Millennium Park is a 24.5 acre park that is park of Grant Park. Millennium Park is located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph St. to the north, Columbus Dr. to the east and Monroe St. to the south. The park is open daily from 6am-11pm. Map here. Webcams Head over to the park and take some … [Read more...] about Free things to do in Millennium Park
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University of Chicago: free classical music concerts
Attend the Tea Time Concert Series, every Thursday during the academic year, at 4:15pm at the University of Chicago. Each concert is free and open to the public. When: Every Thursday 4:15p THIS SERIES RESUMES IN THE FALL, 2015. Where: Fulton Recital Hall (fourth floor of Goodspeed Hall), 5845 … [Read more...] about University of Chicago: free classical music concerts
Factory tour: Argus Brewing Company
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Argus Brewing Company, in the historic Pullman neighborhood, gives tours select Saturdays at 12:30 pm. 2:00 pm. and 3:30 pm. The owners really like showing off their facility and their neighborhood, too. The cost is $20, which includes samples and a souvenir glass. Go to the Argus Brewing website to … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Argus Brewing Company
Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood
10/23/21: Waiting to hear back if they are still offering tours. Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood. Every Saturday (except major holidays) at 12:00 pm, the Half-Acre Beer Company offers a tour of its brewery. The cost is $15, buy tickets in advance OR at the door - … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood
Discount tickets Lookingglass Theatre Chicago
As part of the Lookingglass’ commitment to making theatre accessible to everyone, a limited number of 2-for-1 tickets are available for every Saturday 3:00pm matinee performance. Use code SATMAT online or call the box office to purchase. Subject to availability. Not applicable to special events. … [Read more...] about Discount tickets Lookingglass Theatre Chicago
Earn points with the Chicago Park District Park Points
The Chicago Park District wants city residents to improve their fitness and get out more. They have established a program called Chicago Park District Park Points. You earn them for things like registering for park district programs and promoting the parks on social media, then redeem them for … [Read more...] about Earn points with the Chicago Park District Park Points
Free theatre at Oracle Productions
Oracle Productions is committed to what it calls Public Access Theatre. Its shows are free and open to the public. The project is funded by donors (and yes, the actors will collect money after the show, and if you can afford to give something, they will appreciate it). Upton Sinclair's The … [Read more...] about Free theatre at Oracle Productions
Cheap eats Chicago Food Trucks
Food Trucks are a great way to get a high quality and less-expensive meal on the go and you're also helping small business owners. Due to restrictive rules in the City of Chicago our food trucks are relegated to areas that are at least 200 feet from the nearest restaurant and trucks can only stay … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Chicago Food Trucks
Old Town School of Folk Music: free events
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
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
