Attend the Tea Time Concert Series, every Thursday during the academic year, at 4:15pm at the University of Chicago. Each concert is free and open to the public. When: Every Thursday 4:15p THIS SERIES RESUMES IN THE FALL, 2015. Where: Fulton Recital Hall (fourth floor of Goodspeed Hall), 5845 … [Read more...] about University of Chicago: free classical music concerts
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Discount tickets Lookingglass Theatre Chicago
As part of the Lookingglass’ commitment to making theatre accessible to everyone, a limited number of 2-for-1 tickets are available for every Saturday 3:00pm matinee performance. Use code SATMAT online or call the box office to purchase. Subject to availability. Not applicable to special events. … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Lookingglass Theatre Chicago
Free theatre at Oracle Productions
Oracle Productions is committed to what it calls Public Access Theatre. Its shows are free and open to the public. The project is funded by donors (and yes, the actors will collect money after the show, and if you can afford to give something, they will appreciate it). Upton Sinclair's The … [Read more...] about Free theatre at Oracle Productions
Old Town School of Folk Music: free events
The Old Town School of Folk Music offers a number of free events. If you play an instrument and are looking for somewhere to jam or you want to sing along, or you just want to watch some musicians perform the following events are free (or a requested $5 donation): 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago … [Read more...] about Old Town School of Folk Music: free events
Music Box Theatre: Chicago’s year-round film festival
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
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
