Chicago History Museum History Happy Hour Series. When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:30PM-7:30PM Where: 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 General admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesday evenings; purchase a ticket to History Happy Hour to include the booze. Each month History Happy … [Read more...] about Chicago History Museum: History Happy Hour Series
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Tour Rick Bayless’ Organic Garden
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Tour Rick Bayless' organic garden. Note: Mr Bayless switched gardeners and no longer offers tours. Rick Bayless' organic gardener Bill Shores leads tours on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in Rick Bayless' backyard. The cost is $25. Available dates are: May 31, July 5, Aug 23 and Sept. … [Read more...] about Tour Rick Bayless’ Organic Garden
Free West Town Walking Tour
Free West Town Walking Tour. Going Green in West Tow. When: Saturday, April 15, 2017 (2:00PM – 3:00PM) Where: West Town Library, 1625 W. Chicago Avenue, (312) 743-0450 Have you ever wondered how West Town is going green? Max Grinnell, author and Chicago expert will take us on a walking tour … [Read more...] about Free West Town Walking Tour
Discount Chicago Theatre tours
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Discount Chicago Theatre tours are available through Goldstar. Tour Schedule: 12PM Tours Daily, (*Please note, some areas of the theatre may be restricted based on performance schedules). Discount dates vary. Where: 175 N State St, (312) 462-6300 Discount tickets for $9.50 here. Regular ticket … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Theatre tours
Free Chicago Birthday Celebration
Free Chicago Birthday Celebration. Celebrate Chicago’s 180th Birthday. When: March 4, 2017 10AM-2PM Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., 312-642-4600 Free. No reservations needed. Join the Chicago History Museum and celebrate the city’s 180th birthday. Festivities include music, … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Birthday Celebration
How to Access free magazines on the CPL website
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How to Access free magazines on the CPL website The Chicago Public Library is a great free resource. Here's how to get free access to hundreds of magazines from The Advocate to Working Mother. Save money and trees by reading them on your Kindle or ipad. You can also read them on your laptop or … [Read more...] about How to Access free magazines on the CPL website
New and improved Northerly Island
New and improved Northerly Island. Learn about Northerly Island improvements made in 2014-2015. Note: Due to storms in October-December, 2015 the east portion of the trail in the nature area is blocked off until further notice. They are currently consulting with the Army Corps of Engineers to … [Read more...] about New and improved Northerly Island
Discount tickets Harris Theater Chicago
Discount tickets Harris Theater Chicago. This is a great way to get in a some culture on the cheap. Where: Harris Theatre, 205 E Randolph Street, 312-334-7777. Purchase tickets here. Mix at Six You can purchase tickets for a five performance series for $50 or $10 per performance. You … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Harris Theater Chicago
Free National Parks Annual Pass
Free National Parks Annual Pass. If you like combining doing something good with your time and a freebie valued at $80 (or more) this one's for you. What is a Volunteer Pass A "Volunteer Pass" is an Annual Pass awarded to those individuals who volunteer 250 hours at one or more recreation sites … [Read more...] about Free National Parks Annual Pass
Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center
Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center. What is North Park Village It features a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, which are situated within the 155-acre North Park Village campus. The nature preserve offers trails that wind through woodland, wetland, prairie … [Read more...] about Hidden oasis in the city: North Park Village Nature Center
Andersonville Drinking and Dining Deals
If you're taking a trip up to Andersonville check out these drinking and dining deals before you go. All of the following information was put together by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. Where: 5200 N. Clark Street (at Foster Avenue) and surrounding area. DRINKS & DINING DEALS … [Read more...] about Andersonville Drinking and Dining Deals
Fashion Outlets of Chicago Shopper Rewards Savings
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Fashion Outlets of Chicago Shopper Rewards. I posted about the amazing savings with Spring Rewards here and Shopper Rewards at Shops at North Bridge here. Now I've discovered that the same deal is available at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. I'm not a big fan of outlet malls, because I'm … [Read more...] about Fashion Outlets of Chicago Shopper Rewards Savings
Outlet mall review: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont
Outlet mall review: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. The following review was written by my predecessor in August 2014. I have nothing to add except: In addition to being to be able to get to this mall without a car (see below) from the same CTA stop you can also catch the FREE … [Read more...] about Outlet mall review: The Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont
Chicago French Market: free musical performance
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Chicago French Market: free musical performance The Chicago French Market has a unique collection of 31 local specialty food vendors. Travel + Leisure ranks it as one of America's Top Food Halls. Every Wednesday and Thursday the market will be offering free rush hour musical performances … [Read more...] about Chicago French Market: free musical performance
Hyde Park Historical Society Open House
Hyde Park Historical Society Open House. When: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Hyde Park Historical Society, 5529 S. Lake Park Ave. The Hyde Park Historical Society (HPHS) will have an open house. The open house will feature a new exhibit … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Historical Society Open House
