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

Free AMC Black ticket, popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards

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Free AMC Black ticket, popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards 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 beverage, large popcorn and movie ticket at … [Read more...] about Free AMC Black ticket, popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards

Chicago Theatre Week: Tickets $15 and $30

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Chicago Theatre Week: Tickets $15 and $30. What is Chicago Theatre Week Chicago Theatre Week 2019 will take place February 7-17, 2019.  Over 100 shows are offering value-priced tickets. Some theaters also included additional offers such as post-show discussions, free drinks, and coupons to attend … [Read more...] about Chicago Theatre Week: Tickets $15 and $30

Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets

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$15 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets. The CSO is offering $15 advanced purchase tickets for select performances for students with valid ID. New this season Your $15 student ticket price now includes the handling fee.  ALL tickets are now print-at-home or mobile tickets and will no … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets

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

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: "Bible Bingo": Interactive Comedy with Bingo & Trivia  at Royal George Theatre, Chicago The Second City's Late Night Improv: "After Hours"  at UP … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in 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

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

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 ($5 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 except for matinees so … [Read more...] about AMC movies passes for $9.75

Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

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Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art. Every Tuesday is free day for Illinois residents but if you're a non-resident or want to go on a different day here's a deal: $12 -- Museum of Contemporary Art: Admission for 1 The Deal Travelzoo members save 20% on admission to the Museum … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

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 through January 31, 2019. Discount "SNL": Behind-the-Scenes Exhibit $12.50 to $20 (regular price $25) About the exhibit If … [Read more...] about Discount admission SNL The Experience

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

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