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AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays

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AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays. $5 Tuesdays are back! In fact they are permanent.  AMC Stubs members (join for free)  can purchase $5 movie tickets (plus tax at my AMC = $5.60) on Tuesdays at participating AMC, AMC DINE-IN and AMC CLASSIC locations. Tickets available online, in app or at the … [Read more...] about AMC Theaters: $5 ticket Tuesdays

Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets

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Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets. There are a number of ways to get great deals on theater tickets in Chicago. This post focuses on theater Rush Tickets. All theater ticket deals List of  all ways to get Chicago Theater Ticket Deals and Discounts. What are Rush Tickets? Broadway in Chicago … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. Below the daily list are about 70 more Free or Cheap Things to do on any day. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

$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 night … [Read more...] about $5 Doc Films University of Chicago

Get a free Chicago CityKey card

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Get a free Chicago CityKey card.  As of June 13 there are still free CityKey cards available.  When the CityKey card came out in April all the appointments at Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 121 N LaSalle, Room 107 Monday-Friday 9AM-430PM booked up quickly.  Appointments are again available at … [Read more...] about Get a free Chicago CityKey card

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

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $28

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $28. MusicNOW features expertly curated contemporary music performances with musicians of the CSO at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. Each evening includes a post-concert reception with free food and drink. Bring your friends for a night of music … [Read more...] about Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $28

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

Lyric Opera Chicago tours $15

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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:   October 11, 20, November 2, 16, December 5, 8 2018 January 16, 19 February 10, 18, March 7, 16; April 15, 19 2019 10AM-11AM Where:  Lyric Opera, 20 N. … [Read more...] about Lyric Opera Chicago tours $15

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

Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th. On the 25th of each month, beginning at 12:01AM CST until 11:59 p.m. CST BIC offers $25 tickets for usually one show only. You will end up purchasing the tickets through Ticketmaster so additional ticketing fess apply. The deal is only visible if you "Like" BIC … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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

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