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Free movies Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens

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Free movies Chicago Women's Park and Gardens. Pack a pcinic, grab a chair and blanket and enjoy free movies courtesy of the Chicago Park District. When: Movies start times are approximate. Movies start at dusk. Where:  Chicago Women's Park and Gardens 1801 S. Indiana Ave.  Chicago (312) … [Read more...] about Free movies Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens

Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 22

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Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 22. Every year Smithsonian Magazine offers free general admission-for-two to hundreds of participating museums across the United States. How to get free tickets To take advantage of this offer you need to fill out the form on the Smithsonian website … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day Sept. 22

Free Doane Observatory at Dusk

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Free Doane Observatory at Dusk. The Doane Observatory is open for free on select days and now it's open at night!  Day viewing of the Sun and moon can be great but night viewing (if it's clear out) can be even better.  FYI the Doane has no heat or A/C so dress accordingly. Where:  Adler … [Read more...] about Free Doane Observatory at Dusk

Ukrainian Days Festival Aug 25-26

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Ukrainian Days Festival Aug 25-26. Celebrate Ukraine's Independence after the break up of the Soviet Union at Ukrainian Days Festival. When:  August 25-26, 2018 Saturday-Sunday 12PM-10PM. Special program Sunday 1:30PM Where:  2200 and 2300 block of Chicago Avenue FREE Admission; $5 Gate … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Days Festival Aug 25-26

Free Yoga at Millennium Park

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Free Yoga at Millennium Park. De-stress at midweek with FREE morning yoga on the Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.  Open to people with all levels of experience. When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 6-August 30, 2018 7:30-8:15am Where: Millennium Park, Jay … [Read more...] about Free Yoga at Millennium Park

Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

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Harold Washington Library: Free Lectures. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Always call to confirm or check the website. Event subject to cancellation. When: Thursday, August 23, 2018 (6:00PM – 7:30PM) Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, lower level The 1968 … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

McCormick Bridgehouse Free Lecture Series

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McCormick Bridgehouse Free Lecture Series. When: Monday, July and August, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. on our outdoor plaza.  Weather permitting. Where: McCormick Bridgehouse Museum, 376 N Michigan Ave. at River level, 99 E. Riverwalk, 312-977-0227 Summer Speaker Series at the Bridgehouse … [Read more...] about McCormick Bridgehouse Free Lecture Series

Free White City Walking Tours

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Free White City Walking Tours. When: Every Saturday from May 5 through October, 2018 11:00 am-1:00 pm Register Where: Jackson Park, 1766 Columbia Drive. Located at the east side of the Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge in the Chicago Park District Parking Lot on Science Drive immediately south … [Read more...] about Free White City Walking Tours

Free Chicago SummerDance

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Free Chicago SummerDance.  The largest annual outdoor dancing series in the US returns with swing, waltz, salsa and more. Go to dance or simply to enjoy the music. Where: Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. at Balboa When:  Fridays-Sundays June 28-August 25, 2018. Some times … [Read more...] about Free Chicago SummerDance

Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys.  The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts a FREE monthly event, Activate, billed as  "pop-up urban experiences" which takes place in a different Loop alley each month.  During or after the event use your wristband to get discounts listed below. When:  Thursday, August … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys

Edison Park Fest Aug 17-19

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Edison Park Fest When:  August 17-19, 2018, Friday - 5pm - 10:30pm, Saturday - 11am - 10:30pm, Sunday - 11am - 10pm.  The Beer Garden will be 21 and over after 7:30pm. Where:  6755 Northwest Hwy, Chicago between Oshkosh and Ottawa Aves. $5 dollar donation request to benefit local … [Read more...] about Edison Park Fest Aug 17-19

Free tickets US Pizza Museum

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Free tickets US Pizza Museum Where:  Roosevelt Collection, 150 W. Roosevelt at1146 S. Delano Court West between Lenscrafters and Loft. Map When:  Through October 28, 2018 Fridays 5-8 p.m, Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets Free with required online reservation for timed entry.  … [Read more...] about Free tickets US Pizza Museum

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