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Drive-in or walk-in movies at Soldier Field

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Drive-in or walk-in movies at Soldier Field When: July 8, 2020 -  TBD.  Gates Open: 7pm, Music Entertainment: 7pm-8:30pm, Movie Screening: 8:30pm-10:15pm, Lot Closes: 11pm Where:  Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive Cost: $55 plus fees Purchase of (1) event ticket good for up to 6 … [Read more...] about Drive-in or walk-in movies at Soldier Field

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Watch Peacock for free Update

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Watch Peacock for free.  Peacock is a streaming service from Comcast-owned NBCUniversal that will compete with Netflix, Disney Plus etc. Update 6/18/20:  Once you click on or enter your email address Peacock will send you a link to confirm your email.  Confirm it. Then they'll send you … [Read more...] about Watch Peacock for free Update

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Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts

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Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts.  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra offers CSOtv. CSOtv gives you at-home access to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with on-demand digital performances that can be streamed on your computer, tablet, smartphone or smart TV. Most performances on CSOtv … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts

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Free Hiking with Kevin on YouTube

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Free Hiking with Kevin on YouTube A long time ago I saw Kevin Nealon on Conan or Jimmy Kimmel or somewhere where he talked about his YouTube show Hiking with Kevin.  Right now I'm watching an episode of Monk and Kevin Nealon is in it and it made me think of this show.  Anyway he meets famous … [Read more...] about Free Hiking with Kevin on YouTube

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Free Seattle Symphony performances

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Free Seattle Symphony performances Like many cultural organizations around the world Seattle's Symphony Orchestra is sharing performances that provide strength, comfort and joy. The musicians of the Seattle Symphony have generously volunteered to share free broadcasts with everyone during this … [Read more...] about Free Seattle Symphony performances

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Stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free

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Stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free For a limited time HBO is allowing non-subscribers to stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free (no end date stated).  The free #StayHomeBoxOffice programming  is supposed to be ad-free and it is but I definitely had to watch some previews.  Of course this isn't all … [Read more...] about Stream HBO Now and HBO Go for free

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Stream Broadway show tunes for free

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Stream Broadway show tunes for free.  AccuBroadway.com is the world's first and only personalizable, multichannel, all-Broadway radio station, with over two dozen channels of great musicals. You don't have to spend any money or even leave your home to listen to Broadway show tunes from the 1950's … [Read more...] about Stream Broadway show tunes for free

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Stream Ken Burns Baseball for free

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Stream Ken Burns Baseball for free.  Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for free If you're jonesing for some baseball with Spring Training canceled and Opening Day postponed Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary … [Read more...] about Stream Ken Burns Baseball for free

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Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center When: Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, 2020 12:15–1pm Location:  78 E. Washington St., Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North, 312-744-6630. New Music Chicago advocates for the importance of a vital, vibrant music scene in our … [Read more...] about Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets.The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  Civic concerts in Orchestra Hall are free, but tickets are required. A non-refundable $5.00 per ticket service fee applies. Enjoy! The fee is charged whether you buy them online, by … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th. On the 25th of each month, beginning at 12:01AM CST until 11:59 p.m. CST BIC offers $25 tickets for usually one show only. You will end up purchasing the tickets through Ticketmaster so additional ticketing fess apply. Not available in December. The deal is … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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Volunteer with The Saints for free theater tickets

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Volunteer with The Saints for Free theater tickets. The Saints is a volunteer organization for the performing arts.  There are presently 2000+ members serving over a hundred Chicago and suburban theater, dance and music organizations. The Saints members provide help to these groups for a … [Read more...] about Volunteer with The Saints for free theater tickets

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