{"id":30141,"date":"2018-05-23T12:41:11","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T17:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=30141"},"modified":"2019-10-08T13:31:30","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T18:31:30","slug":"things-to-do-under-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/things-to-do-under-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Chicago for Under $10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We get it; you\u2019re young, dumb, and broke. So are we.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From one millennial to the next, here\u2019s a list of cheap things to do in Chicago for under $10 this summer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/taste_of_chicago.html\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taste of Chicago <\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30144\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30144\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Taste-of-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"Taste of Chicago\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Taste-of-Chicago.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Taste-of-Chicago-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Taste-of-Chicago-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Taste-of-Chicago-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Taste-of-Chicago-1300x650.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Taste-of-Chicago-1100x550.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/taste_of_chicago.html\/\">Taste of Chicago<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, we realize that you need meal tickets to taste anything, but for $10 you can at least try a few different samples. Not to mention, it\u2019s just fun to be at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/164940607536345\/\">Taste<\/a>, and lawn seats at their outdoor concerts are free. The lineup this year includes the Flaming Lips, so we have to say it\u2019s totally worth going. July 11\u201315.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot Dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30156\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30156\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30156\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/32349141_10157600988504569_7430959511378067456_n.jpg\" alt=\"Superdawg\" width=\"960\" height=\"956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/32349141_10157600988504569_7430959511378067456_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/32349141_10157600988504569_7430959511378067456_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/32349141_10157600988504569_7430959511378067456_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/32349141_10157600988504569_7430959511378067456_n-600x598.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/SuperdawgDriveIn\/photos\/?ref=page_internal\">Superdawg Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no better way to satisfy your hunger than with a Chicago dog, but it\u2019s up to you to decide who does it best: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.superdawg.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superdawg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wienercircle.net\/menu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wiener\u2019s Circle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both have extremely cheap menu items, mostly under $10, so you can enjoy a\u00a0delicious meal without wasting a fortune.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.videogameartgallery.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video Game Art Gallery<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30147\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30147\" style=\"width: 703px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30147\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19260728_1379193472116020_3240370301379691262_n.png\" alt=\"VGA\" width=\"703\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19260728_1379193472116020_3240370301379691262_n.png 703w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19260728_1379193472116020_3240370301379691262_n-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19260728_1379193472116020_3240370301379691262_n-600x596.png 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19260728_1379193472116020_3240370301379691262_n-300x298.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vgagallery\/photos\/a.688992727802768.1073741827.635354723166569\/1379193472116020\/?type=1&amp;theater\">VGA Gallery Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you a fan of the scenes created in Mario Kart and Pac Man? You can discover the science and art behind these classic video games at this unique gallery. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karaoke<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30148\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30148\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13112872_10153820339877928_661701114717780519_o.jpg\" alt=\"Louie's Pub\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13112872_10153820339877928_661701114717780519_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13112872_10153820339877928_661701114717780519_o-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13112872_10153820339877928_661701114717780519_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13112872_10153820339877928_661701114717780519_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13112872_10153820339877928_661701114717780519_o-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13112872_10153820339877928_661701114717780519_o-1300x975.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/louiespub\/photos\/a.10150622417517928.387615.224512097927\/10153820339877928\/?type=1&amp;theater\">Louie&#8217;s Pub Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of places to enjoy free karaoke with your friends in Chicago. All you have to do is avoid the party rooms and go for obscure taverns. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Hidden-Cove-Karaoke-Bar\/195260143839239\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden Cove<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/louiespub.com\/karaoke\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Louie\u2019s Pub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sidekicks-chicago.com\/sidekicks\/karaoke-chicago\/karaoke\/darts-karaoke\/dart-supplies-karaoke\/karaoke\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sidekicks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are among the best karaoke bars in the city. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live Music <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30149\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30149\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30149 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/27625274_10155205639293244_6138485661550323144_o.jpg\" alt=\"The Empty Bottle\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/27625274_10155205639293244_6138485661550323144_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/27625274_10155205639293244_6138485661550323144_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/27625274_10155205639293244_6138485661550323144_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/27625274_10155205639293244_6138485661550323144_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/27625274_10155205639293244_6138485661550323144_o-1300x866.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/27625274_10155205639293244_6138485661550323144_o-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/emptybottle\/photos\/a.10155205622488244.1073741835.6759428243\/10155205639293244\/?type=3&amp;theater\">The Empty Bottle Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re into low-key bands and emerging artists, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reggieslive.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reggie\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often has shows ranging from free to $20 at various venues, including a roof deck and a line of vintage buses. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whistlerchicago.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Whistler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/emptybottle.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empty Bottle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also have cheap or free upcoming shows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mocp.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum of Contemporary Photography<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30150\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30150\" style=\"width: 1261px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30150 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30805970_10155570963770914_5318272159882558468_o.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Contemporary Photography\" width=\"1261\" height=\"841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30805970_10155570963770914_5318272159882558468_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30805970_10155570963770914_5318272159882558468_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30805970_10155570963770914_5318272159882558468_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30805970_10155570963770914_5318272159882558468_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30805970_10155570963770914_5318272159882558468_o-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1261px) 100vw, 1261px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MuseumOfContemporaryPhotography\/photos\/a.10155570963185914.1073741872.22279105913\/10155570963770914\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Museum of Contemporary Photography Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though small in size, this modern museum is not lacking in depth, featuring thought-provoking photos that are sure to captivate you. Admission is always free, so it gives you a nice excuse to step away from the\u00a0bluster of the summer for a moment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/garfieldconservatory.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garfield Park Conservatory<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30151\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30151\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30151 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30052299_10155324368596190_8824563498407834875_o.jpg\" alt=\"Garfield Park Conservatory\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30052299_10155324368596190_8824563498407834875_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30052299_10155324368596190_8824563498407834875_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30052299_10155324368596190_8824563498407834875_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/30052299_10155324368596190_8824563498407834875_o-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GarfieldParkConservatory\/photos\/a.435959231189.221856.83005961189\/10155324368596190\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Garfield Park Conservatory Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling green? This free conservatory houses six gardens and a number of exhibition halls for you to enjoy\u00a0by appreciating nature. Not to mention it\u2019s got both the perfect lighting and the ideal backdrop for a bomb-ass Instagram post. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cubs\/tickets\/specials\/10sixty-tickets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10 Cubs Tickets<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30152\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30152\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/22405401_10155521996470659_7860067189102611464_n.jpg\" alt=\"Cheap Cubs Tix\" width=\"960\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/22405401_10155521996470659_7860067189102611464_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/22405401_10155521996470659_7860067189102611464_n-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/22405401_10155521996470659_7860067189102611464_n-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Cubs\/photos\/a.10152039076190659.1073741867.30530605658\/10155521996470659\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Chicago Cubs Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorry if we gave you whiplash from scrolling back up to make sure you read that right. You did. Enter the Cubs lottery to score up to four tickets for just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/cubs-10-tickets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10 a piece<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019re offering 60 of these per game, so you have plenty of chances to win. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/millennium_park9.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millennium Park Summer Concerts<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30153\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30153 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12923333_10154101063231289_6196468083804577985_n.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Concerts\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12923333_10154101063231289_6196468083804577985_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12923333_10154101063231289_6196468083804577985_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12923333_10154101063231289_6196468083804577985_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12923333_10154101063231289_6196468083804577985_n-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MillenniumParkChicago\/photos\/gm.1229222890438942\/10154101063231289\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Millennium Park Summer Music Series<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free music is Chicago\u2019s greatest gift, so make sure to ride the CTA downtown to Millenium Park on Mondays and Thursdays for their summer concert series. Local and rising artists commune at Jay Pritzker Pavilion to an adoring crowd that you could be a part of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for free. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 18\u2013August 16.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondcity.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second City<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30154\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30154\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30154\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13403907_10156941705970612_1938713673165842907_o.jpg\" alt=\"Second City\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13403907_10156941705970612_1938713673165842907_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13403907_10156941705970612_1938713673165842907_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13403907_10156941705970612_1938713673165842907_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13403907_10156941705970612_1938713673165842907_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13403907_10156941705970612_1938713673165842907_o-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13403907_10156941705970612_1938713673165842907_o-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MillenniumParkChicago\/photos\/gm.1229222890438942\/10154101063231289\/?type=3&amp;theater\">The Second City Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit up this comedy club for cheap tickets during the week! You can find shows <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondcity.com\/shows\/chicago\/second-citys-neighborhood-tour-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for as low as $20 <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and they\u2019re always a riot. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Find what really matters in Chicago with the UrbanMatter app!<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">To download or see reviews from our users, head\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/app\/\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We get it; you\u2019re young, dumb, and broke. So are we. 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