Free Illinois museum days
Check out the Thriftista calendar (top left) for more free museum and cultural events. Free museum days for Illinois museums: Chicago Children’s Museum – Free admission for kids 15 and under. First Sunday of every month,...
Category: On the Town
Vibrant Cuba Vibre hints at lively Auditorium Theatre lineup
Irresistible. Captivating. Dynamic. It’s hard to find just one adjective to describe the sheer spectacle of Cuba Vibre. Like so many of the Auditorium Theatre’s performances, I feel like I’m in on a fantastic...
Free Chicago Dancing Festival kicks off 10th season
See the Stars of the American Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, Pennsylvania Ballet, and The Joffrey Ballet, all in one night, and for free! In its 10th year, the opening night celebration is on...
Shakespeare in the Parks debuts July 14
Get a little free culture with the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s 2016 tour of 18 Chicago parks with Twelfth Night. Performances are free, and open to the public. Ge there early to get a good...
Windy City Smokeout returns to Chicago with a Thriftista ticket deal
Picture it: Over a dozen BBQ stands tempt the tastebuds while stellar country music artists perform on Grand Avenue. Toss in craft beers, oysters and ice cream (just for starters) and you’ve got the...
Oh, the things you’ll find at the Randolph Street Market…
You know it’s festival season when you start to see Randolph Street Market open and all the lovely vintage finds start calling your name. The market opens opens this weekend, and includes these summer season...
