Chicago on the Cheap http://chicagoonthecheap.com Deals, discounts and free events in Chicago Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:41:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Free lecture at Argonne Labs on the future of transportation, June 20 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-lecture-at-argonne-labs-on-the-future-of-transportation-june-20/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-lecture-at-argonne-labs-on-the-future-of-transportation-june-20 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-lecture-at-argonne-labs-on-the-future-of-transportation-june-20/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:41:58 +0000 Annie http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=10585 On Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm, Argonne National Laboratory will host a free lecture and discussion on the future of transportation. Don Hillenbrand, the lab’s director of energy systems, will be talking about new vehicle technologies designed to reduce petroleum consumption and environmental effects of transportation. The event is Read More

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]]> http://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-lecture-at-argonne-labs-on-the-future-of-transportation-june-20/feed/ 0 Discount on Argus Brewery tours http://chicagoonthecheap.com/discount-on-argus-brewery-tours/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=discount-on-argus-brewery-tours http://chicagoonthecheap.com/discount-on-argus-brewery-tours/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:44:34 +0000 Annie http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=10554 Argus Brewery has already been featured on Chicago on the Cheap, but now comes word of an enhanced tour – with snacks! – available via Groupon. For $10, two people can enjoy a 90 minute tour with tastings, and receive a commemorative glass. It’s a nice deal on Read More

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]]> http://chicagoonthecheap.com/discount-on-argus-brewery-tours/feed/ 0 Free orange chicken at Panda Express on June 21 after 9 pm http://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-orange-chicken-at-panda-express-on-june-21-after-9-pm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-orange-chicken-at-panda-express-on-june-21-after-9-pm http://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-orange-chicken-at-panda-express-on-june-21-after-9-pm/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:32:51 +0000 Annie http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=10550 On Friday, June 21 from 9:00 pm to closing time, Panda Express is offering a free single-serving order of orange chicken. It’s a celebration of summer, independent of the weather we’re having here in Chicago. You need to print out a coupon or pull it up on your phone.

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]]> http://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-orange-chicken-at-panda-express-on-june-21-after-9-pm/feed/ 0 3rd Friday Open Studios at Bridgeport Art Center June 21 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/3rd-friday-open-studios-at-bridgeport-art-center-june-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3rd-friday-open-studios-at-bridgeport-art-center-june-21 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/3rd-friday-open-studios-at-bridgeport-art-center-june-21/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:01:16 +0000 Annie http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=10451 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, the Bridgeport Art Center tenants host open studios. Visitors can tour the studios, talk to the Read More

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]]> http://chicagoonthecheap.com/3rd-friday-open-studios-at-bridgeport-art-center-june-21/feed/ 0 Get $10 off brunch at Bakin’ & Eggs http://chicagoonthecheap.com/get-10-off-brunch-at-bakin-eggs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-10-off-brunch-at-bakin-eggs http://chicagoonthecheap.com/get-10-off-brunch-at-bakin-eggs/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:43:04 +0000 Annie http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=10552 Bakin’ & Eggs in Lakeview has yummy offerings for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. They have great egg dishes, croissant sandwiches, and waffles. The cupcakes are good, too; I usually grab a few to take home on the way out. Right now, Groupon is offering $20 worth of food at Bakin’ & Eggs for just Read More

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]]> http://chicagoonthecheap.com/get-10-off-brunch-at-bakin-eggs/feed/ 0 Budget Brides month at Interest.com http://chicagoonthecheap.com/budget-brides-month-at-interest-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=budget-brides-month-at-interest-com http://chicagoonthecheap.com/budget-brides-month-at-interest-com/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:30:46 +0000 Annie http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=10547 In the month of June, Interest.com is running its annual series on how to get married without spending a fortune. Darci Swisher, an Interest.com correspondent, and Lisbeth Levine, co-author of The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day, will be sharing advice and giving lots of examples of how people Read More

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]]> http://chicagoonthecheap.com/budget-brides-month-at-interest-com/feed/ 0 Free event: Family Guy at Navy Pier, June 21 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-event-family-guy-at-navy-pier-june-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-event-family-guy-at-navy-pier-june-21 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/free-event-family-guy-at-navy-pier-june-21/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:06:19 +0000 Annie http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=10544 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  “Family Guy Presents Blue Harvest”. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and 1,500 fans will be accommodated. Read More

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]]> http://chicagoonthecheap.com/summerland-tour-with-everclear-discount-tickets-for-june-22/feed/ 0 Davis Theater’s Camp Hollywood offers great, cheap kids’ movies http://chicagoonthecheap.com/davis-theaters-camp-hollywood-offers-great-cheap-kids-movies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=davis-theaters-camp-hollywood-offers-great-cheap-kids-movies http://chicagoonthecheap.com/davis-theaters-camp-hollywood-offers-great-cheap-kids-movies/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:50:26 +0000 Annie http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=10538 The Davis Theater is an old cinema in Lincoln Square. It’s not as plush as the multiplexes, but tickets are cheaper. And isn’t it great to support a local business? All this makes the Davis my favorite first-run spot. Every Tuesday and Wednesday this summer at 10:00 am, it is showing kids’ Read More

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]]> http://chicagoonthecheap.com/davis-theaters-camp-hollywood-offers-great-cheap-kids-movies/feed/ 0 Drink specials: BOGO pizza at Riverview Tavern on Monday night http://chicagoonthecheap.com/drink-specials-bogo-pizza-at-riverview-tavern-on-monday-night-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drink-specials-bogo-pizza-at-riverview-tavern-on-monday-night-2 http://chicagoonthecheap.com/drink-specials-bogo-pizza-at-riverview-tavern-on-monday-night-2/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:51:49 +0000 Annie http://chicagoonthecheap.com/?p=9994 Riverview Tavern in Roscoe Village has plenty of food and drink specials on Mondays, including a buy one, get on free deal on pizza. American drafts are $4, wine bottles are half price, and kids eat free between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm. Riverview Tavern 1958 W. Roscoe Street Chicago

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