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Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises

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Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises.  Cool off on a Lakefront cruise! When: Various dates and times. Where:  Navy Pier and DuSable Harbor, 200 N Breakwater Access located on the south side of the River where the River meets the lake. See map below. What's included? Read all the terms and … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Lakefront Cruises

Hamilton App for $10 Lottery Tickets

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Hamilton App for $10 Lottery Tickets Download the app from your app store. Click on "Enter now" for the next lottery. It will prompt you to either sign in or sign up. Sign up. Set up notifications or check back on the app.  You'll be notified the day before the performance if you've … [Read more...] about Hamilton App for $10 Lottery Tickets

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 of … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Museum of Contemporary Art

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 ($6 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

Free Tuesdays at the MCA

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Free Tuesdays at the MCA. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers free admission for Illinois residents on Tuesdays, year round.  All ages are welcome. From time-to-time they offer discount admission check here. Free and regular admission Tuesdays are free for Illinois residents with valid ID … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays at the MCA

Discount tickets to Legoland

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Discount tickets to Legoland. $13.98 for General Admission for One Adult or Child to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago ($27.95 Value) Where: Legoland: LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg,  847-592-9700 Choice of: General Admission for One Adult or Child Regular … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Legoland

Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

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Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center. Head to the Gene Siskel Film Center for Neighborhood Night, an evening of quality cinema and community.  They haven't had a Neighborhood Night (Tickets were $5) in over a year.  They may be over. New discounts to consider: Matinee and Two-film … [Read more...] about Discount admission to Gene Siskel Film Center

How to buy Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me tickets

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How to buy Wait Wait Don't Tell Me tickets. If you're a fan of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me the NPR news quiz show and have ever thought about attending a taping here's how it works: Tickets are $30 general admission and $85 for a seat in the first two rows plus a bag of swag.  Tickets go on sale … [Read more...] about How to buy Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me tickets

$5 Doc Films University of Chicago

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$5 Doc Films University of Chicago. Doc Films screens movies every night of the academic year, dedicating one night a week to a particular theme, often featuring movies that cannot be seen elsewhere. Where: University of Chicago's Max Palevsky Cinema, 1212 East 59th Street. When:  Every … [Read more...] about $5 Doc Films University of Chicago

ShowPlace Icon Theaters $6 ticket Tuesdays

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ShowPlace Icon Theaters $6 ticket Tuesdays. When: Every Tuesday, All Day (Always call first, promotions end without notice). Where:  Showplace Icon Theater, Roosevelt Collection Shops, 1011 S Delano Ct, (312) 447-6304.  This is the mall behind the Target on Roosevelt Road. The Deal Every … [Read more...] about ShowPlace Icon Theaters $6 ticket Tuesdays

Save Money on Movie Tickets

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Save Money on Movie Tickets. If you love going to the movies then you know that tickets have never been more expensive.  For those of us who don’t always want to go to the matinee here are the best ways to save on tickets at all the major movie theater chains. All prices and deals were accurate at … [Read more...] about Save Money on Movie Tickets

Get a free Chicago CityKey card

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Get a free Chicago CityKey card.  As of April 25, 2019 there are still free CityKey cards available.  In order to get a card you need to make an appointment at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 121 N LaSalle, Room 107 Monday-Friday 9AM-430PM  Appointments fill up quickly.  Search for … [Read more...] about Get a free Chicago CityKey card

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