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Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

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Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Where:  Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, 225 W Fullerton Pkwy When:  May 18, June 15, July 20, August 31, September 21, October 5, 201910AM 45-to-60 minute walks. Registration required. If the "free" tickets are not available you should be able to … [Read more...] about Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

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Chicago Cultural Center Free International Screenings Program

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Chicago Cultural Center Free International Screenings Program When:  Wednesdays, May 29-October 2, 2019 6:30pm-8:00pm (No screenings July 3 and September 18) Where:  Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North August 21 The Man Who Bought the Moon L’uomo … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free International Screenings Program

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys. When:  Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:00PM-10:00PM.  RSVP for a free drink. Check back here and you should be able to RSVP for all future dates at once. Where: Auditorium Theater Alley, 416 S. Michigan The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts a FREE monthly event, … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys

Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater Not confirmed for 2021

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Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater. Where:  Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave., 773-871-6604 When:  Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 2019 10:30AM-2:30PM Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater will be shown during the Southport Art Fest.  For those … [Read more...] about Free Looney Tunes screenings Music Box Theater Not confirmed for 2021

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2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

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2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen. 30 art galleries in Pilsen open their doors to the public. When: Second Friday of each month, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. FREE Where: Event Information and maps at 1945 S. Halsted. Meet the artists, have some wine and cheese and learn something about art. … [Read more...] about 2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

Booze rules at Millennium Park

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Booze rules at Millennium Park. The new season of Grant Park concerts is out. I'll have those posts up later this month. Here are the security protocols instituted at Millennium Park. Download the Millennium Park Rules (PDF) New security perimeter (Additional rules and regulations) Millennium … [Read more...] about Booze rules at Millennium Park

Volunteer at West Ridge Nature Preserve

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Volunteer at West Ridge Nature Preserve When:  Select Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, 2019 Where: West Ridge Nature Preserve (Park No. 568),5801 N. Western Ave.adjacent to Rosehill Cemetery (walk-in … [Read more...] about Volunteer at West Ridge Nature Preserve

Free Chicago Audubon Society Bird Walks

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Free Chicago Audubon Society Bird Walks. Get some exercise and enjoy nature.  The Chicago Audubon Society (CAS) leads free bird walks periodically around Chicago. Free Wooded Island Bird Walks Free Spring Migratory Bird Walks at North Park Village Additional Chicago Audubon bird walks schedule … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Audubon Society Bird Walks

Free Chicago Loop Walking Tours

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Free Chicago Loop Walking Tours. Where: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. This tour is led by urbanologist Max Grinnell. Rain or shine! Walking Tour: Transit Time in the Loop Friday, April 5, 2019 (1:00PM – 2:00PM) Along with the El, the Loop has been a … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Loop Walking Tours

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Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

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Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300.  Check easel near escalators for workshop locations.  All events are subject to change.  Call first before heading over. Urban Yarns Knitting Group  (6:00PM – 8:00PM) See … [Read more...] about Free Harold Washington Library Art Workshops

Free Family Events Northerly Island

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Free Family Events Northerly Island When:  Wed, March 6, 2019 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where:  Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., (312) 745-2910 (Fieldhouse) (312)540-2668  312-742-PLAY (7529). Call to confirm. Event subject to change without notice. Family Prairie Prowls: Bird … [Read more...] about Free Family Events Northerly Island

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