Going out in Chicago can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s plenty of fun to be had every week without putting a dent in your wallet. We’re making it easier for you by providing a weekly guide to free things to do throughout the city.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
Free Day at TOMI
125 S. Clark St., 773-770-6194
The sushi bar within Revival Food Hall doles out a free sushi roll or mini-robata rice bowl to the first 600 people to visit. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 14
‘Transmissions’ at Public Works Gallery
1539 N. Damen Ave., 773-529-7128
The interactive art exhibit and dance party features light sculptures, DJs, beer, CBD cocktails and a meditation room. 8 p.m.-midnight. $5 suggested donation.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Reading & Conversation at Volumes Bookcafe
1474 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-8066
Short story writer Jeremy T. Wilson leads a discussion with poet Hugh Martin and novelist Adam Kovac. All the authors will also be signing copies of their books. 7-9 p.m. volumesbooks.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
‘Something Clean’ at Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-871-3000
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents the Midwest premiere of Selina Fillinger’s drama about a woman who begins working at a sexual assault crisis center after her son is incarcerated for the same crime. Preview tickets are pay-what-you-can. 2:30 p.m. victorygardens.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
Summer Fitness at Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave., 800-595-7437
Take a Zumba class at 6-7 p.m. then stretch your muscles and work on your breathing while watching the sunset during a Vinyasa flow yoga class at 7:30-8:30 p.m. navypier.org
Samantha Nelson is a RedEye freelancer. Have a free event to share? Send the details to [email protected].
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