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 27
Summer Music Series at Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St., 312-742-1168
Catch performances by indie folk duo Flora Cash and indie rock and alternative project SUSTO at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. 6:30 p.m.choosechicago.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
Dxtr Spits Mad Science Show at Cole’s Bar
2338 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-276-5802
The Chicago rapper performs a show filled with trippy visuals as part of a celebration of the Logan Square spot’s 10th anniversary. 9:30 p.m. colesbarchicago.com
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SATURDAY, JUNE 29
‘Visualizing the 1919 Riots in Today’s Chicago’ at 31st Street Beach House
60 Fort Dearborn Drive, 312-943-9090
Bike through Bronzeville, Bridgeport and other areas where racial violence erupted a century ago and learn about the city’s history of segregation and how its neighborhoods have changed over time. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; check-in begins at 9 a.m.Register at eventbrite.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
‘Pulse of India: An Evening of Folk Dance and Music’ at Grant Park
601 S. Michigan Ave., 312-744-3316
Learn Bhangra, Kalbelia and other regional dance styles from Indian contemporary dance collective Ishti and practice your moves to live percussion music. 4-7 p.m. ishti.dance
TUESDAY, JULY 2
‘Temper’ Book Launch Party at Women & Children First
5233 N. Clark St., 773-769-9299
Layne Fargo discusses her debut novel, which follows an ambitious Chicago actress who lands the role of a lifetime, with actor and choreographer Christina Gorman. 7-8:30 p.m. Register at eventbrite.com.
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