From culture to cuisine, here’s what to see and do this month in Chicago.
At Lure Fishbar, a shellfish plateau beckons with oysters, shrimp, clams, crab claws, tuna tartare and seafood salad.
TASTE First SoHo, then South Beach, and now Lure Fishbar is making a splash in Chicago with its recent opening. Located in buzzing River North adjacent to the 21c Museum Hotel, Lure beckons with fresh seafood, elevated decor and a dynamic bar scene. From a rotating oyster collection and caviar deviled eggs to spicy tuna crispy sushi rice and a classic lobster roll, the menu takes classic seafood offerings to the next level. Watch for the much-anticipated opening of the patio—sure to be an A-list scene when it launches in late summer. 616 N. Rush St., lurefishbar.com
A work by Dwight White is one of the highlights of the Loop Mural Walk.
WANDER The Chicago Loop Alliance, whose mission is to draw visitors to the city’s thriving central business district, has introduced the Loop Mural Walk—a free program meant to encourage Chicagoans and visitors to enjoy the area’s incredible selection of public art. The self-guided tour exhibits 21 murals on three separate routes that combine for a 2.1-mile journey that winds through alleys and other spaces often forgotten. The walk includes displays from international household names like Kerry James Marshall and Fonte to emerging artists like Ant Ben and Roho Garcia; while the walk includes well-known murals like Eduardo Kobra’s “Tribute to Muddy Waters,” most of them are more obscure works often missed in daily life. Through Labor Day, loopchicago.com
Macbeth director Sir David McVicar
A rendering of the opera’s sinister set
WATCH Opera lovers eager to return to Chicago’s world-famous Lyric have a treat in store: New music director Enrique Mazzola is kicking off his tenure with a new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth directed by Sir David McVicar. Verdi adapted Shakespeare’s work into a four-act opera in 1847, which follows Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s ambitious ascent to power in 11th century Scotland. Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 20 N. Wacker Drive, lyricopera.org
The Sill brings a fun, user-friendly vibe to plant shopping.
SHOP Here’s the perfect way to keep a little summer in your home: From door-to-door plant delivery to horticulture education and online workshops, new shop The Sill is a plant lover’s dream. The national brand’s first Midwest location, this Lakeview newcomer is filled with tropical plants, ferns, cactuses and potted succulents, plus a lovely selection of handarranged bouquets for any occasion. Don’t have much of a green thumb? The Sill offers candles in scents like Sea Salt & Sage and Eau Currant, a tart and floral aroma, and a collection of skincare including a jade facial roller, coffee body scrub and botanical facial steam. 1351 W. Roscoe St., thesill.com
“It Is” (2021) by Jacob Fishman is on display at the much-anticipated new Neon and Light Museum, opening this month.
SEE Become mesmerized by the bright colors of the Neon and Light Museum, debuting in River North and featuring spectacular neon art, such as John Lennon’s self-portrait; works by feminist artist Zoelle Nagib; and John Bannon’s 14-foot perspective sculpture, “Breathe,” which shows a different vision depending on which angle you view it from. Opens Sept. 9, 325 W. Huron St., neonandlightmuseum.com
Photography by: Galdones Photography; Courtesy of Chicago Loop Alliance; By KK Dundas; By John Macfarlane; By Matt Allen; By Jacob Fishman/Courtesy of The Neon and Light Museum
