The Music Box bills itself as Chicago's year-round film festival Once upon a time there were a number of film venues that showed foreign language, documentary, independent and classic films throughout Chicago. All that's left in the art house world downtown or near downtown are the Gene Siskel … [Read more...] about Music Box Theatre: Chicago’s year-round film festival
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Discovery Center: Low cost lifelong learning classes
Founded in 1978, The Discovery Center is Chicago's Lifelong Learning Center. As Chicago's largest and longest running independent adult education program, we present fun, stimulating classes by qualified independent instructors who enjoy introducing others to their subjects. Learn among friends for … [Read more...] about Discovery Center: Low cost lifelong learning classes
Free comedy at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square
Sure, you could stay home and watch cartoons on Sunday night, but why not go out and see actual live comedy performers on stage for free? Every Sunday at 8:00 pm, Cole's Bar presents Cole's Chicago Cabaret, a free comedy show. The drinks aren't free, but there are lots of specials, such as cheap … [Read more...] about Free comedy at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square
How to see iO Chicago cheap
Once upon a time, it was known as ImprovOlympic, but then the International Olympic Committee complained. Now, it's just iO Chicago, located at North and Kingsbury. iO is both a theatre and a training center for improvisational comedy. There's are shows every day, some in repetoire and some by … [Read more...] about How to see iO Chicago cheap
Cheap and free improv at the Playground Theatre
Want to see who's new and what's happening in improv? Looking for a cheap night out seeing the performing art most associated with Chicago? The Playground Theater in Lakeview is a cooperative theatre that hosts improv every night of the week. Some shows are experimental, others traditional, and … [Read more...] about Cheap and free improv at the Playground Theatre
Improv Toolbox show is $5 on Sunday night
***7/12/15 Improv Toolbox is off for the summer***Check back in fall.*** Improv Toolbox is a new series of improve shows. It's held on Sunday nights, 9:00 pm, at the Bughouse Theater in North Center. Admission is $5.00, and you get a free beer when you give the week's free password. (It is … [Read more...] about Improv Toolbox show is $5 on Sunday night
