CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- We are more than half way through May, and there are plenty of signs that summer is right around the corner! And this weekend's weather is definitely going to feel more like summer, so get outside and enjoy everything the city has to offer!
As coronavirus mitigations begin to ease, capacity limits are increasing, so why not check out one of Chicago's museums or zoos? Or dine outside at your favorite restaurant? This is also one of the final weekends to check out the pop-up Friends Experience at The Shops at Northbridge!
And if you are wanting to get your body ready for summer, all while enjoying some culture, check out Gogh with Lifeway Immersive Yoga. Plus, this weekend ComEd is "switching on summer" and turning on the Buckingham Fountain.
Here's a list of ideas on things to do this weekend:
ComEd's "Switch on Summer"
Get ready for ComEd’s 7th annual Switch on Summer, which celebrates the start of summer with the turning on of Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Fountain! For everyone's safety, ComEd is bringing the summer tradition to the comfort of your home. You won’t want to miss this livestream event featuring special guest appearances, including WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, ComEd CEO Joe Dominguez, and music by Papo Santiago y su Orquesta, curated by the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. And for the first time in over a year, a ComEd sweepstakes winner will once again revive Chicago's Buckingham Fountain with a flip of a switch. The event will be livestreamed starting at 2 p.m. Saturday at Facebook.com/ComEd. MORE INFO.
Where: Virtual via Facebook Live
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Free
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Navy Pier Fireworks
To celebrate its reopening, Navy Pier is hosting a special 10-minute fireworks show every Saturday in May at 9 p.m. Guests are welcome to enjoy the display from the Navy Pier’s open areas. A summer schedule is expected soon. MORE INFO.
Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Free
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The Friends Experience
The Friends Experience: The One in Chicago allows fans to explore Friends like never before with set re-creations, original props and costumes, photo ops and more. Visitors can recreate some favorite moments including peaking around Rachel and Monica’s purple door, relaxing in Chandler and Joey’s recliner, or helping Ross with the infamous sofa pivot. And of course, the space features a recreated Central Perk with the legendary orange couch. MORE INFO.
Where: The Shops at Northbridge, 520 N. Michigan Ave.
When: Now through May 31
Cost: $35 + tax and fees
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Monet and Chicago
"Monet and Chicago" acts as an homage to the city's connection to the “father of Impressionism,” showcasing a mixture of major works as well as rarely seen sketches and landscapes sourced from local collections. Visitors will be able to take in early works like Apple Trees, Vétheuil and On the Bank of the Seine, Bennecourt, as well as canvases from his Stacks of Wheat series. MORE INFO.
Where: Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave.
When: Now through June 14
Cost: Requires a $7 ticket, in addition to museum admission
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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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
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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