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Visit Lincoln Park Conservatory

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Visit Lincoln Park Conservatory Where:  Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, 312-742-7736. About Lincoln Park Conservatory The Lincoln Park Conservatory is the smaller of the Chicago conservatories but it’s still a fabulous place to walk through any day but especially on a rainy … [Read more...] about Visit Lincoln Park Conservatory

Free events Hyde Park Art Center

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Free events Hyde Park Art Center When: Every week year round. Where: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, 773-324-5520.   If you're looking for something free and educational to do consider checking out Hyde Park Arts Center. This nonprofit offers free arts programming, receptions, … [Read more...] about Free events Hyde Park Art Center

Volunteer at Wooded Island

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Volunteer at Wooded Island.  When: 4th Saturday, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 21, October 26, November 23, 2019 10AM-2PM Contact Jerry Levy at Jerry Levy at (312) 832-0215 (day), or (773) 955-6384 (evening) with questions. Where: Meet at the South … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Wooded Island

Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

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Chicago is a city of bridges.  For residents it can be quite irksome when a bridge goes up just as you're trying to walk or drive over it but from a pedestrian perspective it can be fun to watch the bridges go up. Every year in spring the bridges go up from the south to the north and then to the … [Read more...] about Watch the Annual Chicago Bridge Lift tradition

2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

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2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen. 30 art galleries in Pilsen open their doors to the public. When: Second Friday of each month, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. FREE Where: Event Information and maps at 1945 S. Halsted. Meet the artists, have some wine and cheese and learn something about art. … [Read more...] about 2nd Fridays Free Gallery Night in Pilsen

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-1pm 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 … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

Free events Wicker Park

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Free events Wicker Park.  The Wicker Park Community hosts a number of free events year round. Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Avenue, (312) 742-7553. Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens Yoga In The Park When:  Every Tuesday in June, July and August 6:30PM-7:30PM Where: Softball … [Read more...] about Free events Wicker Park

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,  May 10, June 7, 21, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, 2019 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Where: Exelon Observatory at Ridgeway Trailhead. Join us at the … [Read more...] about Free events The 606 Chicago

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 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 fitness classes at Navy Pier

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Free fitness classes at Navy Pier. As part of Navy Pier's transformation they are offering free fitness classes most of the year. When: Tuesdays, June 4 – August 20, 2019  6:00pm – 7:00pm. Subject to change without notice. Where: Navy Pier 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros Park Performance Lawn, City … [Read more...] about Free fitness classes at Navy Pier

Free US Pizza Museum reopening

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Free US Pizza Museum reopening Where:  Roosevelt Collection, 150 W. Roosevelt at 1146 S. Delano Court West between Lenscrafters and Loft. Map When:  Reopening Friday, May 31 with an opening reception on Saturday, June 1 at 12:30 p.m.  Fridays from 1-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 … [Read more...] about Free US Pizza Museum reopening

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