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CPL Maker Lab: Learn how to make things for free

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CPL Maker Lab: Learn how to make things for free. The Maker Lab, at the Harold Washington Library Center, offers FREE workshops, open lab hours and drop-in demonstrations. Where:  Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, 3rd Floor, 312-747-4300. When:  Lab Hours Check here. Have … [Read more...] about CPL Maker Lab: Learn how to make things for free

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $29

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $29. MusicNOW offers an immersive, sonic journey through groundbreaking repertoire. Join us for a program of expertly curated contemporary music featuring new commissions and multimedia works performed by musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Bring … [Read more...] about Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Music Now $29

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Wicker Park Community Shredding and E-Recycling

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Wicker Park Community Shredding and E-Recycling. The Wicker Park-Bucktown Community is holds a series of community document shredding and electronics recycling events.  Arrive early the truck has been known to fill up and they will turn people away. 2019 dates/locations 10AM-12PM March 9 -  … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Community Shredding and E-Recycling

50% off mezzanine tickets at the Goodman Theatre

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50% off mezzanine tickets at the Goodman Theatre. The Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn Street. The Goodman Theatre offers the first eight rows of remaining mezzanine seats the day of a performance for 50% off.  Go to "Special discounts".  I've sat in these seats and they are fine.  … [Read more...] about 50% off mezzanine tickets at the Goodman Theatre

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Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

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Revolution Oktoberfest When: Friday, September 27, 2019 3pm-10pm; Saturday,  September 28, 2019 12pm-10pm Where: Milwaukee Ave. from Fullerton to California $5 entry donation benefits charitable partner, Friends of Goethe.  Since bringing the fest to Milwaukee Ave., $30,000 has been raised for … [Read more...] about Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

Free Exhibit at City Gallery Chicago

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Free Exhibit at City Gallery Chicago. Growing Community When: through January 5, 2020 Where: City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower, 806 N Michigan Ave. Admission free. Growing Community: An exhibition celebrating community-managed green spaces throughout Chicago, is part of the 2019 … [Read more...] about Free Exhibit at City Gallery Chicago

Volunteer at Montrose Beach Dunes in Lincoln Park

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Volunteer at Montrose Beach Dunes in Lincoln Park Where: 4400 N Simonds Ave. contact us at stewardship@chicagoparkdistrict.com for additional information. When: March 30, April 27, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 14, October 12, 2019 - Joint dunes/point workday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Montrose Beach Dunes in Lincoln Park

Volunteer for restoration and clean up at 12th Street Beach

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Volunteer for restoration and clean up at 12th Street Beach When:  2nd Wednesday of the month 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, 2019 Where: 12th Street beach can be accessed by walking south past the front entrance of the Adler … [Read more...] about Volunteer for restoration and clean up at 12th Street Beach

Free events Goethe Institut of Chicago

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Free events Goethe Institut of Chicago. The Goethe-Institut offers German-centric exhibits, concerts films and other events. All are free and open to the public. Where:  150 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, 312-263-0472.  RSVP to info@chicago.goethe.org. Please be advised to pre-register by … [Read more...] about Free events Goethe Institut of Chicago

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Free concerts DePaul School of Music

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Free concerts DePaul School of Music. The DePaul School of Music hosts free events throughout the year. Where:  Holtschneider Performance Center, Gannon Concert Hall  2330 North Halsted Street, Concert Hall, 800 W Belden Ave or Recital Hal 804 W. Belden Register for free tickets here. Also search … [Read more...] about Free concerts DePaul School of Music

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Free Fulton Market Expo

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Free Fulton Market Expo When:  May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7 & October 5, 9am-1pm (weather permitting). Where:  800 block of West Fulton Market (btwn. Peoria and Green Streets) The market runs the first Saturday of the month, May to October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will … [Read more...] about Free Fulton Market Expo

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Free Wooded Island Bird Walks

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Free Wooded Island Bird Walks. When: Every Saturday 2019 8AM Where: Wooded Island Jackson Park.  Meet at the parking lot south of the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) 5700 S Lake Shore Dr.  Parking lot is accessible via Science Drive, the intersection just south of 57th Drive and MSI. For … [Read more...] about Free Wooded Island Bird Walks

Discount admission American Writers Museum

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Discount admission American Writers Museum Where: 180 N. Michigan, 2nd Floor (312) 702-7407. The excellent American Writer's Museum covers the history of writers in America and has interesting and interactive exhibits throughout. There is also a children's room. Half Off General Admission for … [Read more...] about Discount admission American Writers Museum

Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

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Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Where:  Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, 225 W Fullerton Pkwy When:  May 18, June 15, July 20, August 31, September 21, October 5, 201910AM 45-to-60 minute walks. Registration required. If the "free" tickets are not available you should be able to … [Read more...] about Free Wildflower Walks at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

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