Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier When: Saturdays, October 2-November 27, 2021 3:00pm-6:00pm Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion Food Experience Corridor (I think that's the Food Court). Sequence Ch!cago is a series of events on nine Saturdays, … [Read more...] about Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier
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Visit museums free this weekend
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Visit museums free for free this weekend The first full weekend of every month 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
Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition
Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition. Bridge lifts are subject to boat traffic. Check schedule here 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 … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition
Discount tickets to The Art of Banksy Exhibit
Discount tickets to The Art of Banksy Exhibit Where: Museum of Broadcast Communications, 360 N. State St 4th Floor When: Now through Ocotber 29, 2021 You may have seen this exhibit online and in the news. It looks pretty cool but the tickets are very expensive $40-80 plus a … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to The Art of Banksy Exhibit
Free exhibits at Newberry Library
Free exhibits at Newberry Library. The Newberry Library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some incredible collections, exhibits and lectures and workshops many of which are free. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Location and … [Read more...] about Free exhibits at Newberry Library
Free Neighborhood Open House at Gompers Park
Free Neighborhood Open House at Gompers Park When: Sat, Oct 2, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where: Gompers (Samuel) Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave. The Gompers Park Advisory Council [GPAC] is hosting a free open house at Gompers Park. Learn about park programs, local organizations, and connect with … [Read more...] about Free Neighborhood Open House at Gompers Park
Free tours Charnley-Persky House Museum
Free tours Charnley-Persky House Museum Where: Charnley-Persky House Museum, 1365 N. Astor Street, 312-573-1365 When: Guided tours of the Charnley-Persky House are offered every Wednesday and Saturday. Free tours are on Wednesdays 12PM year-round and last 45 … [Read more...] about Free tours Charnley-Persky House Museum
Art on the Mart Nightly
Art on the Mart Nightly When: Nightly 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. through Sept 16, 2021. Then 7:30pm and 8:00pm Sept 17-Nov 25, 2021. See below or Check calendar Where: Viewing on Wacker Dr. between Wells St. and Franklin St. What is Art on the MartArt on the MART … [Read more...] about Art on the Mart Nightly
Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography
The Museum of Contemporary Photography is the only museum in the Midwest dedicated to photography, and its collection includes a range of works and styles. Where: Museum of Contemporary Photography, Columbia College Chicago, 600 S Michigan Avenue Reservations strongly suggested. When: … [Read more...] about Free museum: Museum of Contemporary Photography
Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art
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Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: March 2, 2021, Tuesday 10am-9pm, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Subject to change. Check website for operating hours. Free Tuesdays for Illinois … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays Museum of Contemporary Art
Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago
Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago. When: Opening June 12, 2021. Where: 72 E. Randolph 1-312-894-6263. $5 suggested donation COTC note: It's not clear if the museum will be open on June 12, 2021. Since the City and State will fully … [Read more...] about Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago
Free gallery tours Chicago River North
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Free gallery tours Chicago River North. When: Second Saturday of each month beginning June 12, 2021 11AM-12:30PM Where: Tours depart from Addington Gallery, 704 N Wells St More info here. Enjoy a free art gallery tour, led by an owner or representative, of at least three galleries in … [Read more...] about Free gallery tours Chicago River North
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