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Free things to do in Chicago this week: Asian art at Museum of Contemporary Photography, Oktoberfestiversary at Begyle Brewing

October 9, 2019 at 4:08 a.m.

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...

A trio of cocktails at Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods in Wicker Park.

Happy hour deals in Chicago: Oct. 3-9

October 3, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

Here's where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Oct. 3 Bar bites and select beers and wine are half price at 4-6 p.m. at Ambassador Chicago...

The Jesse White Tumblers perform during the Oak Park Fourth of July parade on Ridgeland Avenue on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Free things to do in Chicago this week: River North Eats Fest, game night meets Halloween

October 2, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

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...

Dumpling making class at Get in the Kitchen!, which calls itself the party school.

52 cooking schools and classes where you can sharpen your skills

November 7, 2019 at 10:13 a.m.

Looking to get more comfortable in your kitchen or increase your knowledge and appreciation of food and wine? Go back to school this fall at one of these classes offered...

Happy hour deals in Chicago: Sept. 26-Oct. 2

September 26, 2019 at 4:08 a.m.

Here's where to drink on a budget this week in Chicago. Thursday, Sept. 26 Communal cocktails, Brickstone Brewery Machine Light cans and select bottles of wine are half price from...

Visitors listen to tour guide Ansel Burch, during a detailed tour of the U-505 submarine exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, on May, 29, 2014.

Free things to do in Chicago this week: Centennial Celebration at the Oriental Institute Museum, free days at Museum of Science and Industry

September 25, 2019 at 4:08 a.m.

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...

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Free things to do in Chicago this week: Asian art at Museum of Contemporary Photography, Oktoberfestiversary at Begyle Brewing

Happy hour deals in Chicago: Oct. 3-9

Free things to do in Chicago this week: River North Eats Fest, game night meets Halloween

52 cooking schools and classes where you can sharpen your skills

Happy hour deals in Chicago: Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Free things to do in Chicago this week: Centennial Celebration at the Oriental Institute Museum, free days at Museum of Science and Industry

Happy hour deals in Chicago: Sept. 19-25

Free things to do in Chicago this week: YAS! Fest and Chicago Japanese Matsuri

20 Oktoberfest events where you can celebrate beer and fall in Chicago and suburbs

Happy hour deals in Chicago: Sept. 12-18