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Free events Newberry Library

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Free events Newberry Library. Following are multiple lectures and events at the Newberry. Where: Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Open to the Public. All events are free and registration is required. Click on link for each event. The Newberry ground floor is under … [Read more...] about Free events Newberry Library

Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event

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Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event When: Sat., April 21, 2018, 9am-12pm Where: 1254 N. State Parkway, (Corner of State and Goethe) Start getting your recycling ready Northsiders. A rare recycling event is coming up. This takes place in the Parking Lot located at 1254 N. State … [Read more...] about Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling event

Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

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Harold Washington Library: Free Lectures. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Always call to confirm or check the website. Event subject to cancellation. The Forgotten South Loop and South State Street (The Living Newspaper Metro Section) When:  … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

Free events The 606 Chicago

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Free events The 606 Chicago. Guide to the 606. The 606 is offers free things to do for all ages spring, summer and fall. For The Love of Stars When: Fri, Apr 20 2018 · 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Friday, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, 2018 7:30 pm - … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

Near North Library Free movie screening

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Near North Library Free movie screening. Where:  Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation.       Film Screening: Bound For Glory Saturday, April 14, 2018 (2:00PM – 4:00PM) In Bound for … [Read more...] about Near North Library Free movie screening

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Bird Walks

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Bird Walks. Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. It's not clear where the walks start and no one from the Museum responded to my email. I would arrive at the entrance to the museum at 7AM. The museum opens at … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Bird Walks

Chicago Cultural Center: Free Jazz performances

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Chicago Cultural Center: Free Jazz performances. Watch students musicians and professional jazz performers in free jazz jam sessions throughout the winter and spring. When: Wednesdays:  February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, 2018 5:30-7:30pm Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center: Free Jazz performances

Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater Youth Produced Films by Free Spirit Media When: Saturday, April 21, 2018 2:00 pm RSVP a selection of youth produced films from Free Spirit Media including, Chosen Foe Life - the story of Dashawn Miles, a … [Read more...] about Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

Free events Chicago Cultural Center

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Free events Chicago Cultural Center. When: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 9:00–10:30 a.m. (program begins at 9:30 a.m.) Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Randolph, Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd floor Register Chicago Send-Off for US Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale This event features a … [Read more...] about Free events Chicago Cultural Center

Logan Center Family Saturday

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Logan Center Family Saturday The Logan Center hosts two family events: Family Saturday and Family Saturday Festivals. Family Saturdays are free and Family Saturday Festivals cost $5 per person or $20 for a family. Free Family Saturdays When: Saturday, Sat, April 7, 2–4:30pm / … [Read more...] about Logan Center Family Saturday

Free and cheap events at Northerly Island

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Free and cheap events at Northerly Island. Northerly Island offers free and cheap adult and family friendly events year round. Hop on the 146 bus, Divvy or drive over to check it out. Where:  Northerly Island Field House 1521 S. Linn White Dr.  (312) 745-2910.  All events subject co change. … [Read more...] about Free and cheap events at Northerly Island

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). Where: Daley Civic Center, 50 W. Washington … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

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