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, SEPT. 5
‘Be Here Now’ at Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave., 773-770-0333
Catch a pay-what-you-can preview of Shattered Globe Theatre’s Chicago premiere performance of Deborah Zoe Laufer’s comedy about misanthropic woman whose recurring headaches begin giving her almost religious experiences. 8 p.m.
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
Festival de la Villita
4400 W. 26th St., 773-521-5387
Little Village’s 30th annual celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain features food vendors, music and arts and crafts. 5-10 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
Shop Indie at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
12 S. Michigan Ave., 844-312-2221
Online artist sales platform Big Cartel puts together a pop-up shop in the Loop hotel’s drawing room library where you can meet seven local artists and browse their prints, posters and clothing. Noon to 5 p.m.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
Caravan Art Festival at Band of Bohemia
4710 N. Ravenswood Ave., 773-271-4710
The third annual Ravenswood fest features live music, art vendors, food from the brewpub, and jam sessions. 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10
Free Admission at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, 847-967-4800
The museum celebrates its 10th anniversary by offering free access to its exhibits on the Holocaust, the civil rights movement, and social justice. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Samantha Nelson is a RedEye freelancer.