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.<\/p>\n
Friday, June 23rd<\/strong><\/p>\n MSI After Hours: Humans Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n The Improvised Shakespeare Company at IO Theater<\/strong><\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n Saturday, June 24th<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 Chicago SummerDance<\/strong><\/p>\n 6 pm, Free. Grant Park Spirit of Music Garden<\/p>\n Dance to R&B and Motown hits for free in the park considered \u201cChicago\u2019s Front Yard.\u201d 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601.<\/p>\n Hideout Inn Dance Party<\/strong><\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n Sunday, June 25th<\/strong><\/p>\n Although it is happening during conference hours, it would be a mistake to ignore Chicago\u2019s Pride parade- it \u00a0is 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Winner\u2026… of Our Discontent<\/strong><\/p>\n 8pm. $29 Check out the famed Second City\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Queen<\/strong><\/p>\n 10pm. $10. Queen is a weekly dance party at Smart Bar hosted by Chicago House legend Derrick Carter. This week\u2019s event is a special Pride edition. 3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613. (773) 549-4140. http:\/\/smartbarchicago.com\/tickets<\/a> .<\/p>\n Monday, June 26th<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise<\/strong><\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n White Sox vs Yankees<\/strong><\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n Which nighttime activities did we miss? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n **********************************************************************************<\/p>\n Our guest blogger today is Deidre Winterhalter. Deidre is the Digital Learning Coordinator at the Oak Park Public Library<\/a> wrote this post as a current member of the ALSC Local Arrangements committee<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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. 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