MCA Chicago - Tuesday on the Terrace

Since we're on the topic of things to do around Water Tower...last night my girlfriends and I spent the warm summer evening enjoying wine and live music at the Museum of Contemporary Art. I've actually never been to the MCA before, so I was excited to check it out.

Dang, my dad was always right about my scrunchy nosed mousy smile.

Tuesday on the Terrace at the MCA is a free event that takes place every Tuesday (5:30-8pm) through September 25.  Jazz musicians perform outdoors while city goers mingle over drinks and food. It's similar to Jazzin' at the Shedd (which I also recommend!) on Wednesday nights, but isn't free.

We don't get out much. So when we do, we like to dress up J

We opted for burgers at a high boy table. Get in line early to buy food and drink tickets, which are sold separately.

You can bring a blanket to comfortably sit in the garden. But no outside food or drink is allowed.

Or you can reserve a table for the $24 per person dinner buffet. If you're anything like me, you always check out the menu before going out to eat, which is available (and sounds delish) here.

How did I get this aerial shot you ask?? Well, afterwards (security will promptly hustle you out at 8pm), we headed up to a friend's friend's place to have some more drinks atop an amazing Penthouse rooftop with breathtaking views of Chicago's iconic skyline.

*sigh* Not a bad way to spend a random Tuesday evening if you ask me! You should check it out! There are still plenty of summer nights to be enjoyed, which will be gone all too quickly. I think I'll bring Doug next time for a "date" night. And perhaps actually check out the museum instead of booze the night away, whoops!

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