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Trolley & Double Decker Bus Deal

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Trolley & Double Decker Bus Deal. If you're thinking about taking a tour, have guests coming in or you're visiting Chicago you can save 25%. Top-Rated Bus Tour: Hop-On Hop-Off Pass, 25% Off As always read all the terms and conditions carefully before purchasing. The Deal These … [Read more...] about Trolley & Double Decker Bus Deal

Northwest Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

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Northwest Chicago Film Society: $5 movies. Are you a movie buff?  Do you like a good deal?  Check out these great films that you can't see anywhere on the big screen for $5 and a few screenings for $7. Where:  Northeastern Illinois University (Auditorium, Building E, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr … [Read more...] about Northwest Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

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 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

Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 22

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Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 22. 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 … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 22

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: Comedy Showcase "FADED By. T Murph"  at The Revival, Chicago "ComedySportz": Fast & Funny Improv Comedy for the Whole Family  at The ComedySportz … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Discount tickets Expo Chicago

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Discount tickets Expo Chicago. When: Sept. 28-30, 2018 Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Festival Hall Purchase here (Reg. $20-$40). Offer price $15-$25. EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art, takes place each September at historic Navy Pier.  EXPO … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Expo Chicago

Discount admission SNL The Experience

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Discount admission SNL The Experience Where: Museum of Broadcast Communications, 360 N State St, (312) 245-8200 When:  Discount tickets available Any Operating Date July 1-October 31, 2018 Discount "SNL": Behind-the-Scenes Exhibit $12.50 to $20 (regular price $25) About the exhibit If you're … [Read more...] about Discount admission SNL The Experience

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

Hamilton App for $10 Lottery Tickets

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Hamilton App for $10 Lottery Tickets Download the app from your app store. Click on "Enter now" for the next lottery. It will prompt you to either sign in or sign up. Sign up. Set up notifications or check back on the app.  You'll be notified the day before the performance if you've … [Read more...] about Hamilton App for $10 Lottery Tickets

Discount tickets to Fathom Events (sort of)

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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 last Dec.) and live events (such as … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Fathom Events (sort of)

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

Free Chicago Trolleys

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Chicago has three free trolleys.  All are seasonal.  At times the lines for free trolleys can get very long and you may find yourself waiting for several trolleys to pass before you can board. Also these trolleys do not have air conditioning. Navy Pier Trolley #1 The free Navy Pier Trolley now … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Trolleys

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