The Taste of Chicago runs from June 26-July 5. Performers include Ne-Yo, Counting Crows, and the Barenaked Ladies. Concerts are free and $8 gets you 12 food tickets.
It's National 40oz Week at The Fifty/50 in Wicker Park, with different $5 40oz selections featured each day along with some delicious food pairings. Cheers!
Scope out your new summer beachwear on Thu, July 2 at the Independence Fashion Show at Enclave featuring the latest styles in swimwear (RSVP for free admission before midnight).
  Saturdays at Millennium Park workout for free: 7am Tai Chi, 8am Yoga, 9am Pilates. Later on, celebrate the 4th of July with Navy Pier's fireworks at 9:30pm.
Celebrate Independence Day in Grant Park - fireworks will begin 9pm on the 3rd and the first-ever Independence Day concert will be held at Pritzker Pavilion at 1:30pm on the 4th.
At 3pm or 4:30pm on Sunday, $5 gets you a tour of the Goose Island Brewpub, six brew samples, and a Goose Island glass to take home.

July is "Dollar Hot Dog Month" at Brasserie Jo, where dogs are just a $1 from 5pm-7pm each day and are served w/ mustard on a baguette. Bon Appetit!
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The 18th Annual Tribune Magnificent Mile Art Festival runs from July 10th-12th, featuring hundreds of hand-selected artists and prices from $15 and up. Admission is free.
PLRG presents "Alchemy" on July 13th from 6pm-11pm at Spring in Bucktown, featuring $7 specialty cocktails, $4-$11 small plates and a relaxing atmosphere perfect for your Monday night.
Girls vs. Boys, a new musical, will be performed at Northwestern University July 10th-August 2nd. Standing room tickets are available for just $10. Following Thu night performances, PLRG readers can meet the cast and creative team members at The Rhythm Room of Evanston with complimentary appetizers and 25% off drinks!
Tuesday nights starting July 14th watch classic movies for free in Grant Park at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival.
No ring. No man. NO PROBLEM! PLRG & The Coach House present "A Bachelorette Party Without the Commitment"! On Thursday, July 23rd, arrive between 6pm-7pm and get a free martini plus amazing drink specials all night, live music and prizes from Flirty Girl Fitness.
The Chicago SummerDance Festival is going on in Grant Park through August 23rd. Learn how to salsa, swing, tango, rumba, step and more for free!