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Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

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Revolution Oktoberfest When: Friday, September 27, 2019 3pm-10pm; Saturday,  September 28, 2019 12pm-10pm Where: Milwaukee Ave. from Fullerton to California $5 entry donation benefits charitable partner, Friends of Goethe.  Since bringing the fest to Milwaukee Ave., $30,000 has been raised for … [Read more...] about Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

Free concerts DePaul School of Music

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Free concerts DePaul School of Music. The DePaul School of Music hosts free events throughout the year. Where:  Holtschneider Performance Center, Gannon Concert Hall  2330 North Halsted Street, Concert Hall, 800 W Belden Ave or Recital Hal 804 W. Belden Register for free tickets here. Also search … [Read more...] about Free concerts DePaul School of Music

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys. When:  Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:00PM-10:00PM.  RSVP for a free drink. Check back here and you should be able to RSVP for all future dates at once. Where: Auditorium Theater Alley, 416 S. Michigan The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts a FREE monthly event, … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys

Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

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Discount Tickets Lyric Opera. Winter is upon us so now's the time to take advantage of discount tickets and hide out inside. Lyric offers discount tickets through Goldstar, day of Rush tickets, Student , Young Professional and Education discounts. Goldstar Goldstar offers discount tickets from … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

Free performance Harold Washington Library

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Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State, (312) 747-4300.  Check the display near the escalators and the elevator for location of events. Tellin' Tales Theatre Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities Wednesday, December 4, 2019 6:00PM – 7:30PM In celebration of … [Read more...] about Free performance Harold Washington Library

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Chicago French Market: free musical performance

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Chicago French Market: free musical performance The Chicago French Market has a unique collection of 31 local specialty food vendors.  Travel + Leisure ranks it as one of America's Top Food Halls. Every Wednesday and Thursday the market will be offering free rush hour musical performances … [Read more...] about Chicago French Market: free musical performance

Discount tickets Harris Theatre Chicago

The Harris Theater is has two discount ticket offers. This is a great way to get in a some culture on the cheap. Where:  Harris Theatre, 205 E Randolph Street, 312-334-7777. Purchase tickets here. Mix at Six You can purchase tickets for a four performances series for $30 or $7.50 per … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Harris Theatre Chicago

Free flamenco and jazz music at the Knickerbocker

Head over to the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel after work for free flamenco and jazz music. Where: 163 E Walton Pl, (312) 751-8100 at the Martini Bar on the Lobby Level When:  Flamingo Music: Thursday nights 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Jazz Music: Friday. Chad Wiletts 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Chad Willetts … [Read more...] about Free flamenco and jazz music at the Knickerbocker

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University of Chicago: free classical music concerts

Attend the Tea Time Concert Series, every Thursday during the academic year, at 4:15pm at the University of Chicago.  Each concert is free and open to the public. When:  Every Thursday 4:15p THIS SERIES RESUMES IN THE FALL, 2015. Where:  Fulton Recital Hall (fourth floor of Goodspeed Hall), 5845 … [Read more...] about University of Chicago: free classical music concerts

Old Town School of Folk Music: free events

The Old Town School of Folk Music offers a number of free events.  If you play an instrument and are looking for somewhere to jam or you want to sing along, or you just want to watch some musicians perform the following events are free (or a requested $5 donation): 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago … [Read more...] about Old Town School of Folk Music: free events

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