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Discount tickets to Falsettos

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Discount tickets to Falsettos The Hit Broadway Revival Where:  James M. Nederlander Theatre (formerly the Oriental Theater), 24 W. Randolph When: Various dates May 28-June 9, 2019 Get discount tickets to "Falsettos": The Hit Broadway Revival Fresh off its Tony-nominated Broadway revival … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Falsettos

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

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

Free AMC Black ticket, popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards

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Free AMC Black ticket, popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards.  This offer is still available and ends 6/5/19. What is My Coke Rewards My 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 a free large Coke … [Read more...] about Free AMC Black ticket, popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards

Discount tickets to West Side Story

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Discount tickets to West Side Story When: Limited run May 3- June 2, 2019 Where:  Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker Drive Purchase tickets to "West Side Story": Bernstein & Sondheim's Classic $61-131 plus fees (Reg. $80-173) LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S MUSIC AND STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S LYRICS TRANSPLANT ROMEO … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to West Side Story

Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets. The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  All season they offer free concert tickets with a $5 service fee. COTC 9/18/18:  I reserved tickets for a few concerts and there was no $5 fee and I did not use a promo code.  They may have … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Your guide to Ravinia on the cheap

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Your guide to Ravinia on the cheap. Ravinia is a lovely venue to attend an outdoor concert. Where:  Ravinia, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, 847-266-5000 Box office 847-266-5100. When:  May 11 to September 15, 2019.  Schedule at a glance May, June, and July concerts will go on sale … [Read more...] about Your guide to Ravinia on the cheap

$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

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

Save Money on Movie Tickets

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Save Money on Movie Tickets. If you love going to the movies then you know that tickets have never been more expensive.  For those of us who don’t always want to go to the matinee here are the best ways to save on tickets at all the major movie theater chains. All prices and deals were accurate at … [Read more...] about Save Money on Movie Tickets

Get a free Chicago CityKey card

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Get a free Chicago CityKey card.  As of April 25, 2019 there are still free CityKey cards available.  In order to get a card you need to make an appointment at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 121 N LaSalle, Room 107 Monday-Friday 9AM-430PM  Appointments fill up quickly.  Search for … [Read more...] about Get a free Chicago CityKey card

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