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Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free Cambodian music concert on May 4, 2024, at Harold Washington Library. Discover the sounds of traditional Cambodian instruments and learn about the history of this ancient music during the performance. Listen to the delicate melodies of Cambodian instruments like the three-string tro […]

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  Commemorate the 40th anniversary of Chicago’s homegrown house music with a visit to the dynamic multi-media display, Chicago: Home of House Exhibit at Navy Pier from May 1-October 31, 2024. Enter into the high-energy world of house music culture and explore the dances, DJs, style and music that helped create this movement that developed […]

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around town on your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are many diversified events so choose your favorite.  Some events may […]

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Celebrate the elegance and excitement of the Kentucky Derby at Ina’s Kentucky Derby Party at Ina Mae Tavern on May 4, 2024, in the Wicker Park neighborhood. Put on your fanciest hat and head to Ina’s for festivities that include live music, bourbon sampling and $10 mint juleps, whiskey sours and old fashioned. There’s also […]

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      Chicago boasts two airports but while O’Hare supplies international flights and extensive amenity options, the much smaller Midway Airport sometimes feels like the place to quickly catch a flight and nothing else. If you’re stuck at Midway with hours until your flight, here are some activities that you can do to help […]

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