Chicago Winterdance keeps you moving
Chase the chill away with an indoor, winter version of SummerDance, Chicago WinterDance 2015. You can be any age or skill level to participate, and dance lessons are free, followed by music and dancing....
Category: On the Town
Free Chicago museum days 2015
Check out the always-updated list of free museum days! 2016’s free Chicago museum days post is live! Don’t miss free days at Chicago’s world-class museums — a great way to show off the city to...
Long Grove Arts Fest 2014
For 25 years, Long Grove has held their Arts Fest. For 2014, it will be held on August 16-17. Looks like it will be lots of artists to view, and if they offer wine...
Midsummer Night’s Dream: Shakespeare in the Park
Woot! Chicago has another year of Shakespeare in the Park! The Chicago Shakespeare Theater is hosting Shakespeare in the Park. This year, they will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One of my favorites, so...
Exploring the Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Cultural Center is not a hidden gem, but probably an underused gem in Chicago. And it has some of the best and ongoing free features any Thriftista should know about: Free WIFI in the...
Chicago Theatre Week culture on the cheap
Started last year, Chicago Theatre Week is a great way to experience Chicago’s thriving theatre scene at a fraction of the usual cost. Running February 11-16, 2014, tickets can be $15-30 or less. Highlighting...
