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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 Performance I set my DVR to … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Great Performances

Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

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Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE lectures and workshops. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Some events require registration.  Click on links below for more information and to register. If an event is … [Read more...] about Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

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 for more information and to register. Beginning … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events Lurie Garden

Free events West Ridge Nature Preserve

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Free events West Ridge Nature Preserve. Where: West Ridge Nature Preserve (Park No. 568),5801 N. Western Ave.adjacent to Rosehill Cemetery (walk-in entrance on Ardmore; hours: sunrise to sunset). Age Range: Any Bird Walks  Meet at Front Gate Sunday, March 22, 2020 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, … [Read more...] about Free events West Ridge Nature Preserve

Free SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players performance

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Free SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players performance. When:  Thursday, March 19, 2020 7–8:30pm (doors open at 6pm) Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Claudia Cassidy Theater.  Admission: free Presenting live radio re-creations of classics from the Golden Age of Radio.  A one … [Read more...] about Free SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players performance

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Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

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Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center When: Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, 2020 12:15–1pm Location:  78 E. Washington St., Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North, 312-744-6630. New Music Chicago advocates for the importance of a vital, vibrant music scene in our city … [Read more...] about Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. Below the daily list are about 70 more Free or Cheap Things to do on any day. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week

Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Where:  Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191.  Free admission to lecture includes museum access.  All presentations include museum exploration starting at 6pm, with the evening's presentation beginning at 6:30pm. A cash … [Read more...] about Free lectures Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend. You can find a complete list of events by day on our Calendar page. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily Chicago on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram, and … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

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Newberry Library: Free genealogy research seminar When: First Saturday of the month. 9:00-10:00am Jan. 4, Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, 2020.  Events subject to change.  Call in advance to confirm. Where: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, … [Read more...] about Newberry Library Free Genealogy Research Seminar

Free or cheap Chicago area brewery tours

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Free or cheap Chicago area brewery tours. Chicago is a beer drinking town and we have some great breweries many of which offer tours.  A couple are free and most are $15.  Tour lengths range from ten minutes to two hours. Generally all tour goers must be 21 or older with valid identification.   … [Read more...] about Free or cheap Chicago area brewery tours

Free Oak Park Conservatory Learn and Grow lectures

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Free Oak Park Conservatory Learn and Grow lectures. Where:  Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Rubinstein Room, Oak Park, IL,  (708)725-2400.  If you take the CTA Blue Line to the Oak Park stop walk back toward the East Avenue exit. The Conservatory is to the right of the exit.  The Blue … [Read more...] about Free Oak Park Conservatory Learn and Grow lectures

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