2022 UPDATE: We are sorry to report that the Urban Outfitters Surplus Store in Chicago has permanently closed. Chicago was the home of the only Urban Outfitters Surplus Store in the country. Every day, Urban Outfitters store managers pulled unsold merchandise off the floor, put it in a … [Read more...] about Chicago Outlet Store Review: Urban Outfitters Surplus Store
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Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago
Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago. Lincoln Park contains 35 pieces of art hiding in plain sight throughout the park from Hollywood south to North Avenue. I wasn't able to find a map labeled with all the art so I've listed the location of each piece. Take a walk through the park and … [Read more...] about Take a free art tour in Lincoln Park Chicago
Free sculpture exhibit at Elks Memorial in Lincoln Park
The Elks, that old-school fraternal organization, has its headquarters in Lincoln Park. The building includes a memorial to those who served in World War I, and until October 26, it is home to another great free thing to do in Lincoln Park: The Chicago Sculpture International. It is an exhibit of … [Read more...] about Free sculpture exhibit at Elks Memorial in Lincoln Park
The Great Parker Garage Sale is May 19-20
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The Great Parker Garage Sale is May 19-20 When: Saturday, May 19, 2018 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday, May 20, 2018 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (everything begins 50% off!) Where: Francis W. Parker School, 2233 N. Clark (between Belden and Webster) Each year, the Francis W. Parker School holds a huge rummage … [Read more...] about The Great Parker Garage Sale is May 19-20
Top Ten: Fun things to do in Lincoln Park
The Lincoln Park neighborhood is just north of downtown and full of lots of great free things to do. At one time, it was ground zero for Chicago's yuppies. That's less the case than it used to be, but as the home of both DePaul University and some gorgeous old apartments, you'll see a great mix of … [Read more...] about Top Ten: Fun things to do in Lincoln Park
Chicago Outlet Store Review: Nine West Outlet in Lincoln Park
The Nine West outlet on Clark near Diversey is closed, but the one at Halsted near Dickens is open. This review is based on the shuttered Clark Street store, and it was good. All the shoes were at least 1/3 off of retail, with prices ranging from $19.99 to $69.99 (and most seemed to be $29.99). … [Read more...] about Chicago Outlet Store Review: Nine West Outlet in Lincoln Park
Chicago Thrift Store Review: Salvation Army on Clybourn
By Lisbeth Levine As much as I love a good thrift store – and it’s more than the average bear – I had a love/hate relationship with the old two-story Salvation Army on Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park. It was an easy place to drop off donations, but the store itself was unbearably dingy. I … [Read more...] about Chicago Thrift Store Review: Salvation Army on Clybourn
Cheap hairdos at Sine Qua Non Salon
Looking for a new do? Sine Qua Non Salon offers free haircuts and blow-dries by training stylists every Monday at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm. Color is also available; the models pay for the products but not the service. To be used as a model you can fill out a model call registration form on … [Read more...] about Cheap hairdos at Sine Qua Non Salon
