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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading out Chicago On The Cheap does its best to verify every item published and strives for 100% accuracy. However, due to Covid hours and events change or are canceled, locations close, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading out Chicago On The Cheap does its best to verify every item published and strives for 100% accuracy. However, due to Covid hours and events change or are canceled, locations close, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

Ice skating at Gallagher Way Nov 19-Feb 20 $6+

Ice skating at Gallagher Way Nov 19-Feb 20 $6+ When:Nov 19-Feb 20, 2022 November - December: Monday – Thursday 3 – 9 p.m. Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. January - February : Monday - Thursday 3 - 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 … [Read more...] about Ice skating at Gallagher Way Nov 19-Feb 20 $6+

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier When:  Saturdays, October 2-November 27, 2021 3:00pm-6:00pm Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion Food Experience Corridor (I think that's the Food Court). Sequence Ch!cago is a series of events on nine Saturdays, … [Read more...] about Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

Visit museums free this weekend

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Visit museums free for free this weekend The first full weekend of every month 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 tickets to Blue Man Group

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 Discount tickets to Blue Man Group When: November 4-7, 2021 Where:  Briar Street Theatre, Chicago 3133 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL (773) 348-4000.  All patrons 12 years or older will need to show proof of vaccination at check-in. Blue Man Group at Chicago's Briar Street … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Blue Man Group

Posted by Carol Filed Under: Entertainment · Theatre

AMC movies passes for $9.75

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AMC movies passes for $9.75.  In this post I explain how to save money on movie tickets.  I try to go to the movies on Tuesdays only ($7.28 Tuesdays) but that doesn't always work out so I always use AMC Yellow Passes that I buy for $9 from Sam's Club.  Most movies are around $16 … [Read more...] about AMC movies passes for $9.75

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Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs Nov 26-Dec 17

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Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs When:  Fridays, November 26, December 3, 10, 17 from 6–7pm, Sunday, December 12 from 4–5pm Note: Performance may be shortened or cancelled in cases of extreme cold weather. Where:  Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Holiday Sing-Along Schedule … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs Nov 26-Dec 17

Light up the Lake at Navy Pier Nov 26-Jan 2

Light up the Lake at Navy Pier Nov 26-Jan 2 Where:  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue When:  Nov. 26 through Jan. 2. Mondays and Thursdays, 3-9 p.m.  Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  and Sundays through Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 8 … [Read more...] about Light up the Lake at Navy Pier Nov 26-Jan 2

Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

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Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries. All theater ticket deals List of  all ways to get Chicago Theater Ticket Deals and Discounts. Broadway in Chicago Rush tickets are back! Current Broadway in Chicago Rush Ticket Deals What are Rush Tickets? Broadway in Chicago (BIC)  is a … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

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Free Thee Best Western Block Party

Free Thee Best Western Block Party When:  Saturday, October 9, 2021 12:00PM-8:00PM Where:  The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Avenue, (773) 276-3600. Admission free. Music Friendly Dancing fairground (Cortez St.)   Tickets A new Block Party that celebrates Western Avenue which … [Read more...] about Free Thee Best Western Block Party

Free movies Navy Pier

Free movies Navy Pier When:  Mondays and Thursday, July 8-August 30, 2021.  Now September 29, 2021 6:30PM-9PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park Monday and Thursdays are free outdoor movie night along the lake at Navy Pier's Water Flicks, a weekly summer film … [Read more...] about Free movies Navy Pier

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