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Free movies Navy Pier When:  Mondays, June 24–August 12, 2019.  6:30PM-9PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand, Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park Monday night is free outdoor movie night along the lake as Navy Pier hosts Water Flicks, a weekly summer film series presented in partnership with the … [Read more...] about Free movies Navy Pier

Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday

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Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday When: Fridays 12PM-1PM  through Aug 30, 2019 Where: Chicago Riverwalk, @ Vietnam Memorial between State and Wabash. Riverwalk Talks are free and open to the public. Docents will give four 15-minute talks about various aspects of the Riverwalk between noon … [Read more...] about Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday

Free movies Ward Park River North

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Free movies Ward Park River North. Montgomery Ward Park will once again present outdoor movies as part of the Summer Film Series. Where:  A. Montgomery Ward Park, 630 N. Kingsbury St., (312) 742-2410. Check out your dining options at Cheap eats River North. When: All movie start times are … [Read more...] about Free movies Ward Park River North

Make Music Chicago June 21

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Make Music Chicago June 21. Join the FREE citywide musical celebration. When:  Wednesday,  June 21, 2019 enjoy free participatory events all over the city. Make Music Chicago links Chicago with a massive global music-making festival that takes place on the Summer Solstice every year and allows … [Read more...] about Make Music Chicago June 21

Free Yoga at Millennium Park

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Free Yoga at Millennium Park. De-stress at midweek with FREE morning yoga on the Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.  Open to people with all levels of experience. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 28 - August 29, 2019 7:30-8:15am Where: Millennium Park, Jay … [Read more...] about Free Yoga at Millennium Park

Chicago Pride Fest June 22-23

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Chicago Pride Fest June 22-23. Chicago Pride Fest is the huge annual celebration of community pride with an eclectic mix of arts and crafts, food and other vendors that's held the week before the massive Pride Parade. When:  June 22-23, 2019 Sat. and Sun. 11AM-10PM Where:  Halsted between Grace … [Read more...] about Chicago Pride Fest June 22-23

Chinatown Dragon Boat Races June 22

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Chinatown Dragon Boat Races for Literacy. When:  Saturday, June 22, 2019; 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m with the Awards Ceremony. Races begin at 8 am. The Opening Ceremony begins with a Lion Dance at 9 am. Admission is free. Where:  Ping Tom Memorial Park, 300 W 19th St, (312) 747-6515. Take the Water … [Read more...] about Chinatown Dragon Boat Races June 22

Free 85th Chicago Park District Birthday Party at Maggie Daley Park

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Free Maggie Daley Park events Where:  Maggie Daley Park 337 E. Randolph When:   Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Free 85th Chicago Park District Birthday Party at Maggie Daley Park As part of the Chicago Park District's 85th birthday celebration events, join us for an evening … [Read more...] about Free 85th Chicago Park District Birthday Party at Maggie Daley Park

Free movies Harold Washington Library

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Free movies Harold Washington Library Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium or Video Library, Lower Level 312-747-4300.  As part of the Chicago Public Library's Art, Movies and Performances series the Harold Washington Library is screening … [Read more...] about Free movies Harold Washington Library

Free movie screening Near North Library

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Free movie screening Near North Library Where:  Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation. Documentary Screening: Tab Hunter Confidential Saturday, June 15, 2019 (2:00PM – 3:30PM) Tab Hunter himself shares first-hand … [Read more...] about Free movie screening Near North Library

Free events and swag Chicago Bike Week

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Free events and swag Chicago Bike Week. Bike Commuter Challenge, June 14-28, 2019 Get your co-workers together and get riding! 2019 Events This year Bike Week is a two week-long celebration of cycling.  Check out free events and collect free swag. 2019 Bike to Work Challenge Pit Stops … [Read more...] about Free events and swag Chicago Bike Week

Free movies Grant Park Chicago

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Free movies Grant Park Chicago.  Grant Park will host four movies as part of the Summer Film Series at a new location. Where: Grant Park, Movie showing by Logan Monument, at Michigan Ave. and 9th St.. When:  Start time is approximate, all movies begin at dusk. Monday, June 17, 2019 - … [Read more...] about Free movies Grant Park Chicago

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