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Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures

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Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures. Landmarks Illinois sponsors a series of free lectures Preservation Snapshots throughout the year. All events take place at the Auditorium Building, Roosevelt University’s Congress Lounge, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor unless otherwise indicated. Southern … [Read more...] about Landmarks Illinois Free Lectures

Free Senior Seminars at Daley Plaza Chicago

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Free Senior Seminars at Daley Plaza Chicago. The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center hosts a series of FREE senior seminars and tours at Daley Plaza. When: Generally at 12PM-1:30PM. Check links below which will be added as info becomes available. Where: Richard J. Daley Center, 50 … [Read more...] about Free Senior Seminars at Daley Plaza Chicago

Harold Washington Library Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

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Harold Washington Library free Business, Law and Money lecture series. The Chicago Public Library's FREE Business, Law and Money lecture series continues with the following events: Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street. Always call or check the CPL website subject to … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Business, Law and Money lecture series

Harold Washington Library Genealogy & Family History Expo

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Harold Washington Library Free Genealogy Workshops The Harold Washington Library Center offers an ongoing History and Genealogy series of workshops and lectures to help people research their family history. Now they are having a Genealogy & Family History Expo. Where:  Harold Washington … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Genealogy & Family History Expo

Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

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Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE lectures and workshops. All events are garden and nature themed. Here's more info on the Lurie Garden. Some events require registration.  Click on links below for more information and to register. If an event is … [Read more...] about Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

CPL Maker Lab: Learn how to make things for free

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CPL Maker Lab: Learn how to make things for free. The Maker Lab, at the Harold Washington Library Center, offers FREE workshops, open lab hours and drop-in demonstrations. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 3rd Floor, 312-747-4300. When:  Lab Hours Check here. Have … [Read more...] about CPL Maker Lab: Learn how to make things for free

Visit the new Chicago Architecture Center

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Visit the new Chicago Architecture Center The Chicago Architecture Foundation, now renamed the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), has moved to a new location. Where: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Drive (@ Michigan), 312-922-3432 for general info 312-922-TOUR to book a tour. The … [Read more...] about Visit the new Chicago Architecture Center

Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North When:  Saturday, Saturday, October 20, 2018 2-4pm Register here. WTTW presents Community Cinema in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs … [Read more...] about Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

Free events Newberry Library

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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

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

Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show

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Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show. When:  Wednesday, March 24 - Sunday, March 29, 2019. Hours:  Wed, March 20 - Sat, March 23 – 10:00AM - 8:00PM,  Sun, March 24 10:00AM - 6:00PM Where: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave., Festival Hall A & B 312-595-7437 Save 20% off regular … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Chicago Flower and Garden show

Free Doane Observatory at Dusk

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Free Doane Observatory at Dusk. The Doane Observatory is open for free on select days and now it's open at night!  Day viewing of the Sun and moon can be great but night viewing (if it's clear out) can be even better.  FYI the Doane has no heat or A/C so dress accordingly. Where:  Adler … [Read more...] about Free Doane Observatory at Dusk

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