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Chicago Theater Ticket Deals

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Chicago Theater Ticket Deals.  Going to the theater can be expensive.  Goldstar sells discount tickets for select performances.  You are not assigned a seat until you pick up your tickets at Will Call.  Following are a selection of Broadway quality productions at reduced prices. Find all discount … [Read more...] about Chicago Theater Ticket Deals

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50% off Chicago Architecture Center River Cruises

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The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruises are excellent, extremely popular and quite expensive. If you buy tickets online from the CAC (through Ticketmaster), depending on the day and time of the cruise prices are $63-$68 including fees for everyone except infants.  Infants are $32. … [Read more...] about 50% off Chicago Architecture Center River Cruises

Regal Cinema Value Days

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Regal Cinema Value Days. Regal is now offering Regal Crown Club Value Days. At select theatre locations, Regal Crown Club members enjoy discounted movie ticket prices.  You must be a member of its Regal Crown Club to receive the economy price. See how to join for free below. Terms & … [Read more...] about Regal Cinema Value Days

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Discount tickets to Arlington Million

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Discount tickets to Arlington Million Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid  Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL   847-385-7500 Getting thereArlington Park is an easy train ride from downtown. Take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line with a $10 weekend pass good for … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Arlington Million

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

Guide to Chicago area Casinos

Guide to Chicago area Casinos. If you limit your gambling many casinos have other low cost or free things to do and eat as well as people watching.  It can still be a relatively inexpensive way to spend a day or evening particularly once winter is upon us. To keep up with the latest news … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago area Casinos

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Free tickets to Man of the People Taping

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Free tickets to Man of the People Taping. Where: WGN-TV Studios, 2501 West Bradley Place When: Various Fridays 12:30PM-whenever it's completed. Register. If you have any questions, need to cancel your reservation, please contact us at manofthepeopletickets@wgntv.com. If you watch WGN on … [Read more...] about Free tickets to Man of the People Taping

Discount admission to Windy Kitty Cat Cafe

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Discount admission to Windy Kitty Cat Cafe.  Dine with cats. Get your feline fix at a discount and without the responsibility and expense of a permanent cat. Where:  Windy Kitty Cat Cafe, 1746 W North Ave. No phone.  meow(at)windykittychicago.com One-Hour Admission for One or Two to Windy Kitty … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Windy Kitty Cat Cafe

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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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Discount Theater Tickets from Costco

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Discount Theater Tickets from Costco. While I was perusing the gift cards I noticed these Broadway in Chicago Two orchestra seats for $99. I know not everyone is a Costco member but if you enjoy the theater and have a friend or family member with a membership this could be a great deal. I haven't … [Read more...] about Discount Theater Tickets from Costco

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Where to dine near the CIBC Theatre

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Where to dine near the CIBC Theatre. Going to the theater can be expensive and if you want to make an afternoon or evening out of it dining adds to the cost. Following are reasonably priced restaurants and Happy Hours. Always check the website or call for hours and deals before heading over. CIBC … [Read more...] about Where to dine near the CIBC Theatre

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Where to dine near the Goodman Theater

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Where to dine near the Goodman Theater. Going to the theater can be expensive and if you want to make an afternoon or evening out of it dining adds to the cost. Following are reasonably priced restaurants and Happy Hours. Always check the website or call for hours before heading over. Capriotti's … [Read more...] about Where to dine near the Goodman Theater

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