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Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free. If you like free and discounted food join Lettuce Entertain You's text club and enjoy savings.  The nice thing is you're not inundated with texts they just show up every now and then.  You have to register for each … [Read more...] about Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free

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Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

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Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum Closed until further notice. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago operates a small but interesting museum about the history of money and the work of the Federal Reserve. Where:   Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 230 S. LaSalle Street (312) … [Read more...] about Free museum: Federal Reserve Money Museum

Logan Center Family Saturday

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Logan Center Family Saturday The Logan Center hosts two family events: Family Saturday and Family Saturday Festivals. Family Saturdays are free and Family Saturday Festivals cost $5 per person or $20 for a family. Tis post only covers Free Family Saturday. About Logan Center Family … [Read more...] about Logan Center Family Saturday

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 … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th. On the 25th of each month, beginning at 12:01AM CST until 11:59 p.m. CST BIC offers $25 tickets for usually one show only. You will end up purchasing the tickets through Ticketmaster so additional ticketing fess apply. Not available in December. The deal is … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago $25 on the 25th

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Volunteer with The Saints for free theater tickets

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Volunteer with The Saints for Free theater tickets. The Saints is a volunteer organization for the performing arts.  There are presently 2000+ members serving over a hundred Chicago and suburban theater, dance and music organizations. The Saints members provide help to these groups for a … [Read more...] about Volunteer with The Saints for free theater tickets

Free Family Fun at Art Institute of Chicago

Free Family Fun at Art Institute of Chicago. Starting in January 2020, they are transforming the RLC into an even more accessible, inclusive, and creative space for all audiences to enjoy. Beginning January 6, Family Room activities will be available in a temporary space. Drop in at the Ryan … [Read more...] about Free Family Fun at Art Institute of Chicago

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Free Thursdays Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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Free Thursdays Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Where: 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. When: Free day (suggested donation) is Thursday for Illinois residents with valid ID. 2020 Free Chicago Museum Days Regular admission $9 for adults, $7 for students and seniors (60+), $6 for children ages … [Read more...] about Free Thursdays Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions

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Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions.  Head over to the Chicago Cultural Center to check out FREE exhibitions and related events: Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630. Always call in advance for hours. Subject to change without notice. Chicago Cultural … [Read more...] about Chicago Cultural Center Free Ongoing Exhibitions

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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Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs

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Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free Shakespeare.  Admission is free, seating is limited. Romeo and Juliet The classic tale of ‘star-crossed lovers’ is, next to Hamlet, one of the most frequently performed Shakespearean … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North WTTW presents Community Cinema in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Attend a free screening and discussion about an … [Read more...] about Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

Check out Chicago Temple exterior stained glass

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Check out Chicago Temple exterior stained glass Where:  First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple, West exterior, 77 W. Washington St., 312.236.4548 First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple has some beautiful stained glass on the exterior of their building.  There are also … [Read more...] about Check out Chicago Temple exterior stained glass

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