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exhibit opening August 27. 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-443- 3600; artic.edu City Gallery in the historiC Water toWer Beginning September 10, "Maria Pinto: 25 Years" pays homage to the Chicago- based designer with a variety of garments from her archive, along with works by photographers including Sandro Miller and Yuya Ohashi. 806 N. Michigan Ave., 312-742- 0808; cityofchicago.org Dusable MuseuM of afriCan aMeriCan history Explore the culture of the black community, including works by Henry Ossawa Tanner and Archibald Motley Jr. 740 E. 56th Pl., 773-947-0600; dusablemuseum.org fielD MuseuM This natural-history hub is as beloved for its world-famous resident T. rex fossil, SUE, as it is for special exhibits like "China's First Emporer and His Terracotta Warriors." 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-9410; fieldmuseum.org GooDMan theatre Mary Zimmerman directs Leonard Bernstein's ode to the Big Apple, Wonderful Town, September 10-October 16. 170 N. Dearborn St., 312-443-3800; goodmantheatre.org sprawling destination. 222 N. LaSalle St., 312-726-7777; primeandprovisions.com roCkit This reinvented River North favorite boasts a sleek look and a refreshed menu. 22 W. Hubbard St., 312-645-6000; rockitbarandgrill.com saveD by the Max Come for the '90s nostalgia, and stay for the Goose Island-braised pulled pork AC Sliders. 1941 W. North Ave.; savedbythemax.com sMaCk shaCk Feast on lobster rolls at the Windy City's Google headquarters. 326 N. Morgan St., 312-973-1336; smack-shack.com stk ChiCaGo Carnivore-chic in the heart of River North. 9 W. Kinzie St., 312-340-5636; togrp.com/ restaurant/stk-chicago the violet hour The original Chicago mixology bar. 1520 N. Damen Ave., 773- 252-1500; theviolethour.com hicago.com out & about the art institute of ChiCaGo View previously unseen works by luminaries like François Boucher, Edgar Degas, Grant Wood, and more as part of the "Master Drawings Unveiled: 25 Years of Major Acquisitions" harris theater This Millennium Park oasis hosts acts like Hubbard Street Dance and Chicago Opera Theater. 203 E. Randolph St., 312-334- 7777; harristheaterchicago.org MillenniuM Park The interactive Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Anish Kapoor's iconic Cloud Gate ("The Bean") set on 25 acres. 201 E. Randolph St., 312-742- 1168; millenniumpark.org MuseuM of sCienCe anD inDustry The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, this institution celebrates innovation. 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414; msichicago.org rivers Casino Over 1,000 slots and 50 table games plus dining venues make this a major destination for Chicagoans who feel lucky. 3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, 847-795-0777; riverscasino.com shaW's oyster fest Savor seafood and craft beer galore when this day-long ode to oysters returns September 30. Hubbard and Rush streets.; oysterfestchicago.com thalia hall A Pilsen landmark, this concert hall embraces the bohemian spirit of the neighborhood with an array of entertainment. 1807 S. Allport St., 312-526- 3851; thaliahallchicago.com Ravinia Festival Located in the North Shore, this century-old destination— a warm weather favorite—is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America, beckoning music lovers to its expansive lawn and pavilion with a host of inspired per- formances. As the season draws to a close, the lineup is jam-packed with sets by the Go Go's (August 19), Train and Andy Grammer (August 26-27), Seal (August 28), Bonnie Raitt (September 3), and more. 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, 847-266-5100; ravinia.org michiGANAvemAG.com 77 BEEFED UP Located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, the Corned Beef Factory boasts stacked sandwiches with freshly-sliced meat and premium toppings that recall the detail- oriented butchers of old. The restaurant goes back to basics with classic corned beef, reuben, and pastrami sandwiches; the menu also boasts more complex maneuvers like the Tom and Jerry Combo, a corned beef and pastrami- on-rye creation accented with spicy mustard. And while you might come for the sandwiches, you'll want to stay for the crisp, homemade chips and Honey Puffs. 1009 W. Lake St. 312-666-2535.