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Free Metropolitan Planning Council events

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Free Metropolitan Planning Council events Accelerating Climate Action: The Power of Regional Planning and Municipal Implementation When: Tuesday, July 13, 2021, Noon to 1:30 p.m. CT Where: Metropolitan Planning Council, 140 S. Dearborn St., Suite 1400 Virtual Register here. Climate change … [Read more...] about Free Metropolitan Planning Council events

Watch Chicago City Council Meetings

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Watch Chicago City Council Meetings The City Council broadcasts/livestreams their meetings on CANtv online or on cable (Channel 27 Comcast).  The Office of the City Clerk has a link on her Facebook page but it wrong.  The Mayors office also livestreams it.  Watching these … [Read more...] about Watch Chicago City Council Meetings

Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park. When: See schedule below. More info Start times are approximate.  Movies start at dusk. CC=Closed captioned. Where: In Lincoln Park or Parks throughout the neighborhood. Details below. (312) 742-7726 The Chicago Park District will  be screening … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movies Lincoln Park

Free events Chicago Bike Week

Free events Chicago Bike Week Chicago Bike Week June 25 – July 2, 2021 2021 Bike Challenge June 21-July 2, 2021 he Bike Challenge is a two-week biking competition where Chicagoland organizations compete to see who can earn the most points by riding their bike. And it’s free to participate! Just … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Bike Week

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. Friendly Reminder: Always Confirm all details before heading out Chicago On The Cheap does its best to verify every item published and strives for 100% accuracy. However, due to Covid hours and events change or are canceled, locations close, prices … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

Free Navy Pier Pride Celebration 2021

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Free Navy Pier Pride Celebration 2021. When: Saturday, June 26, 2021  1:00PM-11:30PM Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Free and open to the public More info Celebrate a full day of Pride activities along the lakefront. This family-friendly event is the largest Pride celebration in Chicago … [Read more...] about Free Navy Pier Pride Celebration 2021

Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA

Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA. Attend a free live jazz concert every Tuesday on the Terrace at the MCA. When: Every Tuesday June -August 31, 2021 5:30PM-8:00PM Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, 312-280-2660.  In case of rain, the event takes place inside … [Read more...] about Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA

Free Virtual Events for “The Obama Portraits”

Free Virtual Events for “The Obama Portraits” When:  Various dates Where:  Virtual  Register here Check out free to the public (non-member) virtual discussions about The Obama Portraits and related topics. Virtual Conversation: Brandon Breaux and Eric Williams June 24, 2021, … [Read more...] about Free Virtual Events for “The Obama Portraits”

Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum Virtual

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Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum. Where:  Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600, When:  Thursday, July 4, 2019 10AM-4:30PM, Uihlein Plaza in the back of the museum  Register here. Too bad the live event is canceled.  It's always … [Read more...] about Celebrate July 4 at the Chicago History Museum Virtual

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