I should start keeping a list of all the free or almost-free things I know about in Chicago, just for the times when I hear people complaining about how they can never do anything because Chicago’s so expensive. Sure, we might have one of the highest sales taxes in the country, but there are plenty of free things to do!
Gapers Block has teamed up with Metro and four local bands to offer another great night of free-with-internet-flyer music.  Pet Lions, Post Honeymoon, White Mystery, and Dirty Diamonds will put on a show on Friday, January 22nd.  Admission is free with the flyer before 9.  Show up after 9 and pay $6 with the flyer.  And if all else fails, fork over $9.
Check out Gapers Block’s post on the event for more details.