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MSI After Hours

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MSI After Hours When: May-Dec 2019 from 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 South Lake Shore Drive. Admission is $30. Tickets include free parking, a complimentary drink, light bites and access to exhibits.. A cash bar will also be available. The MSI offers an after hours … [Read more...] about MSI After Hours

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Vintage Garage Holiday Market Closed due to Covid

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Vintage Garage Holiday Market Where:  The Woman’s Club of Evanston (WCE) historic clubhouse  1702 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201  When:  Sunday, December 1, 2019 10AM-6PM Find great vintage Christmas items for your holiday decorating. Find unique, one of a kind … [Read more...] about Vintage Garage Holiday Market Closed due to Covid

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Art Institute of Chicago: Wreathing of the Lions Ceremony

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Art Institute of Chicago: Wreathing of the Lions Ceremony. When:  Friday November 29, 2019, 10:00AM–10:30AM. Where: Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600. Outdoor ceremony on the Michigan Avenue steps followed by indoor activities at Ryan Educational … [Read more...] about Art Institute of Chicago: Wreathing of the Lions Ceremony

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Discount tickets One of a Kind Show and Sale

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Discount tickets One of a Kind Show and Sale. When: December 5-8, 2019 Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm,  Sun 10am-5pm Where:  Merchandise Mart, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th Floor If you're looking for some unique gifts for yourself, your home or someone else you should … [Read more...] about Discount tickets One of a Kind Show and Sale

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Pet Night with Santa at Water Tower Place

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Pet Night with Santa at Water Tower Place.  First of all this event is neither free nor cheap. It's actually $37-$49 but I know people love their pets so I thought I'd publish it anyway. When: Every Monday through Dec. 16, 2019, 5:00PM – Close Location: Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan, Level … [Read more...] about Pet Night with Santa at Water Tower Place

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Discount tickets to Chicago Toy and Game Fair

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Discount tickets to Chicago Toy & Game FairWhen: Saturday, November 23, 2019, 10am-6pm and Sunday, November 24, 2019, 10am-5pm  Schedule of events Where:  Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Festival Hall A and B Discount parking    Navy Pier map Not interested in freezing to … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Chicago Toy and Game Fair

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Free Wicker Park Fountain Decorating Social

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Free Wicker Park Fountain Decorating Social When:  Saturday, November 23, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen.  Meet at Fountain. No Admission Charge.  The Wicker Park Garden Club will kick off the Holiday Season with community spirit and some long-standing decorating … [Read more...] about Free Wicker Park Fountain Decorating Social

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900 N Michigan Holiday Tree Lighting

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900 N Michigan Holiday Tree Lighting When: November 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: 900 N. Michigan Avenue Admission free Red Pass Charitable donation of $5. Ticket includes: event entry, passed appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages Gold Pass (21 and over): Charitable donation of $10. … [Read more...] about 900 N Michigan Holiday Tree Lighting

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Free Holiday Tree Lighting NewCity

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Free Holiday Tree Lighting NewCity. When: Sat. Nov. 16, 2019 5:00PM-7:30PM  Free event. Rain, Snow, or Shine. Where: 1457 N. Halsted Ave., Halsted and Clybourn Celebrate the holiday season at NEWCITY’S Annual Tree Lighting Festival featuring… live entertainment, a giant tree, train rides … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Tree Lighting NewCity

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Adler Planetarium free Transit of Mercury event

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Adler Planetarium free Transit of Mercury event Where:  Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312-922-7827 Outside Doane Observatory (see location below) When:  Monday, November 11, 2019 7:00 am – 12:00 pm  It's also FREE day at the Adler. There’s a special astronomical event on the … [Read more...] about Adler Planetarium free Transit of Mercury event

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Discount tickets 2019 UCLA Festival of Preservation

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Discount tickets 2019 UCLA Festival of Preservation When:  Nov 2-December 4, 2019 Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St, 312-846 2800. Film buffs alert!  From November 1 through December 4, the Gene Siskel Film Center presents the 2019 UCLA Festival of Preservation, a touring … [Read more...] about Discount tickets 2019 UCLA Festival of Preservation

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Halloween on The 606 CANCELLED

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Halloween on The 606 When:  Wednesday, October 31, 2019, 5:00–7:00 p.m. Where: All access ramps. Join us for a hauntingly good time this Halloween. Trick-or-treat with families, friends, ghouls, and goblins all along the Bloomingdale Trail. Multiple community partners and CAPS Officer … [Read more...] about Halloween on The 606 CANCELLED

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