Marlowe May 2026
Community News
May is here, springing fresh opportunities to connect, recharge, and embrace everything you love about life at Marlowe Chicago. Let’s keep the momentum going this month with good energy and all the little moments that make this community feel like home.
Marlowe Resident Events
May -Marlowe Chicago x Illy Café ☕✨
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! We are officially partnering with Illy to introduce their beautiful new café to the Marlowe community.
Join us this May for an exclusive, resident-only celebration to welcome our new neighbors. We’ll have plenty of incredible food, signature drinks, and the chance to experience the space before it opens to the public. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season with a little caffeine and a lot of community—we can’t wait to see you there!
Thanks For Joining Last Month!
Paint & Sip
Our Paint & Sip night at Marlowe Chicago brought out some seriously impressive artistic skills. From the first brushstrokes to the final masterpieces, it was so much fun watching everyone create, laugh, and connect.
These are the moments that make this community feel like home. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a special night 🤍
What Residents are Saying
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"Marlowe is great!! I moved here a couple months ago and I had a mix up on move in day with my apartment and went to Alex for help and she was amazing! She was very accommodating and responsive to everything to make sure the rest of the process was smooth! Thank you Alex!!"
*This is just a sample of our reviews.
Local Feature
Art on the MART
The Return of Art on the MART 🎨✨
If you’re looking for the ultimate "cool" factor, just steps from Marlowe, look no further than the Chicago Riverwalk for the spring season of Art on the MART.
This isn't your typical art gallery—it’s the world’s largest permanent digital art projection, transforming the 2.5-acre facade of the Merchandise Mart into a massive, moving canvas. Starting this May, you can catch the brand-new spring projections nightly.
The Best Way to Experience It:
Grab a coffee from the new Illy Café and take a five-minute stroll down to the Riverwalk between Wells and Lake Street. The projections start around 8:30 PM, and there’s something incredibly "Chicago" about watching avant-garde digital art dance across a historic landmark while the river reflects the city lights.
It’s free, it’s outdoors, and it’s arguably the most impressive visual experience in River North right now.
Live Well
Mental Health Awareness Month
Chicago Soul & Digital Detox 🌿✨
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while Chicago’s energy is unmatched, even the most dedicated urbanites need a moment to unplug. This month, we’re inviting you to practice the art of the "Digital Detox"—protecting your peace by reclaiming your time from the screen.
Self-care at Marlowe is about finding balance in the middle of the city. We’re leaning into soft, intentional rituals to restore the soul: a quiet morning on your balcony with a real book (no tablets!), a long walk through Ward Park with your phone tucked away on Airplane Mode, or a slow coffee date at the new Illy Café where the only notification you check is the person sitting across from you.
If you’re looking for a deeper way to disconnect and restore this month, check out these local wellness opportunities:
Rooftop Yoga at Hi-Vibe: Join a weekend flow session designed to help you find your center while overlooking the skyline. It’s a perfect way to practice mindfulness with a view.
The Meditation Center of Chicago: Located nearby, they offer "Lunchtime Meditation" sessions on Tuesdays. It is a quick, 30-minute reset that helps you navigate a busy workday with a lot more empathy and a little less stress.
Mindful Walking Tours: Take a self-guided "architectural mindfulness" walk. Focus solely on the buildings and the sounds of the city, letting go of the urge to document everything on social media.
However you choose to slow down this May, remember that your peace is a priority. Let’s make this a month of unplugging, breathing, and being fully present.
Pet Of The Month
Murph
Meet Our Pet of the Month: Murph! 🐾
Meet Murph, our neighborhood socialite and Marlowe’s official "Elevator Ambassador!" Murph is almost three years old and has been a staple of the community since he was just a tiny pup.
When he’s not busy making new best friends between floors, you can usually find him living his best life on his balcony—whether it’s a snowy Chicago morning or a sunny afternoon, he’s out there taking in the city views. Of course, no day is complete without a stop in the lobby to get properly spoiled by Miss Sharon.
If you see Murph around the building, be sure to say hello to one of our longest-standing (and fluffiest) residents!
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