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2018.06.22 (wk1092)

My favorite color is rainbow!

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Movie: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The King" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Seasonal: Grant Park Music Festival (We/Fr/Sa).
Seasonal: Bands at Montrose Beach.
Seasonal: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Seasonal: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Seasonal: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Seasonal: Fun Bands at Navy Pier Beer Garden nightly.
Seasonal: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr-Su: Strawberry Fest at Historic Long Grove.
Fr-Su: Logan Square Arts Fest at N. Milwaukee Ave.
Fr-Su: Country LakeShake at Northerly Island Pavilion.
Fr-Sa: World's Largest Block Party at Old St. Pat's Campus.
Fr-Sa: Social Distortion at House of Blues.
Fr: Red Bull: Queen! at Metro.
Sa: Midsummer Eve.
Sa-Su: Fountain Square Art Festival at Church St. and Sherman Ave.
Sa: 90s Beach Party at North Avenue Beach.
Sa: Dyke March at Piotrowski Park.
Sa: Chicago Zombie March at Millennium Park.
Sa: College of Complexes at Dappers East Restaurant.
Sa: B96 Summer Bash at Allstate Arena.
Sa: The Posies at Park West.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Kiss Kiss Cabaret at Uptown Underground.
Sa: Vaudezilla! at Stage 773.
Su: St. John the Baptist Day.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Gay Pride Parade and Festival at Uptown.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Al Di Meola at Park West.
Su: Chicago and Reo Speedwagon at Allstate Arena.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Monday Night Ride at Lincoln Monument.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at The Mid.
Tu: Chi Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Mucca Pazza at Apple Store.
Tu: Proper Drum&Bass at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Millennium Park Movies (Tu).
We: Full "Strawberry" Moon.
We: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Adult Swim On The Green at Soldier Field.
Th: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Kathy Griffin at Chicago Theatre.
Th: Sun God Ra at Martyrs'.
Th: Unbridled at Untitled.

Movie:    ^

"Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" now playing.

Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall, Justice Smith, ...
jurassicworld.comTheaters Everywhere.
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"The King" now playing.

The life of Elvis as metaphor for America w/ Alec Baldwin, Tony Brown, James Carville, Chuck D, Maggie Clifford, Lana Del Rey, ...
theking.filmTheaters Everywhere.
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2018.09.07 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.

Nice films, neighbors, popcorn. See the handy quick ref sched.
Fr 06.22 Beauty and the Beast at Hermitage Park
Fr 06.22 Jumanji at La Villita Park
Fr 06.22 Jumanji at Tuley Park
Fr 06.22 The Boss Baby at Franklin Park
Sa 06.23 Dirty Dancing at Touhy Park
Sa 06.23 The Emoji Movie at Grand Crossing Park
Sa 06.23 West Side Story at Osterman Beach
Mo 06.25 A Raisin in the Sun at Harold Washington Park
Mo 06.25 Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along at Mary Bartelme Park
Mo 06.25 Black Panther at Carver Park
Tu 06.26 Groundhog Day at Pritzker Pavilion
Tu 06.26 Bread and Tulips (Pane e Tulipani) at Lake Shore Park
Tu 06.26 Trolls at Lincoln Park
Tu 06.26 Wonder at Horner Park
We 06.27 Ayudame a pasar la noche at Piotrowski Park
We 06.27 Hidden Figures at Willye White Park
We 06.27 The Boss Baby at Foster Park
Th 06.28 Despicable Me 3 at Gill Park
Th 06.28 The Boss Baby at Wentworth Park
Th 06.28 Wonder Woman at Euclid Park.
bedno.com/movies/parksVarious Chicago parks.
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Now playing.

Incredibles 2, Hotel Artemis, Ocean's 8, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Upgrade, Action Point, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Book Club, Deadpool 2, Life of the Party, Tully, Avengers: Infinity War, Love & Bananas, I Feel Pretty, Genesis, Rampage, Birthmarked, Ready Player One, Tomb Raider, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal:    ^

Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2018.08.17 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 several days a week.
312/742-7638 grantparkmusicfestival.comGrant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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Bands at Montrose Beach. Daily. -2018.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.

Plus beers, cocktails, dining.
facebook.com/TheDockatMontroseBeachMontrose Beach, 200 W Montrose Harbor Dr.
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2018.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
navypier.org/explore/fireworksNavy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
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Summer Vacation. -2018.09.04 Yearly.

cps.eduChicago Public Schools.
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2018.09.17 Yearly.

Fr 06.22: Jill Scott, Special Guest The Roots, 5pm
Sa 06.23: Los Luzeros de Rioverde, 10am
Sa 06.23: Roger Daltrey Performs The Who's TOMMY, 5pm
Su 06.24: Janis Ian at Ravinia's Martin Theater, 5pm
Mo 06.25: Roger Daltrey Performs The Who's TOMMY, 5pm
Tu 06.26: Apollo's Fire, 5pm
Th 06.28: Celebrating 30 Years of RSMI Piano and Strings, 5pm.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
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Fun Bands at the Beer Garden nightly. All ages. Free.

navypier.org/explore/live-entertainment/live-musicNavy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Miller Beer Garden at the Tip.
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2018.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Mo: Loyola; Tu: ColumbusPark, FederalPlaza, LincolnSquare; We: Andersonville, GreenCity, Lawndale, Pullman, Ravenswood; Th: Daley Plaza, Argyle, Austin, GarfieldPark, HydePark; Sa: Division&Dearborn, Edgewater, GarfieldPark, HornerPark, more; Su: Glenwood&Morse, IndependencePark, LoganSquare, WickerPark, Pilsen, PortagePark;
chicagofarmersmarkets.usVarious city locations.
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Ongoing:    ^

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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Friday 2018.06.22:    ^

Strawberry Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.

Strawberry foods, drinks and treats everywhere. Entertainment on two stages. 80 shops, galleries, restaurants. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
starevents.comHistoric Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
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Logan Square Arts Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-11p.

"2 Live Music Stages / Family Activities / Good Food / Great Times"
logansquareartsfestival.comN. Milwaukee Ave, between California and Kimball. Logan Square.
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Country LakeShake. Three days of bands. -Sunday All ages. $99/day 2p.

Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, RaeLynn, Lee Brice, Jillian Jacqueline, Russell Dickerson, Cole Swindell, Tracy Lawrence, LOCASH, Runaway June, Dee Jay Silver, Billy Currington, LANCO, Jackie Lee, Chris Lane, Dylan Scott, Adam Doleac, Mitchell Tenpenny, Tyler Rich, The Steel Woods, Dylan Schneider, Dillon Carmichael, The Wild Feathers, Jameson Rodgers, Delta Rae, Charlie Worsham, Brown & Gray, Muscadine Bloodline, Morgan Evans, Jon Langston, Jacksonville Kid, ...
lakeshakefestival.comNortherly Island Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr.
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World's Largest Block Party (since 1985). -Saturday Yearly. 21+ $15-100 5:30-10:30p.

A fun and safe singles event with lots of beer and bands. Always sells out.
Fr: Maggie Speaks 5:30p, Mike and Joe 8:15p; Sa: The Walk-Ins 2pm. Howl 2 Go - Dueling Pianos 4pm, Seventh Heaven 6:30pm, Trippin Billies 8:30pm.
312/648-1590 worldslargestblockparty.comOld St. Pat's Campus, 312/648-1021, 700 W Adams. W Monroe St & S Desplaines St.
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Social Distortion. -Saturday 17+ $40 2 shows 6:30p.

socialdistortion.comHouse of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
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Red Bull: Queen! 18+ $10 9p-2a.

Steve "Silk" Hurley w/ Cece Peniston, Dajae, Joe Smooth, Shaun J. Wright, Hey Chardonnay...
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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Saturday 2018.06.23:    ^

Midsummer Eve. Yearly.

Observed in Europe, celebrates the return of summer.
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* Fountain Square Art Festival (since 1980). Lots of quality art, food and bands. -Sunday Yearly. 10a-10p.

About 300 artists, strictly juried.
chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=123Church St. and Sherman Ave, 800 W Church St, Evanston. Purple line Davis stop.
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90s Beach Party. 21+ $? 11a-7p.

90's guest DJ, party games, vintage photo ops. Come in your dopest threads for unlimited day drinking.
90sbeachparty.comNorth Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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Dyke March (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 1:30-5p.

"We move to create visibility, to honor our histories and identities, to disrupt oppression and dominance, to challenge silence and fear, because we are everywhere, because we must survive."
bedno.com/fb/257708284800365Piotrowski Park, 4247 W 31st St.
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Chicago Zombie March (since 2008). Yearly. All ages. Free 2p.

Dozens of shambling undead expected.
chicagohorror.com/chicago-zombieMillennium Park, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Downtown.
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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.
06.23: Left-Wing Market Anarchism / The Left Wing of the Libertarian Movement.
312/326-2120 collegeofcomplexes.orgDappers East Restaurant, 773/509-9100, 2901 W. Addison.
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B96 Summer Bash. All ages. $55-75 6:30p.

b96.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
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The Posies. 18+ $25+ 8p.

30th Anniversary Tour.
theposies.netPark West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
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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.
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Kiss Kiss Cabaret (since 2011). Saturdays 18+ $27-47 10p.

A wild mix of hilarious hosts, quirky musicians, incredible variety performers and beautiful burlesque beauties. Catch the up-close magic show at 7:30p.
kisskisscabaret.comUptown Underground, 773/867-1946, 4707 N Broadway.
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Vaudezilla! Saturdays 18+ $20 10:30p.

One-of-a-kind burlesque, drag, and aerial acts ranging from classic Vegas-style showgirls to cutting-edge gender-non-conforming performance artists.
06.23: Shirley Blazen.
Vaudezilla.comStage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
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Sunday 2018.06.24:    ^

St. John the Baptist Day. Yearly.

Feast day honoring the Jewish prophet who preceded Jesus.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.

500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 wolffs.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
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*** Gay Pride Parade and Festival (since 1970). One of the nation's largest. Last Sunday in June Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.

Hundreds of floats, thousands of flamboyantly happy people. Special events at all area bars and restaurants, major after-parties. Wear sun screen. Typically goes S on Broadway, S on Halsted, E on Belmont, S on Broadway, E on Diversey to Cannon Drive.
773/348-8243 chicagopride.gopride.comUptown, 4400 N Broadway. At Montrose.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.

Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
facebook.com/groups/311538882232633Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
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Al Di Meola. 18+ $45 7:30p.

aldimeola.comPark West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
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Chicago and Reo Speedwagon. $20-200+ 7:30p.

chicagotheband.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
adultswim.comTOON. On cable.
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Monday 2018.06.25:    ^

Monday Night Ride. Mondays All ages. Free 10p.

Extraordinary long and late ride for the young and/or hearty. Leaves about 11pm, unplanned route may exceed 30miles from start point, dissipating near dawn.
facebook.com/MondayNightRideChicagoLincoln Monument, 1601 N Clark. Behind Chicago Historical Museum.
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.

"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
06.25: Jurassic World banger.
facebook.com/PnCDjsThe Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
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Tuesday 2018.06.26:    ^

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."
chihacknight.org1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
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Mucca Pazza. All ages. Free 7:30-8:30p.

bedno.com/fb/1833564506953006Apple Store, 401 N Michigan Ave. Downtown.
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Proper Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ $0-5+ 9p-2a.

06.26: Presents Zebo - Zew Diskokitty Doctorgroo Phix.
facebook.com/properchicagodrumandbassDebonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
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Millennium Park Movies. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

06.26: Groundhog Day 6:30pm.
bedno.com/movies/parks?pritzJay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
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Wednesday 2018.06.27:    ^

Full "Strawberry" Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 11:45p.

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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 6:30-9:30p.

Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
fullmoonjam.org4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.

"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
facebook.com/In-One-Ear-210844945622380Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
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Thursday 2018.06.28:    ^

Adult Swim On The Green. All ages. $10-20 6-10p.

Cartoon Network features, games, previews, merch, beer garden.
bedno.com/fb/705738666483853Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2018.08.25 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.
chicagosummerdance.orgGrant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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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.
facebook.com/atomicsketchGreen Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
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Kathy Griffin. $45+ 8p.

Laugh Your Head Off World Tour.
kathygriffin.comChicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
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Sun God Ra. 21+ =$10 8p.

W/ Furr, Transit Method, Strange Foliage.
facebook.com/pg/sungodrabandMartyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
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Unbridled. Thursdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.

Weekly nite of vaudevillians, burlesque and extreme acts.
facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitledUntitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
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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.
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-15+ Mo closed, Tu 10a-9p (free for locals), We+Th 10a-5p, Fr 10a-9p, Sa+Su 10a-5p.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
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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, mini-golf course, quality restaurants and bars, enclosed garden, touristy specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis and cruise lines, the Shakespeare Theatre and more.
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.
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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.
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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, 111 S Michigan Ave.
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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.
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-15+, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2018.06.22