retail stores. Popular museum day.
http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Holidays/Presidents'_Day
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Basement Jaxx. 21+ $10-15 10p-4a.
http://basementjaxx.com
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
02.16: Fat Monday Banger!
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2015.02.17:    ^
Mardi Gras. Yearly.
French for Fat Tuesday. Christian in origin it is the last day of the period of Carnival preceding Ash Wednesday. The name has come to represent the entire carnival period. Celebrated on a large scale in New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, and Nice. Observed with Cajun music, costumes, parades and dancing and beads.
http://mardigras.com
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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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Sleater-Kinney. 18+ $0 (sold out) 7:30p.
http://sleater-kinney.org
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.com
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John Mellencamp. -Wednesday All ages. $42-129+ 2 nites 7:30p.
http://johnmellencamp.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.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.
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2015.02.18:    ^
Ash Wednesday. Yearly.
Christian in origin, this is the first day of Lent and the seventh Wednesday preceding Easter Sunday. The name originates from the ritual of placing ashes on worshippers foreheads, symbolizing death and sorrow for sin. Lent is a 40 day period of penetence, prayer and fasting. Over time, fasting has been de-emphasized (though certain abstentions such as drinking and red meats are commonly observed), and the importance of prayer and works of charity has grown. Lent was first observed in the 4th century.
http://christianity.about.com
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Wednesday
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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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Thursday 2015.02.19:    ^
Chinese New Years (4713). Goat. Yearly.
Also New Years for some other lunar calendar cultures (traditional Japan, Korea, Vietnam). Observed with 14 days of joyous festivities and niceness. Date varies each year. Second new moon after winter solstice.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year
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Start of Pisces. Astrological sign, the fish. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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* Chainlink Bar Night. 21+ 7-11p.
"Great craft beers and a huge whiskey list. Two FREE tokens per Chainlinker. Drink special $1.00 off well drinks. The Salsa Taco Truck will be coming"
http://thechainlink.org/events/the-return-of-chainlink-bar-night
Emporium Logan Square, 773/360-8774, 2363 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://emporiumchicago.com/logan-square
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"Unbridled" Thursdays 21+ $10 8p-2a UNCONFIRMED
"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
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Dusty Grooves. Thursdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
"Come move your feet to the beat" 50s/60s R&R, Motown, DooWop, Soul...
Cobra Lounge, 312/226-6300, 235 N Ashland.
http://cobralounge.com
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Drum&Bass night. 3rd Thursdays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/tickets
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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. $0-14, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
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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