The Bridgeport Art Center is the home to several artists, fashion designers, and creative businesses drawn to the (relatively) inexpensive rents. On the third Friday of every month, Read More
Jun 182013
Jun 182013
You know you’re dying to see Quagmire on the big screen, yes? On Friday, June 21 at 8:30 pm at Navy Pier’s South Gateway Park, the good people of WCIU will be showing a free screening of Read More
Jun 162013
Monday, June 17 at 6:30 pm in Millennium Park, see Daniel Lanois and Brokeback in concert for free. Daniel Lanois is a performer in his own right as well as a producer who has worked with such acts Read More
Jun 142013
Illinois WorkNet is a state-supported organization that helps employers find workers and workers find jobs. That’s a good thing, yes? On Thursday, June 20, they are holding a large job fair at Niles West High School in Read More
Jun 132013
Momma Cuisine, a blog about family cooking written by Johanna Cook, is joining forces with Buick to promote the cars and celebrate farmers’ markets. They will be swinging through the Chicago area this summer: June 16: Geneva Read More
Jun 072013
Parents Magazine promises that all you need to make your child’s math homework fun is some crayons and these printable math games. If you are making plans now to ruin your kids’ summer by Read More
Jun 032013
On Thursday, June 6, the Chicago Loop Alliance opens its pop-up Art Loop gallery, 17,000 square feet of space featuring work from different Chicago artists. The works have been selected by the Chicago Design Museum and feature pieces from designers Read More
Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
Cheap Dates, Food & Drink, free events
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May 222013
Revolution Brewing has its beer-making operations near Belmont and Kedzie in Avondale, just off the Kennedy Expressway. The tap room is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm so that you can buy a Read More
Free lecture: Animal welfare at home, farm, lab, and zoo
Everything Else, free events, Western Suburbs
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May 192013
On Wednesday, May 22 at the Brookfield Zoo, researchers from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, the Brookfield Zoo, and the American Veterinary Association will be talking about animal welfare, whether the animal is being raised Read More
May 092013
On May 16, Home Depot is offering free workshops at all stores on how to make popular Pinterest projects at home. The workshops run from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, and all you have to do is Read More
May 072013
The Chicago Green Festival will be held May 18 and 19 at Navy Pier. It will feature speakers, demonstrations, and vendors talking about a huge range of environmental and community issues. Admission isn’t too bad, starting at Read More
May 062013
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