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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 may be required. Click on link for each event. Friday, September 28, … [Read more...] about Free events Newberry Library

Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

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Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website.  The Art Institute has revamped their website and it's fantastic.  Not only can you access and use 50,000 images for free but you can give yourself an art education by looking at and reading about all of the art.  Each image offers a brief … [Read more...] about Hours of fun on the Art Institute of Chicago website

Free access to Art Institute of Chicago Images

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Free access to Art Institute of Chicago Images.  If you've been looking for a new screen saver or background of just like looking at art the AIC is offering free, unrestricted use of 52,438 images of works in the collection believed to be in the public domain or to which the museum otherwise waives … [Read more...] about Free access to Art Institute of Chicago Images

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

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

Harold Washington Library Free Holiday Performances

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Harold Washington Library Free Performances. Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Always call ahead. Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Most events are held in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level. Check the signage or with the info desk when … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Holiday Performances

Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

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Free Cook County Forest Preserves events. There are a million free things to do  in the Cook Country Forest Preserves.  Get out into the outdoors.  All events are open to the public and all ages are welcome.  No registration required or fee except where indicated. Events subject to change and … [Read more...] about Free Cook County Forest Preserves events

Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

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Free Days at Brookfield Zoo. Where:  Brookfield Zoo,  3300 Golf Rd; Brookfield, 708-688-8000. When: All guests on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 1- December 31, 2018; January 1 through February 28, 2019: free admission is provided on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. . Zoo … [Read more...] about Free Days at Brookfield Zoo

Lincoln Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show

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Lincoln Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show Where:  Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, 312-742-7736 When: When: Fri, Nov 23, 2018- Sun, January 06, 2019 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Admission is free.  Age Range: Any The Lincoln Park Conservatory's Show House turns into a Winter … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show

Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts two free concert series year round at 12:15p on the 1st and 4th Mondays and every Wednesday. Chamber Mondays explore a rich diversity of chamber music, featuring Chicago’s most talented classical, jazz, and ethnic music … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Nov 16-March 10

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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. Where: Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, 55 N. Michigan Admission: free.  Skate Rentals & Sharpening: Toddler 8 to Adult 13 available first come, first serve.  $13 Monday–Thursday, $15 Friday-Sunday and Holidays (see below for list of dates), $9 … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Nov 16-March 10

Wicker Park Community Shredding and E-Recycling

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Wicker Park Community Shredding and E-Recycling. The Wicker Park-Bucktown Community is holds a series of community document shredding and electronics recycling events. When: The second Saturday of every other month, 10am-noon. Arrive early the truck has been known to fill up and they will turn … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Community Shredding and E-Recycling

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