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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective Monday, January 18, 2021.  These restrictions are in place until further notice.   For the most up to date restrictions check here. We moved from Tier 2 to Tier 1 … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. The State of Illinois imposed new restrictions for Chicago effective Monday, January 18, 2021.  These restrictions are in place until further notice.   For the most up to date restrictions check here. We moved from Tier 3 to Tier … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Chicago events status

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Chicago events status.  Following is the current status of all events we cover.  It seems like more events are being planned such as Theatre Week, Chicago Auto Show and the Chinatown New Years Parade, all in February.  Check back.  This will be updated.  Most events are … [Read more...] about Chicago events status

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Harold Washington Library Free Lectures Virtual

Harold Washington Library Free Lectures Virtual Where:  Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. VIRTUAL EVENTS REGISTRATION REQUIRED Armchair Travel: Memories of World Cruises Friday, January 15, 2021 1:00PM – 2:00PM Wouldn't we all like to embark on a … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Lectures Virtual

Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum Virtual

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Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum Virtual.   Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600. RSVP THIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM When:  Monday, January 18, 2021, 11:00AM-3:00PM Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our annual … [Read more...] about Free family events MLK Day Chicago History Museum Virtual

Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free

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Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free. Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, … [Read more...] about Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free

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What to watch on TV: Great Performances

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What to watch on TV: Great Performances.  GREAT PERFORMANCES is the longest-running performing arts anthology on television, continues to feature the best in the performing arts. Watch great theater for free from the comfort of your own home. Set your DVRs for Great Performances I set my DVR … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Great Performances

Free Shakespeare Newberry Library

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Free Shakespeare Newberry Library. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free Shakespeare. Where:  Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Location and hours 2020-2021 Virtual presentations When: See below Details January … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare Newberry Library

Free Exhibit Harold Washington Library

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Free Exhibit Harold Washington Library The HWL hosts free art and educational exhibits throughout the year in different locations in the Library. Exhibit: From Swamps to Parks: Building Chicago’s Public Spaces at Harold Washington Library CenterWhere:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. … [Read more...] about Free Exhibit Harold Washington Library

Art on the Mart returns Nov 12

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Art on the Mart returns Nov 12 When: November 12-Dec 30, 2020 7-7:30pm nightly. Check calendar   Where:  Viewing on Wacker Dr. between Wells St. and Franklin St. 100-person capacity limit and face coverings are required. What is Art on the Mart Art on the MART will be a … [Read more...] about Art on the Mart returns Nov 12

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