Suds fans can dive deeper into their favorite beverage at Brew U Beer School, a series of weekly classes that only cost a penny and educates students on the basics of beer, at Old Town Pour House, starting on May 24, 2023. Brew lovers can sign up for a weekly, 45-minute class that includes … [Read more...] about Brew U Beer School for One Penny at Old Town Pour House
Free events
Free Monthly Jazz Jam at 21c Museum Hotel
Groove to the rhythms of live jazz at the free monthly Jazz Jam Sessions at the 21c Museum Hotel in the River North neighborhood. The events will be featured on Tuesdays every month during the summer, with the first one kicking off on May 16, 2023. Jam sessions supply spaces for musicians to … [Read more...] about Free Monthly Jazz Jam at 21c Museum Hotel
Free Ladies Friday at Exxxotica Expo
Ladies can attend the unconventional convention, the Exxxotica Expo, the largest adult event in the country, which showcases educational seminars. exhibitors, demonstrations and an entertainment stage, for free, on April 21, 2023, at the Stephens Center. This three-day event will feature over 150 … [Read more...] about Free Ladies Friday at Exxxotica Expo
Free Lakeview Pet Easter Photos
Celebrate the spirit of Easter with your pets during the grand opening of Bond Vet with free Lakeview Pet Easter Photos on April 8, 2023. Scamper down to the event for goodies, raffles and more. The Easter Bunny will cuddle up with your own furry friend during a photo session from noon to 2 … [Read more...] about Free Lakeview Pet Easter Photos
Chicago Children’s Theatre Spring Pop Up
Welcome the fun and creativity of spring at the Chicago Children's Theatre's free Spring Pop-Up event on April 1, 2023. Families can enjoy story time, crafts and more at the West Loop space. Chicago author Vanessa Rodriquez will read from her book, Chicago Loves Me, activities with … [Read more...] about Chicago Children’s Theatre Spring Pop Up
Free Blues Concert at the Logan Center
Hear the rousing sounds of acclaimed blues musician Corey Harris and Appalachian multi-instrumentalist James Leva at "Blues Geographies", a live performance that connects African and Celtic music traditions on April 1, 2023, at the Logan Center. Discover the intersections of … [Read more...] about Free Blues Concert at the Logan Center
Logan Square Makers Market & Bar Hop
The beloved past-times of shopping and bar crawling combine into one fun-filled event for the Logans Square Makers Market & Bar Hop on March 12, 2023, in the trendy northwest side community. Browse through hand-crafted goods like jewelry, art, candles and beauty products from 45 artisans … [Read more...] about Logan Square Makers Market & Bar Hop
Surviving The Long Wars Exhibit at Hyde Park Art Center
The personal and collective histories of Black, Indigenous and People of Color and the impact of the American Indian Wars and the" Global War on Terror," is the focus of the multi-media exhibit, Surviving The Long Wars: Unlikely Entanglements, opening at the Hyde Park Art Center on March 18, … [Read more...] about Surviving The Long Wars Exhibit at Hyde Park Art Center
Free Guided Tours of the Newberry Library
Opened in 1893, the Newberry Library is a Chicago historic and architectural treasure. Take a free guided tour and learn about the library's fascinating legacy and why it's so important to the city. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in January, the Newberry offers an hour-long guided tour … [Read more...] about Free Guided Tours of the Newberry Library
The Promised Land Art Opening at Southside Community Art Center
The Great Migration, a mass exodus that involved approximately six million Black people migrating from the South to the North from 1910 to 1970, was one of the largest movements of people in U.S. history. With jobs, social opportunities and basic rights denied in the Jim Crow South, Chicago was … [Read more...] about The Promised Land Art Opening at Southside Community Art Center
Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself, your family and your friends in Chicago without spending a lot of money, we’ve got some tips for you. We’ve got the scoop on lots of free and cheap ways to have fun in the Chicago area. Some events and deals may require prior registration, so … [Read more...] about Free or cheap things to do in Chicago this week
Free Santa Photo at Pet Smart
Make sure your pet joins in on the holiday fun with a free photo with Santa at Pet Smart. Bring your pet in for a heartwarming photo at participating stores through December 18. 2022. During the first three weeks of December, make an appointment at your local Pet Smart and bring your fur … [Read more...] about Free Santa Photo at Pet Smart
