Someone recently sent me an email asking about a Wrigley rooftop deal on the website. Here's what I can tell you about rooftops and that deal. Thousands of years ago I went on a rooftop where I think I paid $25 or $30. Of course in those days my partial season ticket Terrace Reserve seat down … [Read more...] about Wrigley Rooftop Deals
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Cheap eats Old Town Chicago
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Cheap eats Old Town Chicago. Old Town has some great restaurants. Here are the best quality, lower cost options. All information was verified at the time of this post. Unless stated otherwise all prices are estimates and don't include beverage, tax and tip. Cheers! 2021 … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Old Town Chicago
Free Chicago Collections Consortium
Chicago Collections is a new consortium of libraries, museums, and other institutions with archives that collaborate to create new and informative exhibitions to preserve and share the history and culture of the Chicago region. When: TBA Where: Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Collections Consortium
Free things to do at Northerly Island
Northerly Island is a 91- acre peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan at the heart of the Museum Campus. It is located just south of the Adler Planetarium and east of Soldier Field. The majority of this space is dedicated to nature. The nature area at Northerly Island features beautiful strolling … [Read more...] about Free things to do at Northerly Island
Chicago Outlet Store Review: Talbots Outlet in Park Ridge
The Talbots Outlet is closing April 23, 2016 so hurry if you want to get any remaining deals. This review was written by the previous publisher of COTC. If you need to dress up for work, need something appropriate for a wedding, or are in a super preppy mood, the place to go is the Talbots … [Read more...] about Chicago Outlet Store Review: Talbots Outlet in Park Ridge
Low-cost Chicago Park District Group Camping
Last year Youth Groups started to inquire about borrowing CPD gear for camping trips. In response the Chicago Park District (CPD) has developed a program called ChicaGO Explorers. ChicaGo Explorers will highlight Chicago Park District parks and take advantage of nearby forest preserve resources. … [Read more...] about Low-cost Chicago Park District Group Camping
Chicago on the Cheap Neighborhood Guide: New Eastside
Chicago on the Cheap Neighborhood Guide: New Eastside. The New Eastside isn't new, the first building in the neighborhood was built in 1963 (400 E. Randolph), it's name is just newish. As recently as 12 years ago it only had five buildings now it has twelve. The neighborhood borders are the … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap Neighborhood Guide: New Eastside
Cheap eats Streeterville Chicago
Cheap eats Streeterville Chicago. There are many options for good quality, cheap eats in Streeterville. A lot of these places aren't fancy but the food is good and the prices are the best you'll find in the area aside from fast food chains. Cheers! All information was … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Streeterville Chicago
Volunteer with Friends of the Chicago River
Grab your friends and join a community of stewards that help to restore critical habitat at five special sites along the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. This program is a joint partnership between Friends of the Chicago River, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Audubon Chicago Region, and the Forest … [Read more...] about Volunteer with Friends of the Chicago River
Free First Friday Gallery events in Chicago
Generally the art community in Chicago has first Friday of the month events at various art hubs throughout the city. This month it's on the second Friday due to the holiday. When: January 8, 2016 Winter Group Show,Exhibition and Opening Reception — 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Vale Craft … [Read more...] about Free First Friday Gallery events in Chicago
Lakeshore East Chicago Happy Hour
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Lakeshore East Chicago Happy Hour. Due to Covid many Happy Hours were canceled. Now many are coming back. I'll mark all the ones that have returned as Confirmed. Thanks! Cheers! I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive. A great way to get a cheap meal and … [Read more...] about Lakeshore East Chicago Happy Hour
Explore Chicago Collections goes live
Explore Chicago Collections is an online portal created in conjunction with the first Chicago Collections Consortium exhibit at the Harold Washington Library Center. The Explore Chicago Collections online portal is a collaborative source of information about the history and culture of … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago Collections goes live
Free Lyric Opera Chicago tour and mini-performance
Free Lyric Opera Chicago tour and mini-performance The art-deco splendors and onstage workings of the Civic Opera House will be accessible to visitors during Open House Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation's annual all-city event. When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2016, 5 - 7:30pm Where: Lyric … [Read more...] about Free Lyric Opera Chicago tour and mini-performance
Free flamenco and jazz music at the Knickerbocker
Head over to the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel after work for free flamenco and jazz music. Where: 163 E Walton Pl, (312) 751-8100 at the Martini Bar on the Lobby Level When: Flamingo Music: Thursday nights 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Jazz Music: Friday. Chad Wiletts 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Chad Willetts … [Read more...] about Free flamenco and jazz music at the Knickerbocker
Goldstar discount theater tickets
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Goldstar discount theater tickets. Chicago on the Cheap provides a daily listing of discount theater tickets and one of the main services we use is Goldstar. If you aren't familiar with it here's how it works: How does Goldstar work? Goldstar sells as many different dates and offers as made … [Read more...] about Goldstar discount theater tickets
