The sky lit up during the annual Navy Pier fireworks display on July 4, 2015. — Photograph: Tricia ScullyThe sky lit up during the annual Navy Pier fireworks display on July 4, 2015.

Photograph: Tricia Scully

Free things to do in Chicago in July

These are the best free events in Chicago in July—from a bicycle and beer festival to outdoor movies and fireworks

Thursday June 23 2016

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Written by Sara Freund

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The list of things to do during summer in Chicago is endless, but our wallets may be a little bit more limited. So here is a list of events, concerts and shows that'll leave your bank account intact. Save your pennies with a night of Navy Pier Fourth of July Fireworks, see outdoor movies in Chicago's parks or try relaxing at the best rooftop bars with the extra money you've saved.

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Free things to do in Chicago in July

Free Monday shows at Empty Bottle

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Free Monday shows at Empty Bottle

Free Monday shows at Empty Bottle

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Every Monday at 9pm the Empty Bottle hosts free shows (except for Monday, July 4th, instead they'll have a free show on Tuesday, July 5). Check out underground post-punk bands, dream pop duos and local Chicago musicians.

July 5: Velcro Lewis Group + Tijuana Hercules + Shuttle Run

July 11: Foul Tip + The Scenics + Plastic Crimewave Syndicate + The Runnies

July 18: Deeper + Flamingo Rodeo

July 25: Dehd + Heaven For Real + Parent + Bunny

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