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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets.The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  Civic concerts in Orchestra Hall are free, but tickets are required. A non-refundable $5.00 per ticket service fee applies. Enjoy! The fee is charged whether you buy them online, by … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions

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Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions.  Head over to the Chicago Cultural Center to check out FREE exhibitions and related events: Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630. Always call in advance for hours. Subject to change without notice. Chicago Cultural … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions

Free Young People’s Concerts Chicago Cultural Center

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Free Young People's Concerts Chicago Cultural Center Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630, Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd Floor South. Take the elevators at the Washington Street entrance. When:  Thursdays, November 21, December 19, 2019; January 23, February 20, March … [Read more...] about Free Young People’s Concerts Chicago Cultural Center

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Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs

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Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free Shakespeare.  Admission is free, seating is limited. Romeo and Juliet The classic tale of ‘star-crossed lovers’ is, next to Hamlet, one of the most frequently performed Shakespearean … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North WTTW presents Community Cinema in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Attend a free screening and discussion about an … [Read more...] about Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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. Free movie screening West Loop Library Heritage Screening: Atomic Blonde (2017) Saturday, March 28, 2020  2:30PM – … [Read more...] about Free movie screening West Loop Library

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Free New Music Chicago concerts

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Free New Music Chicago concerts When: Third Tuesday 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 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

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Free events at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens

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Free events at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens. Where: Chicago Women's Park & Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave. (312) 328-0821 Click on links below to register. Jan 19  Popcorn Party at Chicago Women's 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Celebrate National Popcorn day with yummy popcorn, art projects, … [Read more...] about Free events at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens

Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago

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Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago. The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center hosts a series of FREE senior seminars and tours at Daley Plaza. When: Generally at 12PM-1:30PM. Check links below which will be added as info becomes available. Where: Richard J. Daley Center, 50 … [Read more...] about Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago

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Free workshop at Harold Washington Library Center

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Free workshop at Harold Washington Library Center Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Maker Lab 3rd Floor, 312-747-4300. ArtWorks Drop-In Art Studio Wednesday, Jan 29, Feb 5, 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April  2020  4:30PM – 7:30PM Bring your creative ideas to this … [Read more...] about Free workshop at Harold Washington Library Center

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