The Old Town School of Folk Music offers a number of free events. If you play an instrument and are looking for somewhere to jam or you want to sing along, or you just want to watch some musicians perform the following events are free (or a requested $5 donation): 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago … [Read more...] about Old Town School of Folk Music: free events
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National Hellenic Museum: celebrate Greek-American heritage for $10
The National Hellenic Museum interprets the American experience through the history of Greek immigrants and the contributions of Greek Americans to American culture and history. It's a national repository of everything that relates to Greek immigration, and then to the life and history of the … [Read more...] about National Hellenic Museum: celebrate Greek-American heritage for $10
Lake Effect Brewing Company tour
Lake Effect Brewing Company tour. Want to see how a small local brewery operates? Want to learn about the brewing process? Then take be part of one of their tours. Lake Effect Brewing Company When: Every Saturday, 2:00 PM, 3:30PM and 5:00 PM, Reservations here. Where: 4727 W … [Read more...] about Lake Effect Brewing Company tour
Music Box Theatre: Chicago’s year-round film festival
The Music Box bills itself as Chicago's year-round film festival Once upon a time there were a number of film venues that showed foreign language, documentary, independent and classic films throughout Chicago. All that's left in the art house world downtown or near downtown are the Gene Siskel … [Read more...] about Music Box Theatre: Chicago’s year-round film festival
Things to do at O’Hare Airport
Things to do at O'Hare Airport. Once upon a time being stuck at O'Hare airport was agony with nothing to do and nothing to eat. How times have changed! While there are a number of free things to do there aren't really any cheap eats options because O'Hare allows vendors to set their prices at … [Read more...] about Things to do at O’Hare Airport
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: River North
River North is the area north and east of the Chicago River and west of Michigan Avenue. Map. Over the last twenty years it has evolved from an artist loft and gallery district into a dining and nightlife mecca. There's hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs at all price points. Getting around … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: River North
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: the Loop
The Loop is named after the elevated train that makes a loop through the center of the area. The home of Grant Park and Millennium Park, the Art Institute, the Museum Campus and more there are enough free and cheap things to do here that you never have to venture out into other neighborhoods. It's … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: the Loop
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: South Loop
The main draw in the South Loop is the Museum Campus. Map. As you venture south and west into the Loop it can get a little deserted at night. The Museum Campus is comprised of the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium. Admission to any of these can be very expensive. There … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: South Loop
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Streeterville
Streeterville is the area east of Michigan Avenue and north of the Chicago River. Map Teeming with restaurants, offering beach and river access and adjacent to Navy Pier it's become, over the last 20 years, a residential neighborhood crammed full of expensive high rise condos. Getting around … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Streeterville
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Gold Coast
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Gold Coast. The Gold Coast gets its name from the streets lined with expensive homes and high rise condos. Map. It's also the home to Rush Street also known as the Viagra Triangle. The shenanigans of Rush Street run along Division Street around State … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Gold Coast
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Old Town
Old Town is an historic and mostly residential neighborhood of expensive single family homes, townhomes, and condos. The main strip of commercial restaurants and shopping is on Wells Street between Division and North Avenue. Map. Getting around Old Town is easy. You can take the CTA, pedal a … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: Old Town
Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: West Loop
The West Loop/Near West side is an evolving area. Map. The area was once exclusively the home to wholesale food businesses, meatpacking, warehouses and art galleries and still has an industrial feel. While residential development is booming and prices per square foot rival the nearby developed … [Read more...] about Chicago on the Cheap neighborhood guide: West Loop
Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
3 Floyds in Munster, Indiana is one of the nation's finest microbreweries. Every Saturday, they offer free tours of the brewery. Tours are Saturdays at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. . Each tour takes a maximum of 20 people and is first come, first served, with a signup sheet at the door. … [Read more...] about Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
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Factory tour: Revolution Brewing Revolution Brewing has its beer-making operations near Belmont and Kedzie in Avondale, just off the Kennedy Expressway. Location: 3340 N. Kedzie Avenue, (773) 588-2267. Tours are $10, last about 45 minutes and are on: Wednesday-Thursday: 6pm; Friday: 6pm, … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries
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Goose Island was the first of the Chicago microbreweries, and now it's almost reached macro status. The main brewery, on the Near West Side and the 1800 North Clybourn locations offer tours of their operations. Goose Island Brewery, 1800 W. Fulton, (312) 226-1119. Hourly tours Thursdays 2:00 … [Read more...] about Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries
