One of the world’s premier sellers of designer toys, this shop features a diverse selection of vinyl figures, capsule toys, plush creatures, and more from Eastern and Western designers.
Best comic shop in Chicago. make sure to say hi to Robert and Matt, the owners. They'll remember not only your name but your comic and film preferences.
If you are new to comics and don't know where to start, make sure to talk to Mark, the owner. He will definitely find you something you will enjoy.
Want to impress your date? "Adler After Dark" is a 21+ event featuring cocktails, apps, Saturn's rings & the largest public telescope in the Midwest. Every 3rd Thursday, Adler Planetarium. Leer más.
The Music Box's retro neon sign, velvet seats, and twinkling stars / rolling clouds on the ceiling give the place a romantic vibe, making it a great venue for date night. Leer más.
Chicago: 2 Thumbs Up! Enjoy the best of independent, international and classic cinema at the Gene Siskell Film Center with a side of great film exhibits and treats at the gallery and café. -IFC Viewer Leer más.
Rock band Wednesday's, great people, magic cards, furious lolz, and the best firefly posters. It's better than staying in x1000!
Read comics in the comfy red chairs in the front or the couch in the new lounge.
This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Leer más.
Don’t just look at art, BE art. Collaborate with professional artists at the Museum of Contemporary Art to create “happenings” within the MCA. It’s Mash Flob! Every 3rd Thursday. Leer más.
The owners were incredibly nice! That tiny unassuming entrance leads to a fantastic store. Can't wait to go back!
Pete Wentz of Black Cards loves this aquarium turned skate park because you can see the dolphins swimming at night. They have penguins, whales, and sharks too!
Don’t miss the Hands-on Habitat, which features a two-story treehouse - the 35-foot Mazza Foundation Tree of Life. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Leer más.
Here, you'll meet Sue, the best-preserved T-Rex specimen ever found! Other interesting stuff here are: a wide taxidermy collection, Egyptian artifacts, and a monograph series (Fieldiana).
Best selection of graphic novels, best events, and the only comic shop with places to sit down and read
Seating is ASSIGNED! plan ahead (buy tix online at www.IMAX.com/Chicago) and don't worry about lining up before the movie because you're guaranteed your seats!
I think the ticket price is a bit much for what they had, but what they did have was cool to see. I bought a Lego Darth Vader key chain =)
Threadless selects and prints hundreds of awesome new t-shirt designs by a talented community of artists. This locale gets the newest tees on Friday, three days before they're for sale on the website.
If you're looking to get into comics, you can read any of these books and love them - Y: The Last Man, Bone, Scott Pilgrim, Fables, The Walking Dead, Marvel's Runaways & The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
This landmark building houses free public events, such as lectures, films, music and dance events. They have the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany dome. Leer más.
Along with a great selection of hard-to-find and independent films, the theatre's concessions counter is one of the best in the city, with vegan cookies and a popcorn seasoning bar on offer. -KA Leer más.
A store specializing in everything robot related, this shop sells a variety of robot building kits, electronic components and hardware.
Need a good place to eat before your movie? Check out Pequod's across the street for some pizza and beer. But make a reservation first, b/c the restaurant is packed on weekends.
