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Into the Weekend 4.17.26

  • Brad Lippitz
  • April 17, 2026

Into the weekend!

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Out of everyone, there’s no lower being in the universe than a person who says they love working out at the gym. Working out is, by definition, a miserable experience. It hurts, you’re out of breath, you shvitz and become a mess, it takes too much time, and you have to look at people who are in much better shape than you and they know it. 

Then there’s the injuries: to our knees, our backs, our shoulders, and even more to our backs. It all aches and it gets worse. ALL THE TIME.  Even Aleve can’t Aleve-iate (get it?) all the pain. And, let’s face it, there’s a lot of it. 

But when asked (and even when not), there’s this subset of humans who will say that they absolutely LOVE IT. And they’re full of BS and I know it.

As someone who tries to get to the gym every day, I have standing in this arena. It’s not fun, even with the Weather Girls and Chaka Khan screaming in my Air pods. But at least I tell you how it is: that it sucks.

And I’ll do the same when representing you in real estate. No BS. If a property is overpriced, I’ll say it. If the market is softening, you’ll hear it from me first. If a deal has risk, we’ll talk about it—clearly, directly, without dressing it up in language making it seem different than it is.

Because that’s how the Brad Lippitz Group rolls.

Have a great weekend, and maybe I’ll see you at the gym!

Best,

Brad

Things to do this weekend...

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Date: April 18

Time: 7:00 - 11:00 PM

Location: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.

Local DJs will keep the energy high, spinning beats that move the crowd. Come face-to-face with incredible aquatic animals and captivating exhibits for a one-of-a-kind night.

CIVL Fest 2026, April 16–25, in Chicago.

Date: Now through April 25

Time: Times Vary

Location: Citywide throughout Chicago

A citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. The festival showcases 40+ shows with performances by local, national, and international artists, along with select panels and special events.

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Date: April 17 & 18

​Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Wacker Drive between Franklin & Wells

Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in the world, with programming that changes seasonally. ART on THE MART's array of 34 digital projectors show the creations after dusk every evening.

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Dates: April 19

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Chicago Athletic Club, 12 S. Michigan Ave.

Taking over the iconic White City Ballroom inside the Chicago Athletic Association, the one-day event will feature 30+ top-tier vintage vendors offering a standout mix of clothing, jewelry, and accessories—ranging from everyday staples to rare, collectible finds.

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