Free Shakespeare at Navy Pier. Enjoy a free performance of Romeo and Juliet When: Wednesday-Friday, July 26-28, 2017, 7:30PM-8:45PM Where: 600 E. Grand, at Polk Bros Park #2 on Map Grab a blanket, chair, pack a picnic and head to Navy Pier. A 75-minute mash-up of Shakespeare’s most … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare at Navy Pier
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Free movie Lakeshore East Park
Free movie Lakeshore East Park. Grab a chair or blanket and come out to Chicago's best "hidden" park for a free movie Where: Lakeshore East Park, 450 E Benton Pl, (312) 742-7529. Entrance on the left off of upper Randolph Drive just east of Columbus Drive. Event at Children's Play … [Read more...] about Free movie Lakeshore East Park
Free Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me taping
If you're a fan of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me but don't want to spend $30 to attend a show they having a free taping this year! When: Thursday, July 27, 2017, 7PM-9:00PM Where: Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St. Admission is free. If you can't make this date here's how … [Read more...] about Free Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me taping
Free Harper Court Summer Music Series
Free Harper Court Summer Music Series. When: Last Wednesday of the month, June 28, July 26, August 30, 2017 6PM-PM Where: Harper Court Shopping Center, 5235 S. Harper Court Enjoy free music open air outdoor music at Harper Court. June 28: DJ Lady D and Poi Dog Pondering July 26: Res and … [Read more...] about Free Harper Court Summer Music Series
Free Family Festival at Art Institute of Chicago
Free Family Festival at Art Institute of Chicago Where: Art Institute of Chicago, Ryan Education Center. Enter through the Modern Wing entrance at 159 East Monroe Street or you will have to pay museum admission. You will NOT have access to any area of the Museum except the Ryan Education … [Read more...] about Free Family Festival at Art Institute of Chicago
Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park
Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park. The Lincoln Park Conservancy offers two free guided wildflower walks throughout the summer: Wildflower Walks at the North Pond Nature Sanctuary When: Saturday May 6, June 3, July 8, August 5, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Walks last 45- to 60-minutes and … [Read more...] about Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park
Taste of River North July 21-23
The Annual Taste of River North returns this weekend. When: July 21-23, 2017 Fri. 5PM-10PM, Sat. 12PM-10PM, Sun. 11AM-8PM. Where: Ward Park at Kingsbury St. and Erie St. FREE: $5 suggested donation. (Chicago residents aren't required to pay entrance fees to street festivals. More info … [Read more...] about Taste of River North July 21-23
Chicago Disability Pride Parade July 22
Chicago Disability Pride Parade July 22 When: Saturday, July 22, 2017, 11:00AM-1PM Parade steps off. Post-parade program at Daley Plaza begins at 12:30 PM. Where: 401 S. Plymouth, north to Jackson, west to Dearborn Street, then North to Daley Plaza. Live Saturday, July 22 at 11 a.m. on CAN … [Read more...] about Chicago Disability Pride Parade July 22
Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 22-23
Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 22-23. When: July 22-23, 2017, 12 Noon-10 pm Where: 2200 N. Sheffield (at Webster) Suggested donation $10 tour donations benefit the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. See prices below for concerts. Listen to music, drink adult beverages and snoop … [Read more...] about Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 22-23
Free Lunchtime Tree Walks around Chicago
Free Lunchtime Tree Walks around Chicago. Get out into nature and learn about our urban trees with experienced tree experts and foresters. Summer Tree Walk at Garfield Park Conservatory When: Friday, July 21, 2017 10AM--12PM Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue. Meet … [Read more...] about Free Lunchtime Tree Walks around Chicago
Newberry Library Book Fair
Newberry Library Book Fair. When:July 27 – 30, 2017, Thurs-Fri 12PM-8PM; Sat-Sun 10AM-6PM. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Admission is free The Newberry Library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some incredible collections. To raise … [Read more...] about Newberry Library Book Fair
Bughouse Square Debates Washington Square Park
Bughouse Square Debates Washington Square Park return. When: Saturday, July 29, 2017, Noon – 4 pm Where: Washington Square Park (a.k.a., Bughouse Square), 901 North Clark Street, across from the Newberry Library. This program is free and no reservations are required. Join the Newberry … [Read more...] about Bughouse Square Debates Washington Square Park
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