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Free Tour Graceland Cemetery

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Free Tour Graceland Cemetery Where: 4001 N. Clark Street, Main Entrance Gate When: Tour Season runs from April 2-November 30, 2018 Chicago's Graceland Cemetery and Arboreteum is a hidden gem within the city. According to the AIA Guide of Chicago it's 121 acres and was founded in 1860. … [Read more...] about Free Tour Graceland Cemetery

Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

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Chicago is a city of bridges.  For residents it can be quite irksome when a bridge goes up just as you're trying to walk or drive over it but from a pedestrian perspective it can be fun to watch the bridges go up. Every year in spring the bridges go up from the south to the north and then to the … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

Visit museums free this weekend

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Visit museums free this weekend. The first full weekend of the month is coming, and that means Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and … [Read more...] about Visit museums free this weekend

Free Art Tour University of Chicago

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Free Art Tour University of Chicago. When: Monthly tours Thursdays April 5, May 3, and June 7, 2018 begin at 5:30 pm-6:30pm Where: University of Chicago Campus, Tours begin at Black Sphere, across the street from Cobb Hall, 5811 S. Ellis Ave. and end at the Smart Museum of Art. Tickets: Free … [Read more...] about Free Art Tour University of Chicago

Free Gallery Talk at Harold Washington Library

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Free Gallery Talk at Harold Washington Library When: Thursday, April 26, 2018 (6:00PM – 7:00PM) Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St. 3rd Floor North Gallery James A. Bowey shares stories and photographs from "When Home Won't Let You Stay," his traveling exhibition and … [Read more...] about Free Gallery Talk at Harold Washington Library

Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes

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Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes Who is eligible If you’re a Chicago Public Library (CPL) cardholder and an adult resident of Chicago, you may check out a Kids Museum Passport at any CPL location. If you can't get a pass here are all the 2018 Free Museum Days. Where are the passes … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Public Library Museum Passes

Free Tuesdays at the MCA

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Free Tuesdays at the MCA. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesdays, year round.  All ages are welcome. From time-to-time they offer discount admission check here. Free and regular admission Tuesdays are free for Illinois residents with valid ID … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays at the MCA

Free Exhibit at City Gallery Chicago

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Free Exhibit at City Gallery Chicago. Stand Up for Landmarks! Protests, Posters & Pictures When: Ongoing Where: City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower, 806 N Michigan Ave. Admission free. Saving landmarks in Chicago has always been a lively challenge. Over the years, public activism, … [Read more...] about Free Exhibit at City Gallery Chicago

Free art tour Harold Washington Library

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Free art tour Harold Washington Library. The Art Tour focuses on the impressive collection of original artwork on display throughout the building. When:  The second Tuesday of every month. 1:00PM - 2;30PM. (Subject to cancellation or no tour on holidays. Always call or check website). Where:  … [Read more...] about Free art tour Harold Washington Library

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

Prismatica at Navy Pier

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Prismatica at Navy Pier.  As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are bringing in unique and interesting free art installations. When: February 17, 2018, through April 15, 2018 Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros Park  Map Free and open to the public.Free Trolley Schedule. It's an … [Read more...] about Prismatica at Navy Pier

Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

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Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art. Every Tuesday is free day for Illinois residents but if you're a non-resident or want to go on a different day here's a deal: $12 admission 20% off Museum of Contemporary Art: Admission for 1 Travelzoo members save 20% on admission to the … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

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