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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.  All season they offer free concert tickets with a $5 service fee.  The fee is charged whether you buy them online, by phone or at the box office.  All seats are general admission.  Long ago … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Greek Independence Day Parade

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Greek Independence Day Parade. ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ!! Greek Independence Day Parade. When:  Sunday, April 29, 2018, 2:30 pm-4:30pm Where:  Halsted St. & Randolph St., parade heads south down Halsted to Van Buren. Every year the Greek community celebrates it's liberation from 400 years of … [Read more...] about Greek Independence Day Parade

Chicago Cultural Center: Free Jazz performances

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Chicago Cultural Center: Free Jazz performances. Watch students musicians and professional jazz performers in free jazz jam sessions throughout the winter and spring. When: Wednesdays:  February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, 2018 5:30-7:30pm Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center: Free Jazz performances

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). Where: Daley Civic Center, 50 W. Washington … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

Free events Michigan Ave Apple Store

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Free events Michigan Ave Apple Store. If you haven't been to the new Apple Store you have to go check it out. It's really beautiful. The store will have free events occasionally throughout the year. Presumably the purpose of all these events is to sell us more junk - beware! Where: Pioneer … [Read more...] about Free events Michigan Ave Apple Store

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 on the 1st and 4th Mondays and every Wednesday. Chamber Mondays explore a rich diversity of chamber music, featuring Chicago’s most talented classical, jazz, and ethnic music … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Cultural Center: Free Young People’s Concerts

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Chicago Cultural Center: Free Young People's Concerts. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630, Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd Floor South. Take the elevators at the Washington Street entrance. 10:30AM and 12PM. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center: Free Young People’s Concerts

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Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago

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Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago. When:  Each Friday of the year at 12:10 p.m., free Noonday concerts. September through June in the Sanctuary or Buchanan Chapel (except when otherwise noted). July and August in the courtyard off Michigan Avenue, by the fountain. Where:  Fourth … [Read more...] about Free concerts Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago

Free events Roosevelt University

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Free events Roosevelt University. It's a hodgepodge - some free lectures and a free concert (Registration required for the concert). Social Justice Through Sound: Working Class Studies When: Thursday, March 1, 2018 (12:30PM – 1:30PM) Where: Roosevelt University, 430 South Michigan Avenue. … [Read more...] about Free events Roosevelt University

Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival

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Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival. The Randolph Street Market Festival has over 75 vendors on 2.5 floors that offer a unique mix of antique, vintage and modern goods, vinyl records plus food and music.  It's simple and convenient one-stop shopping for memorable and custom-made … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Randolph Street Market Festival

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $28

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $28. MusicNOW features expertly curated contemporary music performances with musicians of the CSO at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. Each evening includes a post-concert reception with free food and drink. Bring your friends for a night of music … [Read more...] about Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $28

Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

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Discount Tickets Lyric Opera. Winter is upon us so now's the time to take advantage of discount tickets and hide out inside. Lyric offers discount tickets through Goldstar, day of Rush tickets, Student , Young Professional and Education discounts. Goldstar Lyric Opera: Bellini's "I Puritani"  … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

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