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2009.01.23 (week 604)

Made In Chicago.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Inkheart" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: Spamalot at Auditorium.
Ongoing: Cirque Du Soleil "Saltimbanco" at Sears Centre.
..-Su: Carquest World of Wheels at McCormick Place.
Ongoing: "And You Think That's Funny??" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: "Whimsicality " at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Styx at Genesee Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Battlestar Galactica on SCI.
Fr: The Wailers at House of Blues.
Fr: DieselBoy at SmartBar.
Fr: subVariant relaunch with Insideout at Vision Nightclub.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Miss America Pageant at CMT.
Sa: Styx at Star Plaza Theatre.
Sa: The Disco Biscuits at Congress Theatre.
Sa: Tim and Eric at Vic Theatre.
...

Movie:    ^

"Inkheart" now playing.

Brendan Fraser, Andy Serkis, Eliza Bennett, Sienna Guillory, Paul Bettany, ...
http://www.inkheartmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Paul Blart, Bride Wars, Bedtime Stories, Marley & Me, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Spirit, Valkyrie, Yes Man, Seven Pounds, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Punisher 2, Transporter 3, Bolt, Quantum of Solace, Repo!, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p daily; 7p Su: Four Christmases - Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Jon Favreau, Mary Steenburgen, Dwight Yoakam, Tim McGraw, Jon Voight, Sissy Spacek, ...
10p daily; 7p Su: Role Models - Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Ongoing:    ^

Ice Skating. -2009.02.28 Yearly.

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://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Spamalot. -2009.02.01 All ages. $25-90+.

Monty Python.
http://www.montypythonsspamalot.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Cirque Du Soleil "Saltimbanco" -2009.02.01 All ages. $40-110 Various times.

Dozens of world class performers explore the urban experience in its myriad forms.
http://cirquedusoleil.com
Sears Centre, 847/649-2222, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates.
http://www.searscentre.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 2009.01.23:    ^

Carquest World of Wheels (since 1963). Custom and antique cars. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-15 Fr 3-10:30p, Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

Includes a variety of special guests and features.
248/293-1700 http://www.worldofwheels.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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"And You Think That's Funny??" -2009.02.26 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Women artists works related to humor. Juror: Famed cartoonist, writer, etc Nicole Hollander.
01.23: Opening Reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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"Whimsicality " -2009.04.16 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Constructions rooted in concepts of irony, naivete and fantasy.
01.23: Opening reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Styx. 18+ $55-85+ 8p.

http://www.styxworld.com
Genesee Theatre, 847/782-2366, 203 N Genesee, Waukeegan.
http://www.geneseetheatre.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 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://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.

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.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODE. Fridays All ages. Free 9p.

Fantastic series' final season.
http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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The Wailers. 17+ $25+ 9p.

Performing the legendary album EXODUS w/ Tomorrow's Bad Seeds.
http://www.wailers.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* DieselBoy. 21+ $0-10 10p-?a.

Drum&Bass superstar w/ DJs Oracle & Lambrane.
http://djdieselboy.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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subVariant relaunch with Insideout. 21+ $10 10p-4a.

Berlin based techno artist helps site/label/collaborations celebrate. Free limited edition DezignJK buttons.
773/251-9984 http://subvariant.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
http://www.myspace.com/berlinnightclub
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 11:30p.

30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2009.01.24:    ^

Miss America Pageant (since 1921). Yearly. Live. 7-10p.

Now on a new date, in a new city, on a new network.
2009: Mario Lopez hosts from Las Vegas Planet Hollywood.
http://www.missamerica.com
CMT, Country Music Channel on cable.
http://www.cmt.com
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Styx. $32-42 8p.

http://www.styxworld.com/
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.com
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The Disco Biscuits. 18+ $25 8p.

W/ RJD2 and Prefuse 73.
http://www.discobiscuits.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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Tim and Eric. All ages. $25 8p.

Adult Swim Presents Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job Tour 2009. The heights of absurdity.
http://adultswim.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Winter Carnival Masquerade. 18+ $20-25 8p-2a.

Artist Voltaire and band; also Comasoft and Curiosity, and illusionist Ron Fitzgerald. Dress in costume to win prizes. Numerous vendors and tarot. Andrew face paints.
http://demonsanddarlings.com
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
01.24: AMI - American Monetary Institute on Solving $$$ Crisis.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Think Floyd. 18+ $20+ 8:30p.

"The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute"
http://www.thinkfloyd.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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://www.berlinchicago.com
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Modern Day Romeos. 21+ $8 10p.

"The quintessential party band."
http://moderndayromeos.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php
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Sunday 2009.01.25:    ^

Cradle Of Filth. All ages. $26+ 7p.

W/ Satyricon & Septicflesh.
http://www.cradleoffilth.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Jewel. All ages. $39+ 7p.

Acoustic Show.
http://www.jeweljk.com
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.

May include Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Synthetic. Last Sundays 21+ Free 10p.

"rADIOaCTIVE's new night featuring all dark dance music. Think industrial, new wave, synth pop, ebm, electro, techno, goth, dark wave, punk"
http://www.myspace.com/radioactiveindustrial
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monday 2009.01.26:    ^

Chinese New Years (4707). Ox. 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. Parade in ChinaTown usually Sunday following.
http://chineseculture.about.com
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Metallica. -Tuesday All ages. $60-100+ 7p.

http://metallica.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
01.26: DJs Diz, Lego, Frique, Gene Farris.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.

Brilliant Emmy award winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2009.01.27:    ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Four Christmases, 10p Role Models.
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Chicago Healing Circle (since 1994). Open-ended exploration of energy healing technique and philosophy. Tuesdays All ages. $5 7:30-9:30p.

People coming together weekly to give and receive healing, practicing different systems which support one to rebalance the mind, body & spirit, including Reiki, Quantum Touch(R), Young Living Theraputic Grade Essential Oils, Magnified Healing(R), Jesus Healing System, and Full Spectrum Healing. This is the original Healing Circle that began at Grant Hospital, moved to Ann Sather's, then to Healing Earth Resources. Open to all persons of Light and Love & is non denominational.
http://www.myspace.com/chicagohealingcircle
JHP Community Center, 773/293-3621, 5110 N Western Avenue.
http://www.jhpcommunitycenter.org
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Wednesday 2009.01.28:    ^

Dropkick Murphys. All ages. $27+ 6p.

http://dropkickmurphys.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.

01.28: "Treading Water Album Release Party!" DJs Mutt, Midway, 40oz, $5.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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* Lady Sovereign. 21+ $12 9:30p.

UK Hip-Hop GODESS! W/ Skyler, Tek featuring Kalico.
http://www.ladysovereign.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.

"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2009.01.29:    ^

Strictly Sail Chicago (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-12 (-6p Sun) 11a-8p.

The midwest's premier show exhibiting new sailboats and equipment. Over 200 vendors, free seminars and activities.
http://www.sailamerica.com
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Atomic Sketch Event. 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. Ambience by DJ Greg Haus.
http://www.myspace.com/atomicsketchevent
Evil Olive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division St.
http://www.evil-olive.com
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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

DJs QBot + Kamar and special guest DJs spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://www.djkamar.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.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. $0-10, 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. $12 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 of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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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. $0-9, Free Th 5-8p. Su-We+Fr -5p, Th+Sa 10a-8p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.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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Notes:    ^

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