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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago. Chicago is home to some world famous comedy clubs.  From FREE to 50% OFF here's some ticket deals we've found: The Second City e.t.c. Presents All-New Material at The Second City E.T.C., Chicago Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory  at Laugh Factory … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Guide to Chicago area Casinos

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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. No free drinks Unlike Vegas (although … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago area Casinos

Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts two free concert series year round at 12:15p on the 1st and 4th Mondays and every Wednesday. Chamber Mondays explore a rich diversity of chamber music, featuring Chicago’s most talented classical, jazz, and ethnic music … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

Trolley & Double Decker Bus Deal

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Trolley & Double Decker Bus Deal. If you're thinking about taking a tour, have guests coming in or you're visiting Chicago you can save 25%. Top-Rated Bus Tour: Hop-On Hop-Off Pass, 25% Off As always read all the terms and conditions carefully before purchasing. The Deal These … [Read more...] about Trolley & Double Decker Bus Deal

Discount theater tickets from TodayTix

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Discount theater tickets from TodayTix. TodayTix is another discount theater ticket app that we can put in our arsenal to save money on theater tickets. TodayTix (TT) started in New York and expanded to Chicago in 2015. I've recently tested it and it worked out great. What is TodayTix (TT) TT, … [Read more...] about Discount theater tickets from TodayTix

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 last Dec.) and live events (such as … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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

Free events and deals Do312 Week

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Free events and deals Do312 Week. When: March 5-12, 2017 Where: Various locations What is Do312 Week? Do312 week is something new. It's a series of free events and deals sponsored by Goose Island Brewing. Registration for events is required and it looks like anyone can register but they'll … [Read more...] about Free events and deals Do312 Week

Chicago theater tickets $20 or less

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Chicago theater tickets $20 or less. Going to the theater can be expensive. We're lucky in Chicago to have a wide range of theater options from Broadway shows to high quality storefront and small theater productions. Here are some performances we found for $20 or less: All theater ticket … [Read more...] about Chicago theater tickets $20 or less

Lyric Opera Chicago tours

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Lyric Opera Chicago tours. If you have an interest in opera and/or architecture you might want to consider taking a Lyric Opera tour. When:   November 30, Dec 14, 17, 2017 10AM-11AM Where:  Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker Dr., 312-827-5626, Rice Grand Foyer (Main entrance on Wacker at Madison). You … [Read more...] about Lyric Opera Chicago tours

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 tickets to Legoland

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Discount tickets to Legoland. Kids Go Free! Flexible Admission Tickets at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (Up to 50% Off) Where: Legoland: LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 601 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg,  847-592-9700 Choice of: Two Vouchers: Each Good for One Flexible Admission Ticket for … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Legoland

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