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$1 admission American Writers Museum May 16

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$1 admission American Writers Museum May 16. Where: 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor (312) 702-7407. The excellent American Writer's Museum is offering $1 admission (regularly $12 less $2 off coupon) on May 16, 2018 only. The museum covers the history of writers in America and has interesting and … [Read more...] about $1 admission American Writers Museum May 16

Chicago theater tickets $20 or less

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Chicago theater tickets $20 or less. Mother's Day is practically here. Consider taking Mom to a show.  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 … [Read more...] about Chicago theater tickets $20 or less

How to enter the Hamilton Digital Lottery

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How to enter the Hamilton Digital Lottery. A new batch of Hamilton tickets is being released May 8 so I thought I'd republish this post. You can win A friend who entered the Hamilton lottery religiously every day online won tickets! These seats retail for $497 each. So don't give up and try … [Read more...] about How to enter the Hamilton Digital Lottery

Your guide to Ravinia on the cheap

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Your guide to Ravinia on the cheap. Ravinia is a lovely venue to attend an outdoor concert. Where:  Ravinia, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, 847-266-5000 Box office 847-266-5100. When:  June 1 to September 16, 2018.  Schedule at a glance New this year:  2018 June and July concerts … [Read more...] about Your guide to Ravinia on the cheap

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: Julia Sweeney: "Older and Wider" at The Second City E.T.C., Chicago Live Comedy at the World Famous Laugh Factory  at Laugh Factory Chicago, … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Discount tickets to 360 Chicago

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Discount tickets to 360 Chicago. Where: John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor, 888-875-8439 When: 360 CHICAGO is open 365 days a year from 9:00am to 11:00pm with the last entry at 10:30 PM daily. Subject to change. What is it? 360 Chicago is the observation deck located on … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to 360 Chicago

Free digital media at Chicago Public Library

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Free digital media at Chicago Public Library. The CPL provides patrons with free access to digital media through hoopla which allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone and TV.  With no waiting, titles can be streamed … [Read more...] about Free digital media at Chicago Public Library

Free AMC ticket and more with Coke Rewards

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Free AMC ticket and more with Coke Rewards What is My Coke Rewards My Coke Rewards is a program where you enter product codes into your Coke Rewards account and redeem them for free gift cards, passes and more. Get a free large Coke beverage, large popcorn and movie ticket at AMC Step 1: Enter 5 … [Read more...] about Free AMC ticket and more with Coke Rewards

50% off Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises

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50% off Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) River Cruises are excellent, extremely popular and quite expensive. If you buy tickets online from the CAF (through Ticketmaster), depending on the day and time of the cruise prices are more than $50 … [Read more...] about 50% off Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises

Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets. The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  All season they offer free concert tickets with a $5 service fee.  The fee is charged whether you buy them online, by phone or at the box office.  All seats are general admission.  Long ago … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Adler Planetarium After Dark

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Adler Planetarium After Dark. If you're looking for something different to do consider attending the next Adler After Dark. When:  Every third Thursday of the month from 6:00–10:00 pm (6:30–10:30 pm May-August events). Where:  Adler Planetarium, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-7827 Cost: $20 … [Read more...] about Adler Planetarium After Dark

A Day at the Races at Arlington Park

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A Day at the Races at Arlington Park. Getting there Arlington Park is an easy train ride from downtown. Take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line with a $10 weekend pass good for unlimited Metra rides on Saturday and Sunday from Ogilvie Transportation Center) to the  Arlington Park station.  … [Read more...] about A Day at the Races at Arlington Park

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