The annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival returns. When: September 23-24, 2017, Saturday 1 pm – Midnight and Sunday 1 pm – 7pm Where: 5900 S. S Woodlawn Ave & Midway Plaisance Admission: suggested $5 donation. The Hyde Park Jazz Festival attracts about 12,000–15,000 attendees annually. Two … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Jazz Festival Sept 23-24
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Free Field Museum Market Days
Free Field Museum Market Days. This summer, enjoy fresh food, live music, and lakefront views at a monthly farmers market in The Field Museum’s own backyard. When: Saturdays, June 24, July 15, Aug 26, Sept. 23, and Oct 14, 2017 from 2pm to 6pm. Where: Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr., … [Read more...] about Free Field Museum Market Days
Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
Attend a free live jazz concert every Tuesday on the Terrace at the MCA. When: Every Tuesday June 13–September 26, 2017 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. Join Tuesdays on the … [Read more...] about Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
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 Chicago World Music Festival Sept 8-24
Free Chicago World Music Festival Sept 8-24 The Annual World Music Festival Chicago is a city-wide, multi-venue festival presenting artists and ensembles from countries around the world. When: September 8-24, 2017 Where: City-wide • Various Locations • FREE Admission All events are free; … [Read more...] about Free Chicago World Music Festival Sept 8-24
Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center
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
Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso
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
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest Sept 30-Oct 1
Usher in the Fall at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce's Annual Apple Fest. When: Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 30-October 1-2, 2017, 9am – 6pm Where: Lincoln Ave between Lawrence & Eastwood Admission: $5 Suggested Donation Money raised from this event supports beautification … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest Sept 30-Oct 1
Free Music Navy Pier
Free Music Navy Pier. The Miller Lite Beer Garden on Navy Pier offers free Live on the Lake outdoor music performances. When: May - October, 2017 Schedule here. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Free Trolleys Performance dates and times: May 29 2PM-8PM and Sept. 4 2PM-8PM Wednesdays: … [Read more...] about Free Music Navy Pier
Free lunchtime Grant Park Music Festival rehearsals
The Grant Park Music Festival takes place every year from June through August in Millennium Park. In preparation for those weekly concerts the Grant Park Orchestra rehearses at lunch time and sometimes later into the afternoon. When: June 13 through August 18, 2017. Tues., Wed. and Fri. … [Read more...] about Free lunchtime Grant Park Music Festival rehearsals
Activate: Art Music People Alleys
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, August … [Read more...] about Activate: Art Music People Alleys
Free Jazz at Navy Pier
Free Jazz at Navy Pier. Where: Navy Pier 700 E. Grand, Polk Bros Park Performance Stage When: July 16, 2017 3:00 – 6:00 PM. Free and open to the public! Chicago Latin Jazz Collaborative Tribute to Dizzy Gillepsie at 3 p.m. and Charlie Sepulveda and The Turn Around at 4:30 p.m. Related … [Read more...] about Free Jazz at Navy Pier
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