Free Shit
Monday, February 8, 2010
Posted
by Robyn Chang
on Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 12:00 PM
The Pleasure Chest (3436 N. Lincoln) is celebrating Valentine's Day by giving away free vibrators through Thu 2/18 (while supplies last). All you have to do is visit the store and mention that you saw their ad in the
Reader, and this nifty little silver bullet can be yours.
Tags: Pleasure Chest, free vibrator, sex toys, vibrators
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Posted
by Robyn Chang
on Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 5:18 PM
To celebrate the
American Theater Company’s 25th anniversary, artistic director P.J. Paparelli asked 30 playwrights to choose a year between 1985 and 2010 and write a short play that explores the question, "What does it mean to be an American?" On Monday 2/8 at 7:30 PM, ATC (1909 W. Byron) will present the first installment of plays, collectively billed as the
Silver Project. Monday's program covers the years 2000 to 2005, and includes the plays
Quality of Life by Steven Belber,
There Was So Much We Were Going To Do by Itamar Moses,
So Unlike Me by Yussef El Guindi,
Pee in the School by Stephen Karam, and
Famous Blue Raincoat by Brian Tucker. To RSVP, call the box office at 773-409-4124.
Tags: American Theatre Company Chicago, Silver Project, free plays, performing arts, P.J. Paparelli, Quality of Life, Steven Belber, There Was So Much We Were Going To Do, Itamar Moses, So Unlike Me, Yussef El Guindi, Pee in the School, Stephen Karam, Famous Blue Raincoat, Brian Tucker
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Posted
by Robyn Chang
on Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 4:03 PM
The
Jay Pritzker Pavilion (201 E. Randolph) kicks off Chicago Winter Dance Fest tonight with the first in its series of evening ice dance parties, which will take place from 7 to 11 PM every Friday and Saturday through Sat 2/27. Tonight's party is 1950s-themed; future parties will feature disco, big band, and "show tunes." The parties will include ice dancing demonstrations, prize giveaways, and other festivities.
The Chicago Ice Dance Foundation and Ice Reach (a nonprofit that promotes ice sports) will offer free ice skating lessons on Saturday and Sunday mornings through Sun 2/28. Half-hour lessons for beginners take place at 8 and 9 AM, and intermediate lessons are at 8:30 and 9:30 AM. If skates aren't your thing, one-hour dance lessons covering tango, swing, and other styles will also be available at 1 and 5 PM on Saturdays and Sundays through Sun 2/28 on the Pritzker Pavilion stage, with open dancing to follow each session. The complete schedule is here.
Tags: Chicago Winter Dance Fest, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, free dance lessons, free ice-skating lessons, Ice Reach, lessons, ice dancing, dancing, dance
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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by Robyn Chang
on Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Now through Sun 2/14,
Panera Bread is offering free cookies, breads, and other menu items at all of its Chicago locations. Sending the text message "BREAD" to 46786 will generate a response from Panera containing information about the available freebies; by flashing this message on your phone to the person working the cash register, you can get in on the deal. Chicago Panera locations include 635 N. Fairbanks Court (312-274-3955), 616 W. Diversey (773-528-4556), 2070 N. Clybourn (773-325-9035), and 250 S. Wacker (312-496-0021).
Tags: Panera Bread, free food, Panera, text
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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by Ed M. Koziarski
on Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 5:03 PM
- Paul Newman in "Slap Shot"
Lincoln Hall presents the second installment of its oddly promoted The 3-Penny Was Here screening series, whose titles the venue advertises only through back channels due to licensing issues.
This time it's the 1977 George Roy Hill-directed, Paul Newman-starring hockey drama Slap Shot.
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Tags: Paul Newman, Hockey, Slap Shot, George Roy Hill, Lincoln Hall, 3-Penny, Video
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Posted
by Whet Moser
on Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 2:55 PM
Music
Show: Michaël Attias The New York-based saxophonist plays two free gigs: first a duo with cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm, then a quartet with Lonberg-Holm, bassist Jason Roebke, and drummer Frank Rosaly.
7:30 PM, Myopic Books, 1564 N. Milwaukee, 773-862-4882, free; 10 PM, Skylark, 2149 S. Halsted, 312-948-5275, donation requested.
Dinner If you're going to Myopic: Taxim (1558 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-252-1558) 29-year-old former caterer David Schneider has raised the bar for what passes as serious, interesting regional Greek food. One of the best new Chicago restaurants of 2009.
If you're going to Skylark: just behold the Skylark burger, or the big bowl of mac 'n' cheese.
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Tags: Michael Attias, Skylark, Myopic Books, T.C. Boyle, Harold Washington Library Center, Cafecito, Joshua Ferris, Austrian Bakery & Deli, Black Violet Act II: The Great Exodus of the Tamed, Fifth House Ensemble, The Gage
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Posted
by Robyn Chang
on Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 2:16 PM
In honor of National Spay/Neuter Month, which begins today,
Tree House Humane Society (1212 W. Carmen) is holding its annual
Sex and the Kitty campaign. Now through 2/28, low-income guardians of cats and kittens can obtain free spay/neuter services for their pets; feral cats are also eligible for free surgeries. Only two free services per household are available, but spay/neuter services for each additional cat costs only $10, and $40 for all dogs 50 lbs. and under. To schedule an appointment, call 773-227-5535.
Tags: Tree House Humane Society, spay/neuter month, free pet services, TNR, animals, pets, pet care, animal care, spay, neuter
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Posted
by Kevin Warwick
on Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM
The collaboration between graphic novelist Ezra Claytan Daniels and chamber-music group Fifth House Ensemble continues tonight with The Great Exodus of the Tamed, the second installment of the Black Violet series.
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Tags: Ezra Claytan Daniels, Fifth House Ensemble, Black Violet, SPACE, Chicago Cultural Center, chamber music, Great Exodus of the Tamed, Video
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Posted
by Robyn Chang
on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 5:19 PM
On Sun 1/31 from 12:30 to 2 PM,
Soulistic Studio & Spa (805 N. Milwaukee, suite 200) offers a free sampler of three classes:
Boot Camp,
Contact Kickboxing, and
Practical Self-Defense. Led by
Will Carmichael, the sampler covers the basics of Chinese and Southeast Asian martial arts, kickboxing, army drills, and equipment use. Anyone who preregisters for a full class package will receive a 10% discount.
Tags: free workouts, free fitness classes, Soulistic Studio & Spa Chicago, free self-defense class, free cardio-kickboxing class, free boot camp
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Posted
by Robyn Chang
on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 2:36 PM
On Sat 1/30 at 1 PM,
Chicago Bike Winter kicks off a free bike tour of Lincoln Square led by Lee Diamond of
Big Shoulders Realty. Landmarks along the
16-mile route include Victorian mansions, writer Carl Sandburg's former home, one of architect Louis Sullivan's final works, and Rosehill Cemetery. Riders will meet (snow or shine) at
East River Park (5100 N. Francisco) and will receive free stickers, fleece scarves, gaiters (neck warmers), and balaclavas.
Tags: Big Shoulders Realty, Chicago Bike Winter, free bike tour, Lincoln Square, Lee Diamond, cycling, bicycling, bicycle, winter biking, Carl Sandburg
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