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Ritual Eats Week $1 food September 16-27

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Ritual Eats Week $1 food September 16-27 When:  September 16-27, 2019 My favorite order-ahead food app, Ritual is having another Ritual Eats Week!  In order to be eligible for $1 food existing Ritual members have to refer a friend who makes a purchase through Ritual, using their referral … [Read more...] about Ritual Eats Week $1 food September 16-27

Bed Bath and Beyond at Grand and State is closing – 30-75% off

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Bed Bath and Beyond at Grand and State is closing - 30-75% off. Update 9/12/19: I stopped by the store today and everything is 30% off and select items are up to 75% off. It's pretty picked through but there may be some deals. When: Now through Nov 1 Where:  Bed Bath Beyond 530 N. … [Read more...] about Bed Bath and Beyond at Grand and State is closing – 30-75% off

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

Free AMC Black tickets, popcorn and sodas with Coke Rewards

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Free AMC Black tickets, popcorn and sodas with Coke Rewards.  This offer is available and ends 10/3/19. What is My Coke RewardsMy Coke Rewards is a program where you enter product codes into your Coke Rewards account and redeem them for free gift cards, passes and more. Get two free large Coke … [Read more...] about Free AMC Black tickets, popcorn and sodas with Coke Rewards

$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

Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA

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Attend a free live jazz concert every Tuesday on the Terrace at the MCA. When: Every Tuesday First Tuesday June -last Tuesday September  5:30PM-8:00PM Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, 312-280-2660.  In case of rain, the event takes place inside the MCA Café. Free … [Read more...] about Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA

Free US Pizza Museum events

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Free US Pizza Museum events 1st Anniversary Pizza Party Where:  Roosevelt Collection, 150 W. Roosevelt at 1146 S. Delano Court West between Lenscrafters and Loft. Map When:  Monday, August 19, 2019.  Doors: 7pm, Event: 7:30pm.  Free Admission w/Online Reservation, 18+  Free pizza, while supplies … [Read more...] about Free US Pizza Museum events

Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 21

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Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day.  Every year Smithsonian Magazine offers free general admission-for-two to hundreds of participating museums across the United States. How to get free tickets To take advantage of this offer you need to fill out the form on the Smithsonian website here and then … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 21

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 really … [Read more...] about Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

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 of … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

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

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

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