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Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

Join Lou Malnati's Rewards, Get $5 free Do you love Lou Malnati’s? Do you like getting free food as a reward for ordering? If your answer to either of these questions is “YES!” then sign up for Lou Malnati's Rewards and start getting rewarded for enjoying your favorite foods from Lou's! For a … [Read more...] about Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 24-25

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Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 24-25 Where:  2200 N Oakley, across from Holstein Park When:  August 24-25, 2019, 11am to 7pm Admission: Free.  All proceeds from the Fest go to fund, develop and support arts education programming at Holstein Park and in the Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhoods. The … [Read more...] about Bucktown Arts Fest Aug 24-25

Taste of Greektown Chicago Aug 23-25

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Taste of Greektown Chicago Aug 23-25 When:  August 23-25, 2019 Friday: 4pm to 11pm; Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 11pm Where: 400 S. Halsted Street at Van Buren FREE Admission Celebrate Hellenic pride at this annual culinary fest in Chicago's West Loop. In addition to Greek and … [Read more...] about Taste of Greektown Chicago Aug 23-25

Shaw’s Annual Lobster Fest through August 31

Shaw's Annual Lobster Fest When:  August 1-31, 2019 Where:  Shaw's Crab House, 21 E Hubbard St, (312) 527-2722 and 1900 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL, (847) 517-2722 From August 1-31, both locations will feature fresh new lobster-centric specials and standard menu items. Lobster Fest Menu The … [Read more...] about Shaw’s Annual Lobster Fest through August 31

Ritual Eats Week $1 food August 12-23

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Ritual Eats Week $1 food August 12-23 When:  August 12-23, 2019 My favorite order-ahead food app, Ritual is having another Ritual Eats Week.  In order to be eligible for $1 food existing Ritual members have to refer a friend who makes a purchase through Ritual, using their referral code … [Read more...] about Ritual Eats Week $1 food August 12-23

Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

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Save money dining with the Ritual App Ritual allows you to skip the line, place to-go orders and there are never any added fees or mark ups. I checked several restaurants and Ritual prices matched the in-store prices. The selection of participating restaurants is decent.  And the app works … [Read more...] about Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

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

Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering on the 31st of each month all year a scoop of ice cream (in a cup or cone) for $1.70. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Locations: 75 E. … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

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First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts. Downtown Hyde Park is celebrating First Thursdays through November, 2018. When: First Thursdays, May 2-November 7, 2019 5PM-8PM Where: Hyde Park, select locations 53rd, 55th and 57th Street The monthly events feature shopping and dining discounts, music, … [Read more...] about First Thursday Hyde Park Discounts

Save money with Opentable

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Save money with Opentable.  Read more about restaurant Loyalty programs here. About Opentable OpenTable is an online restaurant reservation booking service.  You need to set up an account which is free.  Every time you make and keep a reservation you are awarded 100 points. Some special tables … [Read more...] about Save money with Opentable

Free Thalia Hall historical tours

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Free Thalia Hall historical tours When: During brunch every third Saturday of the month 11AM-11:45AM July-December 2019 Where:  Thalia Hall,  1807 S. Allport St. and Dusek's 1227 W 18th St, (Same building Thalia Hall) (312) 526-3851 Stop for brunch and then enjoy a free tour of historic … [Read more...] about Free Thalia Hall historical tours

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