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Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Let me start out by saying that there is nothing free or cheap at the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery except the views.  It's a gorgeous space and definitely a splurge-worthy experience. This isn't the Starbucks to go to to get a cup of coffee, because the … [Read more...] about Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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Free Pilsen Winter Market

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Free Pilsen Winter Market When: Sunday, Nov 24, 2019, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Then every other Sunday through April Where:  Honky Tonk BBQ, 1800 S. Racine Ave. Chicago’s Largest Variety of Latina Artists, Bakers and  Produce Makers Under One Roof The Winter season of the Pilsen Community Market … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Winter Market

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Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids

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Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids When: Call to confirm before heading out. Schedule Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, 312-746-5100. 2019 Monthly Themes Each month we dig into a different theme for Morning Glories and Fiddleheads, and use the plant … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Free events for kids

Free kids events Harold Washington Library

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Free kids events Harold Washington Library Where: Harold Washington Library Center, Thomas Hughes Children's Library, 400 S. State Street, (312) 747-4200 When:  Subject to change and cancellation.  Call first! Find all events here. Click on "Events", then filter for "Harold Washington … [Read more...] about Free kids events Harold Washington Library

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Bird Walks

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Bird Walks. Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. It's not clear where the walks start and no one from the Museum responded to my email. I would arrive at the entrance to the museum at 7AM. The museum opens at … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free Bird Walks

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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

Cheap eats River North Chicago

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Cheap eats River North Chicago. Finding a great place to eat, on the cheap, is easy in River North.  This area of the city probably has one of the highest concentrations of restaurants and more keep opening so there are many options.  Here are the best quality, lower cost options. All … [Read more...] about Cheap eats River North Chicago

Where to dine near the Cadillac Palace Theater

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Where to dine near the Cadillac Palace Theater. Going to the theater can be expensive and if you want to make an afternoon or evening out of it dining adds to the cost. Following are reasonably priced restaurants and Happy Hours. Always check the website or call for hours and deals before heading … [Read more...] about Where to dine near the Cadillac Palace Theater

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Earn free tickets with Goldstar Rewards

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Earn free tickets with Goldstar Rewards Earn Points. Unlock Rewards. Repeat. Join for free and you'll automatically earn points for every ticket you buy. When you join you earn 300 points automatically.  Then you earn 1 point for every $1 spent.  400 points = $5.  So while something is always … [Read more...] about Earn free tickets with Goldstar Rewards

Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Closed

Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The University of Chicago's non-denominational Rockefeller Memorial Chapel offers free events throughout the academic year. the Virtual Chapel! Where:  5850 South Woodlawn Avenue, (773) 702-2667 When: Check schedule availability varies. Tower … [Read more...] about Free events Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Closed

Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

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Chicago Film Society: $7 movies. Are you a movie buff?  Do you like a good deal?  Check out these great films that you can't see anywhere on the big screen for $5 and a few screenings for $7. Where:  Northeastern Illinois University (Auditorium, Building E, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Music Box … [Read more...] about Chicago Film Society: $7 movies

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Free tours James R. Thompson Center

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Free tours James R. Thompson Center When:  Fri, November 15, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST.  Tours will begin outside by the plaza sculpture, Monument with Standing Beast, at Randolph and Clark Streets, or if the weather is bad, under the colonnade just outside the entrance to the building.  … [Read more...] about Free tours James R. Thompson Center

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CPL Eliminates Most Overdue Fines aka No one will return their books anymore

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CPL Eliminates Most Overdue Fines aka No one will return their books anymore As you may have heard from the news and headlines "The Chicago Public Library is eliminating late fees!"  I spoke with several librarians (who agree with me that no one will return their books anymore) and I've … [Read more...] about CPL Eliminates Most Overdue Fines aka No one will return their books anymore

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Lyric Opera Chicago tours $15

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Lyric Opera Chicago tours. If you have an interest in opera and/or architecture you might want to consider taking a Lyric Opera tour. When:  October 2019 Thursday 10/31 10:00 AMBuy Tickets November 2019 Wednesday, 11/13 10:00 AMBuy Tickets Saturday, 11/23  10:00 AMBuy … [Read more...] about Lyric Opera Chicago tours $15

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