CENTER FOR CHICAGO PROGRAMS
Free Events in Chicago  November 2014
WHEN
WHAT
WHERE
HOW TO GO
11/3 9:30am - 4:30pm
Museum of Science & Industry: Free General Admission
Museum of Science & Industry - 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.
11/5 - 11/6
European Jazz Meets Chicago Enjoy two nights of free concerts
featuring groundbreaking European artists performing in conjunction with
their European counterparts.
Wicker Park/Bucktown First Fridays Explore two floors of art
displayed in the intimate setting of over three-dozen resident artists'
studios. Also features impromptu performances and refreshments.
Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E. Washington St.
Various Times, visit www.umbrellamusic.org
M to Ogilvie, Walk 1 block N to Washington, Walk 7 blocks E on
Washington to State, Board Bus #10 Museum Sci Ind Southbound
to Museum Bus Stop, Walk 2 blocks NE
M to Ogilvie, Walk 1 block N to Washington, Walk 9 blocks E on Washington
N on State
Flat Iron Arts Building - 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.
M to Clybourn, Walk 5 blocks W on Cortland to Damen, Walk 3
blocks S on Damen to Milwaukee, Walk S on Milwaukee
Macy's Great Tree Lighting & Holiday Window Display
Macy's - 111 N. State St.
M to Ogilvie, Walk 7 blocks E on Madison to State, Walk 2 blocks
N on State
Halsted and 18th Streets - 1800 S. Halsted St.
M to Ogilvie, Walk E to Madison & Canal, Board Bus #157
Streeterville Westbound to Taylor & Halsted, Walk 8 blocks S
The Book Cellar - 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave.
M to Ravenswood, Walk NE to Lawrence & Ravenswood, Board Bus
#81 Lawrence Westbound to Lawrence & Western, Walk 1 block SE
11/7 6pm - 10pm
11/8 12pm
11/14 6pm - 10pm
11/17 7pm
Join Ryan Seacrest and "American Idol" winner Lee DeQyze as Macy's
whimsical window scenes are revealed and the great tree is lit, kicking off
the holiday season.
Chicago Arts District 2nd Fridays Expanding on its visual art
theme, this monthly walking tour of about 30 Pilsen spots adds
performance art and shopping opportunities to its roster of opening
receptions at indie galleries.
Essay Fiesta Local writers Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon host
humorous, true-life tales by Chicago-area comedians, novelists, poets,
journalists, bloggers and playwrights.
11/22 11am - 7pm
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Dubbed the nation's largest
evening holiday event, this festival features live music, holiday shopping,
as well as the highly anticipated lighting procession.
N. Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive
M to Ogilvie, Walk 1 block SE to Monroe & Canal, Board Bus #151
to Oak/Lake Shore & Michigan
11/27 8am - 11am
McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade The 80th annual procession
State Street and Congress Parkway - 500 S. State St.
M to Ogilvie, Walk W to Madison & Clinton, Board Bus #129 to
Jackson & State, Walk 2 blocks S
Line to Belmont, Walk 2 blocks E on Belmont
M to Ogilvie, Walk 1 block N to Washington, Walk 6 blocks E on
Washington
11/28 5:30pm
11/28 - 1/4 5pm - 9pm
features marching bands, floats, giant helium balloons, performances
and more.
Chicago Critical Mass Grab your bike and helmet and head out to
Daley Plaza at the corner of Washington and Dearborn Sts. for Critical
Mass, a fun-filled ride through the streets of Chicago.
Zoo Lights Nearly 1.5 million lights add holiday cheer to the Zoo
grounds. Features ice carving demonstrations, live music and more.
Ongoing FREE Events
11/1, 11/16, 11/23, 11/24 Field Museum: Free General Admission
9am - 5pm
Daily
Millennium Park Ice Skating The rink, now in its 14th season,
draws more than 100,000 skaters annually (Free; $10 skate rental).
Daily 10am - 5pm
Daily (through 12/24)
Daily (through 11/9)
Wednesdays 8pm
Wednesdays 8pm
M = Metra Train
Day of the Dead Each year, the National Museum of Mexican Art hosts
the largest Day of the Dead celebration in the country. See altars,
installations, popular art, and works by more than 60 artists from both
sides of the border.
Christkindlmarket This open-air, German-style market showcases
handmade gifts and more. Also features German food and drink such as
potato pancakes, bratwurst and chocolates.
Chicago Humanities Festival Support, enjoy and explore the
humanities at this popular Chicago festival, featuring lectures, panels,
performances and more.
World Music Wednesdays A weekly showcase of world music
and dance featuring the best local and touring talent. To guarantee entry,
RSVP at 773-728-6000.
The Harold This improv show begins with an audience suggestion. A
team of improvisers then explore the suggestion through scenes and
games.
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St.
Lincoln Park Zoo - 2200 N. Cannon Dr.
M to Clybourn, Walk N to Cortland & Ashland, Board Bus #73 to
Armitage & Clark, Walk 5 blocks N
Field Museum - 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
M to Ogilvie, Walk 1 block NW to Washington & Clinton, Board
Bus #14 Jeffrey Express Southbound to Museum Campus Bus Stop,
Walk 4 blocks S
M to Ogilvie, Walk 9 blocks E on Madison
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink - 201 E. Randolph St.
Various Times, visit www.explorechicago.org
National Museum of Mexican Art - 1862 W. 19th St.
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St.
Various Times, visit www.christkindlmarket.com
M to Ogilvie, Walk 3 blocks N on Clinton to Clinton CTA, Board
Pink Line to Damen/Cermak, Walk 2 blocks NE
M to Ogilvie, Walk 1 block N to Washington, Walk 6 blocks E
on Washington
Various Times & Locations, visit www.chicagohumanities.org
Old Town School of Folk Music - 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
iO Chicago - 3541 N. Clark St.
For more information or events please visit the Center for Chicago Programs
For travel information visit www.metrarail.com or www.transitchicago.com
M to Ravenswood, Walk 1 block NE to Lawrence & Ravenswood,
Board Bus #81 Lawrence Westbound to Lawrence & Western, Walk
4 blocks SE
M to Evanston-Davis, Walk 2 blocks E to Davis CTA, Board Purple
Line to Howard, Transfer to Red Line at Howard, Take Red Line to
Addison, Walk 2 blocks SW