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out & about The ArT InsTITuTe of ChICAgo Considered one of the world's finest museums, this prized institution houses more than 300,000 works of art— including such treasures as Grant Wood's American Gothic and Georges Seurat's La Grande Jatte—and welcomes 1.5 million visitors each year. 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600; artic.edu 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 One of the city's great stages, and the city's oldest and largest nonprofit theater. On tap this season: Wonderful Town (through October 16), The Magic Play (October 21–November 20), and A Christmas Carol (November 19–December 31). 170 N. Dearborn St., 312-443-3800; goodmantheater.org MAsTro's Glitzy River North destination for steaks and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St., 312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com MorTon's The sTeAkhouse The Chicago original. 1050 N. State St., 312-266-4820; mortons.com oCeAn CuT ChICAgo Sophisticated-yet- approachable seafood destination from Chicago Cut partners David Flom and Matt Moore. 20 W. Kinzie St., 312-280-8882; oceancutchicago.com orIole Relish Noah Sandoval's menu at this 28-seat hidden gem in the Fulton River District. 661 W. Walnut St., 312-877-5339; oriolechicago.com PelAgo Michelin-lauded chef Mauro Mafrici crafts pasta and seafood dishes in a lovely Raffaello setting. 201 E. Delaware Pl., 312-280-0700; pelagorestaurant.com rPM sTeAk See-and-be-seen spot from power couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic. 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990; rpmrestaurants.com sMACk shACk Feast on lobster rolls at the Windy City's Google headquarters. 326 N. Morgan St., 312-973-1336; smack-shack.com 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 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 zAnIes CoMeDy Club A standup comedy institution in Old Town. 1548 N. Wells St., 312-337-4027; chicago.zanies.com ChiCago history MuseuM Fashion is at the forefront of the Chicago History Museum's new exhibit, Making Mainbocher: The First American Couturier, which honors the work of groundbreaking fashion figure Main Rousseau Bocher, who was born on the West Side in 1890 and found fame as a designer in Paris. The interactive exhibit features nearly 30 pieces from the museum's collection and allows visitors to design their own Mainbocher-inspired gar- ment. Exhibit runs October 22–August 20, 2017. 1601 N. Clark St., 312-642-4600; chicagohistory.org MiCHiganaveMag.CoM 79 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.