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Half Off a Private Walking Tour
On Location
$150 $75
Walking tours visit Lincoln Park landmarks and blues joints or well-known sites in the Loop such as Millennium Park and Daley Plaza
Up to 52% Off Hula-Dance Lessons
Oak Park
$30 $15
Teacher skilled in hula and healing tutors beginning dancers to move feet and sway hips or trains advanced dancers in ancient style
60% Off at Chicago's #1 Drum Lessons
Multiple Locations
$25 $10
Instructors teach timing, original beats, stick control, tricks, and advanced techniques
$8 Off Movie Outing
Logan Square
$19 $11
Historic theater screens current releases and classic films
55% Off Introductory Firearm-Safety Class
River Grove Moose Lodge
$60 $27
Instructors inform students of all ages on how firearms and ammunition work along with safety protocol for gun ranges and in the home
Bella Voce – Up to 50% Off Choral Concert
Grace Lutheran Church
$30 $15
Chamber-ensemble debuts with a Pulitzer-winning composition
Up to 67% Off In-Home Wine Tasting
Redeem from Home
$150 $49
Sample wine from around the world at home with help from a wine connoisseur
52% Off Skating at Fleetwood Roller Rink
Summit
$22 $12
Couples or groups boogie around the glass-smooth surface of this 75'x165' hard-maple rink on included rental skates
Up to 63% Off at CorePower Yoga
Multiple Locations
$195 $69
Dynamic flow of Vinyasa-style poses combined with breathing exercises, uplifting music and heat energize the body and mind.
Up to 58% Off Classes at Village Pilates Studio
Forest Park
$90 $39
Pilates mat and barre classes strengthen abs and elongate muscles; private sessions help acclimate new students to the Pilates method
55% Off 2014 Chicago Golf Pass
Online Deal
$49 $22
The 2014 season Chicago Golf Pass grants discounts on unlimited rounds of golf at 20 Chicagoland courses
Up to 85% Off Kids’ Gymnastics Classes
Multiple Locations
$131 $25
Kids learn gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, or martial arts; tykes 5 and under cavort on inflatables and trampolines during open gym
Up to 66% Off Concerts or St. Patrick's Fest
The Abbey Pub
$9.99 $5
Acclaimed Beatles tribute act, classic-rock cover concert, or St. Patrick's Day Fest with beer
Up to 61% Off Sports-League Registration
Online Deal
$115 $45
Recreational leagues of outgoing players meet weekly for soccer, kickball, softball, or volleyball matches
94% Off Martial-Arts Classes
On Location
$324 $20
Students don uniforms for classes in karate, tae kwon do, or krav maga
50% Off
On Location
$125 $63
Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you
53% Off Music Lessons
Chicago
$60 $28
Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you
Uncover the Secrets of the Human Body at an Autopsy Seminar
Bucktown
$50 $50
Dr. Ben Margolis, founder of the Autopsy Center of Chicago, fields questions about death and the body during a slideshow
Up to 64% Off a Wine Tasting at Beviamo
West Town
$50 $19
Two reds, two whites, and one bubbly from across the world recommended by a wine specialist; complimentary eats
Up to 61% Off Capoeira Martial Arts Classes
Ukrainian Village
$30 $15
Exciting Brazilian martial arts classes combine self-defense with dance; classes are taught by highly established instructors
74% Off at Dahn Yoga
Multiple Locations
$150 $39
Unique form of yoga strives to streamline life energy and focus the mind with breathing, stretching, core practice, and meditation
Up to 81% Off Boot-Camp Classes at Fit Code
Multiple Locations
$240 $54
Certified trainers lead indoor fitness routines through obstacle courses and stations with strength- and endurance-enhancing drills
Up to 88% Off Golf Lessons at Golf in Motion
Multiple Locations
$240 $29
Golfers choose 2 or 3 video lessons, including swing evaluations and putting lessons
55% Off Services
Belmont Central
$120 $54
Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you
53% Off Social Dance Lessons
Belmont Gardens
$95 $45
Students can elect to learn ballroom, Latin, and swing dance styles, and may register with or without a partner
Half Off Music Lessons
Multiple Locations
$60 $30
Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you
51% Off Coffee 101 Class at Ipsento Coffee House
Bucktown
$80 $39
Hands-on class teaches proper methods of brewing coffee at home to make perfect cups every time; includes snacks and unlimited coffee
Up to 79% Off Yoga Classes at Brain Art Center
Chicago
$90 $19
Yoga instructors guide students through peaceful poses inside a spacious studio where artists mingle and practice their crafts
76% Off Fitness Classes at Bucktown Crossfit
Northwest Side
$160 $39
Instructors introduce newbies to CrossFit’s central principles and correct technique for all of the lifts and exercises
49% Off Golf Lessons at Chicago Style Golf
West Town
$195 $99
Experienced golf veterans perfect students' swings with hands-on learning aided by high-tech equipment
Up to 67% Off MMA, Boxing, and Kickboxing Classes
Cragin
$75 $29.99
Get fit and learn new fighting techniques during MMA, boxing, and kickboxing classes
Up to 68% Off Tango or Ballet Classes
Multiple Locations
$65 $22
Lifelong dancers teach the Argentine tango and ballet with step-by-step instruction for all skill levels
52% Off Adult Sports-Acrobatics Classes
Logan Square
$60 $29
Learn floor-tumbling moves, such as bounces, flips, and handstands, and jump on a regulation-sized trampoline equipped with safety lines
Cooking Fools – Up to 49% Off Pasta-Making Class
Wicker Park
$168 $85
Instructors help pupils craft fresh, light pasta and sauces usually found at restaurants, then host an after-class feast of the spoils
69% Off at Yoga By Degrees
Multiple Locations
$95 $29
Beginner through Vinyasa-style yoga classes conducted in temperatures ranging from 80 degrees to 105 degrees
55% Off
On Location
$55 $25
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$9 for USGA Golf Handicap Subscription
Online Deal
$18 $9
Annual subscription grants players a USGA Handicap Index in return for logging their first five 18-hole rounds of golf
Up to 67% Off Martial Arts Clsses
Multiple Locations
$208 $69
Adult MMA, kids karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, and extreme fitness classes offered at studio
54% Off at Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance
Multiple Locations
$85 $39
Expert instructors lead beginners of all ages through the basic steps of Irish dance
Up to 69% Off Bowling at Fireside Bowl
Logan Square
$48 $15
Guests to this 1940s bowling alley vie for the highest score while surrounded by vintage decor and modern scoring systems
Up to 57% Off French Prestige Cooking Class at Cook Au Vin
Lincoln Park
$150 $69
During hands-on classes, participants create a multi-course meal of French cuisine with ingredients such as truffles and lobster
Up to 80% Off Classes at Nature Yoga
Wicker Park
$140 $29
Highly trained instructors lead Vinyasa, Hatha, and power yoga classes
Up to 67% Off Swing Evaluation or Club Fitting
Central Chicago
$99 $39
Golf instructors provide feedback on swings; club fitters use advanced technology to find the right shaft and clubhead
Up to 69% Off Hapkido or Tae Kwon Do Classes
Avondale
$240 $79
Adults or kids don uniforms and join peers in Hapkido or Tae Kwon Do martial arts classes at a school that's served Chicago since 1971
Up to 55% Off Dance Lessons at Tango Chicago
South Loop
$50 $25
Learn tango moves from seasoned instructor Al Gates; a social dance complements the lesson
Up to 52% Off Bagpipe or Drum Lessons
Irish American Heritage Center
$145 $69
In groups of up to five, students hone playing and practice technique and learn about the culture of drums or Scottish bagpipes
Up to 50% Off at Randolph Street Market
West Loop
$10 $5
75+ vendors collect vintage furniture, art, fashions, antiques, estate jewelry, and fancy foods to sell at seasonally themed weekend markets
Up to 66% Off Yoga and Fitness Classes
1819 W Grand, Suite 201
$130 $49
Seasoned instructors lead a variety of classes ranging from restorative yoga to Zumba to power Pilates
Up to 73% Off at 447 Club Fitness
Oak Park
$100 $29
Dance classes, cardio kickboxing, and circuit training stave off weight gain and keep kids and adults fit
89% Off Six Weeks of Martial Arts Classes
Multiple Locations
$349 $39
Expert instructors teach essential martial arts skills, as well as discipline and confidence
Up to 56% Off at Mayer School of Irish Dancing
Villa Park
$60 $27
Learn the art of Irish dancing from instructors with experience in competitions, TV shows, and movies
Up to 53% Off Ice Skating in Bensenville
Multiple Locations
$32 $15
Ice arena hosting Chicago Steel’s home games sprawls across three indoor ice-skating rinks, two of which are regulation-size
48% Off Cake Decorating Class
Roscoe Village
$75 $39
Chef instructors lead classes in basic cake decorating or working with fondant; all supplies provided
Up to 71% Off Yoga or Tai Chi
Bucktown
$250 $75
Yoga instructors lead flowing series that sync breath with postures; tai chi classes teach graceful techniques for meditation in motion
Up to 53% Off at Pilates by T
Hinsdale
$105 $49
Certified Power Pilates instructor guides clients through Reformer-based workouts that sculpt lean muscles through resistance work
Up to 78% Off Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes
West Town
$135 $35
Gracie black-belt instructor and team provide basic instruction in strikes and grappling
Up to 75% Off Private Dance Lessons
Ballroom City
$99 $25
An award-winning dancer leads rhythm-focused classes in styles ranging from West Coast swing to elegant ballroom
50% Off Ice Skating at McFetridge Sports Center
Irving Park
$20 $10
This NHL-sized ice arena is the only indoor ice rink in the Chicago Park District
Up to 70% Off a Pontoon-Boat Rental
ESTATE Ultra Bar
$250 $99
Gas-pontoon boats cruise leisurely up and down the Chicago River on a waterfront tour; bring your own food and drinks
67% Off Month of Unlimited Yoga at Eb & flow Yoga
Chicago
$150 $49
Passionate and welcoming instructors lead several yoga classes, from the meditative yin yoga style to the more rigorous power flow style
Up to 75% Off Training Boot Camp
Multiple Locations
$299 $99
Four-week program preps runners for rigorous mud runs with progressive series of body-weight exercises, functional movements, and yoga
Up to 53% Off MMA Conditioning Classes at Mota Martial Arts
Bridgeport
$40 $20
Mixed-martial-arts conditioning classes help students lose weight and improve fitness levels, with classes for both beginners and veterans
Up to 51% Off Indoor Bounce-House Sessions
Elmhurst
$40 $20
Kids run, leap, and launch down colorful inflatable slides in a supervised indoor play area
Up to 70% Off Yoga Classes
West Loop - University Village - Little Italy
$70 $29
Eight different disciplines of yoga, including Kundalini and meditation, taught in a soothing studio with sensory garden.
Up 62% Off Strengtherapy Program at ActiveRx
On Location
$150 $59
Geared toward seniors, Strengtherapy helps clients increase physical fitness and overall wellness with specially designed strength workouts
Half Off at Push Fitness
Chicago
$80 $40
Strictly Tae Bo, interval-training, and cardio kickboxing classes offer an intense total-body workout; Ring-Box Training hones boxing skills
67% Off Demi-Bar Pilates Pilates & Yoga Classes
Hinsdale
$179 $59
Instructors help students tone and develop their lower bodies in demi-bar Pilates classes; yoga and other fitness classes are also available
Up to 74% Off Boot Camp at Tri-Fitness
Roscoe Village
$150 $49
Ropes, medicine balls, kettlebells, and resistance bands are used during flexibility, plyometrics, strength-training, and cardio workouts
Up to 67% Off Personal Training Sessions at Thorn Fitness
Wicker Park
$225 $99
Personal trainer in Wicker Park devises tailored fitness program with weight-training techniques to transform each client's body
94% Off MetaBody Yoga & Fitness Pass
Multiple Locations
$350 $20
Instructors encourage full-body results in a variety of fitness classes supplemented by a success guide and nutritional coaching
Up to 70% Off Boot Camp Sessions at Air Fitness
Park Ridge
$150 $49
Classes build strength and increase stamina with fitness regimens that incorporate free weights, kettlebells, and cardiovascular exercises
63% Off Nutritional Plan and Personal Training
Bucktown
$200 $75
Personal trainers guide clients along the road to health with strength training, cardiovascular activity, and healthy diet recommendations
Up to 79% Off Kickboxing and MMA Classes
Irving Park
$200 $43
Kickboxing classes create a workout based around muay thai & boxing techniques; MMA classes blend judo, jiu-jitsu, and dirty boxing styles
Up to 87% Off Personal Training Sessions at Most Motivated
Bucktown
$200 $39
With over 15 years as a personal trainer, Ty Whitley motivates with customized workouts that inspire fitness and confidence.
72% Off Fitness Classes and Drop-In Gym Visits
Multiple Locations
$139 $39
Dance-fitness, Vinyasa-yoga, and boxing classes complement solo workouts on equipment by Life Fitness and Hammer Strength
Up to 84% Off Classes at Coöp Gym
Multiple Locations
$375 $59
Group conditioning classes or restorative yoga sessions
85% Off at Max Fitness
Hinsdale
$252.50 $39
Expert coach leads students of all fitness levels through intense group training classes
55% Off at Victory Training
Roscoe Village
$144 $65
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Up to 69% Off Women's Classes at CrossFit Chicago
Bucktown
$180 $69
Women's-only fitness classes build strong, healthy bodies with workouts that incorporate kettlebells, rowing, gymnastics, and weightlifting
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The indoor music and art festival takes over the Chicago Urban Art Society for a full day with exhibits and interactive pieces that ensnare the senses with bursts of color and sound. More than 100 artists fill the marketplace stalls with their wares, showcasing works that include portraits and 3D canvases peering out through a sea of color. Nearby, craftspeople display beaded necklaces, seashell-laden earrings, and hand-painted animal figures for sale. As the crowds peruse works, live music and DJ tunes fill the room. Guests get their own chance to be creative too: patrons can create their own artwork or act as lookouts while Hugo Style paints live graffiti art.
Got Air Scuba employs a staff of passionate, knowledgeable PADI-certified instructors. They teach a variety of classes, ranging from introductory courses to advanced specialty courses, such as a rescue diver course and Divemaster program. To facilitate courses, the dive shop stocks gear from ScubaPro and Bare Dive Gear. Once students have learned the ins and outs of breathing underwater, they can partake in a trip to an exotic locale. Past destinations have included Cozumel, Mexico, and some really big puddles.
Tennis on the Lake's two-hour Drop-in Drill & Play classes fine-tune serving and swatting skills with a combination of thorough practice of core techniques and point play. Beginner and intermediate lessons divide time evenly between drills that perfect the form, power, and placement of strokes and point-play sessions that let players unleash newly learned skills and guttural serving howls in a competitive environment. Classes are limited to 6–12 students and begin at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Scheduling is based on availability and line-judge rulings, so customers should register online to secure a spot.
The certified trainers at Elite Fitness meet with guests to determine a personalized fitness routine that utilizes the number of gym equipment and the skills of the trainers. They lead guests through one-on-one training sessions or lead groups through body-sculpting and boot-camp fitness classes.