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Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater

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Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater. Where:  Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave., 773-871-6604 When:  Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 10:30AM-2:30PM Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater will be shown during the Southport Art Festival.  For those of us of a … [Read more...] about Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater

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Bucktown Garden Walk July 13-14

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Bucktown Garden Walk July 13-14. When:  Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 10 am to 6 pm each day. Where:  Churchill Park, 1825 N. Damen Avenue.  The Welcome Table at Club Lucky, 1834 W. Wabansia. Guidebooks can be purchased at Churchill Park, Lottie’s, Club Lucky and Ipsento for $5 which … [Read more...] about Bucktown Garden Walk July 13-14

Southport Art Festival July 13-14

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Southport Art Festival July 14-15. When:  July 13-14, 2019  Saturday and Sunday 10AM-7PM Where:  3650 N. Southport (1400W)  at Waveland (3650N) to Grace (3800). Admission is a $5 suggested donation. The festival benefits the Southport Neighbors Association. The Southport Art Festival … [Read more...] about Southport Art Festival July 13-14

Square Roots Festival July 12-14

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Square Roots Festival. Rated as one of the top ten festivals in Chicago the Square Roots Festival is returning. When: July 12-14, 2019,  Friday, 5:00–10:00 PM, Saturday, 12PM–10PM, Sunday, 12PM–9M Where:  Lincoln Avenue between Montrose (4400N) and Wilson (4600N). FREE Admission; $10 … [Read more...] about Square Roots Festival July 12-14

Free Fresh Fest Navy Pier July 11-12

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Free Fresh Fest Navy Pier Where:  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Chicago When:  July 11-12, 2019 1:00 pm-7:30 pm and 10:00 am - 8:30 pm Free and open to the public. Fresh Fest! is a two-day, Pier-wide performance program featuring young performers of Chicago. This festival includes multiple … [Read more...] about Free Fresh Fest Navy Pier July 11-12

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Roscoe Village Burger Fest July 13-14

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Roscoe Village Burger Fest July 13-14. Some of Chicago's finest burger emporiums and restaurants will be grilling at this year's Roscoe Village Burger Fest. When: July 13-14, 2019 Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 10pm Where: Roscoe Village, Chicago Belmont(3200N) & Damen (2000W).A $10 … [Read more...] about Roscoe Village Burger Fest July 13-14

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Taste of Chicago Survival Guide 2019

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Taste of Chicago Survival Guide 2019.  There are 82 eateries including 37 NEW vendors.  37 five-day vendors, 22 pop-up restaurants and 13 food trucks. When: July 10-14, 2019 Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11am-9pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10am-9pm. Food and beverage sales end at 9:00PM. Where:  Grant … [Read more...] about Taste of Chicago Survival Guide 2019

Happy July 4

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Where to watch Chicago’s July 4 Fireworks

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Where to watch Chicago's July 4 Fireworks. The City of Chicago discontinued the July 3 lakefront fireworks in 2011 so Navy Pier took over with their display on July 4.  At least a half million people used to come down to Monroe Harbor to see the City fireworks and now they all try to go to Navy … [Read more...] about Where to watch Chicago’s July 4 Fireworks

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Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum

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Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum. Where:  Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600, When:  Thursday, July 4, 2019 10AM-4:30PM, Uihlein Plaza in the back of the museum Enjoy outdoor family-friendly festivities including patriotic music, a reading of the Declaration … [Read more...] about Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum

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4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park

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4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park. When: Thursday July 4, 2019 11AM-4PM Where: 54th and Lake Park (Hyde Park Bank), south on Lake Park to 55th St, west on 55th to Hyde Park Blvd, north on Hyde Park Blvd to 53rd St, and east on 53rd St to Nichols Park. This old fashioned neighborhood parade … [Read more...] about 4th on 53rd Parade Hyde Park

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Free July 4 concert Millennium Park

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Free July 4 concert Millennium Park Where: Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, 312 742-1168.  More info here or 312-742-7638. When: Thursday, July 4, 2019, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Head to Millennium Park for a free Independence Day Salute concert. Bring your family and … [Read more...] about Free July 4 concert Millennium Park

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