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Discount tickets Tall Ship Windy

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Discount tickets Tall Ship Windy.  I went on this cruise a long time ago and while there were some cheesy elements it was fun - especially since someone else paid!  Now I noticed that discount tickets have become available. Where:  Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand When:  Departure times on Groupon. I … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Tall Ship Windy

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Little Italy Festa Aug 15-18 Canceled

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Little Italy Festa. When: August 15-18, 2019, Thurs: 5-10PM, Fri: 5-11PM, Sat: Noon-11PM, Sun: Noon-9PM Where: On Taylor between Ashland and Ada Street $5 donation.   There's almost no information on the website except an entertainment schedule.  There will be seven … [Read more...] about Little Italy Festa Aug 15-18 Canceled

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Free Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert

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Free Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert When:  Monday, August 12, 2019, 6:15PM-8:15PM. Seating is first come, first served. Where: Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St. This event falls under the No outside Booze Rules in Millennium Park meaning you can't bring in your … [Read more...] about Free Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert

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Free Chicago Hot Dog Fest

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Free Chicago Hot Dog Fest. When:  August 9-11, 2019. Friday-Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 11AM-8PM. Where:  Chicago History Museum, 1 block north of museum in tent at 1701 N Stockton Dr. Admission to the tent for the bands and speakers is free. There is a $5 suggested donation and a $20 suggested … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Hot Dog Fest

Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration

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Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration When: October 10, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where:  The Lurie Garden, Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion Stage, 201 E. Randolph 2019 Urban Wild – Celebrate Fall with Lurie Garden October 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join Lurie Garden to celebrate one of our … [Read more...] about Free Urban Wild Fall Celebration

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Edge Fest Chicago Aug 3-4 Canceled

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Edge Fest Chicago Aug 3-4 Where: Edgewater, 5900 N. Broadway at Thorndale Ave. to Ardmore. When: Sat.-Sun. Aug 3-4, 2019, Sat. 12PM-10PM. Sun. 12PM-9PM. $5 donation. This annual event focuses on all things Edgewater, with local musicians and vendors showcasing all that the neighborhood has … [Read more...] about Edge Fest Chicago Aug 3-4 Canceled

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Lincoln Square Free Summer Concerts

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Lincoln Square Free Summer Concerts When:  Every Thursday June 6-August 29, 2019, 6:30 to 9:00pm. (weather permitting) Where:  Giddings Plaza, 4733 N. Lincoln Ave The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free summer concert series. Schedule and bands (Bands subject to … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Free Summer Concerts

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Free Jarvis Square Music + Arts Festival

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Free Jarvis Square Music + Arts Festival When:  Saturday and Sunday, August 3 – 4, 2019 Noon to 9 p.m Where:  Jarvis Square,  Jarvis Ave. (7400N) between Ashland (1600W) and Greenview (1400W) in Rogers Park, Chicago. The Jarvis Square Music & Arts Festival will feature two stages, a dance … [Read more...] about Free Jarvis Square Music + Arts Festival

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Chicago Park District low cost camping

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Chicago Park District low cost camping. The Chicago Park District offers four annual opportunities for Family Camping within a Chicago Park District park.  If you like camping but don't want to spend the time and money driving to a remote location you might want to check out one of these sites. … [Read more...] about Chicago Park District low cost camping

Bughouse Square Debates Washington Square Park

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Bughouse Square Debates Washington Square Park When:  Saturday, July 27, 2019, Noon – 4 pm Where: Washington Square Park (a.k.a., Bughouse Square), 901 North Clark Street, across from the Newberry Library.  This program is free and no reservations are required. Join the Newberry Library for … [Read more...] about Bughouse Square Debates Washington Square Park

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Free movies DuSable Museum

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Free movies DuSable Museum. The Chicago Park District is showing free movies in the Washington Park this summer.  When: All start times are approximate, all movies start at dusk. Where: Washington Park, DuSable Museum, 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Location Notes: Movie showing in the sunken … [Read more...] about Free movies DuSable Museum

Art Institute: Free Thursday Night Jazz

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Art Institute: Free Thursday Night Jazz. Where:  111 S Michigan Ave, (312) 443-3600.  Calendar of events and Ongoing exhibitions.  Regular admission is $20 for Chicago residents, Illinois residents $22 and out-of-state visitors $25. Discounted rates for high school/college students and seniors … [Read more...] about Art Institute: Free Thursday Night Jazz

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