We told you a month or so ago that vintage dive bar Max's Place (4621 North Clark) would be undergoing an exterior makeover, and it has! What a difference. Welcome to open, brighter Max's, where friends still meet friends. Image of Max's in 2021 captured by Google Streetview [...]

Come out Saturday, September 16th, between 1:30m and 3:30pm for "Crosswalk Dances" with Synapse Arts and (just added) Chicago Dance Theatre!And it's free! The Winthrop Family Historical Garden is located at 4628 North Winthrop.Crosswalk Dances is a series of traveling performances with choreography customized to pedestrian pathways. Join in a yoga warm-up then watch professional dancers enliven the city landscape, and maybe add your own moves! These free dance pop-ups exemplify Synapse Arts’ belief that art can happen anywhere, at any time. Look for dancers wearing bright colors and body speakers that carry the music with them! UPDATE! Dance colleagues Chicago Tap… [...]