Chicago is a busy place, there is always something to do. What makes having an awesome time even better? When you are done having fun and you still have all your money you started with! ChicagoInsider has canvassed the city for interesting free things to do...this is what we found. Yeah, we know you love us, we love you too!

Who: Douglas Reichert Powelll

What: This talk examines the phenomenon of commercial caverns, also known as show caves, as a distinctive cultural expression. Part earth-art installation, part vaudeville show sideshow, show caves are wonders for hire, as crass as that sounds, and yet they are also a sincere, eccentric effort to tell a story of the ways conflict and change etch the contours of the larger landscape.

Where: Chicago Cultural Center- 78 East Washington Street

When: 6pm

All information taken verbatim from Columbia College Chicago Events Guide/ Fall 2009

Who: Koosil-ja Hwang presents Blocks of Continuality/ Body Image, and Algorithm

What: An electrifying new experimental multimedia perfromance piece that mixes elements of movement, music, and a live 3-D performance environment, blending modern, and traditional, digital and flesh.

Where:The Dance Center 1306 S. Michigan Ave.

When: 8pm

All information taken verbatim from Columbia College Chicago Events Guide/ Fall 2009

Cheese Sampling

What: A weekly sampling of a variety of cheeses

When: Sundays 11am-5pm

Where: Taste Food and Wine-1506 W. Jarvis

1^st Thursday Free Yoga

What: All Skill levels

Classes lead by certified yoga instructor

Bring your own blanket or mat

When:1^st Thursday of every month

6:30-7:45pm

Where:REI in Old Town 1466 N. Halstead

To make reservation call: 312-951-6020

Wine Tasting

What: Wine Tasting

Where:Fion Wine and Spirits

Lincoln Park 426 W. Diversy

When:Every Friday

6:30-7:30pm