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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

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

$12 Auditorium Theatre tours

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$12 Auditorium Theatre tours Where: Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Congress Parkway, 312-341-2310 Times*: Mondays: 10:30AM and Noon, Tuesdays: 5:30PM, Thursdays: 10:30AM Check date availability here. Tickets:  $12 per person not including Ticketmaster fees.  Tickets can be purchased beginning 30 … [Read more...] about $12 Auditorium Theatre tours

Free art installation at Navy Pier

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Free art installation at Navy Pier.  As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are bringing in unique, interesting and free art installations. When: Thursday, February 28-Sunday, May 12, 2019. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros. Park Map Free and open to the public.Free Trolley … [Read more...] about Free art installation at Navy Pier

Hyde Park Art Center Second Sunday free events

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Every second Sunday of the month the Hyde Park Art Center offers family friendly "art making events" that are free and open to the public. When: Every second Sunday September -February. 1:00PM-5:00PM Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. Always call to confirm. Subject to change without … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Art Center Second Sunday free events

Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum

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Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum When: Sun, February 10, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Broadway Playhouse, 175 East Chestnut Street, 312-977-9483.   Complimentary tickets here.  Space is strictly limited. Admission cannot be guaranteed for walk-ups. A public conversation on the role of the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum

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.  Unfortunately the Library has discontinued these tours.  There is a checklist of the art in the building, organized by floor, available in the … [Read more...] about Free art tour Harold Washington Library

Free access to Art Institute of Chicago Images

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Free access to Art Institute of Chicago Images.  If you've been looking for a new screen saver or background of just like looking at art the AIC is offering free, unrestricted use of 52,438 images of works in the collection believed to be in the public domain or to which the museum otherwise waives … [Read more...] about Free access to Art Institute of Chicago Images

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Visit the Chicago Architecture Center

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Visit the Chicago Architecture Center The Chicago Architecture Center Reopening Where: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Drive (@ Michigan), 312-922-3432 for general info 312-922-TOUR to book a tour. The Box Office and Shop will re-open on Saturday, April 17, 2021 on week-ends only … [Read more...] about Visit the Chicago Architecture Center

Free events Chicago Riverwalk

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Free events Chicago Riverwalk When:  Tuesday, August 14, 8:30-9:15pm Where:  Chicago Riverwalk, Procession begins between Franklin and Wells at Wacker Dr. (south side) to just past Columbus and the Island Party Hut near Lake Shore Drive Map Arts in the Dark Lantern Procession on the Riverwalk … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Riverwalk

Free talking statues around Chicago

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If you haven't already checked these out they have been extended through 2020.  With the weather so glorious there's still plenty of time to check out the "talking" statue throughout the City: Statue Stories Just approach one of the participating statues, locate the sign and scan in the QR code … [Read more...] about Free talking statues around Chicago

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