Chicago Neighborhood News: The Loop, North Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park
The Loop: Art lovers rejoice! The Art Institute of Chicago, located at 111 South Michigan Avenue, will open its “Monet and Chicago” exhibit on September 5. Featuring 68 paintings and 14 rarely seen sketches by French Impressionist Claude Monet, this presentation is a splendid way to get out of the house and observe some truly amazing art pieces. The exhibit highlights the connection between Chicago and the artist’s work going back to the late 1800s. You can see Monet’s brilliant masterpieces up close and personal now until January 18, 2021. Tickets are $7 in addition to the museum admission price. Find more info here.
North Park: Chicago’s Hell in a Handbag Productions brings their zany and hysterical productions outdoors and under the Chicago moonlight with their Under the Stars with Handbag: A Drive-In Festival. Taking place at the Redbox Workshop parking lot, located at 4242 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, you can catch Caged Dames on the big screen Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5, at 7:30 pm. Advanced reservations are required, and you have the option of viewing from your car or bring lawn chairs for this socially-distanced event. Tickets range from $40 to $60, and space is limited. Find more info here.
Lincoln Park: The sixth annual Craft Brews at the Zoo goes virtual this year. The 21 and over event takes place on September 18 and 19. Tickets are $49 and include an exclusive t-shirt, a 6-pack of local brews selected by the Lincoln Park Zoo, and 6 videos going into detail about each beer hosted by a brewery representative. Each ticket also includes a virtual event hosted by Josh Seago, owner of Lou Dog Events, with topics discussed by local animal experts and a conversation with a local craft brewery on the industry. Proceeds go to caring for the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Find more info here.
Logan Square: Cult movie fans have had it tough this year with film festivals canceled and drive-ins sticking to mainstream hits. So on Wednesday, September 9 at 8 pm, come out to Comfort Station, located at 2579 North Milwaukee Avenue, for an outdoor screening of the surrealist comedy Crime Wave. Admission is free and limited to just 30 people. As expected, face coverings and social distancing are required to attend. Find more info here.
Wicker Park: Memes are ubiquitous these days. The hilarious pics and accompanying captions spread rapidly across the Internet and into our daily lives thanks to their clever (and sometimes not so clever) messages. So how about a museum catering to the most humorous online jokes? Head over to 6th Dimension Space + Gallery, located at 2511 West North Avenue, to check out The Meme Museum. The funniest memes across the web are collected and on display every Thursday through Sunday until September 27. Admission is free, but reservations are required to browse the two floors of memes for each 90-minute visit. Only 10 patrons are allowed in at a time to maintain safe social distancing. Find more info here.
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