Free Friday and Saturday Millennium Park concerts. Whether you're picnicking on the Great Lawn or you've snagged a free seat in the back half of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion attending a concert in Millennium Park is one of the best deals in town. Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, … [Read more...] about Free Friday and Saturday Millennium Park concerts
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Edison Park Fest Aug 13-15
Edison Park Fest When: August 13-15, 2021, Friday - 5pm - 10:30pm, Saturday - 11am - 10:30pm, Sunday - 11am - 10pm. The Beer Garden will be 21 and over after 7:30pm. Where: 6755 Northwest Hwy, Chicago between Oshkosh and Ottawa Aves. $5 donation request to benefit … [Read more...] about Edison Park Fest Aug 13-15
Mariano’s $15 off first 3 orders $35+
Mariano's $15 off first 3 orders $35+. Check your Mariano's account for a coupon for $15 off Your first 3 Pickup or Delivery Orders $35 or more. You must clip the coupon to your account to get the discount. You can find the coupon under "Savings". Not listed in the … [Read more...] about Mariano’s $15 off first 3 orders $35+
World Naked Bike Ride Chicago Aug 14
World Naked Bike Ride Chicago Aug 14 When: August 14, 2021 6PM Where: TBA Location unknown currently. They usually announce on the day of the ride around 8PM. JOIN the EMAIL LIST and Follow on Facebook for announcement usually the day before ride. Grab your thong and unicycle and join in If … [Read more...] about World Naked Bike Ride Chicago Aug 14
Chicago Brewing District Dancing in the Streets
Chicago Brewing District Dancing in the Streets When: Friday-Sunday, August 6-8, 2021 Friday 5pm-10pm; Saturday and Sunday 12pm-10pm Where:Hubbard Street between Paulina (1700W) and Wood (1700W) $10 Suggested Donation. Any street festival or event held on a Chicago street cannot … [Read more...] about Chicago Brewing District Dancing in the Streets
USO Clark after Dark August 19
Attend a Military Block Party in River North to benefit the USO When: Thursday, August 19, 2021, 4-10 pm Where: River North, 420 N. Clark on Hubbard Street between Clark and LaSalle Admission: $10 general admission. Purchase tickets here The USO of Illinois’ annual … [Read more...] about USO Clark after Dark August 19
Uptown Art Week
Uptown Art Week When: August 6-15, 2021 and Uptown Art Fair August 8, 2021 10:00AM-4:00PM Where: Uptown - Specific locations below. The 2nd Annual Uptown Art Week will feature: Art throughout the community from large-scale murals to community-led art projects Click … [Read more...] about Uptown Art Week
Lake County Fair July 30-August 1
Lake County Fair July 30-August 1 When: July 30-August 1, 2021 Where: Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 847-680-7200 Get tickets here The fairgrounds are about a miles from the Prairie Crossing Station on the Milwaukee District North … [Read more...] about Lake County Fair July 30-August 1
Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale
Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale July 29-August 1 When: July 29-August 1, 2021 9AM-9PM store hours vary Where: 4800 to 5800 North Clark Street The stores of Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood will be lining the sidewalks with great bargains during the annual Andersonville Summer … [Read more...] about Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents Updated
Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents The following Alderman are offering their residents free Brookfield Zoo tickets. If your ward has them I would act fast as they will go quickly. You will have to show an ID to prove residency. Each General Admission ticket has a … [Read more...] about Free Brookfield Zoo tickets Chicago residents Updated
Free fitness classes at Navy Pier
Free fitness classes at Navy Pier. As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are offering free fitness classes most of the year. When: Tuesdays, June 1 – August 31, 2021 Subject to change without notice. Where: Navy Pier 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros Park Performance Lawn, City Stage area. … [Read more...] about Free fitness classes at Navy Pier
Bucktown Neighborhood and Garden Walk
Bucktown Neighborhood and Garden Walk When: Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18,2021 10 am to 6 pm each day. Where: Bucktown, Chicago Meander through the neighborhood and view 98 urban gardens (from the sidewalk), listen to music, watch visual artist, stop at stores for a BNGW … [Read more...] about Bucktown Neighborhood and Garden Walk




















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