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Free Young People’s Concerts Chicago Cultural Center

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Free Young People's Concerts Chicago Cultural Center Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630, Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd Floor South. Take the elevators at the Washington Street entrance. When:  Thursdays, November 21, December 19, 2019; January 23, February 20, March … [Read more...] about Free Young People’s Concerts Chicago Cultural Center

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Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs

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Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago theatrical reading series presents free Shakespeare.  Admission is free, seating is limited. Romeo and Juliet The classic tale of ‘star-crossed lovers’ is, next to Hamlet, one of the most frequently performed Shakespearean … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare in Chicago Suburbs

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free films at Chicago Cultural Center. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North WTTW presents Community Cinema in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Attend a free screening and discussion about an … [Read more...] about Free films at Chicago Cultural Center

Check out Chicago Temple exterior stained glass

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Check out Chicago Temple exterior stained glass Where:  First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple, West exterior, 77 W. Washington St., 312.236.4548 First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple has some beautiful stained glass on the exterior of their building.  There are also … [Read more...] about Check out Chicago Temple exterior stained glass

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Save money at Chicago area used book sales

Save money at Chicago area used book sales. Used book sales are a great way to buy books on the cheap and to help library systems raise badly needed revenue.   It's also great for the environment when we reuse old books rather than buying new one's. Always call to confirm all … [Read more...] about Save money at Chicago area used book sales

Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago

Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago. Where:  The Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood The Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago is named for the family that donated the money for it, although it's apt. This is an academic museum, open to the public and … [Read more...] about Free Museum: Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago

Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets

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Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets Where: Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000 Contact Us The CSO is offering $15 advanced purchase tickets ($20 Walk up tickets) for select performances for students with valid student ID. How it Works: Step 1: Enter promo … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets

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Donate to Newberry Library Book Fair

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Donate to Newberry Library Book Fair. If you've been thinking about getting rid of some good quality books why not donate them to the Newberry Library.   Used books are worth almost nothing these days and aren't worth the time to sell online. All donations are sold at the annual Book Fair and … [Read more...] about Donate to Newberry Library Book Fair

Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 scoops

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 scoops Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering on the 31st of each month all year a scoop of ice cream (in a cup or cone) for $1.71. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Locations: 75 E. … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 scoops

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Free museum: Loyola University Museum of Art

Free museum: Loyola University Museum of Art Where:  Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 North Michigan Avenue, 312-915-7600 When:  Free admission.  The museum is open Monday-Friday from 10am-3pm. People need to call ahead (at least the day before) to make an appointment because … [Read more...] about Free museum: Loyola University Museum of Art

Visit the Arts Club of Chicago

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Visit the Arts Club of Chicago When:  The first floor galleries only are free and open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturdays 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Where:  The Arts Club of Chicago - 201 East Ontario Street, 312-787-3997  The Arts Club offers between three and … [Read more...] about Visit the Arts Club of Chicago

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Free movie screening Near North Library

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Free movie screening Near North Library Where:  Near North Library: 310 W. Division Street, (312) 744-0991. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation. Film Screening: A Dog's Journey (2019) Saturday, January 25, 2020 2:00PM – 3:45PM A dog makes a promise to protect and … [Read more...] about Free movie screening Near North Library

Free movie screening West Loop Library

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Free movie screening West Loop Library Where:  West Loop Library: 122 N. Aberdeen Street, (312) 744-2995. Always call the library to confirm. Subject to cancellation. Free movie screening West Loop Library Heritage Screening: Atomic Blonde (2017) Saturday, March 28, 2020  2:30PM – … [Read more...] about Free movie screening West Loop Library

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Free paper shredding at Staples

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Free paper shredding at Staples Staples offers shredding deals from time-to-time for free or at a discount.  The offer is back. It would be nice if they gave you more than a couple of days notice. You can find a printable coupon from their coupon page online here. If you don't see it filter for … [Read more...] about Free paper shredding at Staples

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Free tours Old St. Patrick’s Church Chicago

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Free tours of Old St. Patrick's Church Chicago. Take a free tour of Chicago's oldest church, Old St. Pat's, located in the West Loop. Where: 700 W. Adams, 312.648.1021 When: Docents are available to conduct tours between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., Monday through Friday. Tours can be arranged with … [Read more...] about Free tours Old St. Patrick’s Church Chicago

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