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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

Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises

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Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises.  Cool off on a Lakefront cruise! When: Various dates and times. Where:  Navy Pier and DuSable Harbor, 200 N Breakwater Access located on the south side of the River where the River meets the lake. See map below. What's included? Read all the terms and … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises

Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago. Chicago is home to some world famous comedy clubs.  From FREE to 50% OFF here's some ticket deals we've found: The Second City's Late Night Improv: "After Hours"  at UP Comedy Club, Chicago Saturday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago  at Laugh Factory … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

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Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center. Head to the Gene Siskel Film Center for Neighborhood Night, an evening of quality cinema and community.  They haven't had a Neighborhood Night (Tickets were $5) in over a year.  They may be over. New discounts to consider: Matinee and Two-film … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

How to buy Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me tickets

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How to buy Wait Wait Don't Tell Me tickets. If you're a fan of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me the NPR news quiz show and have ever thought about attending a taping here's how it works: Tickets are $30 general admission and $85 for a seat in the first two rows plus a bag of swag.  Tickets go on sale … [Read more...] about How to buy Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me tickets

$5 Doc Films University of Chicago

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$5 Doc Films University of Chicago. Doc Films screens movies every night of the academic year, dedicating one night a week to a particular theme, often featuring movies that cannot be seen elsewhere. Where: University of Chicago's Max Palevsky Cinema, 1212 East 59th Street. When:  Every … [Read more...] about $5 Doc Films University of Chicago

Chinatown Summer Fair July 21

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The Chinatown Summer Fair this weekend. When:  Sunday, July 21, 2019 10:00AM-8:00PM Where: 2200 S. Wentworth (at Cermak Rd.) to 24th Place FREE Admission Consider riding the water taxi to Chinatown from downtown.  Here's a guide. This iconic and popular annual celebration of Far East … [Read more...] about Chinatown Summer Fair July 21

Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

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Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier When: Every Tuesday beginning June 11- September 3, 2019 Tuesday summer hours: 10 am – 10 pm Where: Various locations Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Navy Pier is going to begin offering deals Pier-wide on Tuesdays.  Guests can take advantage of special Pier-wide … [Read more...] about Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts two free concert series year round at 12:15p-1pm on the 1st and 4th Mondays and every Wednesday. Chamber Mondays explore a rich diversity of chamber music, featuring Chicago’s most talented classical, jazz, and ethnic … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

Discount “Hamilton: The Exhibition” tickets

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Discount "Hamilton: The Exhibition" tickets When:  April 26-Sept 6, 2019.  M-Tues 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 pm); Wed. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 pm), Thurs-Sat 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (last entry at 6:00 pm); Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 pm) Where:  Northerly … [Read more...] about Discount “Hamilton: The Exhibition” tickets

ShowPlace Icon Theaters $6 ticket Tuesdays

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ShowPlace Icon Theaters $6 ticket Tuesdays. When: Every Tuesday, All Day (Always call first, promotions end without notice). Where:  Showplace Icon Theater, Roosevelt Collection Shops, 1011 S Delano Ct, (312) 447-6304.  This is the mall behind the Target on Roosevelt Road. The Deal Every … [Read more...] about ShowPlace Icon Theaters $6 ticket Tuesdays

AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays now $6

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AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays now $6 AMC has renamed $5 Tuesdays to "Discount Tuesdays" and now AMC Stubs members (join for free)  can purchase tickets for $6 (w/tax downtown Chicago $6.72) at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations. Cameo Combos Pair a Cameo popcorn with … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays now $6

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