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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). Select dates.  Schedule below. Where: Daley Civic … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

Free Exhibit Harold Washington Library

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Free Exhibit Harold Washington Library The HWL hosts free art and educational exhibits throughout the year in different locations in the Library.  All exhibits Materials Science Exhibit Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Grand Promenade on the 3rd floor of Harold … [Read more...] about Free Exhibit Harold Washington Library

Friends of the Parks: Free Lecture

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Friends of the Parks: Free Lecture Architect Richard Wilson gives a Friends of the Parks’ Netsch Lecture When: Thursday, December 12, 2019 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Where: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St.. Register here. The Netsch Lecture Series is free and open to the public. A Senior Team … [Read more...] about Friends of the Parks: Free Lecture

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: Fri, Nov 29, 2019 - Jan 05, 2020 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Admission is free.  Age Range: Any The Lincoln Park Conservatory's Winter Flower and Train Show, "Ice Age" will feature … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show

Free Holiday Performances Harold Washington Library

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Free Holiday Performances Harold Washington Library 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 … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Performances Harold Washington Library

City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops

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City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops. The City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, (BACP) offers FREE business workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall Located at 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805 unless indicated otherwise. You can register … [Read more...] about City of Chicago: Free Business Education Workshops

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 Thursdays Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free Thursdays Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Where: 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. When: Free day (suggested donation) is Thursday for Illinois residents. The museums mission is to teach the importance of nature and science."At 73,000 square feet it's much smaller and more manageable … [Read more...] about Free Thursdays Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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, Nov 8 2019 · 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where: Exelon Observatory at Ridgeway Trailhead. Join us at the Exelon Observatory on the Bloomingdale Trail, … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

Free exhibits at Newberry Library

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Free exhibits at Newberry Library. The Newberry Library is a fascinating place, a private research library with some incredible collections, exhibits and lectures and workshops many of which are free. Where:  Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, (312) 943-9090. Location and hours What Is … [Read more...] about Free exhibits at Newberry Library

Free days Pritzker Military Museum and Library

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Free days Pritzker Military Museum and  Library Where:  Monroe Building, 104 S. Michigan, 2nd and 3rd floors 312-374-9333. When:  April 6, May 9, 26, 28; June 14, July 4, August 4, September 11, 18, October 13, November 10, 11, December 7 and 13. Regular admission is $5. Admission is free for … [Read more...] about Free days Pritzker Military Museum and Library

Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago has long been a leading center of research in ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The museum is small (72,000 square feet) and admission is free. Groups of 10 or more should … [Read more...] about Free Museum: The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

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