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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. Lyric offers discount tickets through Goldstar, day of Rush tickets, Student , Young Professional and Education discounts. Goldstar Goldstar offers discount tickets from … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

Discount tickets 360 Chicago

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Discount tickets 360 Chicago. Where: John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor, 888-875-8439 When: 360 CHICAGO is open 365 days a year from 9:00am to 11:00pm with the last entry at 10:30 PM daily. Subject to change. What is it? 360 Chicago is the observation deck located on the … [Read more...] about Discount tickets 360 Chicago

CityPass Chicago: Attractions on the cheap

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CityPass Chicago: Attractions on the cheap. The CityPass Chicago is a booklet of admission tickets to five Chicago attractions on the cheap. Savings are up to 52% off retail admission prices. I reviewed the prices for these attractions separately and this is a really good deal if you only want … [Read more...] about CityPass Chicago: Attractions on the cheap

Things to do at Navy Pier Chicago

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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 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

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

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 Pinstrips offers deals … [Read more...] about Deals at Pinstripes Chicago

Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago

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Here's the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago. Overview If you're thinking about heading to the Field on free day but wondering what the deal is I've done the legwork for you.  Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-9410.  All free museum … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Field Museum Chicago

Discount tickets to Chicago Dance Performances

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Chicago has a vibrant and world class dance community.  All of the best performances this season have discount tickets available. Joffrey Ballet: U.S. Premiere of Fiery, Female-Powered Ballet "Sylvia" at Auditorium Theater Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: William Forsythe Works at Harris … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Chicago Dance Performances

Have you seen Blue Man Group yet?

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Have you seen the Blue Man Group at the Chicago's Briar Street Theatre yet? It's really fun, especially with those school-aged kids who think they are too cool for everything else. Goldstar has discount tickets, too! … [Read more...] about Have you seen Blue Man Group yet?

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