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Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago

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Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago.  Keep Moving: Designing Chicago’s Bicycle Culture.  A fun exhibit about bikes.  It took about and hour and a half to read through it.  There's also a Hottix location here. When:  Now through January 5,  2020.  Mon–Sat: 10:00a–6:00p, Sun: … [Read more...] about Free exhibit Design Museum of Chicago

Free Chicago Financial Planning Day

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Free Chicago Financial Planning Day 2019 When:  Saturday, October 19, 2019 10:00AM – 1:00PM RSVP to Financial Planning Day. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Check in at First Floor Lobby; programs in the Lower Level (312) 747-4300.  Register here Availability is … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Financial Planning Day

What to watch on TV: Apollo 11

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What to watch on TV: Apollo 11 Where: CNN Schedule: Sat, Oct 26 at 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm on CNN Directed by Todd Douglas Miller, this cinematic space event documentary features rare and never-before-seen large-format film footage of one of humanity's greatest accomplishments. On July … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Apollo 11

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Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series. When:  Third Tuesday of the month October-June.  First set 7:30–8:30 pm; second set 9–10 pm Where:  Café Logan,  915 E 60th St at Drexel Avenue, Free parking lot at 60th and Drexel Ave Free admission; seating is first come, first served.  Schedule … [Read more...] about Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets. The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  Civic concerts in Orchestra Hall are free, but tickets are required. A non-refundable $5.00 per ticket service fee applies. Enjoy! The fee is charged whether you buy them online, by phone … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Chicago History Museum Free Home Movie Day

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Chicago History Museum Free Home Movie Day Where:  Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM More info/FAQ Free Admission to Home Movie Day but not to the Chicago History Museum. Go down to the basement or into your storage space and … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum Free Home Movie Day

Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures

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Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures. Landmarks Illinois sponsors a series of free lectures Preservation Snapshots throughout the year. All events take place at the Auditorium Building, Roosevelt University’s Congress Lounge, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor unless otherwise indicated. Preservation … [Read more...] about Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures

Free and cheap events at Northerly Island

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Free and cheap events at Northerly Island. Northerly Island offers free and cheap adult and family friendly events year round. Hop on the 146 bus, Divvy or drive over to check it out. Where:  Northerly Island Field House 1521 S. Linn White Dr.  (312) 745-2910.  All events subject co change. … [Read more...] about Free and cheap events at Northerly Island

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Free Kids Events Lurie Garden

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Free Kids Events Lurie Garden. The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE Family and Kids programming. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Some events require registration.  Click on links below to for more information and to register. Zombie … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events Lurie Garden

Free family events North Park Village Nature Center

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Free family events North Park Village Nature Center. North Park Village Nature Center is an oasis within the city offering free family events year round. Where:  North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., (312) 744-5472. For more info about NPV here. Schedule subject to change always … [Read more...] about Free family events North Park Village Nature Center

Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts two free concert series year round at 12:15p-1pm on the 1st and 4th Mondays and every Wednesday. See schedule below. Chamber Mondays explore a rich diversity of chamber music, featuring Chicago’s most talented … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North WTTW presents Community Cinema in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Attend a free screening and discussion about an … [Read more...] about Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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