Free Chicago Birthday Celebration. Celebrate Chicago’s 180th Birthday. When: March 4, 2017 10AM-2PM Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 Free. No reservations needed. Join the Chicago History Museum and celebrate the city’s 180th birthday. Festivities include music, … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Birthday Celebration
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Chicago French Market: free musical performance
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Chicago French Market: free musical performance The Chicago French Market has a unique collection of 31 local specialty food vendors. Travel + Leisure ranks it as one of America's Top Food Halls. Every Wednesday and Thursday the market will be offering free rush hour musical performances … [Read more...] about Chicago French Market: free musical performance
Hyde Park Historical Society Open House
Hyde Park Historical Society Open House. When: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Hyde Park Historical Society, 5529 S. Lake Park Ave. The Hyde Park Historical Society (HPHS) will have an open house. The open house will feature a new exhibit … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Historical Society Open House
Guide to attending Millennium Park concerts
Opening night is fast approaching so if you've never been to a concert here's everything you need to know in order to have an excellent experience. 1. Millennium Park is open every day from 6am to 11pm. Most evening concerts end by 9PM and the official rules are that you may remain for an hour … [Read more...] about Guide to attending Millennium Park concerts
Volunteer to help plant and care for trees
Get out in nature, get some exercise and help green our city. Volunteer with TreeKeepers to plant and care for trees around the city. No experience necessary. Trained TreeKeepers will be on hand supervising and assisting. Please wear closed toe shoes and bring gloves if you have … [Read more...] about Volunteer to help plant and care for trees
Free Chicago Collections Consortium
Chicago Collections is a new consortium of libraries, museums, and other institutions with archives that collaborate to create new and informative exhibitions to preserve and share the history and culture of the Chicago region. When: TBA Where: Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Collections Consortium
Free First Friday Gallery events in Chicago
Generally the art community in Chicago has first Friday of the month events at various art hubs throughout the city. This month it's on the second Friday due to the holiday. When: January 8, 2016 Winter Group Show,Exhibition and Opening Reception — 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Vale Craft … [Read more...] about Free First Friday Gallery events in Chicago
Free Lyric Opera Chicago tour and mini-performance
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
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
