CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- We made it to another weekend, Chicago! And boy is it going to be a beautiful one. It is definitely summer in Chicago, and with the city and state being fully reopen, there is so much to do!
The Time Out Market Chicago reopened Thursday and will have concerts, DJ sets, live art and more events to enjoy throughout the weekend. The Chicago Craft Beer Festival also returns this weekend to its new Fulton Market location! Plus there are some new, fun comics exhibits at both the Chicago Cultural Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art. And if you haven't checked it out yet, now would be a great weekend to visit the the Morton Arboretum's latest exhibit Human+Nature.
And sports fans, ballparks are open at 100 percent capacity. The Chicago Cubs take on the Marlins this weekend at Wrigley Field; and while the Chicago White Sox are away this weekend, you can hit up your favorite local bar and watch them take on the Astros on TV.
Here's a look at things to do this weekend in Chicago and the suburbs:
Time Out Market Chicago
Chicago has fully reopened, and Time Out Market Chicago is joining in on the fun this weekend, welcoming guests back to its culinary and cultural destination in the heart of Fulton Market. Located among the acclaimed restaurants of Fulton Market, the three-story, 50,000-square-foot Market boasts an expansive street-side patio and a rooftop bar that offers sweeping views of the city. Inside, you’ll find some of Chicago’s top culinary talent, all curated by the editorial team, including delicious barbecue from chef D’Andre Carter at Soul & Smoke; Mini Mott's delicious burgers; fried chicken from Cleo's Southern Cuisine; and creative ice cream from Shawn Michelle's. If you're thirsty, sit down at one of the Market's bars to enjoy a menu of local beer, a robust wine list or a cocktail created in collaboration with Chicago mixologists. Plus, there's concerts, DJ sets, live art and more events to enjoy throughout the weekend. MORE INFO.
Where: 916 W. Fulton Market
When: Now open
Cost: Varies
Chicago Craft Beer Festival
From brewery-focused pubs and taprooms to bars and even the local supermarket, the popularity of craft beers remains as strong as ever. Illinois alone is home to more than 200 of the nation’s 4,000-plus microbreweries. Windy City beer lovers will again be in hops heaven when Chicago Craft Beer Fest returns for its 9th flavor-packed year to it's new Fulton Market location! In conjunction with PB&J West Loop, highlights include daily afternoon tastings where visitors who purchase a pass can sample from a pool of more than 40 specialty beers lovingly crafted by 35-plus local, regional and national breweries. Tasting ticket holders are also encouraged to savor the day before or after the tastings by enjoying a meal (or more brews) at PB&J while listening to some great hits on their jukeboxes. MORE INFO.
Where: PB&J: Pizza Beer & Jukebox, 205 N. Peoria St.
When: Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.
Cost: $29.99
Juneteenth Neighborhood Walk in Bronzeville
Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago Area and Northwest Indiana for a stroll along the Bronzeville Walk of Fame—a strip of Martin Luther King Drive that honors 91 local Black luminaries across the ages like Ida B. Wells and Gwendolyn Brooks—in commemoration of Juneteenth. Meet at the Walgreens at 3405 S King Drive for registration; the walk will kick off at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library at 3436 S. King Drive. Take a few selfies as you pose in front of the many beautiful murals and landmarks, and don't forget to stop for some soul food and a sweet treat along your route. MORE INFO.
Where: 3405 S. King Drive
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon
Cost: $2
CHICAGO: Where Comics Came to Life (1880–1960)
A significant, but often overlooked contribution to American art and culture is Chicago’s role in the development of the early comic strip. Through its countless newspapers and its publishing industry, Chicago led the transformation of comics from daily fantasy and joke features into ongoing stories grounded in the textures and details of real life, its first real step towards legitimacy as an expressive language and semi-literary art form.
The exhibition focuses on the origins of the comics in popular publishing, the immeasurable importance of African-American cartoonists and publishing, the first woman cartoonists and editors, the first daily comic strip, and finally the art and comics of undeservedly forgotten Frank King, who with “Gasoline Alley” captured not only the rhythms and tone of everyday existence in his characters that aged not only at the same daily rate as its newspaper readers, but were also fictionalized versions of real people.
The exhibition is designed and planned as an intentional historical companion to the concurrently appearing survey of contemporary Chicago comics at the Museum of Contemporary Art, in which Ware’s work also appears. MORE INFO.
Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St., Sidney R. Yates Gallery, 4th Floor North
When: Saturday, June 19–Oct. 3, open daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Chicago Comics: 1960s to Now
Chicago has been a center for comics for decades—a haven not only for making and publishing cartoons, but also for innovating on the medium. Chicago Comics: 1960s to Now tells the story of the art form in the influential city through the work of Chicago’s many cartoonists: known, under-recognized, and up-and-coming.
The exhibition traces the evolution of comics in Chicago, as cartoonists ventured beyond the pages of newspapers and into experimental territory including long-form storytelling, countercultural critique, and political activism. Chicago Comics examines styles, schools of thought, and modes of publication across six decades of cartooning, including works from artists who are changing the medium today. The exhibition seeks to bring to the fore artists of color who were previously under-recognized throughout their careers. In this pursuit, the exhibition features archival material previously not seen in museums and offers a revised history of the art form. Represented throughout this timeline are special sections that highlight key artists including Kerry James Marshall, Lynda Barry, and Chris Ware. MORE INFO.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave.
When: Saturday, June 19–Oct. 3
Cost: Included in museum admission
Navy Pier Fireworks
To celebrate its reopening, Navy Pier is bring back Chicago’s favorite sky spectacle show Wednesday and Saturday nights from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Find a spot anywhere on the pier to take in this dazzling free display. Soundtracks feature dramatic and popular music with some special occasion soundtracks. MORE INFO.
Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
When: Saturday, 10:15-10:25 p.m.
Cost: Free
Frida Kahlo: Timeless
Presented by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL, this comprehensive presentation of the life and works of the artist Frida Kahlo will feature 26 original pieces as well as an immersive historical exhibit that provides a framework of the life, circumstances and events that led to Kahlo becoming one of the most important painters of the 20th century and of our time. Alongside the 26 original works, this immersive exhibition features a multimedia timeline with reproductions of Kahlo’s clothing; more than 100 photographic images from the artist’s life; a family-friendly children’s area; and, a Frida Kahlo-inspired garden designed by Ball Horticultural. MORE INFO.
Where: Cleve Carney Museum of Art, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
When: Now through Sept. 6
Cost: Untimed entry tickets $40 and timed tickets $23
Human+Nature
The Morton Arboretum’s next outdoor art exhibition, Human+Nature, will inspire awe and wonder as it connects people and trees. Internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper created five 15- to 26-foot-tall sculptures exclusively for the Arboretum that will be featured in various locations across its 1,700 acres, leading guests to areas they may not have explored before. It will be his largest exhibition to date anywhere in the world.
On the East Side, a short walk from the Visitor Center, guests will be able to step within a huge female figure, as if into the heart of nature. Continuing along a less than mile-long walk, they will encounter a majestic maternal figure as tall as a tree, and a sculpture of diverse human facial traits interwoven with root structures. On the West Side, two hands joined by intertwining roots will extend near a grove of old oaks, and a towering face will evoke the interconnectedness of humans and trees. Made of concrete, fiberglass, and steel, each sculpture will weigh several metric tons. The largest ground footprint will be 28 feet wide and 37 feet long.
Human+Nature will be included with timed-entry admission to the Arboretum. The exhibition is planned to run for at least one year. MORE INFO.
Where: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle
When: Now through next year
Cost: Included with timed-entry Arboretum admission
WNDR museum
The home of Chicago's only Infinity Mirror Room (created by Japanese Yayoi Kusama) is open to the public once again, presenting a new collection of one-of-a-kind art installations alongside some old favorites. New additions to WNDR Museum include a multi-sensory experience from S̶A̶N̶T̶IA̶G̶O̶X that uses artificial intelligence, sounds, visuals and scents, as well as an installation called I Heard There Was a Secret Chord that allows guests to become part of an evolving virtual choir. MORE INFO.
Where: 1130 W. Monroe St.
When: Now through Sept. 5
Cost: $30
Immersive Van Gogh
Step inside of Starry Night and The Bedroom in Arles with the help of more than 75 digital projectors in this high-tech exhibition that explores the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Designed by the Italian creative team that worked on the "Atelier des Lumières" exhibitions in Paris, "Immersive Van Gogh" covers 35-foot walls with animated versions of the Dutch painters work, accompanied by a score that blends electronic and classical compositions. MORE INFO.
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace, 108 W. Germania Pl.
When: Now through Nov. 28
Cost: $40-50
Gogh with Lifeway Immersive Yoga in partnership with CorePower Yoga
Grab a mat and enjoy a 35-minute yoga class lead by CorePower Yoga instructors inside of the "Immersive Van Gogh" experience. Each workout is designed to challenge the body and inspire the mind; choreographed in harmony with the music, sounds, light, and moving images from Van Gogh’s vast catalog of masterpieces. After your class, guests are invited to stay and experience the art around them one more time. The classes take place early in the morning on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays—before the exhibit opens to the general public. MORE INFO.
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace, 108 W. Germania Pl.
When: Now through Sept. 5
Cost: $54.99 per person per class plus fees
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Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes celebrates Marvel history with more than 300 artifacts including original comic book pages, sculptures, interactive displays, and costumes and props from Marvel’s blockbuster films. Guests can examine the origins of iconic characters such as Spider-Man, Black Panther, Hulk, and Captain Marvel and see how they have evolved alongside society over the past 80 years, making these characters a pop culture mainstay. MORE INFO.
Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.
When: Now through Oct. 24
Cost: Requires an additional, timed-entry ticket in addition to museum admission: Adults $18, Children (3-11) $14, Members $9.
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