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,...
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Culinary Fight Club Chicago serves up delicious food + fun
On a recent Monday evening, those passing near the Hard Rock Cafe must have been intrigued by the spectacle and sensory overload there: You couldn’t miss the aroma of four smokers going and teams...
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...
SAUCED Night Market promises to liven up your Wednesday night
Billed as a “roving night market,” SAUCED is setting up for its one night of shopping, music, art, food and fun. You’ll find it on Wednesday, July 20 from 6-11pm at Thalia Hall (1807...
