Discount Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises. The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) River Cruises are excellent, extremely popular and quite expensive. If you buy tickets online from the CAF (through Ticketmaster), depending on the day and time of the cruise prices are more than $50 … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises
Entertainment
AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays
AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays. Now through October 31, 2017 AMC Stubs members can purchase $5 movie tickets (plus tax) on Tuesdays at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations. Available at the Box Office only Offer is available at box office and AMC Stubs membership must be … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. Below the daily list are about 70 more Free or Cheap Things to do on any day. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Free Tuesdays at the MCA
Free Tuesdays at the MCA. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesdays, year round. All ages are welcome. Beginning June 1 the museum is changing it's admission structure. Tuesdays will remain free to Illinois residents and the museum will be open … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays at the MCA
Jazzin at the Shedd Aquarium every Wednesday
Jazzin at the Shedd Aquarium every Wednesday. Enjoy Jazz, cocktails, amazing lake views, fireworks and admission to the aquarium. When: Every Wednesday, June 21 to Sept. 13, 2017, 5:00PM-10:00PM (Oceanarium access until 8 p.m. and Wild Reef access until 9 p.m. only). Where: John G. Shedd … [Read more...] about Jazzin at the Shedd Aquarium every Wednesday
Free Ravinia tickets from CPL
Free Ravinia tickets from CPL. While returning a book yesterday I saw a list posted at the Water Works branch for free Ravinia tickets. I actually know about this but forgot all about it. ***Update 7/1/17 Okay so the list on the Library website was incorrect! Thank you reader JP. Below is the … [Read more...] about Free Ravinia tickets from CPL
Summer Late Night Field Museum
Summer Late Night Field Museum. When: June 6, July 6, August 1, and September 5, 2017 6PM-9PM Where: Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-9410 Joining all of our other Chicago museums, the Field is offering an after hours evening event. Essentially the museum will be staying open … [Read more...] about Summer Late Night Field Museum
$5 Doc Films University of Chicago
$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 night … [Read more...] about $5 Doc Films University of Chicago
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 Fast, Loud & Funny": Sketches & Songs at UP Comedy Club, Chicago "Chicago's Best Stand-Up" at the Laugh Factory at … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago
Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center
Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts two free concert series year round at 12:15p 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 music … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center
Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th
Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th. On the 25th of each month, beginning at 12:01AM CST until 11:59 p.m. CST BIC offers $25 tickets for usually one show only. You will end up purchaing the tickets through Ticketmaster so additional ticketing fess apply. The deal is only visible if you "Like" BIC … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th
Lyric Opera Chicago tours
Lyric Opera Chicago tours. If you have an interest in opera and/or architecture you might want to consider taking a Lyric Opera tour. When: June 26, 29, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18 2017 10AM-11AM Where: Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker Dr., 312-827-5626, Rice Grand Foyer (Main entrance on … [Read more...] about Lyric Opera Chicago tours
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