The annual Small Business Expo returns to Navy Pier on April 9 and is already slated to welcome over 5,000 registered attendees and 100-plus interactive booths, demos and brand exhibits. The national event, which travels through the country’s top 10 cities for small business, is expecting an unprecedented turnout for one of their largest and… Read more »
Navy Pier is blossoming into a wonderland for seasonal family fun as Swing into Spring returns April 1-12 with a lineup of amazing events the pint-sized set is sure to enjoy. Swing into Spring features $1 swing rides, $7 You-Ride-2 value tickets (good for any of the two following attractions: Ferris Wheel, Wave Swinger, The Links Mini Golf,… Read more »
Pinot Days Chicago offers wine enthusiasts the chance to visit with 65 wineries as they paint the town pinot at Navy Pier from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 21. This celebration of hundreds of pinots is the largest and most expansive meeting of Pinot Noir producers in the world. This festival is the greatest… Read more »
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show, held each March at Navy Pier (March 14-22, 2015), is an experience for the senses, invoking memories of spring after a long and cold Chicago winter. The Show, presented by Mariano’s, creates an experience that attendees will never forget by presenting new and exciting interactive concepts. It is where consumers and gardeners… Read more »
Chicago’s first ever winter electronic music and arts festival will take over The Grand Ballroom and Lakeview Terrace at Navy Pier on Saturday, March 7, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Snowstorm will feature Moby, one of the industry’s most preeminent and influential artists, as the event’s headliner. Moby has sold an impressive 20 million… Read more »
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 »
Missing the theater? After two long years, the Congo Square Theatre makes its long awaited return to live performances! On Thursday, March 31, the Congo Square Theatre’s performance of What to Send Up When It Goes Down at the GRAY! More than just a performance, this play by Alesha B. Harris was designed to help… Read more »
We may be stuck at home but that shouldn’t stop you from experiencing Chicago theaters. Be sure to check out the virtual events they have to offer from the comfort of your own living room. With a wide variety of virtual shows, classes, camps, magic and more, here is a list of Chicago theaters hosting… Read more »