Take in a performance of Sense and Sensibility at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) at Navy Pier this weekend. A musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, the music and lyrics are written by by Tony Award®-nominated composer Paul Gordon. Directed by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, this lush period production traces the lives of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood—two sisters whose fortunes… Read more »
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 »
For the seventh consecutive year, Navy Pier is proud to host Neighborhoods of the World presented by ComEd, a free seven-week series that celebrates the rich tapestry of Chicago’s diverse communities. The program collaborates with local community arts organizations, consulates and museums to showcase the authentic cultural experience of each country. Held every Sunday through… Read more »
For the sixth consecutive year, Navy Pier is proud to host Neighborhoods of the World presented by ComEd, a free nine-week series that celebrates the rich tapestry of Chicago’s diverse communities and the many unique cultures of our city through collaborations with community arts organizations, consulates, and museums. Every Sunday starting Feb. 21 through April 17,… Read more »