Free Winter Weekdays
When: Every weekday until February 11th.
Where: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
General admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free for Illinois residents every weekday all day long until February 11th.
More info: The Art Institute of Chicago
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The Wailers at the House of Blues
When: Thursday, January 14th
Where: The House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Aston “Family Man” Barrett has been playing bass for the Wailers since 1969, when an idealistic Bob Marley formed the nucleus of the band. Barrett now tours with a rotating troop of musicians, covering the hits everyone knows and loves. I’ve seen them three times and I can’t wait to hear them again this week in Chicago!
Performance begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets on sale for $38 after taxes and fees here.
Shhhhhh! Groupon is selling tickets for $25 here.
More info: The House of Blues
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Beyond the Aria
Beyond the AriaWhen: Friday, January 15th
Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance, in association with Lyric Unlimited, presents the return of Beyond the Aria – the highly acclaimed performance series produced by the Harris Theater which pairs internationally celebrated opera singers of Lyric’s main-stage alongside rising stars from The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago performing together on the stage of the Pritzker Pavilion.
Beyond the Aria brings audiences a one-night-only experience with some of the greatest operatic talents of our generation in performances that will never be repeated. To audience’s delight, artists perform a repertoire of their choosing which may include Broadway, American Songbook, Jazz, and more, with accompaniment by pianist Craig Terry. These intimate performances take place “cabaret style,” seated on the enclosed stage of the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park– each is unique and customized by the featured artists.
- Danielle de Niese, soprano
- Anthony Roth Costanzo, countertenor
- Bradley Smoak, bass
Single performance tickets are on sale now starting at $40. All single tickets are available through the Harris Theater Box Office at 205 East Randolph Drive, 312.334.7777, and online. For Tables ($150-$500) and series subscriptions, please call 312.334.2460.
More info: Harris Theater Chicago
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Free Day at the Field Museum
When: Monday, January 18th
Where: The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Basic admission is free today for all Illinois residents at The Field Museum!
Free Day at the Shedd Aquarium
When: Monday, January 18th
Where: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
On 52 days throughout the year, Illinois residents with a valid ID receive free general admission or discounted upgraded admission to the aquarium. Three options are available on your Illinois Resident Discount Days visit:
General admission: Free
Available for on-site purchase only
Includes Caribbean Reef, Waters of the World and Amazon Rising.
Save $8 per Adult ticket and $6 per Child ticket.
Total Experience: Adult $31.95 Child $24.95
The best value to see everything Shedd has to offer! Includes Caribbean Reef, Waters of the World, Amazon Rising, Wild Reef, Abbott Oceanarium, and Polar Play Zone. Also includes the aquatic show, Amphibians special exhibit, Stingray Touch*, and a 4-D Experience.
Shedd Pass: Adult $22.95 Child $15.95
Includes Caribbean Reef, Waters of the World, Amazon Rising, Wild Reef, Abbott Oceanarium, and Polar Play Zone. Does not include the aquatic show, Amphibiansspecial exhibit, Stingray Touch*, or the 4-D Experience.
*Stingray Touch is currently closed. It is open seasonally May to November.
More info: Shedd Aquarium
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Free Family Day at the Museum of Science and Industry
When: Monday, January 18th
Where: The Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
Presented by Black Creativity, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day the museum will be free to all Illinois residents and featured events include Jr. Science Cafés and an Innovation Studio.
About Black Creativity: Anchored by the Museum’s nationally recognized Center for the Advancement of Science Education (CASE), Black Creativity reaches more than 25,000 students, their teachers, and families each year with a wide range of targeted, culturally-relevant science education programming. The program has four main goals:
- Provide exposure for African-American youth to careers, educational pathways and other opportunities in science, technology, engineering and medicine.
- Highlight and recognize the contributions and activities of African-American youth in science, technology, engineering and medicine.
- Increase access to MSI and its resources to African-American students and families.
- Showcase African Americans and their contributions, past and current, to the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine.
More info: Museum of Science and Industry