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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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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

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