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Free movie Lakeshore East Park

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Free movie Lakeshore East Park. Grab a chair or blanket and come out to Chicago's best "hidden" park for a free movie Where:  Lakeshore East Park, 450 E Benton Pl, (312) 742-7529.  Entrance on the left off of upper Randolph Drive just east of Columbus Drive. When: June 20, July 25, August 22, … [Read more...] about Free movie Lakeshore East Park

Edison Park Fest Aug 16-18

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Edison Park Fest When:  August 16-18, 2019, Friday - 5pm - 10:30pm, Saturday - 11am - 10:30pm, Sunday - 11am - 10pm.  The Beer Garden will be 21 and over after 7:30pm. Where:  6755 Northwest Hwy, Chicago between Oshkosh and Ottawa Aves. $5 dollar donation request to benefit local … [Read more...] about Edison Park Fest Aug 16-18

Little Italy Festa Aug 15-18

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Little Italy Festa. When: August 15-18, 2019, Thurs: 5-10PM, Fri: 5-11PM, Sat: Noon-11PM, Sun: Noon-9PM Where: On Taylor between Ashland and Ada Street $5 donation.   There's almost no information on the website except an entertainment schedule.  There will be seven stages.  Presumably … [Read more...] about Little Italy Festa Aug 15-18

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest Aug 16-18

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Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest Aug 16-18 When: August 16-18, 2019 Fri. 6pm - 10pm. Sat. 11am-9pm and Sun. 11am-7pm Where: Along Glenwood Ave at Morse Ave in Rogers Park 6900N/1400W . Feature three days of live music and performance featuring 50+ groups on 3 stages. Around the district, venues … [Read more...] about Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest Aug 16-18

Free Music Navy Pier

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Free Music Navy Pier. The Miller Lite Beer Garden on Navy Pier offers free Live on the Lake outdoor music performances. When: Select dates May 24 – September 2, 2019 Schedule here. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Free Trolleys Performance dates and times: Saturday, August 10, 2019 | … [Read more...] about Free Music Navy Pier

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Free Ravinia tickets from CPL

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Free Ravinia tickets from CPL. Here's how it works For tickets, visit any CPL location starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8. If you're an adult CPL cardholder, you can pick up a maximum of two Words and Music lawn passes per concert and a total of four passes per day. Tickets may not be reserved in … [Read more...] about Free Ravinia tickets from CPL

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Free Pilsen Community Market

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Free Pilsen Community Market When:  Sunday, May 26-October 27, 2019 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Where:  Plaza Tenochtitlán, 1820 S. Blue Island Admission is free.  Contributions are welcome.  The market is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation so contributions are tax deductible. Taking place in … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Community Market

Lincoln Square Free Summer Concerts

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Lincoln Square Free Summer Concerts When:  Every Thursday June 6-August 29, 2019, 6:30 to 9:00pm. (weather permitting) Where:  Giddings Plaza, 4733 N. Lincoln Ave The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free summer concert series. Schedule and bands (Bands subject to … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Free Summer Concerts

Free DJ Series Navy Pier

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Free DJ Series Navy Pier When: Saturdays, May 25–August 31, 2019 4:00pm-6:00pm Complete schedule. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, South Dock Free Trolleys Wave Wall Performance Platform Head to Navy Pier’s South Dock at the Wave Wall Performance Platform for a DJ set as part of Wave Wall Wax, … [Read more...] about Free DJ Series Navy Pier

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Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA

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Attend a free live jazz concert every Tuesday on the Terrace at the MCA. When: Every Tuesday First Tuesday June -last Tuesday September  5:30PM-8:00PM Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, 312-280-2660.  In case of rain, the event takes place inside the MCA Café. Free … [Read more...] about Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA

Free concerts at Gallagher Way

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Free concerts at Gallagher Way Where: 3635 N Clark St between Addison and Waveland (773) 388-8260. When:  select Tuesday and Saturday May-August, 2019 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Enjoy free, live, classical and blues music on select evenings at Gallagher Way.  All are welcome to enjoy the sounds of … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Gallagher Way

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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

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