We walked to the Green Line and Grace got a single ride ticket for the L. They charge $0.50 for the ticket, which I find absurd. I wonder if there's a mobile option that didn't do that. Actually, maybe that's the point. Maybe that stupid fee is there to encourage use of a mobile app.
I saw a TikTok video about a boba vending machine downtown, and today was the perfect opportunity to find it. Block 37 turns out to be a mall. Its structure reminds me of Hollywood & Highland. It was everything the TikTok advertised, but it's technically not boba, it's just tea. My peach tea had actual peach chunks in it. Often, flavored teas are too sweet and syrup-y. This one was a subtle mix, a fragrant tea, if you will. I liked it, but I would have liked it more with boba pearls.
@jmeprcn TikTok marketing worked on me🧋 ##GossipGirlHere ##mycha ##bobavendingmachine ##chicago
♬ Right Now - Anthony Ramos
We strutted along the River Walk for a bit, and then camped up on a grassy area. I sorted out tickets for Dodgers Filipino Night. Tickets finally went on sale, and I got an email this morning asking if I was interested in group tickets. Hell yes, I wanted tickets! It's something I look forward to every year. I chose seats more right field than centerfield, so we could have a better view of Mookie Betts.
Millennium Park has a Summer Music Series. There are reserved seats available, which gives you a great view of the stage. Tickets started at $25, which isn't bad. However, free is better than $25. And free is available. I wish the Hollywood Bowl did free events like this.
There is a bag check for weapons and illegal stuff. Food and booze is totally allowed. You can bring chairs or blankets and find a spot on the enormous lawn. The view is shite, but the sound is excellent. I've wanted to attend a concert here since my first visit to Chicago. The outdoor amphitheatre is beautiful. I love the dome of poles that hold the speakers.
There's ledges on the side for standing room. And, you can walk to the area behind the paid section. A part of me wanted to sneak in and take a seat, just to see if I could. It didn't feel like the staff was doing much policing ("Nobody's gonna know...").
They played classical music, and technically only 3 songs because the audience only clapped 3 times. Each song was 30 minutes and had different sections, which felt (and sounded) like separate songs (because there were gaps in between). Clearly, I don't have exposure to classical music, I'm learning.
We hung out on the lawn for a bit after the concert ended. My picnic blanket has a layer that resists moisture. It stayed dry the longest of the three blankets we laid on the grass.
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♬ Bittersweet Symphony (feat. Ashleigh Murray & Camila Mendes) - Riverdale Cast
I'm glad we got that extra time. I loved being there. It's so cool to have the time and opportunity now to watch the concert. I don't remember seeing downtown at night. The buildings are pretty all lit up, and the reflection on the Bean was gorgeous. It's even better since there was no crowd.
Once 9pm hit, they kicked everyone out of the park for the night. Now I see how they maintain the public space so well.
The Chicondo has so much energy with two extra guests this weekend. I am a little wiped because we did a lot this week, but now we have the weekend ahead of us.
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