Free Lyric Opera Chicago tour and mini-performance The art-deco splendors and onstage workings of the Civic Opera House will be accessible to visitors during Open House Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation's annual all-city event. When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2016, 5 - 7:30pm Where: Lyric … [Read more...] about Free Lyric Opera Chicago tour and mini-performance
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Free flamenco and jazz music at the Knickerbocker
Head over to the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel after work for free flamenco and jazz music. Where: 163 E Walton Pl, (312) 751-8100 at the Martini Bar on the Lobby Level When: Flamingo Music: Thursday nights 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Jazz Music: Friday. Chad Wiletts 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Chad Willetts … [Read more...] about Free flamenco and jazz music at the Knickerbocker
Free beauty classes at Sephora
In addition to having decent prices on some products Sephora also offers free makeup and beauty classes. There are three locations downtown. Here are the upcoming classes for both. Classes book quickly so register asap. Where: 520 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 129, (312) 494-9598. When: Tue, … [Read more...] about Free beauty classes at Sephora
Bridgeport Art Center: 3rd Friday open studios
Every third Friday of the month, from 6:00-10:00pm, resident artists of the Bridgeport Art Center Collective meet with building visitors to discuss their artistic process in an intimate setting. Where: 1200 W. 35th Street, LL,1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Floors, 773-247-3000 Admission is free and doors … [Read more...] about Bridgeport Art Center: 3rd Friday open studios
Free classes at Athleta 101 E. Oak
Athleta will be hosting free yoga classes every Saturday in April. When: Every Saturday in July (except July 4) L2 (Lucy and Liz) Yoga 8:30AM-9:30AM Where: 101 E Oak St, 312-640-0223 Complimentary yoga class. All levels welcome. Bring your own mats. Other free fitness and yoga … [Read more...] about Free classes at Athleta 101 E. Oak
University of Chicago: free classical music concerts
Attend the Tea Time Concert Series, every Thursday during the academic year, at 4:15pm at the University of Chicago. Each concert is free and open to the public. When: Every Thursday 4:15p THIS SERIES RESUMES IN THE FALL, 2015. Where: Fulton Recital Hall (fourth floor of Goodspeed Hall), 5845 … [Read more...] about University of Chicago: free classical music concerts
Free theatre at Oracle Productions
Oracle Productions is committed to what it calls Public Access Theatre. Its shows are free and open to the public. The project is funded by donors (and yes, the actors will collect money after the show, and if you can afford to give something, they will appreciate it). Upton Sinclair's The … [Read more...] about Free theatre at Oracle Productions
Old Town School of Folk Music: free events
The Old Town School of Folk Music offers a number of free events. If you play an instrument and are looking for somewhere to jam or you want to sing along, or you just want to watch some musicians perform the following events are free (or a requested $5 donation): 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago … [Read more...] about Old Town School of Folk Music: free events
Factory tour: Two Brothers Brewing in Warrenville
Two Brothers Brewing, in West Suburban Warrenville, offers free tours of its facilities every Saturday at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm and again on Sunday at 1:00pm. No reservation is needed, and the tours include samples of its brews, including the much-loved Domaine DuPage. … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Two Brothers Brewing in Warrenville















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