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What to watch on TV: Great Performances

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What to watch on TV: Great Performances.  GREAT PERFORMANCES is the longest-running performing arts anthology on television, continues to feature the best in the performing arts. Watch great theater for free from the comfort of your own home. Set your DVRs for Great Performance I set my DVR to … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Great Performances

Millennium Park At Home Workouts

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Millennium Park At Home Workouts. The new online Millennium Park at Home series on YouTube and Facebook will bring some of City’s live events straight to concertgoers virtually.  Details are sparse at this time. To receive all the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, … [Read more...] about Millennium Park At Home Workouts

Millennium Park At Home Thursday Music Series

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Millennium Park At Home Thursday Music Series. Millennium Park is offering live music on Thursday on their YouTube channel. To receive all the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily Chicago on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow me on Instagram … [Read more...] about Millennium Park At Home Thursday Music Series

Posted by Carol Filed Under: Entertainment · Music

Lincoln Yards Drive-in $40

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Lincoln Yards Drive-in $40 Sterling Bay and the 2nd Ward is hosting a pop-up drive-n movie theater this summer. When: Starting June 25, 2020 Where:  1397 W Wabansia Ave. Price is $35 per vehicle before taxes (10.75%) & fees (2%), approximately $40. Price is per car regardless of how … [Read more...] about Lincoln Yards Drive-in $40

Posted by Carol Filed Under: Entertainment · Film

Watch Peacock for free Update

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Watch Peacock for free.  Peacock is a streaming service from Comcast-owned NBCUniversal that will compete with Netflix, Disney Plus etc. Update 6/18/20:  Once you click on or enter your email address Peacock will send you a link to confirm your email.  Confirm it. Then they'll send you … [Read more...] about Watch Peacock for free Update

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Free movies and TV on Redbox online or in app

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Free movies and TV on Redbox online or in app Redbox has introduced FREE Live TV with dozens of family-friendly channels. You can watch movies and TV shows for free.  There is no subscription or sign-in required. You can watch the complimentary movies and shows from Redbox’s website or app.  Free … [Read more...] about Free movies and TV on Redbox online or in app

Free Hiking with Kevin on YouTube

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Free Hiking with Kevin on YouTube A long time ago I saw Kevin Nealon on Conan or Jimmy Kimmel or somewhere where he talked about his YouTube show Hiking with Kevin.  Right now I'm watching an episode of Monk and Kevin Nealon is in it and it made me think of this show.  Anyway he meets famous … [Read more...] about Free Hiking with Kevin on YouTube

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Free online games & quizzes from AARP

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Free online games & quizzes from AARP AARP offers lots of online games for all to enjoy, including Daily Solitaire, Daily Crossword, Mahjongg, Word and Arcade games. Within each category, there are multiple versions of each game.  While a few of the games are for AARP members only (labeled … [Read more...] about Free online games & quizzes from AARP

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Stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free

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Stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free For a limited time HBO is allowing non-subscribers to stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free (no end date stated).  The free #StayHomeBoxOffice programming  is supposed to be ad-free and it is but I definitely had to watch some previews.  Of course this isn't all … [Read more...] about Stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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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

Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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Discount tickets to Fathom Events What are Fathom Events? Fathom Events are special screenings at AMC, Cinemark and Regal Theaters. Fathom Events offers limited showings of “TCM Big Screen Classics” (such as the 75th Anniversary screening of Casablanca.) and live events (such as Metropolitan Opera … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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

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