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Free Genealogy Group Near North Library

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Free Genealogy Group Near North Library When:  Monday, February 25, 2019 (6:30PM – 7:30PM) Where:  Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation. Find help with your genealogy questions to move your research forward. … [Read more...] about Free Genealogy Group Near North Library

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Free performance Harold Washington Library

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Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State, (312) 747-4300.  Check the display near the escalators and the elevator for location of events. Tellin' Tales Theatre Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities Wednesday, December 4, 2019 6:00PM – 7:30PM In celebration of … [Read more...] about Free performance Harold Washington Library

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Hyde Park Art Center Second Sunday free events

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Every second Sunday of the month the Hyde Park Art Center offers family friendly "art making events" that are free and open to the public. When: Every second Sunday September -February. 1:00PM-5:00PM Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520. Always call to confirm. Subject to change without … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Art Center Second Sunday free events

Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum

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Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum When: Sun, February 10, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Broadway Playhouse, 175 East Chestnut Street, 312-977-9483.   Complimentary tickets here.  Space is strictly limited. Admission cannot be guaranteed for walk-ups. A public conversation on the role of the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Mayoral Arts Forum

Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park

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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: May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. Walks last 45- to 60-minutes … [Read more...] about Free guided wildflower walks in Lincoln Park

Free events Chicago Riverwalk

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Free events Chicago Riverwalk When:  Tuesday, August 14, 8:30-9:15pm Where:  Chicago Riverwalk, Procession begins between Franklin and Wells at Wacker Dr. (south side) to just past Columbus and the Island Party Hut near Lake Shore Drive Map Arts in the Dark Lantern Procession on the Riverwalk … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Riverwalk

Free talking statues around Chicago

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If you haven't already checked these out they have been extended through 2020.  With the weather so glorious there's still plenty of time to check out the "talking" statue throughout the City: Statue Stories Just approach one of the participating statues, locate the sign and scan in the QR code … [Read more...] about Free talking statues around Chicago

Free Kids Events Smart Museum of Art

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Free Kids Events Smart Museum of Art. Where: Smart Museum, 5550 South Greenwood Avenue. 773-702-0200. smart-museum@uchicago.edu When:  Saturday, June 2, July 7, August 4, 2018 1:00PM-4:00PM The Smart Museum, located on the University of Chicago campus, is always free and open to the … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events Smart Museum of Art

Experience a 19th century saloon

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Experience a 19th century saloon. The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is recreating a 19th Century saloon, Foxy Ed’s,  complete with booze and themed events. When: May 3rd- 26th on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings, 5pm-Midnight. Where: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S. … [Read more...] about Experience a 19th century saloon

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