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Free events Navy Pier

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Free events Navy Pier. Where:  600 E Grand Ave, 312-595-5629. City Stage in Polk Bros Park When:  June 21, 2018, 12:00 pm-5:30 pm As part of the citywide celebration of Make Music Chicago, Navy Pier invites all “citizen musicians” of all levels to come out and play.  , Make Music Chicago … [Read more...] about Free events Navy Pier

Taste of Randolph Street June 15-17

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Taste of Randolph Street returns with some of the better food offered at all the summer festivals as well as music and more. When:  June 15-17, 2018 Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday and Sunday Noon-10 pm Where:  900 W. Randolph Admission: $10 donation, with proceeds benefiting the West Loop Community … [Read more...] about Taste of Randolph Street June 15-17

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

CPL Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month

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CPL Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month.  CPL is hosting a variety of free programs and events that highlight the culture, heritage, contributions and achievements of folks in the LGBTQ community. When:  June-1-30, 2018 Where: Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center and various branch … [Read more...] about CPL Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month

Free Gallery Talk at Harold Washington Library

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Free Gallery Talk at Harold Washington Library Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St. 3rd Floor North Gallery Opening Gallery Talk: The Maxwell Street Collection Exhibit June 1, 6, 13, 20, 27 2018 (12:00PM – 1:00PM) The exhibit is on display June 1-30 in the 3rd Floor … [Read more...] about Free Gallery Talk at Harold Washington Library

Free Art Tour University of Chicago

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Free Art Tour University of Chicago. When: Monthly tours Thursdays  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 and open to the … [Read more...] about Free Art Tour University of Chicago

Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys.  The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts a FREE monthly event, Activate, billed as  "pop-up urban experiences" which takes place in a different Loop alley each month.  During or after the event use your wristband to get discounts listed below. When:  Thursday, June 7, … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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

2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

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2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen. 30 art galleries in Pilsen open their doors to the public. When: Second Friday of each month, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. FREE Where: Event Information and maps at 2003 S. Halsted. Meet the artists, have some wine and cheese and learn something about art. … [Read more...] about 2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

50% off Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises

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50% off Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) River Cruises are excellent, extremely popular and quite expensive. If you buy tickets online from the CAF (through Ticketmaster), depending on the day and time of the cruise prices are more than $50 … [Read more...] about 50% off Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises

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

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