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A Man, A Monkey, and an Amusement Park

A crowd of people play pinball machines in a busy arcade, likely from the 1970s based on clothing styles.

Tue, 08/11 from 7:00-8:00 pm

Old Chicago was a groundbreaking but short-lived wonder. While thousands remember the “Italian” organ grinder and his monkey wandering about, few knew the man behind the music. Historian Ray Johnson uncovers the true story of the local icon whose life was as colorful as the park itself.