TGIF! Do people even say that anymore? Whatever, we may be cringe, but we’re free. You know who won’t be free this weekend? You, because your schedule is going to be chock-full of plans. Sorry, we don’t make the rules.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Chicago way. Chicago Clover Crawl is full of packed bars, green drinks, and nonstop parties all day long. Get down in River North.*

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• Game Night: Clues from the Curator is an after-hours event at The Field Museum where the museum becomes a game board for an immersive evening of clues, exploration, and play. Win tickets!*

• Save the date: Chicago-based orchestral ensemble Picosa presents Rhythm & Mosaic, two cultural soundscapes that’ll take you across the world in two nights. Enter to win.*

• The Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Yao is coming to the Goodman Theatre for the world premiere of its English stage adaptation. Win free tickets to a show of your choice.*

• On St. Patricks Day, you can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning. If this resonates with you, make sure you have tickets to YCDAD 2026. A full day of partying and getting lucky. Who wouldn’t want a free VIP package?*

• Plus other just announced shows from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Bruce Springsteen, J. Cole, Young The Giant, Santana & The Doobie Brothers, Summer Camp Music Festival, Steve Aoki, and more!

FREE STUFF TO DO IN CHICAGO!

Ah, our favorite word. Times are tough, and we can’t simply be burning half our paycheck on concert tickets every weekend. If you’re looking for a fun night on the town without wearing out your wallet, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite free events around the city.

• EVERY FRI. - DRAG RACE VIEWING at HYDRATE NIGHTCLUB

• TOM. - MUSIC FROZEN DANCING at EMPTY BOTTLE

• TOM. - WITCH FEST at COLVIN HOUSE

• SUN. - TIANGUIS MARKET at EMPORIUM ARCADE BAR

• EVERY SUN. - KWIZMASTER TRIVIA at MEETING HOUSE TAVERN

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• Job hunt got you down? Not anymore. Do312 works with businesses around Chicago to bring our readers the best experiences in the city. If that sounds like it’s up your alley, you should definitely come work with us.

• Baseball season is just around the corner, and tickets are already on sale. Make sure you secure your seats for your favorite home team, and if you can’t decide, catch the Crosstown Classic games on May 15th, May 16th, and May 17th.

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