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- King of swing
  
  We sift through a half century of our friendly neighborhood web-head’s history.
  
  We sift through a half century of our friendly…
- The Pirates! Band of Misfits
  
  Aardman Animations makes a triumphant return with this swashbuckling adventure.
  
  Aardman Animations makes a triumphant return with…
- The Hunger Games | Film review
  
  We sent two reviewers to assess the film—a veteran trilogy reader and a mom who's a newbie. What did they think?
  
  We sent two reviewers to assess the film—a veteran…
Interviews
- Rachel Dratch
  
  The SNL alum discusses career and motherhood in a new memoir.
  
  The SNL alum discusses career and motherhood in a…
- Peter Lord of Aardman Animations | Interview
  
  The animator discusses the appeal of "clueless" heroes, working with Hugh Grant and more.
  
  The animator discusses the appeal of "clueless"…
- NPR producer Emily Ecton moonlights as a kidlit author
  
  This Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me staffer blends crazy-but-true science with Wild West folklore in Project Jackalope.
  
  This Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me staffer blends…
On stage
- Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
  
  Acceptance wins the day in this charming musical adaptation of the Mo Willems book.
  
  Acceptance wins the day in this charming musical…
- The Houdini Box
  
  The Chicago Children’s Theatre brings Brian Selznick's book to life.
  
  The Chicago Children’s Theatre brings Brian…
- Superman 2050 finds Clark Kent defending bullet trains
  
  A Chicago company anchors an international kids’ theater fest with a superheroic show.
  
  A Chicago company anchors an international kids’…

King of swing

We sift through a half century of our friendly neighborhood web-head’s history.

Featured

A “Green Revolution” at the Notebaert

The Nature Museum pedals bikes as eco-friendly and fun.
Free museum days in 2012

It's true! Many of Chicagoland's best museums offer free general admission throughout the year.
Extreme smackdown!

We compare two exhibits about some of nature’s most unusual creatures.
The National Hellenic Museum opens its doors

The only U.S. museum dedicated to telling the story of Greek culture and history from ancient to modern times is open for business.
Tricks of the trade

The Chicago History Museum’s new “Magic” exhibition conjures wonder and amazement.

Can't-miss stories

Public eye

We hit the streets to talk to the coolest kids in town.
Right now, we want | Father's Day gifts

Great gift ideas for daddy-o.
House of Houdini

Magician Dennis Watkins bring new maturity—and the same death-defying escape—to his greatest role.

On the blogs

The Chatterbox | April 16
Controversy fills this week's 'Box. Well that, and the best kid music video you'll ever see.

posted at 4:33pm

CircEsteem 11th Annual Spring Circus | Photos

Our photog captured kid performers ages 7–17 in the annual circus-arts extravaganza.

posted at 11:30am

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"Rock and Mineral Experience." Animal, vegetable or mineral? It's mostly minerals at the Lizzadro's revamped permanent exhibition. The museum's lower ... 10am–5pm, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

Bubbles Open Play 1pm–5pm, Bubbles Academy

"Circus Zirkus." 10am–8pm, Chicago Children's Museum

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