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Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10

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Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10 Sterling Bay, the Davis Theater and the 2nd Ward are hosting a outdoor movies.  When: See dates below Doors open at 6PM. Show starts 30 minutes after sunset.  Where:  Lincoln Yards, 1665 N Ada Street Tickets are $10/person plus taxes and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10

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Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18

Norwood Park Fall Festival When: September 17-18, 2021 Friday, 5pm-10pm Saturday 12pm to 10pm Where: Norwood Park, 6100 N. Northwest Highway Suggested $5 donation benefits Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce This event features live music, food trucks, quality beer, at least 35 merchandise booths … [Read more...] about Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18

Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago.  Some shows are live and some are virtual. Live Stream: "Comics Quarantined" LIVE Stand-Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago "The Annoyance Comedy Hour" -- Sketch Comedy Showcase Super Human  The Annoyance Theatre & Bar, Chicago Open Mic Showcase at … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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

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Free movies Logan Square

Free movies Logan Square Where: Palmer (John McAuley) Square Park, 2200 N. Kedzie Ave. When: Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Chicago Onscreen Local Film Showcase brings locally-made and Chicago-focused films to park audiences with free outdoor screenings across the … [Read more...] about Free movies Logan Square

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Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago

Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago.  Friday outdoor concerts are back. When:  Each Friday of the year at 12:10 p.m., free Noonday concerts. July and August in the courtyard off Michigan Avenue, by the fountain. Where:  Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut St, … [Read more...] about Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago

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Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider

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Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider Loyalty programs with a membership fee are sometimes just not worth the cost, once you tally the benefits. However, if you go to the movies often, AMC Theatres' rewards program, AMC Stubs, offers good value at the box office and on concessions. Now as of June … [Read more...] about Free membership AMC’s Stubs Insider

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Free Music Navy Pier Beer Garden

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Free Music Navy Pier Beer Garden.  When: Select dates May 29 – September 6, 2021 Schedule here. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Beer Garden Free Trolleys Canceled in 2021 Navy Pier offers free Live on the Lake! outdoor music performances. The Pier has announced that their free … [Read more...] about Free Music Navy Pier Beer Garden

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AMC Theaters: $6.50 ticket Tuesdays

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AMC Theaters: $6.50 ticket Tuesdays.  AMC "Discount Tuesdays" offer $6.50 movie tickets all day (w/tax downtown Chicago = $7.28) for AMC Stubs members (join for free) at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations.  Cameo Combos These are not currently available. Pair a … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $6.50 ticket Tuesdays

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