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Visit museums free this weekend

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Visit museums free for free this weekend 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 this weekend

Discount tickets to Blue Man Group

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 Discount tickets to Blue Man Group When: November 4-7, 2021 Where:  Briar Street Theatre, Chicago 3133 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL (773) 348-4000.  All patrons 12 years or older will need to show proof of vaccination at check-in. Blue Man Group at Chicago's Briar Street … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Blue Man Group

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AMC movies passes for $9.75

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AMC movies passes for $9.75.  In this post I explain how to save money on movie tickets.  I try to go to the movies on Tuesdays only ($7.28 Tuesdays) but that doesn't always work out so I always use AMC Yellow Passes that I buy for $9 from Sam's Club.  Most movies are around $16 … [Read more...] about AMC movies passes for $9.75

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Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

Chicago theater tickets range from major local theater performances to small community theaters but Broadway in Chicago features productions straight from New York's Broadway. Ticket prices can be steep but there are options to score deals and discounts. What are Rush Tickets? Broadway in … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Rush Tickets and Lotteries

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Free Thee Best Western Block Party

Free Thee Best Western Block Party When:  Saturday, October 9, 2021 12:00PM-8:00PM Where:  The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Avenue, (773) 276-3600. Admission free. Music Friendly Dancing fairground (Cortez St.)   Tickets A new Block Party that celebrates Western Avenue which … [Read more...] about Free Thee Best Western Block Party

Free movies Navy Pier

Free movies Navy Pier When:  Mondays and Thursday, July 8-August 30, 2021.  Now September 29, 2021 6:30PM-9PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park Monday and Thursdays are free outdoor movie night along the lake at Navy Pier's Water Flicks, a weekly summer film … [Read more...] about Free movies Navy Pier

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Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10

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Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10 Sterling Bay, the Davis Theater and the 2nd Ward are hosting a outdoor movies.  When: See dates below Doors open at 6PM. Show starts 30 minutes after sunset.  Where:  Lincoln Yards, 1665 N Ada Street Tickets are $10/person plus taxes and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Yards Outdoor movies $10

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Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18

Norwood Park Fall Festival When: September 17-18, 2021 Friday, 5pm-10pm Saturday 12pm to 10pm Where: Norwood Park, 6100 N. Northwest Highway Suggested $5 donation benefits Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce This event features live music, food trucks, quality beer, at least 35 merchandise booths … [Read more...] about Norwood Park Fall Festival Sept 17-18

Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

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Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago.  Some shows are live and some are virtual. Live Stream: "Comics Quarantined" LIVE Stand-Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago "The Annoyance Comedy Hour" -- Sketch Comedy Showcase Super Human  The Annoyance Theatre & Bar, Chicago Open Mic Showcase at … [Read more...] about Cheap Comedy tickets in Chicago

Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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Discount tickets to Fathom Events What are Fathom Events? Fathom Events are special screenings at AMC, Cinemark and Regal Theaters. Fathom Events offers limited showings of “TCM Big Screen Classics” (such as the 75th Anniversary screening of Casablanca.) and live events (such as Metropolitan Opera … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Fathom Events

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Free movies Logan Square

Free movies Logan Square Where: Palmer (John McAuley) Square Park, 2200 N. Kedzie Ave. When: Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Chicago Onscreen Local Film Showcase brings locally-made and Chicago-focused films to park audiences with free outdoor screenings across the … [Read more...] about Free movies Logan Square

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