Free Concert Tribute to Jazz Great Fred Anderson – August 20
On August 20 at 6:30pm in the Pritzker Pavilion, prominent members of the Great Black Music Ensemble will honor Fred Anderson, an important father of Chicago’s creative music scene, with original arrangements in a free concert.
“Young Mr. Lincoln” – Chicago Outdoor Film Festival – August 18
Join thousands of Chicagoans who take in a free movie in Grant Park at the free Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. Each Tuesday for seven weeks at dusk, the free Chicago Outdoor Film Festival features free classic movies and this Tuesday, August 18, come on down to enjoy “Young Mr. Lincoln”, an 1939 free film featuring [...]
Free Gallery Tours in River North – August 22 and August 29
Looking to some fun free things to do in Chicago? Join one of the River North Saturday free gallery tours organized by the CADA and these free tours occur every Saturday morning (except major holiday weekends) and meet at 11:00 am at the Starbucks located at 750 N. Franklin. The free tours lasts until about 12:30 pm, and take you on a different journey to some of Chicago’s finest art galleries each week. Maps will be provided and the gallery owners will be delighted to answer questions and offer insights into the latest exhibits. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. On August 22, the tours will be led by Melanee Cooper Gallery and the Galleries on the Tour include:
1) Byron Roche Gallery
2) Stephen Daiter Gallery
3) Russell Bowman Art Advisory
4) Melanee Cooper Gallery
$5 Sessions at Pump It Up’s Own Birthday Bash – August 20
You’re invited to Pump It Up’s very own birthday bash where you can expect to have a blast in their inflatables & 20 ft rock climbing wall! This is a great chance to check out the place at a very reasonable cost. For five bucks, every person gets 2 slices of pizza & a beverage [...]
Free Cooking Classes from William Sonoma – August 2009
The Williams-Sonoma in The Woodfield Mall will be hosting free cooking classes during the month of August. The hour-long culinary arts technique classes will take place on August 16, which is “The Olive Oil Extra,” August 23 is “Pizza & Panini,” and August 30 is Crepes & Croques. Classes will be held from 12p.m. to [...]
Free Workouts on Saturday Morning
Break a sweat and get fit for free complimentary of McDonald’s every Saturday morning at Millenium Park. Each free class is instructed by staff at the Lakeshore Athletic Club starting with free Yoga from 8 am – 9 am; free Pilates from 9 am – 10 am; and various dance instructions from the same folks [...]
Free Jitterbug Dance Lessons – August 15
Come and enjoy free Jitterbug dance lessons on August 15 as taught by Big City Swing All events are weather permitting. Type of Event: Fairs/Festivals. Recreation. City: Chicago. Age Range: Adults. All Ages. College Students. Families. Seniors. Teens. Contact Number: 312-742-4007. Saturday, August 16, 2009, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden 601 S. [...]
Free Foxtrot Lessons – August 16
Come and enjoy free Foxtrot dance lessons on August 16 as taught by Big City Swing All events are weather permitting. Type of Event: Fairs/Festivals. Recreation. City: Chicago. Age Range: Adults. All Ages. College Students. Families. Seniors. Teens. Contact Number: 312-742-4007. Sunday, August 16, 2009, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden 601 [...]
Northside SummerFest ($5) – August 14-16
Although its not free ($5), the North Side Summerfest at Lincoln and Irving Park (NSS) ranks with the top festivals in Chicago, with more than 20,000 expected to attend. AS summer fades, this weekend will give summer a rockin’ send-off, with a full lineup of the area’s best bands, a wide selection of arts and crafts northside-summer-festand a mouth-watering array of food and drinks from all corners of the city. NSS is about as much fun as you could safely pack into three days.
The 2009 Free Night of Theater is Coming October 15
The Free Night of Theater program is celebrating its 5th anniversary on October 15, 2009 and they will be giving away more than 75,000 free theater tickets in more than 120 cities, including free theater ticket sin Chicago.. You can’t get them yet, but check back here closer to the date for details on which theater groups are participating in Chicago & to claim your free seats.
Free Thursday Nights at Chicago Children’s Museum
Looking for some free things to do in Chicago with your kids? Every Thursday evening from 5-8pm, Kraft Foods presents Kraft Free Family Night at the Chicago Children’s Museum, when families can enjoy the entire museum free of charge. Each year, more than 55,000 participants are enriched by the cultural, interactive, and family-oriented programs offered during Kraft Free Family Night
One Month of Unlimited Jet Blue Flying – $599
This is not free but WHAT A DEAL — If you’re a frequent flier and live in the JetBlue service areas, this is a deal you don’t want to miss: unlimited travel and last seat availability for $599.jet-blue
The All-You-Can-Jet pass is good for travel from Sept. 8 to Oct. 8, 2009 and includes 57 city pairs with more than 600 flights a day.
Free Parking at New Provision Theater
Do you love to go to dinner and professional theater in Chicago but hate to drop $20 on parking? Well, after 4 years of excellent productions and 6 Jeff nominations, Provision Theater Company has moved into its new permanent theater space at 1001 W. Randolph near UIC, that has 75 spaces of free parking! and will officially open its new home on September 12th as it begins a run of Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel.
Free Concert: Mat Kearney and Parachute – August 20
Rock out with a free lunchtime concert featuring Mat Kearney! Come by on your lunch break or take a pause from shopping along The Magnificent Mile to enjoy a FREE lunchtime concert featuring Mat Kearney with opening act Parachute, part of the Summer Concert Series presented by Walgreens, at Pioneer Court on August 20th at 12 noon! Make sure to check out Mat’s latest single “Closer to Love”, as well as smash hits including “Nothing Left to Lose” and “Undeniable.”
