Classical fans line up outside St. James Cathedral for a Rush Hour Concerts gig.

Summer is officially in full swing, and what better way to celebrate the warm weather than by getting out in the city? TOC has 14 free events lined up, so you can experience all Chicago has to offer this season without going broke. Enjoy!

Saturday 16

Planet Earth Performance 10pm, Late Bar With a track record stretching back to 1994, Dave Roberts's Planet Earth night is a Chicago staple. His new wave selections have taken him from Club Foot to Exit to Neo. It's now found a permanent home here.

Sunday 17

"Bang!" with DJ Terry Hunter 10pm, The Shrine Rising out of the South Side in the early 90s, DJ Terry Hunter has been synonymous with Chicago house ever since. The past few years have seen a lot of action between him and Masters at Works Kenny Dope, but at this Sunday residency, its all Hunter.

Monday 18

Show Tunes Night8pm-2am, Sidetrack BarGet showered in napkins, scream at Madonna's Eva Peron or just whistle along to Wicked at this culty, reverent and usually bustling Broadway tribute night.

Chances Dances 9pm, SubterraneanAccept no substitutes. This mega-inclusive party kicked off a renaissance in indie queer nightlife and is still thriving more than five years later. Always free, always fun.

Tuesday 19

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14 free events | June 16-22