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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

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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Free Holiday Performances Harold Washington Library

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Free Holiday Performances Harold Washington Library Where: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 312-747-4300. Always call ahead. Schedule subject to change or cancellation. Most events are held in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level. Check the signage or with the info … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Performances Harold Washington Library

Late Night Andersonville Chicago

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Later Night Andersonville Chicago. Get great deals at Late Night Night Andersonville Chicago When:  Friday, Dec. 6 and 20, 2019 5-9pm Where: Andersonville, 5200 N. Clark Street @ Foster and along Clark Street and area. Shop for gifts as Andersonville stays up late for Late Night … [Read more...] about Late Night Andersonville Chicago

Caroling at Cloud Gate Millennium Park

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Caroling at Cloud Gate Millennium Park When:  Fridays, November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2019,  6-7pm. Note: Performance may be shortened or cancelled in cases of extreme cold weather. Where:  Millennium Park, 55 N. Michigan The Bean Join the voices of Chicago choral groups at Cloud Gate in … [Read more...] about Caroling at Cloud Gate Millennium Park

Free New Music Chicago concerts

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Free New Music Chicago concerts When: Third Thursday of Every Month Nov 21, Dec 19, 2019; Jan 16, 2020 • 12–12:45pm Where:  Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North About New Music Chicago New Music Chicago advocates for the importance of a vital, … [Read more...] about Free New Music Chicago concerts

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Free Young People’s Concerts Chicago Cultural Center

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Free Young People's Concerts Chicago Cultural Center 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. When:  Thursdays, November 21, December 19, 2019; January 23, February 20, March … [Read more...] about Free Young People’s Concerts Chicago Cultural Center

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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

Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

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Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The University of Chicago's non-denominational Rockefeller Memorial Chapel offers free events throughout the academic year. Where:  5850 South Woodlawn Avenue, (773) 702-2100 When: Check schedule availability varies. Tower tours Tower tours begin at … [Read more...] about Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

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Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier When:  Select dates, October – December 2019 / Multiple Locations  2:00pm-4:00pm Complete schedule. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand,  Multiple Locations Click on "Read more" links below. Sequence Ch!cago is a "free dynamic performance series celebrating local … [Read more...] about Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

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

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