Proactive Planning

It’s only hump day, but there’s no harm in looking ahead to the weekend. In fact, we believe Wednesday is the best day to start getting your Thursday – Sunday plans in order. Nothing like being a little proactive! 

Yes, you read correctly; Thursday is included. Isn’t that technically part of the weekend during the summer? :) 
 
To ensure your days of freedom are some to remember, we gathered together a lineup of events that allow you to take full advantage of summer in this great city that we call home. So, let’s get started.

Thursday

PAWS Chicago Beach Party at North Avenue Beach

Cheeky Chicago’s Women, Whiskey and Runway at Untitled 

ROOF Runway Series at ROOF on theWit 

John Butler Trio at The Vic 

New Kids on the Block, 98 Degreesand Boyz II Men at Allstate Arena 

Friday

Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field 

Saturday

#EXPOSURE2013 benefiting BrightPink at Ohio Street Beach

Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson at Wrigley Field

All Weekend

Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park

Various Farmer’s Markets

Amalia Pica at Museum of Contemporary Art

Movies in the Parks at various locations 
 
Taste of River North at Ward Park 

Lincoln Park MerchantsAssociation Sidewalk Sale at block of Halsted, Armitage, Sheffield & Webster  

Sheffield Garden Walk andMusic Festival at Sheffield & Webster 


And if you’ve got the perfect Suit & Tie for Monday….

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake at Soldier Field 

Happy planning!

By Emily Cleary, MDPR Social Media Director