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Ritual $1 Loop Food Fest 2 Days Left!

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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

$20 off Sam’s Club membership

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$20 off Sam’s Club membership. If you've been thinking about getting a Sam's Club for warehouse shopping, now is the time. This is a great way to try it out and see the savings for yourself. A membership normally costs $45. Now for a limited time sign up through my link (thank you in advance) and … [Read more...] about $20 off Sam’s Club membership

Adler Planetarium After Dark

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Adler Planetarium After Dark. If you're looking for something different to do consider attending the next Adler After Dark. When:  Every third Thursday of the month from 6:00–10:00 pm (Summer hours, May-August: 6:30–10:30 pm.) Where:  Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., … [Read more...] about Adler Planetarium After Dark

Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show

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Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show. When:  Wednesday, March 20 - Sunday, March 24, 2019. Hours:  Wed, March 20 - Sat, March 23 – 10:00AM - 8:00PM,  Sun, March 24 10:00AM - 6:00PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave., Festival Hall A & B 312-595-7437 Up to 50% off tickets … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show

25% off entire Walgreens purchase

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25% off entire Walgreens purchase When: Valid March 10-12, 2019 Where: In-store and online Walgreens is offering 25% off your entire purchase (or online order) for regularly priced items for limited dates.  Balance Rewards members must clip the 25% coupon to their account online or in app … [Read more...] about 25% off entire Walgreens purchase

Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

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Save money dining with the Ritual App Ritual allows you to skip the line, place to-go orders and there are never any added fees or mark ups. I checked several restaurants and Ritual prices matched the in-store prices. The selection of participating restaurants is decent.  And the app works … [Read more...] about Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

50% off admission Chicago History Museum

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50% off admission Chicago History Museum Where: 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 The Deal For a limited time there's a Groupon for 50% off admission. If you're an Illinois resident the Chicago History Museum is free from 12:30PM-7:30PM every Tuesday. Check out this Guide to the Chicago History … [Read more...] about 50% off admission Chicago History Museum

Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago has long been a leading center of research in ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The museum is small (72,000 square feet) and admission is free. Groups of 10 or more should … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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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 -- Museum of Contemporary Art: Admission for 1 The Deal Travelzoo members save 20% on admission to the Museum … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets

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