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Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

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Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso.  The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents FREE cultural programs year round in Daley Plaza under the Picasso. When: Performances begin @ 12 Noon (Schedule is subject to change). Select dates.  Schedule below. Where: Daley Civic … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series. When:  Third Tuesday of the month October-June.  First set 7:30–8:30 pm; second set 9–10 pm Where:  Café Logan,  915 E 60th St at Drexel Avenue, Free parking lot at 60th and Drexel Ave Free admission; seating is first come, first served.  Schedule … [Read more...] about Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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Maggie Daley Park Skate with Santa

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Maggie Daley Park Skate with Santa. When:  Saturday, December 14, 2019, 10:00am – Noon Where: Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St.,  (312) 742-3918. Come out to skate with Santa.  Event is free, unless you need to rent ice skates. Recommend arriving early to rent skates in the … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skate with Santa

Bucktown Holiday Art Show CANCELED

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Bucktown Holiday Art Show CANCELED Apparently I received old information an astute reader Ms.K let me know it was not happening this year!  Thank you Ms.K!!!! When: CANCELED Where: Holstein Park Fieldhouse, 2200 N. Oakley Ave. 2nd floor. You can download a free pass for entry here. Browse and … [Read more...] about Bucktown Holiday Art Show CANCELED

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: Ordinary People (1980) Saturday, December 14, 2019  2:00PM – 4:00PM Story of an upper-middle-class … [Read more...] about Free movie screening Near North Library

St. Lucia Day Andersonville Dec 13

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St. Lucia Day Andersonville Dec 13. Where:  Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark Street Admission is $1 or can of food to benefit Care for Real, Edgewater’s food pantry. When:  December 13. 2019 4:45PM-7PM About St Lucia Festival In Sweden, it is celebrated with a parade of girls who wear … [Read more...] about St. Lucia Day Andersonville Dec 13

Free Adler Planetarium Star Wars event at Navy Pier

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Free Adler Planetarium event When:  Thursday, December 19, 2019 6:00PM-9:00PM Where:  Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Crystal Gardens and Family Pavilion Space in a Place Join the Adler Planetarium at Navy Pier for an epic celebration 42 years in the making with the release of Star Wars: The Rise of … [Read more...] about Free Adler Planetarium Star Wars event at Navy Pier

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 Time: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Always call or check the CPD website to confirm. Event subject to change without … [Read more...] about Northerly Island: Free Polar Adventure Day

Free Workshops Harold Washington Library

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Free Workshops Harold Washington Library Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Third Floor 3N-6. Lab Event subject to cancellation and/or location change.  Always call or check the CPL website before heading over. eBook Boot Camp Wednesday, December … [Read more...] about Free Workshops Harold Washington Library

Free WickerICE Rink fill Dec 7

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Free WickerICE Rink ice skating When:  December 7, 2019 10AM Where: Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Watch Chicago Firemen Fill The Rink.  Interested in volunteering during the season - more info … [Read more...] about Free WickerICE Rink fill Dec 7

Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend

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Free films Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films Chicago Cultural Center Where:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North Wednesday, December 11, 2019 5:00PM-9:00PM Reception at 5pm in GAR Hall.  Doors Open at 5:30pm, Film screening at 6pm, Q&A to follow screening RSVP Screening and … [Read more...] about Free films Chicago Cultural Center

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