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Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 19-21

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Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk When: July 19-21, 2019, 12 Noon-10 pm Where:  2200 N. Sheffield (at Webster) Suggested donation $10 tour donations net proceeds are used for the continued support for neighborhood schools, local institutions, and community projects. (Chicago residents aren't … [Read more...] about Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 19-21

Taste of River North July 19-21

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Taste of River North returns this weekend. When: July 19-21, 2019 Fri. 5PM-10PM, Sat. 12PM-10PM, Sun. 11AM-8PM. Where:  Ward Park at Kingsbury St. and Erie St. FREE: No suggested donation on website.  (Chicago residents aren't required to pay entrance fees to street festivals.  More info … [Read more...] about Taste of River North July 19-21

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

Lettuce Entertain You Summer Scratch off – Get $10 free for joining

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Lettuce Entertain You Summer Scratch off - Get $10 free for joining Every summer Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) has a very popular promotion where you earn double, triple points, 4X and 5X points per dollar for food and booze at their restaurants.  During the rest of the year you earn 1 … [Read more...] about Lettuce Entertain You Summer Scratch off – Get $10 free for joining

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

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

Chinatown Summer Fair July 21

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The Chinatown Summer Fair this weekend. When:  Sunday, July 21, 2019 10:00AM-8:00PM Where: 2200 S. Wentworth (at Cermak Rd.) to 24th Place FREE Admission Consider riding the water taxi to Chinatown from downtown.  Here's a guide. This iconic and popular annual celebration of Far East … [Read more...] about Chinatown Summer Fair July 21

Get free stuff on your birthday

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Get free stuff on your birthday. Birthday freebies used to be more generous but hey free is still free.  You will be required to sign up to receive emails and in some cases join a dining or other club for free or for a fee in order to receive birthday freebies. All freebies are subject to … [Read more...] about Get free stuff on your birthday

Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

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Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier When: Every Tuesday beginning June 11- September 3, 2019 Tuesday summer hours: 10 am – 10 pm Where: Various locations Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Navy Pier is going to begin offering deals Pier-wide on Tuesdays.  Guests can take advantage of special Pier-wide … [Read more...] about Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

Save at Shops at North Bridge THIS DEAL HAS ENDED

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Save at Shops at North Bridge THIS DEAL HAS ENDED. I received an email on May 31, 2019 stating:   Friday, May 31st is the last day to earn Shopper Rewards Cash Monday, June 10th is the last day to apply any available Shopper Rewards Cash to offers Monday, June 10th is the last day … [Read more...] about Save at Shops at North Bridge THIS DEAL HAS ENDED

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

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