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Harold Washington Library Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

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Harold Washington Library free Business, Law and Money lecture series. The Chicago Public Library's FREE Business, Law and Money lecture series continues with the following events: Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Event subject to cancellation … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

Free events Glessner House

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Free events Glessner House.  NOTE:  This event is sponsored by Glessner House but takes place at Second Presbyterian Church. When: Sunday, February 24, 2019, 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Where:   Second Presbyterian Church 1936 South Michigan Avenue. (312) 326-1480 In celebration of Black History … [Read more...] about Free events Glessner House

Free Genealogy Group Near North Library

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Free Genealogy Group Near North Library When:  Monday, February 25, 2019 (6:30PM – 7:30PM) Where:  Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation. Find help with your genealogy questions to move your research forward. … [Read more...] about Free Genealogy Group Near North Library

Free lectures at Near North Library

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Free lectures at Near North Library Where:  Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Ethical Dilemmas in Our Own Time and Beyond  Tuesday, February 19, 2019 (6:00PM – 7:00PM) Location:  DePaul University Richardson Library 2350 N Kenmore Ave How will the ethical issues … [Read more...] about Free lectures at Near North Library

Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

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Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day. Celebrate the Annual Polar Adventure Days and explore the outdoors at Northerly Island during the winter. When:  Saturday, February 23, 2019 Time: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Always call or check the CPD website to confirm. Event subject to change without … [Read more...] about Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

Free movies Harold Washington Library

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

Kids Try Hockey For Free Day

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Kids Try Hockey For Free Day. On Saturday, February 23, 2019 more than 400 local hockey programs and USA Hockey are inviting kids ages 4-9 to try youth hockey for free. This deal is part of Hockey Weekend Across America, presented by CCM. Participating programs have a limited amount of equipment, … [Read more...] about Kids Try Hockey For Free Day

Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series

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Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Most events are in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level.  Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Always call to confirm or check the CPL website. … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Author Lecture Series

Free performance Harold Washington Library

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Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State, (312) 747-4300.  Check the display near the escalators and the elevator for location of events. Musical Memories: Musical Arts Institute Chamber String Orchestra Tuesday, February 19, 2019 (6:00PM – 6:45PM) Join us for a concert by the … [Read more...] about Free performance Harold Washington Library

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What to watch on TV: Bozo’s Circus: The 1960’s

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What to watch on TV: Bozo's Circus: The 1960's Where: WGN Channel 9 Schedule:  Sun, Feb 17, 2019 at 7:00-9:00pm, February 24, 12:00-2:00pm Those of us of a certain age grew up watching Bozo's Circus. WGN-TV TO PREMIERE “BOZO’S CIRCUS: THE 1960s” Surviving full-length segments from the … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Bozo’s Circus: The 1960’s

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Free Shakespeare Newberry Library

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Free Shakespeare Newberry Library.  NOTE: Change of location for this performance. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free Shakespeare. Where:  Buchanan Chapel, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126  E. Chestnut Street, 312-255-3610. When: Saturday, February 16, … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare Newberry Library

Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs

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Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free Shakespeare. A Midsummer Night's Dream In dreams, anything is possible.  The recipe for Shakespeare’s most popular comedy includes a group of two young lovers, some amateur actors, … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs

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