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$15 for admission and drinks at B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted

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May 212013
 
$15 for admission and drinks at B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted

Chicago is the only city in the world where you can see live blues every night of the week. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, a night at one of the city’s blues clubs is always a Read More

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Cheap Movie: Labyrinth on May 27 in Aurora

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May 202013
 
Cheap Movie: Labyrinth on May 27 in Aurora

On Monday, May 27 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm), the Paramount Theatre in Aurora is showing “Labyrinth”. Admission is $1.00. Paramount Theatre 23 East Galena Road Aurora, IL Read More

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Free event: Bodies of Work at Jane Addams Hull-House May 24

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May 202013
 
Free event: Bodies of Work at Jane Addams Hull-House May 24

On Friday, May 24 from 6:00 – 7:30, the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum presents “Pardon me, where is the kitchen?”. It is a sonic work presented by Christine Sun Kim, a deaf performance artist who explores the physicality of sound. Read More

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Drink specials: $4 cans at Riverview Tavern on Friday night

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May 172013
 
Drink specials: $4 cans at Riverview Tavern on Friday night

Riverview Tavern in Roscoe Village has plenty of food and drink specials on Fridays, including $4 cans of beer, $4 brewery of the month drafts, and $6 martinis. Riverview Tavern 1958 W. Roscoe Street Chicago Read More

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Comp and cheap tickets to light rock tribute at House of Blues May 23

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May 162013
 
Comp and cheap tickets to light rock tribute at House of Blues May 23

The 1970s weren’t really the best decade for pop music, but there were a few gems. The Yacht Rock Review does a tribute to 1970s light rock, and they are coming to the House of Blues Chicago on May 23. Read More

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Cheap Movie: The Breakfast Club on May 20 in Aurora

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May 162013
 
Cheap Movie: The Breakfast Club on May 20 in Aurora

On Monday, May 20 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm), the Paramount Theatre in Aurora is showing “The Breakfast Club”. Admission is $1.00. Paramount Theatre 23 East Galena Road Aurora, IL Read More

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Gilt City has half-price cooking classes at Sur La Table

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May 132013
 
Gilt City has half-price cooking classes at Sur La Table

Sur La Table, the French-style cooking store with locations in Chicago, Naperville, Northbrook, Oak Brook, Skokie, and South Barrington, is running a deal on cooking classes through Gilt City. get a credit of $50 towards Sur La Table Read More

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Free Movie: Premier of Graceland on May 29

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May 112013
 
Free Movie: Premier of Graceland on May 29

USA Network and Entertainment Weekly are hosting an exclusive advance screening of the new television series “Graceland” on May 29 in cinemas in several cities around the country, including Chicago. Are you interested? Here is the fine print. Read More

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Spoon River Anthology discount tickets available

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May 102013
 
Spoon River Anthology discount tickets available

Spoon River Anthology is a series of poems written by Edgar Lee Masters about life in a small American town a century ago. It has been turned into a play produced by the Provision Theater. The show runs Read More

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Cheap and comp tickets to upcoming events at the Abbey Pub

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May 092013
 
Cheap and comp tickets to upcoming events at the Abbey Pub

The Abbey Pub is a great bar and music venue on the Northwest Side. Over the years, it has played host to some of the best Irish, American, and other acts. This week, Goldstar is offering tickets Read More

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2nd Fridays Gallery Night in Pilsen – FREE

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May 062013
 
2nd Fridays Gallery Night in Pilsen - FREE

On the second Friday of each month, 30 art galleries in Pilsen open their doors to the public. Meet the artists, have some wine and cheese and learn something about art. Stop by the information booth at Read More

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Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries

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Apr 272013
 
Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries

Goose Island was the first of the Chicago microbreweries, and now it’s almost reached macro status. The main brewery, on the Near West Side, is closed to the public, but you can tour the operations at its Read More

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