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FreeChicago Cultural Center
FreeYou look up at a Tiffany stained-glass dome and catch free art shows, concerts and tours in the Loop's 1897 People's Palace.
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The Chicago Theatre
The Chicago Theatre is a theatre or event venue in Chicago, IL, part of the Chicago guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open year-round.
175 N State St · Chicago, IL
Why you should go…
Its six-story red marquee is the most photographed sign in the city, and the French Baroque interior is every bit as dazzling. Catch a big-name comedy or concert under the seven-story dome, or take a daytime marquee tour to walk the stage where legends have signed the walls. A true Loop landmark since 1921.
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