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First Fridays

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Museum of Contemporary Art - 220 E. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

An after-work mixer features a new theme each month, plus Wolfgang Puck appetizers, a DJ and a cash bar.

Every 1st Friday of the month 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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Bunce Island: A British Slave Castle in Sierra Leone

Bunce Island: A British Slave Castle in Sierra Leone

Field Museum - 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago

Discover the African castle which was a key site in the British slave trade.

Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends February 28)

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Abraham Lincoln Transformed

Abraham Lincoln Transformed

Chicago History Museum - 1601 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

Take a closer look at how Lincoln's views on slavery changed during the Civil War

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays : 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (ends April 12)
Sundays : 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (ends April 12)

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Benito Juarez and the Making of Modern Mexico

Benito Juarez and the Making of Modern Mexico

Chicago History Museum - 1601 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

Lean more about the late Mexican president

Sundays : 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (ends April 12)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays : 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (ends April 12)

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The Nature of Diamonds

The Nature of Diamonds

Field Museum - 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago

Feast your eyes on dazzling pieces from Boucheron, Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and more

Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends March 28)

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My Chinatown

My Chinatown

Chicago History Museum - 1601 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

See video clips, artifacts and photographs from neighborhood residents

Sundays : 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (ends November 1)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays : 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (ends November 1)

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Fantasea

Fantasea

Shedd Aquarium - 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)

The permanent new Oceanarium show features sea lions, beluga whales and more

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays and Saturdays : 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Smart Home: Green + Wired

Smart Home: Green + Wired

Museum of Science and Industry - 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)

Tour a sustainable "green" home constructed on the museum's grounds.

Sundays : 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (March 4 through January 2)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays : 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (March 4 through January 2)

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Icon-mmx-pick Chicago's 173rd Birthday Party

Chicago History Museum - 1601 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

In honor of the milestone, get free general admission to the museum until 1 p.m. From 11 a.m.-noon, snack on cake and listen to music.

March 4 : 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Museums / Concert

Icon-mmx-pick Magical Musical Showcase

Museum of Contemporary Art - 220 E. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

A different Chicago club or organization presents a concert by one emerging artist each month. Cash bar; food is available for purchase.

February 23 : 6 p.m. Schubas presents artist TBA
March 23 : 6 p.m. Harold Arts presents artist TBA

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