The Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) at Navy Pier welcomes the National Theatre of Scotland for a limited engagement performance of Dunsinane, a fascinating sequel to William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This U.S. Premiere tour, running Feb. 28 through March 22, explores one man’s attempt to restore peace in a country consumed by war following the bloody conclusion of… Read more »
Put on your masks, grab your beads, and head to Navy Pier this Saturday, Feb. 21, for the city’s largest Mardi Gras party! The “World’s Largest Indoor Bar Crawl” will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and hits seven bars along Pier including Harry Caray’s Tavern, Haagen Dazs, Riva Crab House, Jimmy Buffett’s… Read more »
Chicago saw its fifth largest blizzard ever with more than 19 inches of snow falling, so why not have some fun with it at Snow Days at Navy Pier. Fourteen professional sculptors from around the world will compete to create masterpieces from 10-foot blocks of snow and have submitted sketches that touch on nature, history,… Read more »
This Sunday, March 29, is your last chance to experience Neighborhoods of the World presented by ComEd at Navy Pier. This free cultural tribute takes place from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the scenic confines of the Crystal Gardens and honors the many cultures of our city through collaborations with community organizations, consulates and museums,… Read more »
Now through Feb. 15, The Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier is performing “Short Shakespeare! Macbeth”, an abridged production of William Shakespeare’s tale of political intrigue and personal ambition. In a world brimming with the supernatural, three witches’ prophecies reveal a path to the throne for Scottish nobleman Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth. Blinded… Read more »
A more flavorful and elevated Chicago dining experience is waiting for you at Navy Pier as two popular Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) restaurant concepts have recently opened. Big Bowl Chinese Express and Frankie’s Pizza by the Slice are part of the new food experience (formerly the South Arcade) that will include a newly-created and… Read more »
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier takes a leading role in the inaugural Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, presenting the return engagement of Blind Summit’s “The Table”. Come meet Moses, a cantankerous puppet with a cardboard head immersed in an existential crisis on a table. Intended to be a theatrical interpretation of the biblical story… Read more »