Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day. Every year Smithsonian Magazine offers free general admission-for-two to hundreds of participating museums across the United States. This year is a bust for Chicago museums, as in none are participating, probably due to Covid, so I've included … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 18
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Free yoga The 606
Free yoga The 606 CorePower Yoga on The 606 at Walsh When: Wed, August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 from 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM Where: Walsh (John) Park, 1722 N. Ashland Ave. Located at the east end of The 606 at Ashland Ave. Join CorePower Yoga Bucktown on Wednesday mornings for … [Read more...] about Free yoga The 606
Free Shakespeare Hyde Park
Free Shakespeare Hyde Park. Head to Hyde Park for Pop-up Shakesoeare When: Fridays & Saturdays, August 20-21, August 27-28, September 3-4, 2021 6PM-8PM Where: Nichols Park, 1355 E. 53rd St. The Hyde Park Community Players present scenes from Shakespeare at three stations … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare Hyde Park
Register for Chicago Park District fall programs
Register for Chicago Park District fall programs. Online registration Monday 8/16/21 @ 9am for in-person programs at parks located West of California Ave. & for all Virtual Programs. Tuesday 8/17/21@ 9am for in-person programs at parks located East of California Ave. In-person … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District fall programs
Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Lakeview
Chicago streets open for outdoor dining. The City will be closing select streets to traffic again this year to enable expanded outdoor dining. Sidewalk patios will be extended into the street and at some locations there will be a few communal tables set up for dining on carry-out. Dine … [Read more...] about Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Lakeview
Free kids events Navy Pier
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Free kids events Navy Pier. When: Friday, June 4-August 21, 2021 Session 1: 10am-10:45am Session 2: 11am-11:45am Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park Map Free and open to the public. This is not a drop off program. Parents or guardians must stay for the entire … [Read more...] about Free kids events Navy Pier
Volunteer with Bike the Drive
Volunteer with Bike the Drive. The folks over at the Active Transportation Alliance are looking for volunteers for Bike the Drive. When: Sunday, September 5, 2021, 5:30AM – 10:00AM Where: Active Transportation Alliance office, various points along the Drive and Butler Field in Grant … [Read more...] about Volunteer with Bike the Drive
Free Chicago in Tune concerts
Chicago in Tune concerts The City has created a new event called Chicago in Tune. It's celebrating Chicago music and events will be held throughout the city with several events at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. This event sounds like the annual Year of Chicago Music that's usually held … [Read more...] about Free Chicago in Tune concerts
Sistine Chapel Exhibit Oakbrook
Sistine Chapel Exhibit Oakbrook When: May 19, 2021 to August 15, 2021 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays: 11am–7pm; Fridays & Saturdays: 11am–8pm Where: Oakbrook Center, 2120 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 630-686-3444 This is a exhibit of high-definition photos specially printed that … [Read more...] about Sistine Chapel Exhibit Oakbrook
Wrigleyville Art Market Aug 14
Wrigleyville Art Market When: Saturday, August 14, 2021 10AM-5PM Where: Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark Street FREE Admission Click here for FREE reservations Select artists and artisans showing and selling their handmade arts and crafts at this one day pop-up show outside of Wrigley … [Read more...] about Wrigleyville Art Market Aug 14
Free Lyric Opera Concert Millennium Park
Free Lyric Opera Concert Millennium Park When: Sunday, August 29, 2021 6:00PM-7:30PM Where: Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St. Each year experience the Sunday in the Park with Lyric's Rising Stars at Millennium Park. Pack your picnic basket and enjoy a … [Read more...] about Free Lyric Opera Concert Millennium Park
Half price Broadway in Chicago Tickets
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Half price Broadway in Chicago Tickets When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 and Thursday, August 12, 2021 11am-6pm both days for in-person tickets. Where: Hot Tix, 72 E Randolph St To celebrate Hot Tix reopening in-person, Broadway In Chicago is offering half-price tickets to select performances of … [Read more...] about Half price Broadway in Chicago Tickets
