Inside WBEZ’s new summer guide to the best free Chicago events

All summer long, WBEZ is creating a list of performances, concerts and other cultural events you can attend for free in the Chicago area.

WBEZ summer guide Chinatown
Chinatown's summer festival kicks off with a Lion Dance and samples from area restaurants. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
WBEZ summer guide Chinatown
Chinatown's summer festival kicks off with a Lion Dance and samples from area restaurants. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Inside WBEZ’s new summer guide to the best free Chicago events

All summer long, WBEZ is creating a list of performances, concerts and other cultural events you can attend for free in the Chicago area.

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Summer in Chicago means making plans to enjoy all the music, movies, festivals and food the city has to offer. But with rising prices, you might be looking for things to do that won’t hurt your wallet.

Reset dives into WBEZ’s guide to the best free things to do this summer.

GUEST: Cassie Burke, WBEZ external editor