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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

Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 19-21

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Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk When: July 19-21, 2019, 12 Noon-10 pm Where:  2200 N. Sheffield (at Webster) Suggested donation $10 tour donations net proceeds are used for the continued support for neighborhood schools, local institutions, and community projects. (Chicago residents aren't … [Read more...] about Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 19-21

Chicago Disability Pride Parade July 24

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Chicago Disability Pride Parade July 24 When:  Saturday, July 24, 2021, 11:00AM-1PM Parade steps off. Post-parade program at Daley Plaza begins at 12:30 PM. Where:  Plymouth and Van Buren (Plymouth is one block east of Dearborn).  The parade starts at Plymouth Ct, and Van Buren. … [Read more...] about Chicago Disability Pride Parade July 24

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Free outdoor movies Wicker Park

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Free outdoor movies Wicker Park. Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Avenue, (312) 742-7553 When: Movies start times are approximate. Movies start at dusk. Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 8:30pm Movies in the Parks at Wicker Wicker (Charles, Joel) Park Movie: Stardust - PG-13 - CC Thursday, … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies Wicker Park

West Fest July 5-7

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West Fest July 5-7. West Fest is known for its cutting edge music and an emphasis on 'local,' from the food to the vendor participants. When:  July 5-7, 2019 Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. and Sun. 12-10pm Where:  West Town, Chicago Ave. between Damen and Paulina FREE Admission; $5 donation requested.  … [Read more...] about West Fest July 5-7

Windy City Ribfest July 4-6

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Windy City Ribfest July 4-6 When: Thursday-Saturday, July 4-6, 2019. 12PM-10pm daily Where: Lawrence (4800N) & Broadway, Uptown FREE; $5 gate donation benefits Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown Slabs from top Chicago and national ribbers, an eclectic music lineup, arts/crafts … [Read more...] about Windy City Ribfest July 4-6

Free Chicago Mariachi Festival Canceled

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Free Chicago Mariachi Festival. Mix some margaritas and head out to the annual Chicago Mariachi Festival. When: Sunday, June 30, 2019 4:00pm-9:00PM Where: Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph. Multiple stages throughout Millennium Park, including the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The Mariachi Heritage … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Mariachi Festival Canceled

Free SummerDance at Theater on the Lake

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Free SummerDance at Theater on the Lake When:  Wednesday, June 26, 2019 6PM-9PM  Stick around afterward to watch the Navy Pier fireworks at 9:30PM. Where:  Theater on the Lake 2401 N. Lakeshore Dr. The official start of Chicago SummerDance will celebrate the Year of Chicago Theatre with … [Read more...] about Free SummerDance at Theater on the Lake

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Free Northcenter Garden Walk

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Free Northcenter Garden Walk When:  Sunday, June 23, 2019 12PM-5PM Where:  Self-guided tour will begin at Alexander Graham Bell School at 3730 N. Oakley St. (at Grace St.), where maps can be picked up. A suggested donation of $5 will benefit the Common Pantry. Seniors are free.  Kids' Work … [Read more...] about Free Northcenter Garden Walk

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