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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Let your imagination (and sweet tooth) run wild, as this classic story plays the Oriental Theatre through Oct. 21 You’re not going to want to miss when Willy Wonka opens his colorful and mysterious chocolate factory to audiences of all ages in Chicago this October. Be part of the magic as you travel along with Charlie Bucket and pals when, with the help of a special golden ticket, they see their otherwise mundane lives change forever during a fantastical joyride into a world of pure imagination.

A treat for the kid in everyone, Ronald Dahl’s amazing tale includes songs from the original film like “The Candy Man,” “I’ve got

a Golden Ticket” and “Pure Imagination.” But the impressive score doesn’t end there, as new musical creations from the songwriters of Hairspray are also mixed in to the performance.

Experience wondrous inventions, the great glass elevator, the Oompa Loompas and so much more with this timeless classic that never goes out of style.

The Oriental Theatre is located at 24 E. Randolph. Call 312-977-1700 or visit BroadwayInChicago.com for ticket information.

When it comes to chocolate, Willie Wonka doesn’t have anything on Ghirardelli. The company’s two Chicago stores offer everything from baking ingredients and hot cocoa to their worldfamous chocolate squares and bars (try the sea salt soiree bar). Perfect for a gift or snack for the family. 830 N. Michigan and 400 N. Michigan. Ghiradelli.com Get the app keychicago

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FRIDAY Opening today, Michael St. Maur Sheil’s powerful outdoor photographic exhibition series, Fields of Battle – Lands of Peace: The Doughboys 1917-1918, gives visitors the opportunity to view a unique portrait of WWI battlefields in Polk Brothers Park at Navy Pier.

FREE. 600 E. Grand, 312595-7437.

FAL L F E S T AT L IN C OL N PARK Z OO at the Chicago Theatre.

8 pm. $45-$135. 175 N. State, 312-462-6300.

Experience harvest fun in the heart of the city as the annual Fall Fest continues this weekend at Lincoln Park Zoo. Today from 10 am-5 pm, Saturday from 10 am-8 pm and Sunday and Monday from 10 am-5 pm.

FREE. 2200 N. Cannon, 312742-2056. For more on the zoo, see page 11.

Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring 20s on the Art Deco Skyscrapers walking tour from the Chicago Architecture Center. 1-2:30 pm. $26. 111 E. Wacker, 312922-3432.

Enjoy live music and unearth quirky, fun facts about the origins of American whiskey culture while sipping and sampling food and drink pairings during tonight’s Toast to the Gilded Age event at the Driehaus Museum. 6 pm and 7:30 pm. $75. 40 E. Erie, 312482-8933. For more on museums, see page 14.

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SATURDAY Pop superstar Justin Timberlake returns to the Windy City for another date on his Man of the Woods tour tonight at the United Center. 7:30 pm. $55-$95.

1901 W. Madison, 312-4554500.

Tonight’s Hard Cider Tasting Cruise features an evening of delicious cider samples and outstanding skyline views from Shoreline Sightseeing. 7:30 pm. $49 (21+). 600 E. Grand, 312-222-9328. For more on Shoreline’s options, see page 12.

Catch a farewell performance from legendary singersongwriter Joan Baez tonight

Today’s Bacon and Beer Classic invites food fans down to the turf for samples of more than 100 craft beers and more than 30 original bacon-inspired dishes from local restaurants — plus music, games and more — at Soldier Field. 1-5 pm. $49-$79 (21+). 1410 Museum Campus, 312-2357000.

Pianist David Fray joins Ricardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for tonight’s Symphony Ball, a gala evening featuring a program of Brahms, Mozart and Strauss at Symphony Center. 6 pm. $40-$140.

220 S. Michigan, 312-2943000.

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One of opera’s most popular works gets a glorious treatment, as the Lyric Opera of Chicago opens its new season with the Puccini classic La boheme at the Civic Opera House. Tonight at 6:30 pm and Thursday at 2 pm. $32-$289. 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600. For a 20% discount on tickets, see page 37.

Veteran funnyman Lewis Black brings his barely contained rage to the Chicago Theatre. 8 pm. $35-$79.50. 175 N. State, 312-462-6300.

The hits just keep coming tonight as legendary rockers Fleetwood Mac take the stage at the United Center.

8 pm. $39.50-$169.50. 1901 W. Madison, 312-455-4500.

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SUNDAY Rise and shine this morning to cheer on nearly 45,000 runners on their 26.2-mile journey in the Chicago Marathon. The race starts (7:30-8 am) and finishes (roughly 2-5 hours later) on Columbus in Grant Park.

Call 312-904-9800 for more information and course details. Later this afternoon, celebrate at the big PostRace Party at Hard Rock Café. 3-7 pm. FREE. 63 W. Ontario, 312-943-2252.

ColumCan we get an “amen?” Get your Sunday off to an uplifting start with a delicious Southern buffet and rousing live gospel music at the popular House

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CO L UM B US DAY PARAD E OCT. 8 The annual Columbus Day Parade is an autumn tradition in Chicago, as a host of floats, bands and marchers help celebrate the city’s vibrant ItalianAmerican heritage. 12:30 pm. FREE. On State, from Wacker to Van Buren, 708-450-9065. of Blues Gospel Brunch. 10 am and 12:30 pm. Adults, $43; kids (6-12), $25. 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000.

Violinist Pinchas Zukerman and cellist Amanda Forsyth join the Jerusalem Quartet for a matinee recital of Strauss, Schoenberg and Tchaikovsky today at Symphony Center. 3 pm. $32-$103. 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000.

Hockey is back!

The Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at the United Center. 6 pm. 1901 W. Madison, 3124557000.

The elusive Ms. Lauryn Hill celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark recording “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” tonight at the Chicago Theatre. 6:30 pm. $59.50-$129.50. 175 N. State, 312-462-6300.

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MONDAY Learn about the city’s amazing skyline with a relaxing and informative 90-minute Chicago Architecture Center River Tour aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Cruises depart regularly

THIS WEEK IN CHICAGO between 10 am and 7:30 pm. $47. 111 E. Wacker, 312922-3432.

Experience the mayhem of professional wrestling firsthand, as superstars Roman Reigns, Braun Stroman and Ronda Rousey headline WWE Monday Night Raw at the Allstate Arena. 6:30 pm. $20-$85. 6920 Mannheim in Rosemont, 847-635-6601.

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TUESDAY Do you wish you knew more about opera? Learn about the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s upcoming production of Mozart’s Idomeneo and get behind-the-scenes details of how it all comes together during today’s Opera Insider discussion at the Civic Opera House. 10 am. $45. 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600.

Chicago-born rapper Lupe Fiasco plays a homecoming show tonight at the House of Blues. 6:30 pm. $39.50. 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000.

The energetic duo known as Black Violin presents a unique blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music tonight at the Auditorium Theatre. 7:30 pm. $20-$50. 50 E. Congress, 312-341-2310.

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W HIS K Y L IV E CH ICAGO at the Shedd tonight at the Shedd Aquarium. 5-9 pm. $25. 1200 S. Lake Shore, 312-939-2438. For more on the Shedd, see page 14.

The 54th annual Chicago International Film Festival opens with a screening of the highly anticipated Steve Carrell picture Beautiful Boy tonight at the AMC River East 21 Theaters.

7 pm. $30. 322 E. Illinois.

Call 312-683-0121 for a full schedule of upcoming events.

world-famous Civic Opera House. 10 am. $15. 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600.

Enjoy a little taste of Okotoberfest right here in the Midwest during tonight’s Autumn Brews craft beer event at the Chicago Botanic Garden. 6-8 pm. $35 (21+). 1000 Lake Cook in suburban Glencoe, 847835-5440.

Sample more than 150 scotches, bourbons and whiskies from all over the world while enjoying a dinner buffet and expert insight during Whisky Live Chicago tonight at the UIC Forum. 6:30-9 pm. $139 (21+). 725 W. Roosevelt, 847-249-4333.

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12 FRIDAY British-Bahraini trumpeter and flugelhorn player Yazz Ahmed leads her group for tonight’s Mix at Six event at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. 6 pm. $15. 205 E. Randolph, 312334-7777.

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When the weather is nice in the fall, there are few parks in Chicago as nice as Promontory Point. Just a few minutes’ stroll from 57th Street Beach in one direction and the commercial area of Hyde Park in another, the Point has been a favorite escape from the city for decades. To the north is one of the most stunning views of the downtown skyline that one can find, especially when the fall colors come into play. 5491 S. Shore Dr. ChicagoParkDistrict.com Perhaps the epicenter for taking in the colors of the season in Chicago is Lincoln Park, in all its tree-filled splendor, nestled in between high-rise condominiums and Lake Michigan. The lengthy park makes for a great walk from Belmont Harbor all the way down to North Avenue, passing, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and North Pond Nature Sanctuary along the way. Truly magnificent in the fall.

One other observation point that shouldn’t be missed is 360 Chicago atop the Hancock building. The 94th-floor observation deck —besides being educational — provides an ideal vantage point to look north along Lake Shore Drive and take in the splendor of the changing leaves in the aforementioned Lincoln Park and beyond. 875 N. Michigan. 360Chicago.com

INSTAGRAM WORTHY SPOTS The Bean in Millennium Park, officially known as Cloud Gate, is a popular spot for reflective photos — and particularly appealing when the leaves on the trees nearby are changing.

The sprawling Northerly Island (left), near the Adler Planetarium, is ideal for a panoramic photo of the city looking north at Grant Park’s colorful trees and the lake.

A walk or bike ride along the 606 trail that connects several Chicago neighborhoods provides some fantastic fall photo ops.

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Fall fun for everyone Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest

Lincoln Park Zoo, which is free and open every day of the year, is good enough on its own.

But when you add in their annual Fall Fest, it gets that much better. It’s a family-friendly event that features attractions such as a Ferris wheel, corn maze and hay mountain to go along with fall-themed animal entertainment, live music and a pumpkin patch with a carving station. 2200 N. Cannon Dr. LPZoo.org

Navy Pier

One of the Midwest’s most popular attractions has no shortage of fall festivities this month, including free outdoor films, Halloween-themed music performances, a haunted maze, themed cruises, fireworks and more. NavyPier.org

Haunted tours

Check out the haunted Chicago tour offered by Steve’s Segway Tours, where you can enjoy a little spooky history while seeing the city from an electric Trikke or Segway. 155 N. Harbor Dr. 312-946-9467.

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ARCHITECTURE RIVER TOURS Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue Bridge

If you love unique views of the Chicago skyline when all the buildings are lit up at night, then Seadog Cruises’ spooky narrated tour (running weekends through October)is worth your while. It’s a 75-minute trip on the river that features stories of urban legends and mysteries that haunt Chicago. 888-636-7737.

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We asked Chicago Architecture Center docent Constance Rajala for her three of her favorite buildings in town. Visit Architecture.org for tour information.

Shoreline Sightseeing

Trump Tower is a wonderful archetypal of modern architecture. It has different elevations to it, to where it’s almost speaking and nodding to its historic neighbors around it.

Beautiful, blue and glassy, which fits its spot by the river perfectly.

The Reliance Building on the corner of Washington and State is the epitome of the Chicago commercial style. Tall and elegant with polished terra cotta that selfcleans in the rain to remain perfectly white and glassy.

The new Apple store on Michigan Avenue, for taking as far as you can the principles of modern architecture. The glassiness and lack of ornamentation — all with a geometric approach. It is modernism pushed it its most beautiful extreme.

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Chicago Detours

Now in its 79th season and boasting the largest fleet in town, Shoreline offers a classic lakefront tour, an award-winning architecture river tour with stunning views of better than than 40 skyscrapers and landmarks, and convenient water taxis as well. Departures from Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier.

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Enjoy guided walking and bus tours of Chicago architecture, culture and history to both public and private groups, providing a fresh, insider perspective you won’t find elsewhere. Check out their Historic Chicago Walking Bar Tour, where you’ll learn about the city’s vast entertainment history, including Prohibition, theatre, jazz and various vices. 312-350-1131.

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Chicago Crime Tours

Steve’s Segway Tours

Explore the Windy City’s vast criminal and cheesetopped histories together on the Chicago Crime Tours’ Crime and Pizza Walk.

This family-friendly, twohour walking tour that runs Friday-Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and includes slices of pizza from Giordano’s and Pizzeria Uno. Advance registration is required. 312-888-6224.

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Offering Segway and electric Trikke tours along the lakefront and Museum Campus, as well as a number of themed tours, Trikke rentals and customized options for those wishing to design their own excursion, Steve’s Segway Tours covers it all — and has a lot of fun along the way. 155 N. Harbor Dr. 312-946-9467.

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TOURS @ THE AUDITORIUM Go behind the scenes of this National Historic Landmark built by Adler and Sullivan!

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ART APPRECIATION Museum of Contemporary Art The MCA underwent a $16 million redesign last year, and the product was a multi-purpose learning environment called the Commons.

As both a physical space and an ongoing program, the Commons was designed to bring together artists, thinkers and audiences in a constellation of art projects, conversations, performances, interactions, workshops, presentations and readings that explore culture and contemporary life. And that it has. 220 E. Chicago Ave. MCAChicago.org

Art Institute of Chicago Shedd Aquarium

The daily aquatic presentations in the oceanarium — with beluga whales, sea lions and dolphins serving as the stars of the show — will delight the whole family.

But that’s just the start, as the Shedd offers up-close, unforgettable encounters with 32,000 animals from aquatic environments around the world. Don’t be afraid to dip your hand in and discover the unique textures of stingrays, sea stars and sturgeons. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. SheddAquarium.org

Adler Planetarium

EARTH HISTORY

The Adler, with its interactive exhibits and historical and scientific knowledge, is a great way to spend a day.

The Mission Moon exhibition showcases America’s first steps into space through the eyes of NASA Captain James Lovell and his family. Also, set aside time to take in the Adler’s popular sky show, Destination: Solar System, as it takes guests on a fun, guided tour around the Solar System for an up-close look at our celestial neighborhood. 1300 S. Lake Shore. AdlerPlanetarium.org

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If you want to learn about the diversity of life on Earth and its history, the Field Museum — with its nearly 40 million artifacts and specimens — should be on your to-do list. In the Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age exhibit, the world of these extinct mammals is explored by way of fossils, artifacts, immersive media, and the story of the most complete and best-preserved baby mammoth ever found.

1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. FieldMuseum.org

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The renowned Art Institute is home to one of best, most expansive art collections anywhere in the world. Most find it worthy of a fully day’s visit for sure.

A new exhibit, Hairy Who is technically neither a movement nor a style, but rather the name a group of young Chicago artists chose when they staged six informal, unrestrained exhibits together from 1966-1969. Over this timeframe, while coming of age during a tumultuous period in American history that included assassinations, the Vietnam War, a rising counterculture and racial divide, their collective works embodied the youthful audacity of the time and transformed the landscape of Chicago’s rising art scene. 159 E. Monroe. Artic.edu

What it means to be free Just north of downtown is the Chicago History Museum in Old Town, where the new exhibit, Facing Freedom in America, caught our eye recently.

The detailed exhibition, which utilizes artifacts, images and interactive components, is centered on the idea that the history of our country has been shaped by conflicts over what it means to be free, focusing in on familiar and not-so-familiar stories from the nation’s past such as slavery, women’s suffrage and Japanese internment camps during WWII. General admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings. 1601 N. Clark. ChicagoHistory.org

UNDER THE RADAR

The wndr museum (pronounced “wonder”) is an exciting art and science popup experience designed to inspire curiosity by bringing the wonder that exists in the natural world to the forefront of our lives. In short, think of an Albert Einstein and Andy Warhol collaboration. 1130 W. Monroe. wndrmuseum.com The Swedish American Museum in the quaint Andersonville neighborhood focuses on Swedish history and its influence on our country — and what it was like for immigrants to arrive in the early 1900s. 5211 N. Clark.

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Kids’ Corner

Sky high

What kid (or adult) wouldn’t enjoy a view from the Skydeck on the 103rd floor of the iconic Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), some 1,353 feet up in the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere? While up there, test your family’s will with a stroll out on “The Ledge,” where glass bays extend out four feet from the Skydeck. And check out the Skydeck’s website before your trip to partake in a bunch of kid-specific activities, including fact sheets, quizzes, scavenger hunts and more. 233 S. Wacker Dr., entrance on Franklin.

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Child’s play

all of us in the world. Chicago Children’s Theatre recently transformed the former 12th District Police Station in Chicago’s West Loop into its first permanent home, called The Station. Frederick runs Oct. 9-Nov. 11. 100 S. Racine. 312-374-8835.

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Satisfy your sweet tooth

Chicago Children’s Theatre

Chicago Children’s Theatre’s kicks off its 13th season with an original, all-ages family musical Leo Lionni’s Frederick, based on the Caldecott Award-winning book that is respected for introducing children to the idea that there is a place for

Nature and nurture When I brought my preschooler to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum on a recent visit to Chicago, I was primed to help her engage in some enriching activities. Little did I know, I would be learning just as much as she did, and all in the context of playful and imaginative exhibits. This museum is a bit different from many other science/nature museums in that the curators seem to truly understand that children (and perhaps, adults) learn best through play.

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hands-on interaction with all types of animals. During our three-hour visit, we attended a lecture on baby bats, and even got to pet a few of them!

We were also treated to the feeding of aquatic animals and reptiles. But most spectacular of all was the Butterfly Haven.

Having visited several sub-par butterfly houses in the past, we weren’t exactly getting our hopes up. However, we ended up being astounded by the Notebaert’s version. This exhibit alone is reason enough to visit. 2430 N. Cannon Dr. NatureMuseum.org — Laurie Nicholson

If your kids have behaved well enough for a treat, head to Candyality, with locations in Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan) and 520 N. Michigan in the heart of the Mag Mile, where they can find pretty much anything their sweet tooth desires. Or get your hands on 10 flavors of fudge, rich truffles or a fall treat like a caramel apples at The Fudge Pot (1532 N. Wells), which has been operating in Old Town since 1963.

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Shopping

Shop till you drop For 25 years, Vale Craft Gallery has maintained a focus on contemporary American fine crafts.

Ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, metal, woodworkings and decorative objects are all part of the wide variety of items you’ll find when you walk through the door, setting Vale apart from the other fine-art galleries in the neighborhood.

The featured artist for October is Wendy Franklin, whose felting technique with hand-dyed wool and silk wall pieces creates a wonderful texture. “The abstract water colors draw you in from afar, and then you see textures of the fibers when you get up close,” says owner Peter Vale.

“They’re really luscious colors, and this is where we bridge the gap between fine art and fine craft.

And that, ultimately, is what distinguishes us.” 230 W. Superior. ValeCraftGallery.com The Shops at North Bridge is not just a shopping district — it also boasts food, entertainment and events to supplement the experience. Not to mention the fact it has expanded to now encompass a six-block area. Some of the more notable stores include Chicago Sports & Novelty, Nordstrom, Swarovski, Hugo Boss, Sunglass Hut, Monica + Andy, and Vosges Haut-Chocolat. 520 N. Michigan. TheShopsAtNorthBridge.com

ROSCOE VILLAGE GEMS

Walking into Fixture is kind of like a sensory overload for design.

With wares ranging from children’s clothing and toys to aromatherapy health and beauty products, kitschy kitchen accessories, clutches and jewels, Fixture has been a veritable dream for gift giving and for-nothing gifts to yourself since 2005. 2108 W. Roscoe. ShopFixture.com Roscoe Books gives you a sense of familiarity. It looks exactly like walking into a home’s library. Little notes (or rather, recommendations) scatter the tables and shelves of titles and tomes, providing a personal connection between proprietor and guest. 2142 W. Roscoe. RoscoeBooks.com Get the app keychicago

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Brunch expertise kit consisting of several fresh juices and a bottle of sparkling wine, while the Bloody Mary kit comes with a house-made base, several garnishes and a choice of vodka. 51 W. Kinzie. 312-5951322. SienaTavern.com

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One of the most Instagrammed brunch spots in all of Chicago, Formento’s actually manages to live up to the hype. People will sometimes wait for an hour for the chance to sit on the patio in order to get the perfect lighting for their massive cinnamon rolls or sweet and tart lemon ricotta pancakes. The most sought-after dish by far is the bucatini carbonara.

Chunks of crisped pancetta, black pepper and an immaculate egg yolk are the only accessories to this pristine plate of pasta (which is also a popular favorite on their dinner menu). 925 W. Randolph.

Formentos.com Siena Tavern, the downtown hotspot helmed by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, features the rustic Italian flavors of his homeland combined with American preparations. Instead of Canadian bacon on their eggs benedict, they use crispy mortadella, and the French toast is flavored like tiramisu. They also offer brunch cocktail kits for the table, with the mimosa

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As the name implies, River Roast is located right on the river, and offers not just an exceptional menu, but also an unforgettable allaround dining experience.

The massive space makes for one of the few Chicago dining rooms that never feels cramped or overcrowded, while the front-row river views are a feature only a handful of restaurants can offer. The menu falls somewhere between English country food and Southern comfort favorites, with items like rabbit and waffles, wild mushroom toast, and whole roasted chicken carved tableside. Also, for those who want to burn a few calories on the dance floor, every Sunday brunch is accompanied by the sounds of a live blues band. 315 N. LaSalle. 312-822-0100.

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Hearty eats in town LaBriola Café & Ristorante has quickly become a Michigan Avenue favorite, in large part because it offers a bit of everything, starting with a sweets counter and casual café with breakfast items, soups, sandwiches and Neopolitan pizza. But if you have a larger appetite to appease, the stylish restaurant boasts a menu loaded with hearty handmade pastas, prime steaks, deep-dish pizza and seafood. One of our favorites is the seasonal lasagna, but the baked ziti or penne alla vodka are worthy choices as well. You really can’t go wrong. 535 N. Michigan Ave. 312955-3100. LaBriolaCafe.com Downtown favorite Eleven City Diner is considered, by the ownership, to be “a hybrid of sincere respect for what family dining rooms used to be.” The old-school diner and delicatessen knows a thing or two about putting a plateful of scrumptious, rib-sticking food in front of you. Classic deli sandwiches stacked tall, decadent burgers and melts, loaded breakfast items and thick shakes to wash it all down. Go ahead and splurge. This is the place to do it.

1112 S. Wabash St. 312-212-1112. ElevenCityDiner.com

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Supper club fun Head up to the trendy, treelined Bucktown neighborhood for dinner at Club Lucky, a throwback Italian supper club.

The fettucine alfredo with shrimp or baked rigatoni with escarole, fresh mozzarella and veal meatballs will send you home content for sure. Our advice: Start the evening with one of their signature martinis.

1824 W. Wabansia. 773-2272300. ClubLuckyChicago.com

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STK

Chicago is no stranger to quality steakhouses. That we all know. But STK, the high-end international chain, takes things a step further by promising a “vibe-driven dining experience” by artfully blending a chic lounge and modern steakhouse into one dynamic space. Hungry?

Try the large bone-in filet or go all in on the beautifully dry-aged 34-ounce tomahawk and pair it with some parmesan truffle fries, glass of vino and delectable apple crumb cake for dessert. 9 W. Kinzie. 312-340-5636.

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Their epic and popular lunch buffet starts with soups, salads and fried samosas before delving into a string of vegetable and potato stews (try the fried cauliflower), rice dishes, chicken tikka masala and delectable, complex curry concoctions (lamb, tilapia, etc).

A few dessert options remain for those who are able to leave room.

59 W. Grand. 312-645-9500.

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Texas de Brazil

The 50-item seasonal salad area is impressive in its own right.

But let’s be honest, this chain is Su Casa all about the glorious, endless Open since the 1960s, Su Casa is one of the city’s most parade of seasoned beef, lamb, popular spots for authentic Mexican food and atmosphere pork, chicken and Brazilian — right in the heart of River North and steps from the sausage cooked over a wood Mag Mile. You’ll find hearty (and tasty) burritos made to charcoal grill, then skewered and order, and the heaping plate of chicken fajitas will satisfy served tableside. This is a meal your growling stomach as well. And we’d be remiss not for those looking to go big — the to mention that the margaritas are some of the best in festive churrasco way. A serious Chicago (and go down quite easily,Ad.qxp_Layout we might add). 49 E. experience.

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Morning sweet tooth Stan’s Donuts

The kid in everyone likes donuts. So when on vacation, why not treat yourself or your clan to a popular creation from Stan’s Donuts? Dating back to 1963, Stan’s is as reliable — and tasty and whimsical — as they come. Try a traditional glazed or the peanut butter pockets and thank us later. With eight locations in Chicago, you don’t have to head far to satisfy that sweet tooth.

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West Town Bakery at the ACME Hotel

This smaller outpost for one of Chicago most whimsical bakeries is a gift to early morning River North commuters and tourists. The cereal bowl croissant is their crown jewel, but real sugar addicts will want to try every one of their 10 cake ball flavors. 15 E. Ohio.

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Firecakes

It may be tempting to go straight for some of the fancier flavors at this donut shop, but first-time visitors would do well to try the classics first. Their vanilla glazed or chocolate glazed yeast donuts are absolute perfection with a simple garnish of crispy candies on top, and the jelly inside their jelly donut changes with the seasons, but is always amazing. 68 W. Hubbard. FirecakesDonuts.com ­— Jessica Berson @BunnyandBrandy

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Hard Rock CafĂŠ

For more than three decades, visitors have enjoyed the music memorabilia-lined walls and menu loaded with scrumptious salads, appetizers, burgers, entrees and specialties like hickory-smoked ribs and pulled pork sandwiches from the in-house smoker. Live music and happy hour too. 63 W. Ontario. 312943-2252. HardRock. com/Cafes/Chicago

Nepal House

In business for more than 12 years, Nepal House has earned a stellar reputation in the South Loop for serving up high-quality traditional Nepali and Indian cuisine. Chicken and lamb dishes are roasted in a clay oven and incredibly tender.

Start things off with an order of momos for sure. 1301 S. Michigan.

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Tips for navigating your way through the Chicago Marathon

The countdown is on for the Chicago Marathon, which begins in three waves between 7:30-8:35 a.m. on Oct. 7. With participants representing all 50 states and more than 100 countries, the race winds its way through 29 diverse neighborhoods, so the more information you have before it begins, the easier it will be to navigate the city and cheer on runners.

Noteworthy:

• As in previous years, spectators will not have access to the race start and finish areas within Grant Park on race day, so it’s recommended to meet up with runners at the Biofreeze 27th Mile post-race party and runner reunite area of Grant Park, which will open to spectators at 9:30 a.m.

• For the best view of runners closest to the starting line, head to Grand Avenue between Columbus and State near mile 1, or anywhere along State Street between Grand and Jackson.

• For a quality finish-line vantage point, the Bank of America Cheer Zone at Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt is the place to be.

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going to watch in Chinatown, which is recommended) is to utilize the Chicago Water Taxi, which operates on a set schedule on all three branches of the Chicago River. A fun, relaxing and cost-effective way to hop around, Chicago Water Taxi offers seven docking locations around town. And perhaps most importantly, no red lights or potholes.

312-337-1446. ChicagoWaterTaxi.com A great spot to carb load before the race — or celebrate after — is Victory Tap in the South Loop, where you can indulge in some old-school Italian cooking and personalized pizzas in an upscale tavern atmosphere. 1416 S. Michigan. 312-496-3862.

VictoryTapChicago.com. The owners recently open Victory Italian, a spinoff restaurant at 434 W. Ontario. 312-929-2850. VictoryItalian.com Visit ChicagoMarathon.com to download the spectator guide and Bank of America Chicago Marathon app, which includes important information and maps.

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National breweries not to miss Ballast Point Brewing Chicago’s West Loop/Fulton Market District is booming, and the opening of this San Diego-based brewery’s 12,000-square-foot taproom and restaurant this year only added to the excitement. You’ll find more than 40 taps, specialty brews made in-house and locally inspired dishes to pair with your favorite IPA or barrel-aged wonderment. In case you catch a warm afternoon or evening in October, don’t forget the rooftop beer garden, which quickly blossomed into a favorite among locals this summer.

212 N. Green. BallastPoint.com

Lagunitas Brewing Company The popular California-based brewery, expanded to Chicago in 2014 and cleverly plays Willy Wonka’s “Pure Imagination” at the entrance while laser lights bounce around the dark tunnel leading to the brewery, game room and taproom. The warehouse that is home to the brewery is a massive 300,000 square feet — you can fit six football fields inside. The daily tours are short and sweet, and samples are plentiful. You can enjoy $8 seasonal flights, decent grub and live music in the comfortable taproom filled with picnic tables. 1843 S. Washtenaw Ave. Lagunitas.com

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La bohéme

A group of young Bohemians navigate the ups and downs of life and love in 19thcentury Paris. Don’t miss Puccini’s timelessly romantic opera La bohème, on stage October 6-20 at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Save 20% with the promo code KEYMAG when you visit lyricpera.org/laboheme or call 312-827-5600.

Avenue Q

This modern musical has been lovingly revived with fresh material, so get ready to laugh out loud at a “racy cross between South Park and Sesame Street.” The Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book in 2004, Avenue Q focuses on 20-somethings seeking a purpose in life in the big city. Playing through Nov. 4 at the Mercury Theater. 3745 N. Southport. 773-325-1700.

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We’re only alive for a short amount of time

A musical memoir of hope, family and transcendence by writer/performer David Cale features a wonderful six-piece orchestra and an intimate portrait of his mother in what’s been called “a survival story, deeply moving in its courage.”

Playing at The Goodman Theatre through Oct. 21. 170 N. Dearborn. 312-443-3800.

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Pure entertainment Witness a tragic story of romance and political intrigue from 16th century Europe in the rock musical The Legend of Zygimantas Augustas and Barbora Radvilaite on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Auditorium Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $32.50-$180. 50 E. Congress, 312-341-2310.

Winter is coming! Get excited for the final season of the biggest show on television with the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience at the Allstate Arena on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.50-$79.50. 6920 Mannheim in Rosemont, 847-6356601.

Veteran indie rockers Death Cab for Cutie hit the historic stage at the Auditorium Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $52. 50 E. Congress, 312-341-2310.

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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus tackle Mahler’s towering Symphony No. 3 at Symphony Center on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets: $39-$174. 220 S. Michigan, 312-2943000.

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