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Free Kids Events Smart Museum of Art

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Free Kids Events Smart Museum of Art. Where: Smart Museum, 5550 South Greenwood Avenue. 773-702-0200. smart-museum@uchicago.edu When:  Saturday, June 2, July 7, August 4, 2018 1:00PM-4:00PM The Smart Museum, located on the University of Chicago campus, is always free and open to the … [Read more...] about Free Kids Events Smart Museum of Art

Where to dine near the Auditorium Theatre

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Where to dine near the Auditorium Theatre. 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 before heading over.   This area … [Read more...] about Where to dine near the Auditorium Theatre

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Chicago theater tickets $20 or less

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Chicago theater tickets $20 or less.  We're lucky in Chicago to have a wide range of theater options from Broadway shows to high quality storefront and small theater productions. Here are some performances we found for $20 or less: All theater ticket deals Chicago Theater Ticket Deals and … [Read more...] about Chicago theater tickets $20 or less

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Discount spa services in Chicago

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Discount spa services in Chicago. Spa services - massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, a cut and color and more - all of these can be expensive.  Following are locations of massage and cosmetology schools that offer discount services. The services are performed by students, under the supervision … [Read more...] about Discount spa services in Chicago

Experience a 19th century saloon

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Experience a 19th century saloon. The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is recreating a 19th Century saloon, Foxy Ed’s,  complete with booze and themed events. When: May 3rd- 26th on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings, 5pm-Midnight. Where: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S. … [Read more...] about Experience a 19th century saloon

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Free digital media at Chicago Public Library

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Free digital media at Chicago Public Library. The CPL provides patrons with free access to digital media through hoopla which allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone and TV.  With no waiting, titles can be streamed … [Read more...] about Free digital media at Chicago Public Library

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Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan

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Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan.  If you're there at lunch time Monday - Friday dine at Fooda and get $2 off. Get a mall coupon booklet When you enter the mall on the right side is the concierge desk. Collect the shoppers guide. It contains a map and store listing but also offers discounts at … [Read more...] about Discount shopping 900 N. Michigan

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Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park

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Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park. Here's what's there and everything is free except the Climbing Wall, City Mini Golf, scooter rental and reserved Tennis Courts. The Climbing Wall and Tennis Courts are open. Mini Golf will open April 20, 2018 weather permitting. Location:  337 E. Randolph, … [Read more...] about Free things to do at Maggie Daley Park

Downtown Chicago Dive Bars

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Downtown Chicago Dive Bars. I'm asked, a lot, where can you go to get a cheap drink downtown?  Well that would be at one of our illustrious dive bars.  Please don't take offense.  I have drank at all of these bars. These establishments serve their purpose in the affordable early morning, day and … [Read more...] about Downtown Chicago Dive Bars

Hours of free fun with City of Chicago pothole tracker

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Hours of free fun with City of Chicago pothole tracker.  As usual as winter has (almost) ended the roads are a mess with potholes.  Now you can see where all the reported potholes are on the City of Chicago's pothole tracker website!  Check it out here. If you have a tire busting … [Read more...] about Hours of free fun with City of Chicago pothole tracker

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Discount theater tickets from TodayTix

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Discount theater tickets from TodayTix. TodayTix is another discount theater ticket app that we can put in our arsenal to save money on theater tickets. TodayTix (TT) started in New York and expanded to Chicago in 2015. I've recently tested it and it worked out great. What is TodayTix (TT) TT, … [Read more...] about Discount theater tickets from TodayTix

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Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal

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Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal The Art Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier Ferris have created a joint ticket deal. For $35 adults get General Admission to the Art Institute and a ride on the Ferris Wheel Deal. Navy Pier has also extended it's free trolley to run to the Art Institute of … [Read more...] about Art Institute Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Deal

Discount Willis Tower Skydeck Chicago tickets

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Discount Willis Tower Skydeck Chicago tickets. Guide to Willis Tower. To keep up with the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily Chicago on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. Getting up to the top of the iconic … [Read more...] about Discount Willis Tower Skydeck Chicago tickets

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Discount tickets Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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Discount tickets Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Where: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand If you haven't been to Chicago's Shakespeare Theater lately or ever here's a chance to check it out on the cheap. Discount tickets Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream": Abridged … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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