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Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday

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Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday When: Fridays 12PM-1PM  through Aug 30, 2019 Where: Chicago Riverwalk, @ Vietnam Memorial between State and Wabash. Riverwalk Talks are free and open to the public. Docents will give four 15-minute talks about various aspects of the Riverwalk between noon … [Read more...] about Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday

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

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 1945 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

Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys. When:  Thursday, June 6, 2019 5:PM-10PM.  RSVP for a free drink. Check back here and you should be able to RSVP for all future dates at once.  Map Where: MacChesney Court (Enter At The Corner Of E. Lake St. and N. Garland Ct. the first "street" west of … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys

Free Saturday gallery tours Chicago River North

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Join a group for a complimentary free  gallery tour, led by an owner or representative, of four area galleries in River North. When: every Saturday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (No tours:  Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years). Where:  Meet at Fabcakes 714 N … [Read more...] about Free Saturday gallery tours Chicago River North

Art on the Mart Daily at Dusk

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Art on the Mart Daily at Dusk When: March 17 - May 12, 2019 Wednesdays through Sundays. Starting Monday, May 13- September 30, 2019 Art on theMART will expand to nightly showings.  Projections begin approximately 15 minutes after sunset. Where:  Viewing on Wacker Dr. between Wells St. and … [Read more...] about Art on the Mart Daily at Dusk

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

50% off Chicago Architecture Center River Cruises

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

Chicago Cultural Center: Ongoing Exhibitions

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Chicago Cultural Center: Ongoing Exhibitions.  Head over to the Chicago Cultural Center to check out FREE exhibitions and related events: Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630. Always call in advance for hours. Subject to change without notice. Ongoing Programs and … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center: Ongoing Exhibitions

Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago

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Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago.  As discussed in other posts certain Illinois Museums are required to offer free admission to Illinois residents for 52 days a year. Free Days Admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free to Illinois residents every Thursday evening from 5-8pm.   All … [Read more...] about Guide to the Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute After Dark

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Art Institute After Dark When:  Friday, April 12, 2019 9:00PM–12:00AM Where: Art Institute of Chicago, Modern Wing, 159 East Monroe Street Admission:  $35 adults, $25 members and students, $15 Evening Associates This event is neither free nor cheap.  In theory you may be able to check out … [Read more...] about Art Institute After Dark

Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

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Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300.  Check easel near escalators for workshop locations.  All events are subject to change.  Call first before heading over. Urban Yarns Knitting Group  (6:00PM – 8:00PM) See … [Read more...] about Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

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