Chicago has fabulous activities to offer if you are willing to travel a little bit. Below you will find at least two for each day of the conference, one earlier in the evening for the early birds and one later for the night owls. Directions are based on the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel headquarters at 151 E. Wacker Dr.
Friday, June 23rd
MSI After Hours: Humans Welcome
7 p.m. (21+) $30 includes complimentary drink and snacks and a cash bar. A chance to see all the Museum of Science and Industry has to offer without the crowds. 5700 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637. (773) 684-1414
The Improvised Shakespeare Company at IO Theater
10:30pm. $16. The Improvised Shakespeare Company performs an improvised play using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Also available at 8pm. 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642. (312) 929-2401
Saturday, June 24th
Chicago SummerDance
6 pm, Free. Grant Park Spirit of Music Garden
Dance to R&B and Motown hits for free in the park considered “Chicago’s Front Yard.” 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601.
Hideout Inn Dance Party
11:59pm. $5. This indie music venue turns into a dance party at midnight. 1354 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60642. (773) 227-4433. http://www.hideoutchicago.com
Sunday, June 25th
Although it is happening during conference hours, it would be a mistake to ignore Chicago’s Pride parade- it is taking place starting at noon on the North side. It travels south down Halsted and Broadway between Montrose and Diversey. You can find comprehensive information at http://chicagopride.gopride.com/info.cfm.
The Winner…… of Our Discontent
8pm. $29 Check out the famed Second City’s mainstage show for a discounted price and a less crowded audience. 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614. 312-337-3992 http://www.secondcity.com.
Queen
10pm. $10. Queen is a weekly dance party at Smart Bar hosted by Chicago House legend Derrick Carter. This week’s event is a special Pride edition. 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613. (773) 549-4140. http://smartbarchicago.com/tickets .
Monday, June 26th
Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise
6pm. $16.50. Beat the crowds and enjoy a Lake Michigan cruise at a discounted price. The Anita Dee II boards at 6pm, departs at 6:30pm, and returns at 9pm. https://www.anitadee.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Anita_Dee_Directions.pdf
White Sox vs Yankees
7:10pm. $7+. The Cubs are out of town, but the White Sox are playing the Yankees in a sizzling American League rivalry. Tickets are as cheap as $7. Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616. https://www.mlb.com/whitesox
Which nighttime activities did we miss? Let us know in the comments!
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Our guest blogger today is Deidre Winterhalter. Deidre is the Digital Learning Coordinator at the Oak Park Public Library wrote this post as a current member of the ALSC Local Arrangements committee.