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Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around town on your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are many diversified events so choose your … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do this weekend in Chicago

West Town Art Walk

Enjoy visual art, music, and fashion while browsing restaurants and shops along Chicago Avenue during the annual West Town Art Walk on September 23-24, 2022. The West Town neighborhood bubbles with color, food and art in all forms during this popular free event. The West Town arts district … [Read more...] about West Town Art Walk

Chicago Film Festival Opening Night Block Party

Step onto the red carpet and enjoy free music, food and film-themed events at the Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night Block Party on October 12, 2022. Kicking off 12 days of international and independent movies at the Chicago International Film Festival, the block party will … [Read more...] about Chicago Film Festival Opening Night Block Party

World Music Wednesday Concerts

Every Wednesday, through December 7, 2022, at 8:30 pm, the Old Town School of Folk Music will host a free concert series, World Music Wednesdays, featuring musicians from all around the world, including Morocco, Spain, Bolivia, Argentina and Sweden. Old Town School of Folk Music … [Read more...] about World Music Wednesday Concerts

Free Rooftop Yoga at Pendry Chicago

Kick off Sunday mornings with a scenic stretch at Pendry Chicago, featuring a yoga series that supplies a relaxing backdrop of clouds and the Chicago skyline. The series runs on September 18, September 25 and October 2, 2022. Located in the iconic Carbide & Carbon building, Pendry … [Read more...] about Free Rooftop Yoga at Pendry Chicago

Chicago House Music Festival and Conference

As the birthplace of house music, Chicago always celebrates and honors this influential art form. The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference will bring the music, history and culture of house music into focus on September 15-18, 2022. The free events will feature a performance of house music … [Read more...] about Chicago House Music Festival and Conference

Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Venues across the Hyde Park, Kenwood and Washington Park neighborhoods will come alive with live jazz during the annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 24-25, 2022. Music lovers will enjoy 34 free performances of local, national and international artists at a varied assortment of … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Millennium Park Tribute to Curtis Mayfield

Chicago honors our own legendary singer-songwriter, Curtis Mayfield with a Tribute to his Music and Legacy on September 10, 2022. Millennium Park hosts the event which also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the classic "Superfly" album. The line-up will include vocalists, DJs and vocalists … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Tribute to Curtis Mayfield

Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier

Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier. About the Navy Pier Fireworks Navy Pier is the destination for spectacular FREE Chicago fireworks synchronized to blasting music on Lake Michigan. The twice weekly fireworks shows are all summer long from Memorial Day weekend through Labor … [Read more...] about Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier

Free fireworks Saturday nights at Navy Pier

Free fireworks Saturday nights at Navy Pier. About the Navy Pier Fireworks Navy Pier is the destination for spectacular FREE Chicago fireworks synchronized to blasting music on Lake Michigan. The twice weekly fireworks shows are all summer long from Memorial Day weekend through Labor … [Read more...] about Free fireworks Saturday nights at Navy Pier

Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Here's the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry. Here's what you get (and don't get) at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414 on free day. All free museum days. Remaining 2022 free days for Illinois residents that have been … [Read more...] about Here’s the deal on free day at Museum of Science and Industry

Celebrate Mandela Day at Nando’s With Free Chicken and Chips

South African restaurant Nando's Peri Peri honors the memory of former president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela with a day of giving on Mandela Day, July 18. 2022. All Nando's restaurants are celebrating Mandela Day by serving their signature meal of a quarter of a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mandela Day at Nando’s With Free Chicken and Chips