The United Center in Chicago became a fashion runway with a country twist as Bad Bunny fans, dressed to impress in bell bottoms, bandannas, and cowboy hats, turned up to support the Puerto Rican superstar. Inspired by his album cover for "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana," they meshed western flair with Bad Bunny's trap roots for the first of three sold-out shows in the Windy City, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
One duo, Sandra Walker and Dane Blackwell tried to blend different cultural elements into their looks. "We were inspired by his whole cowboy vibes, but he’s also a trap artist, so I was trying to go for trap meets western," Walker explained to the Chicago Sun-Times. Meanwhile, siblings Oliver and Isaac Pantoja, sporting Bad Bunny's iconic sunglasses style, got tickets last minute and quickly threw together their ensembles. According to Oliver, Bad Bunny's appeal stretches across different communities, expressing that "He represents a lot of underrepresented groups, and it’s cool that he welcomes a lot of them," in an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times.
While Bad Bunny's fans don their elaborate outfits, there's more to do in Chicago than just jam out to the sounds of Latin trap's king. The Chicago Tribune highlights several happenings in the city, such as the world-renowned Chicago-born jazz musician Herbie Hancock's performance at Symphony Center on March 30, complete with an ensemble of jazz virtuosos. Easter enthusiasts can indulge in several egg hunts across Wrigleyville and the South Loop. The Garfield Park Conservatory is also playing host to the "What's in a Name?" Spring Flower Show, bringing a bloom-filled reminder of the season amid the city's concrete and steel.
An air of nostalgia is set to sweep through the Black Ensemble Theater, where "The Time Machine: A Tribute to the '80s" aims to take audience members back in time with hit tracks from a definitive decade in music. This theatrical rewind runs through April 14, as noted by the Chicago Tribune, and those looking for laughs can catch comic Liza Treyger at Zanies this weekend, noted for her feisty and honest humor. And while patrons have a variety to choose from, it's clear that Bad Bunny's Most Wanted Tour – with tickets starting at a steep $159 – is the sizzling, can't-miss event of the weekend as per the Chicago Tribune.
