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50% off admission Chicago History Museum

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50% off admission Chicago History Museum Where: 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 For a limited time there's a Groupon for 50% off admission. If you're an Illinois resident the Chicago History Museum is free from 12:30PM-7:30PM every Tuesday. Check out this Guide to the Chicago History … [Read more...] about 50% off admission Chicago History Museum

Free Music Navy Pier

Free Music Navy Pier. The Miller Lite Beer Garden on Navy Pier offers free Live on the Lake outdoor music performances. When: May - October, 2017 Schedule here. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Free Trolleys Performance dates and times: May 29 2PM-8PM and Sept. 4 2PM-8PM Wednesdays: … [Read more...] about Free Music Navy Pier

Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival

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Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival. The Randolph Street Market Festival has over 75 vendors on 2.5 floors that offer a unique mix of antique, vintage and modern goods, vinyl records plus food and music.  It's simple and convenient one-stop shopping for memorable and custom-made … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival

Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago. Chicago is home to some world famous comedy clubs.  From FREE to 50% OFF here's some ticket deals we've found: "The Second City's Fast, Loud & Funny": Sketches & Songs  at UP Comedy Club, Chicago "Chicago's Best Stand-Up" at the Laugh Factory  at … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Discount admission to Adler Planetarium

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Discount admission to Adler Planetarium. Regular basic general admission to the Adler Planetarium is $8. This includes access to the regular museum exhibits but excludes all the sky shows.  The museum offers limited free days to Illinois residents during the year. Free museum days are listed … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Adler Planetarium

Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago

Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago. Chicago's Navy Pier is undergoing a transformation in anticipation of it's 100th birthday in 2016.  It's slowly  converting from a "cheesy mall-by-the-sea" into something that may attract residents to visit on occasions other than taking their out-of-town guests … [Read more...] about Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago

Discount Chicago Theatre tours

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Discount Chicago Theatre tours are available through Goldstar. Tour Schedule: 12PM Tours Daily, (*Please note, some areas of the theatre may be restricted based on performance schedules). Discount dates vary. Where: 175 N State St, (312) 462-6300 Discount tickets for $9.50 here.  Regular ticket … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Theatre tours

Chicago theater tickets $20 or less

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Chicago theater tickets $20 or less. Going to the theater can be expensive. We're lucky in Chicago to have a wide range of theater options from Broadway shows to high quality storefront and small theater productions. Here are some performances we found for $20 or less: The Cold Hard Cash Show: … [Read more...] about Chicago theater tickets $20 or less

Discount tickets to Legoland

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I haven't been to Legoland in years but I remember being in shock over how expensive it was. Here's a deal at 45% off 14.50 -- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago: Adults & Kids. As always read all terms and conditions before purchase. Where: Legoland: LEGOLAND Discovery Center - Chicago 601 … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Legoland

Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

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Discount Tickets Lyric Opera.  Winter is upon us so now's the time to take advantage of discount tickets and hide out inside. Here are three ways to get discount Lyric Opera tickets: Goldstar (All ages): "Norma": Bellini's Passionate Opera of Betrayal & Fury at Civic Opera House, … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

Deals at Pinstripes Chicago

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Deals at Pinstripes Chicago. Pinstripes is a bowling, bocce and Italian dining venue located at the former River East Arts Center.  In addition to 11 bowling lanes and seven bocce courts there's an outdoor patio and a fireplace. Where: 435 E. Illinois St.,  312-527-3010 Regular prices:  … [Read more...] about Deals at Pinstripes Chicago

Discount tickets to 360 Chicago

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Discount tickets to 360 Chicago. 360 Chicago is the observation deck located on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center. I always tell people to just skip it and spend the admission fee on a cocktail at the 95th floor restaurant, the Signature Room. Now Goldstar has an offer for discount tickets. … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to 360 Chicago

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