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Discount tickets for online entertainment

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Discount tickets for online entertainment Tired of watching tv, cable, streaming, movies?  Seen every episode of your favorite shows so many times you can recite the lines?  Consider some online theater, musical performances and other entertainment!  All events EduHam at Home: … [Read more...] about Discount tickets for online entertainment

Discount tickets to Immersive Van Gogh

Discount tickets to Immersive Van Gogh Where:  Germania Club Building, Lighthouse ArtSpace, 108 West Germania Place, Chicago, IL (Clark St. and North Ave) When: Now through September 6, 2021 10:00AM-10:00PM We've all seen this experience online and in the news.  It looks pretty … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Immersive Van Gogh

One month of Disney+ free with cereal purchase

One month of Disney+ free with cereal purchase Enjoy movies, shows and more from Disney’s vast catalog, which includes the worlds of Marvel, National Geographic, Pixar and Star Wars.  Thanks to this offer from Kellogg’s, you can new subscribers can check Disney+ for FREE. Stream the best … [Read more...] about One month of Disney+ free with cereal purchase

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 … [Read more...] about Save Money on Movie Tickets

What to watch on TV: Great Performances

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What to watch on TV: Great Performances.  GREAT PERFORMANCES is the longest-running performing arts anthology on television, continues to feature the best in the performing arts. Watch great theater for free from the comfort of your own home. Set your DVRs for Great Performances I set my DVR … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Great Performances

Visit museums free for free some weekend or Not!

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Visit museums free for free some weekend or Not! The first full weekend of every month Bank of America customers can visit museums free through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and … [Read more...] about Visit museums free for free some weekend or Not!

Rent a private AMC theater

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Rent a private AMC theater Rent an AMC theater for one or have up to 20 total guests (host included).  You could rent it for your family and close friends with less risk than going to the theater with strangers.  This may be limited to less than 20 people now due to the Governor and … [Read more...] about Rent a private AMC theater

Discount admission Brookfield Zoo

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Discount admission Brookfield Zoo. Where: Brookfield Zoo,  3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: Limited time Brookfield Zoo will temporarily close to the public January 1-February 28, 2021, with plans to reopen to the public on March 1, within state restrictions. For a limited … [Read more...] about Discount admission Brookfield Zoo

Millennium Park At Home Workouts

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Millennium Park At Home Workouts. The new online Millennium Park at Home series on YouTube and Facebook will bring some of City’s live events straight to concertgoers virtually.  Details are sparse at this time. To receive all the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, … [Read more...] about Millennium Park At Home Workouts

Millennium Park At Home Thursday Music Series

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Millennium Park At Home Thursday Music Series. Millennium Park is offering live music on Thursday on their YouTube channel. To receive all the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily Chicago on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow me on Instagram … [Read more...] about Millennium Park At Home Thursday Music Series

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Lincoln Yards Drive-in $40

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Lincoln Yards Drive-in $40 Sterling Bay and the 2nd Ward is hosting a pop-up drive-n movie theater this summer. When: Starting June 25, 2020 Where:  1397 W Wabansia Ave. Price is $35 per vehicle before taxes (10.75%) & fees (2%), approximately $40. Price is per car regardless of how … [Read more...] about Lincoln Yards Drive-in $40

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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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