How was it getting the red line post the shows in 2016? If you waited it out a bit and not in a rush is it still crazy to head back to downtown area? How hard to grab an Uber again if you wait it out a bit? Was as there is ‘13 and it was late and crazy (but fun!)
We were able to get on the train back to downtown with absolutely no problems. Of course we never left directly after any of the shows either. After every show we hit up the bars for some drinks and some late night food. Uber was really easy to obtain as well. Never had any issues staying in Downtown and getting to any of the shows via train or uber. We will be staying in Downtown again this year.
Thanks for the info. Plan is to take our time leaving the show and grabbing a beer before we head back to the hotel.
That's the spirit! And the right decision. One of the bars had an Alice in Chains cover band that was really good (albeit, I was intoxicated) playing after the PJ Saturday show in 2016. Something enjoyable while the crowds thinned.
"A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
Just some various things to do in Chicago for those looking to kill time around the Wrigley shows:
Entertainment :
• Willis (Sears) Tower Skydeck (go early or late, but looks awesome with "the Ledge") • Shedd Aquarium (be there by open for smaller crowd...Sunday is their slowest day) • Field Museum • Museum of Science and Industry • Adler Planetarium • Lincoln Park Zoo (free admission so it may get busy) • Navy Pier (Ferris Wheel, botanical garden, etc...) • Architecture Tour (in a boat through Chicago) • Theater (there are plenty of them around if you want to watch a play) • white sox game (cheap and could cross a ballpark of the list - with their weak ass fanbase, a good ticket will be easy to come by)
Food:
• Portillo's (lots of locations - Chicago Dog, Combo sandwich and chocolate cake are all fire!) • Garrett Popcorn (lots of locations and worth a visit by all out of towners, trust me) • Lou Malnattai's (if you feel the urge to try that Chicago style deep dish) • Giordanno's (see above) • Kumas Corner (it's like the 3 Floyd's of the burger world) • Harry Caray's (downtown, it's kind of like a mini Cubs museum) • Smoque BBQ • Au Cheval • Owen and Engine • Gibsons Steakhouse
Beer:
• Pipeworks (beer to go only, but it's good AF) • Revolution • Haymarket • Half Acre • Lagunitas • Goose Island • 3 Floyd's (if you're a beer nerd with a car and willing to drive about 30 minutes south east of the city)
Hope some of this helps some people plan a little bit of extra stuff to do during your trips. I tried to keep everything within close proximity to where many out of towners will be staying. Ig you're going to be driving through NW Indiana and want some ideas for things to see/do there or SW Michigan, let me know.
"words and music...keep me floating along" - Jeff Ament Tor 93 - Tor 96 - Barrie 98 - Tor 00 - Buffalo 03 - Tor 03 - Kitchener 05 - London 05 - Hamilton 05 - Tor - 05 - Tor 06 - EV Massey Hall I & II Tor 09, Chicago 09, Cleveland 10, Buffalo 10, Tor I & II 2011 - Hamilton 2011 - Vancouver 2011 - Wrigley 13 - Buffalo 13 - Ottawa 16 - Toronto I & II 2016 Fenway 2016 Night 2 - Wrigley 18 I & II - Hamilton & Toronto 2022
Just some various things to do in Chicago for those looking to kill time around the Wrigley shows:
Entertainment : AIR SHOW is that weekend....swim at the beach watch the show, drink BEER..
ROLL CALL I got my night I seat and bringing a group of 3 more....we will find tickets as we always do.
CANT WAIT.
2018 Chicago, IL 2018 Seattle, WA 2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL 2016 Miami, FL 2016 Tampa, FL 2016 Toronto, Canada II 2016 Chicago, IL I 2016 Chicago, IL II 2014 Detroit, MI 2006 Cleveland, OH 2004 Toldeo, OH 2003 Auburn Hills, MI 1998 Lansing, MI 1998 Auburn Hills, MI 1992 Clarkston, MI
The air show always attracts a big crowd. Just know that the traffic will be moving much slower on LSD due to this. Interstates coming into the city may also back up some if the white sox are playing.
"A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
2018 Chicago, IL 2018 Seattle, WA 2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL 2016 Miami, FL 2016 Tampa, FL 2016 Toronto, Canada II 2016 Chicago, IL I 2016 Chicago, IL II 2014 Detroit, MI 2006 Cleveland, OH 2004 Toldeo, OH 2003 Auburn Hills, MI 1998 Lansing, MI 1998 Auburn Hills, MI 1992 Clarkston, MI
The air show always attracts a big crowd. Just know that the traffic will be moving much slower on LSD due to this. Interstates coming into the city may also back up some if the white sox are playing.
Thanks for the heads up. This was the final convincing factor I needed to fly instead of driving.
I tried to get tickets and failed. I hope they do a full US tour soon. What’s up with Apple Music lately? I cannot much live stuff to play on my US account.
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Hello PJ friends! Looking for 3 tickets for PJ Monday 8/20 at Wrigley. This will be a birthday present for myself, my hubs, and my brother!! Would love if anyone had any tickets to sell for 8/20. Super special place for a show, especially since we are Chicago natives! Please help make our dreams come true!
Lollapalooza Chicago, IL 8/07
Old Deer Creek Noblesville, In 5/7/10
Alpine Valley East Troy, Wis 9/3/11 --PJ 20--
Wrigley Chicago, IL 7/19/13
...Thoughts arrive like butterflies...
My top PJ opener is Release, 3/4 shows!
Just some various things to do in Chicago for those looking to kill time around the Wrigley shows:
Entertainment :
• Willis (Sears) Tower Skydeck (go early or late, but looks awesome with "the Ledge") • Shedd Aquarium (be there by open for smaller crowd...Sunday is their slowest day) • Field Museum • Museum of Science and Industry • Adler Planetarium • Lincoln Park Zoo (free admission so it may get busy) • Navy Pier (Ferris Wheel, botanical garden, etc...) • Architecture Tour (in a boat through Chicago) • Theater (there are plenty of them around if you want to watch a play) • white sox game (cheap and could cross a ballpark of the list - with their weak ass fanbase, a good ticket will be easy to come by)
Food:
• Portillo's (lots of locations - Chicago Dog, Combo sandwich and chocolate cake are all fire!) • Garrett Popcorn (lots of locations and worth a visit by all out of towners, trust me) • Lou Malnattai's (if you feel the urge to try that Chicago style deep dish) • Giordanno's (see above) • Kumas Corner (it's like the 3 Floyd's of the burger world) • Harry Caray's (downtown, it's kind of like a mini Cubs museum) • Smoque BBQ • Au Cheval • Owen and Engine • Gibsons Steakhouse
Beer:
• Pipeworks (beer to go only, but it's good AF) • Revolution • Haymarket • Half Acre • Lagunitas • Goose Island • 3 Floyd's (if you're a beer nerd with a car and willing to drive about 30 minutes south east of the city)
Hope some of this helps some people plan a little bit of extra stuff to do during your trips. I tried to keep everything within close proximity to where many out of towners will be staying. Ig you're going to be driving through NW Indiana and want some ideas for things to see/do there or SW Michigan, let me know.
Chris
Pumped too check out the zoo and eat some deep dish
St.John's 9/24/2005
St.John's 9/25/2005
Toronto 9/11/2011
Toronto 9/12/2011
Quebec City 5/5/2016
Ottawa 5/8/2016
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wow. Thanks Chris the tour guide
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"words and music...keep me floating along" - Jeff Ament
Tor 93 - Tor 96 - Barrie 98 - Tor 00 - Buffalo 03 - Tor 03 - Kitchener 05 - London 05 - Hamilton 05 - Tor - 05 - Tor 06 - EV Massey Hall I & II Tor 09, Chicago 09, Cleveland 10, Buffalo 10, Tor I & II 2011 - Hamilton 2011 - Vancouver 2011 - Wrigley 13 - Buffalo 13 - Ottawa 16 - Toronto I & II 2016 Fenway 2016 Night 2 - Wrigley 18 I & II - Hamilton & Toronto 2022
Entertainment :
AIR SHOW is that weekend....swim at the beach watch the show, drink BEER..
ROLL CALL I got my night I seat and bringing a group of 3 more....we will find tickets as we always do.
CANT WAIT.
2018 Seattle, WA
2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL
2016 Miami, FL
2016 Tampa, FL
2016 Toronto, Canada II
2016 Chicago, IL I
2016 Chicago, IL II
2014 Detroit, MI
2006 Cleveland, OH
2004 Toldeo, OH
2003 Auburn Hills, MI
1998 Lansing, MI
1998 Auburn Hills, MI
1992 Clarkston, MI
2018 Seattle, WA
2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL
2016 Miami, FL
2016 Tampa, FL
2016 Toronto, Canada II
2016 Chicago, IL I
2016 Chicago, IL II
2014 Detroit, MI
2006 Cleveland, OH
2004 Toldeo, OH
2003 Auburn Hills, MI
1998 Lansing, MI
1998 Auburn Hills, MI
1992 Clarkston, MI
Columbus-2003
Cincinnati-2006
Columbus-2010
Wrigley-2013
Cincinnati-2014
Lexington-2016
Wrigley 1 & 2-2018
ISO 2016 Greenville shirt. Size medium. PM me if you have one for sale/trade.
New Orleans, LA - 9-17-1995
New Orleans, LA - 8-14-2000
Lexington, KY - 4-26-2016
Nashville, TN - 6-9-2016 (TMR)
Bonnaroo - 6-11-2016
Chicago, IL - 8-18-2018 & 8-20-2018
Asbury Park, NJ - 9-18-2021
Ohana Fest - 9-26-2021
Ohana Fest Encore - 10-1-2021 & 10-2-2021
PJ Cuyahoga Flalls OH 8/26/1998
PJ Noblesviile IN 8/18/2000
PJ Cincinnatti OH 8/20/2000
PJ Columbus OH 8/21/2000
PJ Columbus OH 6/24/2003
PJ Hamilton Ontario 9/13/2005
PJ Phiadelphia PA 10/3/2005
PJ Cleveland OH 5/20/2006
PJ Columbia SC 6/16/2008.....
e.V Chicago IL 8/21/2008
e.V Philly PA 6/11/2009
e.V Bailtimore MD 6/14/2009...
PJ Chicago IL 8/23/2009
.PJ...Philly PA 10/27/2009 PJ.Philadephia PA 10/28/2009.
PJ Columbus OH 5/6/2010
PJ Cleveland OH 5/9/2010.
BRAD Columbus OH 10/5/2010
e.V St.Louis MO 7/1/2011
.PJ.. East Troy WI 9/3/2011..PJ..East Troy WI 9/4/2011
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Cleveland OH 10/8/2012
RNDM Chicago IL11/13/2012
Alice In Chains/SoundGarden Columbus OH 5/19/2013
AIC Fort Wayne IN 5/21/2013
PJ Pittsburgh PA 10/11/2013
AIC Cincinnati OH 5/17/2014
AIC Cleveland OH 5/19/2014
AIC Indianapolis IN 8/19/2014
PJ Cincinnati OH 10/1/2014
AIC Cincinnati OH 8/06/2015
RNDM Chicago IL 3/15/2016
PJ Columbia SC 4\21\2016
PJ Lexington KY 4/26/2016
PJ Chicago IL 8/20/2016
Soundgarden Columbus OH 5/20/2017 Canceled RIP Chris
AIC Columbus OH 5/18/2018
PJ Chicago IL 8/18/2018 PJ Chicago IL 8/20/2018
PJ St Louis Missouri 9/18/2022
AIC Cuyohoga falls Oh. 8/16/2019
SHAWNSMITH Rip 2019Mark Lanegan Band 5/18/19
maybe that’s what the extra fees are? We have to pay dues to the HOF?
Old Deer Creek Noblesville, In 5/7/10
Alpine Valley East Troy, Wis 9/3/11 --PJ 20--
Wrigley Chicago, IL 7/19/13
...Thoughts arrive like butterflies...
My top PJ opener is Release, 3/4 shows!
ISO 2016 Greenville shirt. Size medium. PM me if you have one for sale/trade.
ISO 2016 Greenville shirt. Size medium. PM me if you have one for sale/trade.
New Orleans, LA - 9-17-1995
New Orleans, LA - 8-14-2000
Lexington, KY - 4-26-2016
Nashville, TN - 6-9-2016 (TMR)
Bonnaroo - 6-11-2016
Chicago, IL - 8-18-2018 & 8-20-2018
Asbury Park, NJ - 9-18-2021
Ohana Fest - 9-26-2021
Ohana Fest Encore - 10-1-2021 & 10-2-2021
Aug. 19th @ 1:00. Use promo code: Pearl Jam
ISO 2016 Greenville shirt. Size medium. PM me if you have one for sale/trade.
New Orleans, LA - 9-17-1995
New Orleans, LA - 8-14-2000
Lexington, KY - 4-26-2016
Nashville, TN - 6-9-2016 (TMR)
Bonnaroo - 6-11-2016
Chicago, IL - 8-18-2018 & 8-20-2018
Asbury Park, NJ - 9-18-2021
Ohana Fest - 9-26-2021
Ohana Fest Encore - 10-1-2021 & 10-2-2021
-my dad after hearing Not for You for the first time on SNL .
Any other events other than the wishlist pre-parties and the boat tour in the works for that weekend?
St.John's 9/25/2005
Toronto 9/11/2011
Toronto 9/12/2011
Quebec City 5/5/2016
Ottawa 5/8/2016