Well… you haven’t. Not until you attend the Chicago Zine Fest, held this weekend at various city venues. Friday’s highlights include a Zine Reading from 7pm to 9pm at Quimby’s (1854 W North Ave); and …
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Compared to NYC’s Broadway (and off-Broadway) shows, which on a good day will set you back $50 a seat, Chicago theatre is generally affordable, with both the Goodman and Steppenwolf theatres offering a smattering of …
Well… you haven’t. Not until you attend the Chicago Zine Fest, held this weekend at various city venues. Friday’s highlights include a Zine Reading from 7pm to 9pm at Quimby’s (1854 W North Ave); and …
From Nickelodeon’s Yo! Gabba Gabba to Baby Loves Disco, Gen X parents can’t get enough of ways to expose their children to more accessible versions of indie music, and Kidrockers is the latest kid-friendly rock’n’roll …
The Steppenwolf Theatre remains one of the premier theatres in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean it’s off-limits to frugal city dwellers. In fact, the Steppenwolf offers some of the best ticket deals in town. For …
Note: Lollapalooza isn’t exactly the first thing that jumps to mind when thinking of cheap or free things in Chicago, but it’s also a festival that offers a good deal of value for those who …
