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Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday

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Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday When: Fridays 12PM-1PM  through Aug 30, 2019 Where: Chicago Riverwalk, @ Vietnam Memorial between State and Wabash. Riverwalk Talks are free and open to the public. Docents will give four 15-minute talks about various aspects of the Riverwalk between noon … [Read more...] about Free Riverwalk Talk every Friday

Discount (and some free) tickets Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit

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Discount (and some free) tickets Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit.  This exhibit is excellent.  Read more below. Where: Museum of Broadcast Communications, 360 N State St, (312) 245-8200 When:  Currently discount tickets available to June 30, 2019. (Exhibit runs through August 25) Rock & … [Read more...] about Discount (and some free) tickets Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit

Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

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Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Where:  Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, 225 W Fullerton Pkwy When:  May 18, June 15, July 20, August 31, September 21, October 5, 201910AM 45-to-60 minute walks. Registration required. If the "free" tickets are not available you should be able to … [Read more...] about Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Free Millennium Park concerts

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Free Millennium Park concerts. Whether you're picnicking on the Great Lawn or you've snagged a free seat in the back half of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion attending a concert in Millennium Park is one of the best deals in town. Where:  Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, 312 742-1168.  More info … [Read more...] about Free Millennium Park concerts

Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens

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Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens When: Select Sundays June 2, 9, 23, July 7, 21, Aug 11, 25 and Sept 8, 2019 10:30AM-11:15AM Register here.  Stay for a free classical music concert after the tour. Where: Wicker Park, Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens Meet West Side of Field House at … [Read more...] about Free tour of Wicker Park and Gardens

Learn to Ride a Bike 2019

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Learn to Ride a Bike 2019 Classes are filling up fast As of June 3 3PM "Classes are still available in mid and late July for Seward Park.  Classes are filling up."  So if you are interested sign up asap.  I'm not familiar with the other locations. Lear or re-learn how to ride a bike The Chicago … [Read more...] about Learn to Ride a Bike 2019

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 Garden Tours Lincoln Park Zoo

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Free garden tours Lincoln Park Zoo. Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s Horticulture Department for a FREE tour of the beautiful zoo gardens. When: Saturdays, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, 2019 10–11 a.m. Where:  2001 N Clark St, (312) 742-2000, Meet at information kiosk at the Patio at … [Read more...] about Free Garden Tours Lincoln Park Zoo

Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center Chicago

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Free Senior Seminars at Daley Center 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 Center Chicago

Free North Pond Nature Sanctuary Bird Walks

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Free North Pond Nature Sanctuary Bird Walks. Even if you're not a bird watcher give it a try.  You'll be surprised at the variety of birds around Chicago.  It's a great excuse to get outdoors and enjoy nature.  The Chicago Ornithological Society (COS) holds bird walks around North Pond on most … [Read more...] about Free North Pond Nature Sanctuary Bird Walks

Free events Chinatown Library

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Free events Chinatown Library. Where: 2100 S. Wentworth Avenue, (312) 747-8013 I take the water taxi to Chinatown in summer and rest of the time I take the 62 Archer bus. I'm not too keen on the Red Line.  All events subject to change. Always call first before heading over. Chinese Tai Chi … [Read more...] about Free events Chinatown Library

Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

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Harold Washington Library: Free Lectures. Where:  Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4300. Always call to confirm. Subject to cancellation.  Minding Your Body: Connecting to Inner Wisdom for Greater Well-Being Wednesday, May 29, 2019 (7:00PM – 8:00PM) What are your … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Lectures

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