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Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series. When:  Third Tuesday of the month October-June.  First set 7:30–8:30 pm; second set 9–10 pm Where:  Café Logan,  915 E 60th St at Drexel Avenue, Free parking lot at 60th and Drexel Ave Free admission; seating is first come, first served.  Schedule … [Read more...] about Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets. The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  Civic concerts in Orchestra Hall are free, but tickets are required. A non-refundable $5.00 per ticket service fee applies. Enjoy! The fee is charged whether you buy them online, by phone … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $29

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $29. MusicNOW offers an immersive, sonic journey through groundbreaking repertoire. Join us for a program of expertly curated contemporary music featuring new commissions and multimedia works performed by musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Bring … [Read more...] about Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $29

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. See schedule below. Chamber Mondays explore a rich diversity of chamber music, featuring Chicago’s most talented … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

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Revolution Oktoberfest When: Friday, September 27, 2019 3pm-10pm; Saturday,  September 28, 2019 12pm-10pm Where: Milwaukee Ave. from Fullerton to California $5 entry donation benefits charitable partner, Friends of Goethe.  Since bringing the fest to Milwaukee Ave., $30,000 has been raised for … [Read more...] about Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

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

Free concerts DePaul School of Music

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Free concerts DePaul School of Music. The DePaul School of Music hosts free events throughout the year. Where:  Holtschneider Performance Center, Gannon Concert Hall  2330 North Halsted Street, Concert Hall, 800 W Belden Ave or Recital Hal 804 W. Belden Register for free tickets here. Also search … [Read more...] about Free concerts DePaul School of Music

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Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

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Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center When: Third Thursday of Every Month 12-12:45pm Location:  78 E. Washington St., Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd floor south, 312-744-6630. New Music Chicago advocates for the importance of a vital, vibrant music scene in our city and its … [Read more...] about Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

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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 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

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

Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys. When:  Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:00PM-10:00PM.  RSVP for a free drink. Check back here and you should be able to RSVP for all future dates at once. Where: Auditorium Theater Alley, 416 S. Michigan The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts a FREE monthly event, … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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