From debut boutiques to hot new dining destinations, here’s what not to miss this summer in Chicago.
Fioretta’s tantalizing meatballs
With a midcentury vibe and an Italian-American steakhouse menu, new DineAmic Hospitality restaurant and rooftop lounge Fioretta is the latest Fulton Market District hot spot. Chef Joe Rizza serves up toothsome plates like macaroni all vodka, chicken vesuvio and cuts like a 24-ounce bone-in ribeye and 34-ounce Tomahawk steak. 318 N. Sangamon St.
“Marilyn” (1967) by Andy Warhol
One of the most buzzed-about artists of modern time is the subject of Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s blockbuster summer exhibition. Entitled WARHOL, the show features more than 200 works (including 150 original Polaroids taken by the artist) as well as interactive elements, a Studio 54 experience and an outdoor area inspired by Central Park. Through Sept. 10, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
Experience the iconic artistry of Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical, a multiple Tony Award-winning production taking the stage at James M. Nederlander Th eatre. Th e show looks beyond Jackson’s performances and off ers a glimpse into his creative process during the 1992 “Dangerous World Tour.” Unearthing the collaborative spirit and ingenuity that propelled the late pop icon to global fame, it’s a must-see. Aug. 1-Sept. 2, 24 W. Randolph St.
Dancers Jack Halbert and Fernando Duarte
Organizations like BOOM CRACK! Dance Company and The Joffrey Ballet are coming together this summer in support of Chicago Dancers United’s 32nd annual Dance for Life fundraiser at Auditorium Theatre The event raises money for The Dancers’ Fund, which provides Chicago dance industry professionals with financial support for preventative healthcare and medical needs. August 19, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive
Inside the luxe new AMIRI boutique
L.A. glam meets the Gold Coast in the district’s latest new must-shop luxury boutique, AMIRI. Th e brand’s first Chicago boutique houses men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, kidswear, footwear and accessories, as well as an exclusive capsule collection inspired by the red and black hues of the Chicago Blackhawks. 46 E. Walton St.
Photography by: FROM TOP, PHOTO: BY GARRETT SWEET; PHOTO: ANDY WARHOL, “MARILYN” (1967) © 2022 THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, INC./LICENSED BY ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK. © 2022 THE ESTATE OF MARILYN MONROE LLC; PHOTO: BY ANDREW BRUAH; PHOTO: BY TODD ROSENBERG
