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Harold Washington Library Free Performances

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Harold Washington Library Free Performances. 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 desk when … [Read more...] about Harold Washington Library Free Performances

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

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

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Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier When: October 5, 13, 27 November 10, 21, 24 December 1, 8, 15, 19, 2018 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 … [Read more...] about Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

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 Goldstar offers discount tickets from … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets Lyric Opera

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. COTC 9/18/18:  I reserved tickets for a few concerts and there was no $5 fee and I did not use a promo code.  They may have … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets

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$15 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets. The CSO is offering $15 advanced purchase tickets for select performances for students with valid ID. New this season Your $15 student ticket price now includes the handling fee.  ALL tickets are now print-at-home or mobile tickets and will no … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets

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

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

Activate: Art Music People Alleys

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Activate: Art Music People Alleys.  The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts a FREE monthly event, Activate, billed as  "pop-up urban experiences" which takes place in a different Loop alley each month.  During or after the event use your wristband to get discounts listed below. When:  Thursday, September … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys

Free events at Wicker Park

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Free events at Wicker Park.  The Wicker Park Community hosts a number of free events year round. Here's what's coming up: Where:  Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Avenue, (312) 742-7553. Yoga In The Park When:  Tuesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Where: … [Read more...] about Free events at 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). Where: Daley Civic Center, 50 W. Washington … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso

Art Institute: Free Thursday Night Jazz

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Art Institute: Free Thursday Night Jazz. Where:  111 S Michigan Ave, (312) 443-3600.  Calendar of events and Ongoing exhibitions.  Regular admission is $20 for Chicago residents, Illinois residents $22 and out-of-state visitors $25. Discounted rates for high school/college students and seniors … [Read more...] about Art Institute: Free Thursday Night Jazz

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