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2015.10.23 (wk955)

I'll tell you in another life when we are both cats.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Steve Jobs" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "I Smile Back" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Jem and the Holograms" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Rock the Kasbah" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: International Film Fest at multiple theaters.
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Ongoing: Halloween Features at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park.
Ongoing: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Ongoing: Halloween in the Parks.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Th: Adorn: Contemporary Wearable Art at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: The Tempest at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Fr: Mother-in-law Day.
Fr: Start of Scorpio.
Fr: 20x2 Chicago at Schubas.
Fr: Timeflies at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Kiss Kiss Cabaret at Uptown Underground.
..-Sa: Night of the Stripping Dead at Admiral Theater.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: United Nations Day.
Sa: World Origami Day.
Sa: Chicago Humanities Fest downtown.
Sa: Spooky Zoo Spectacular at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Sa-Su: Music Box of Horror at Music Box Theatre.
Sa: The Halloween Gathering at Chicago's Cultural Mile.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: The Wonder Years & Motion City Soundtrack at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Logan Square Halloween Parade at Centennial Monument.
Su: WGCI Big Jam at United Center.
Su: Treehouse of Horrors XXVI on FOX.
Su: Tribute to Cocteau Twins at Berlin.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Full Moon.
Tu: Chicago Innovation Awards at Harris Theater.
Tu: Chi Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Al Di Meola at Park West.
Tu: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We-Th: Halsey at Vic Theatre.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th-..: Chicago Horror Theatre Festival at Stage 773.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Eric & Kathy's BooBash at Park West.
Th: Zedd at UIC Pavilion.
Th: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Rocky Horror Picture Show at Music Box Theatre.

Movie:    ^
* "Steve Jobs" now playing.
Aaron Sorkin / Walter Isaacson w/ Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels, ...
http://stevejobsthefilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"I Smile Back" now playing.
Sarah Silverman, Josh Charles, Thomas Sadoski, Mia Barron, ...
http://ismilebackmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Jem and the Holograms" now playing.
Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Molly Ringwald, Ryan Guzman, Juliette Lewis, ...
http://jemthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Rock the Kasbah" now playing.
Bruce Willis, Zooey Deschanel, Kate Hudson, Bill Murray, Kelly Lynch, ...
http://rockthekasbahmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). $8-11+ Various times.
World-class premiers, best of the best from six continents and 30+ countries. Dozens of special guests and jurors. See website for details.
312/683-0121 http://chicagofilmfestival.com
Multiple Theaters.
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Now playing.
Pan, The Walk, The Martian, The Intern, American Ultra, Grandma, Hitman: Agent 47, Man from U.N.C.L.E., Fantastic Four, Ricki and the Flash, Shaun the Sheep Movie, Mission: Impossible 5, Vacation, Pixels, Ant-Man, Mr. Holmes, Minions, Terminator Genisys, Ted 2, Inside Out, Jurassic World, Love & Mercy, Tomorrowland, Mad Max: Fury Road, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal:    ^
Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.
VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://architecture.org/experience-caf/tours/detail/graceland-cemetery
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://graveyards.com
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Halloween Features. Fr/Sa/Su -2015.10.31 All ages.
Candy, Addams Family characters, nightly spooky movies.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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Pumpkin Farms. -2015.10.31 Yearly.
Great fall family fun for all ages.
Many locations.
http://chicagofun.com/home/halloween/pumpkin_farms.html
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2015.10.31 Yearly. Open 24/7 this week.
Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2015.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Su-Th -10p, Fr+Sa 7-11p.
Regularly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and scary SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2015.10.31 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $10 7-10p.
Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
http://screamscene.org
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2015.11.01 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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Halloween in the Parks. -2015.11.01 Yearly.
Kid-friendly events, patches, parties, spooky movies, haunted houses, fall festivals and annual runs.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/halloween
Many Locations.
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2015.10.31 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:    ^
Adorn: Contemporary Wearable Art. -2015.10.29 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org
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The Tempest. -2015.11.08 All ages. $30+ Various times.
"Welcome to a unique and impossible world where spirits roam, magic is real, reality is elusive and illusion abounds." Directed by Aaron Posner and Teller (of Penn&) with choreography by Pilobolus and songs by Tom Wait.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 312/595-5600, 800 E Grand. Navy Pier.
http://chicagoshakes.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 2015.10.23:    ^
Mother-in-law Day. Honor and be kind to mothers-in-law. Yearly.
http://www.motherinlawstories.com/
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Start of Scorpio. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the scorpion.
Scorpios RULE!!!
http://www.astrology.com
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* 20x2 Chicago. 21+ $10 6:45p.
Gapers Block presents 20 people given 2 minutes each to answer the question "When did you know?" in any form. May include spoken word, music, film, etc.
http://20x2.org/chicago
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://schubas.com
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Timeflies. All ages. $30 8p.
http://timefliesmusic.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.com
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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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Kiss Kiss Cabaret (since 2011). Fr/Sa 18+ $20-40 8p.
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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Night of the Stripping Dead. -Saturday Yearly. 18+ $40+ 2 nites 9p.
Extreme performers, costume contest, zombie strippers, food trucks, ...
http://strippingdead.com
Admiral Theater, 773/478-8111, 3940 W Lawrence.
http://admiralx.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
"A multimedia music & video dance party where art meets nightlife." Often preceded by theme events. Greg Haus spins Electronica/Indie Alternative dance music.
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 2015.10.24:    ^
United Nations Day. Yearly.
Commemorates 1945 ratification of U.N. charter.
http://www.un.org
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World Origami Day. Yearly.
Dedicated to exposing the art of folding.
http://origami-usa.org/wod
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2015.11.08 Yearly. Various times.
Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues.
2015 Theme: Citizens.
http://chicagohumanities.org
Various downtown locations.
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Spooky Zoo Spectacular (since 1987). Good outing for kids. Yearly. 11a-2p.
Tens of thousands of costumed kids trick, treat and parade.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Music Box of Horror (since 2005). -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $24-30 24hr 12p.
24 Hour Horror Movie Marathon including host, special guests, live music, costume contest, vintage trailers, prizes, more.
http://musicboxofhorrors.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://musicboxtheatre.com
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* The Halloween Gathering. All ages. Free 2-8p.
2-5pm: Art and Halloween fest with family activities including mask workshops, performances, much more. Kids costume parade on The Maggie Daley Ribbon.
6-8pm: Parade with over a dozen of Chicago's most influential creative communities assemble for a powerful procession capturing their spirits. Large spectacle, legions of lanterns, costumes, music, dance, moving platforms, more. Parading north on Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
http://chicagoculturalmile.org/gathering
Chicago's Cultural Mile, Michigan at Adams. Harrison to Randolph.
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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.
10.24: The Top 25 Censored Stories of 2015.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
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The Wonder Years & Motion City Soundtrack. All ages. $25+ 7p.
W/ State Champs and You Blew It.
http://thewonderyearsband.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.com
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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://berlinchicago.com
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Sunday 2015.10.25:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays 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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Logan Square Halloween Parade (since 2004). All ages. Free 5p.
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Centennial Monument, Kedzie and Logan.
http://logansquarepreservation.org
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WGCI Big Jam. All ages. $35-375 6p.
W/ Kendrick Lamar, Future, Meek Mill, Fetty Wap, Monica, Lil Durk, Dej Loaf, more!
http://wgci.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
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* Treehouse of Horrors XXVI (since 1990). Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.
Three Simpsons horror shorts. Followed by other new Fox cartoon episodes.
http://thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://fox.com
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Tribute to Cocteau Twins. 21+ $? 10p-4a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah -1am.
http://bedno.com/fb/1684977478403671
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.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 2015.10.26:    ^
Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
10.26: Halloween banger.
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2015.10.27:    ^
Full Moon (Harvest). Always adds an interesting twist. 6p.
http://bedno.com/fullmoons
http://www.almanac.com
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Chicago Innovation Awards (since 2002). Yearly. 5p.
http://chicagoinnovationawards.com
Harris Theater, 312/334-7777, 205 E Randolph. Millennium Park.
http://www.harristheaterchicago.org
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Chi 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://chihacknight.org
1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
http://1871.com
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Al Di Meola. 18+ $45 8p.
"Elegant Gypsy and More 2015 Electric Tour"
http://aldimeola.com/
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.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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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.
"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2015.10.28:    ^
Halsey. -Thursday All ages. $20 2 nites 7p.
http://iamhalsey.com/
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://jamusa.com/the-vic
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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 2015.10.29:    ^
Chicago Horror Theatre Festival. -2015.11.07 $15-40 Various times.
First-of-its-kind stage celebration of the murderous and macabre with performances ranging from sketch comedy, cabaret, dance, burlesque and plays.
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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Atomic Sketch Event (since 2008). 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.
http://atomicsketch.com
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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Eric & Kathy's BooBash. 21+ $50 7p.
Costume contest, food, dancing, Adam Lambert performs.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.com
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Zedd. 18+ $23+ 7:30p.
"True Colors Tour" with mind-blowing lights and visuals.
http://zedd.net
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://uicpavilion.com/pavilion/calendar
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"Unbridled" Thursdays 21+ $10 8p-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
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Rocky Horror Picture Show. -2015.11.01 Yearly. 18+ $15+ 11:45p.
Large experienced cast entertains along with the movie.
http://midnightmadness.org
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.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. $0-14, 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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2015.10.23