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    Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam: Car-crushing, Monster Truck...

    Sun, Feb 12 @ Allstate Arena, Des Plaines, IL    

    Monster Jam, the world's largest and most famous monster truck tour, rumbles its way into Allstate Arena for major car-crushing action and one-of-a-kind racing. The biggest names in the sport, including Grave Digger, El Tor... goldstar.com

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    Chicago Cultural Center - Film

    Wed, Feb 8 - Dec 31 @ Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL    

    A variety of free films and film series are presented at the Chicago Cultural Center by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and collaborating organizations. ITVS Community Cinema is a monthly screening series s... explorechicago.org

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    Disney On Ice Presents Dare To Dream , Starring The Disney...

    Thu, Feb 9 @ 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL    

    Get tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice as Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Experience Disney's hilarious hair-raising escapade Tangled as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus embark ... goldstar.com

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    Free Family Workshop: Harry Potter's Owl And Other Winter...

    Sat, Feb 11 @ Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL    

    Stash seeds like chickadees and learn how birds survive the winter! Join author Sheryl De Vore as she teaches about the Snowy Owl, Black-capped Chickadee, Northern Cardinal, Downy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch a... explorechicago.org

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    Abraham Lincoln

    Sun, Feb 12 @ Chicago History Museum, Chicago, IL    

    An intimate exhibition highlights Lincoln's election in 1860, his leadership during the Civil War, and his tragic assassination. parentsconnect.com

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    Lincoln's Chicago

    Sun, Feb 12 @ Chicago History Museum, Chicago, IL    

    Between 1847 and 1860, Abe Lincoln's work brought him to Chicago, where he made critical connections that helped him gain the Republican presidential nomination in 1860. This installation pairs the portraits of Chicag... parentsconnect.com

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    Windy City Circus

    Sun, Feb 26 @ Navy Pier, Chicago, IL    

    The Windy Circus comes to town, presenting international circus acts and awe-inspiring performers from countries around the globe plus circus performers depicting historic Chicago characters at Navy Pier's Festival Ha... explorechicago.org

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    Chicago Flower & Garden Show

    Sat, Mar 10 - 18 @ Navy Pier, Chicago, IL    

    In the style of high fashion and wearable art, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show celebrates "Hort Couture,"; reflecting the influence of fashion and design in floral, plant and landscape creations. More than a pretty s... explorechicago.org

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    Northwest Side Irish Parade

    Sun, Mar 11 @ 6633 W Raven St, Chicago, IL    

    The Northwest Irish Parade is a celebration of faith, family, and heritage on the Northwest side of Chicago. explorechicago.org

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    Ice Skating At The Mccormick Tribune Ice Rink

    Sun, Mar 11 @ Millennium Park, Chicago, IL    

    Kicking off Chicago"s winter season, the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park will open on Friday, November 18, 2011 and will remain open through Sunday, March 11, 2012, weather permitting. The rink, now in i... explorechicago.org

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    St. Patrick's Day Parade

    Sat, Mar 17 @ Grant Park, Chicago, IL    

    One of the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the country, the annual downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade celebrates the patron saint of Ireland Irish heritage. explorechicago.org

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    Greek Independence Day Parade

    Sun, Mar 25 @ N Halsted St & W Randolph St, Chicago, IL    

    The 48th annual Chicago Greek Independence Day Parade will take place on Halsted Street in Greektown, the parade commemorates the 191st Anniversary of Greek Declaration of Independence. explorechicago.org

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    Short Shakespeare! The Taming Of The Shrew

    Sat, Mar 31 @ Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL    

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater provides an introduction to William Shakespeare for all audiences on Saturday mornings at 11 am with its annual Short Shakespeare production. CST presents a 75-minute abridged production of... explorechicago.org

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    Bunny Rock 5k Chicago

    Sat, Apr 7 @ Montrose Harbor, Chicago, IL    

    Fun run with 80s music, bunny ears, petting zoo and much more! coolrunning.com

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    3rd Annual Hornet Hustle

    Sun, Apr 15 @ Clarendon Hills Rd & 71st St, Darien, IL    

    5K on a quick, fairly flat course. Cash prize for top male/female finishers. coolrunning.com

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    Free Lurie Garden Family Workshop: Celebrate Migratory Birds

    Sat, Apr 21 @ Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL    

    Learn about migratory birds and explore their habitats. Listen to birdcalls and learn about the types of food that these birds eat. This workshop will conclude with a drawing session of the participants" favorite bird... explorechicago.org