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Volunteer to clean up a park on Earth Day

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Volunteer to clean up a park on Earth Day. Every year on Earth Day Friends of the Parks (FOTP) organizes a city-wide park clean up day.  This years event is on Saturday April 18, 2020, 9AM-12PM.  1/26/2020:  Currently only Site Captain Registration is open. Register to volunteer NOT OPEN … [Read more...] about Volunteer to clean up a park on Earth Day

Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February

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Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February Just as they did in January the Museum of Science and Industry is offering free admission on select weekdays in February. When: January: 6-9; 13-16; 20-23; 27-30; February: 3-6; 10-13; 18-20; 24-27, 2020 Where: Museum of Science … [Read more...] about Museum of Science and Industry free select weekdays in February

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. Film Screening: A Dog's Journey (2019) Saturday, January 25, 2020 2:00PM – 3:45PM A dog makes a promise to protect and … [Read more...] about Free movie screening Near North Library

Free movie screening West Loop Library

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Free movie screening West Loop Library Where:  West Loop Library: 122 N. Aberdeen Street, (312) 744-2995. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation. Documentary Screening: They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) Saturday, January 25, 2020 2:45PM – 4:45PM A documentary about World War … [Read more...] about Free movie screening West Loop Library

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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 events Newberry Library

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Free events Newberry Library. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Free and open to the public. Registration required. Click on links below to register then scroll down to bottom on registration page to find registration link. When:  See dates … [Read more...] about Free events Newberry 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, December 14, 2019, January 25, 2020, February 29, 2020Time: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Always call or check the CPD website to … [Read more...] about Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

Free New Music Chicago concerts

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Free New Music Chicago concerts When: Third Thursday of Every Month 12:15pm-1:00pmpm Where:  Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North (unless indicated) About New Music Chicago New Music Chicago advocates for the importance of a vital, vibrant music … [Read more...] about Free New Music Chicago concerts

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Free WBEZ Winter Block Party

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Free WBEZ Winter Block Party When:  Saturday, February 8, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 10:00pm Where:  Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street Register here The Winter Block Party is a daylong celebration of hip hop arts and culture. This year’s theme celebrates the power of community. Through programming we aim to … [Read more...] about Free WBEZ Winter Block Party

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Free Old Post Office Open House

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Free Old Post Office Open House When: Thursday, February 20, 2020, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST Where: The Old Post Office, 433 West Van Buren Street Register here. Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of The Old Post Office. Enjoy lite bites and drinks as you explore Chicago's newest event … [Read more...] about Free Old Post Office Open House

Free events Chinatown Library

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Free events Chinatown Library. Where: 2100 S. Wentworth Avenue, (312) 747-8013 I take the water taxi to Chinatown in summer and rest of the time I take the 62 Archer bus. I'm not too keen on the Red Line.  All events subject to change. Always call first before heading over. Cultural … [Read more...] about Free events Chinatown Library

Free Chinese New Year events Chicago

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Free Chinese New Year events Chicago. Chicago will celebrate Chinese New Year throughout the city with a variety of special events, programs and performances. This year is The Year of the Rat … [Read more...] about Free Chinese New Year events Chicago

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