Tag: Navy Pier

  • Navy Pier Honors Chicago Art Legends Nick Cave & Tony Karman

    Navy Pier Honors Chicago Art Legends Nick Cave & Tony Karman

    Navy Pier will celebrate the artistic roots that transformed Chicago’s most visited landmark into one of the city’s premier cultural districts at its annual gala on Thursday, September 12. A Collective Experience will honor legendary Chicago artist Nick Cave and EXPO CHICAGO President and Director Tony Karman for their foundational contributions to the Pier’s cultural identity. Chicago Tribune Editorial Page Editor and Chief…

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  • Lakefront Games come to Navy Pier

    Lakefront Games come to Navy Pier

    Navy Pier today announced plans for its first-ever Lakefront Games, Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8. Drawing inspiration from the current popularity of “competitive socializing,” the free, two-day event is being billed as the biggest competitive gaming festival Chicago has seen. All along the mile-long Pier, inside and out, guests will be able to…

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  • Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy to Headline Navy Pier’s Chicago Live!

    Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy to Headline Navy Pier’s Chicago Live!

    Navy Pier today announced that Jeff Tweedy, lead vocalist and guitarist for Wilco, will headline this September’s Chicago Live! performing arts festival at the Pier. The Illinois native applauded as one of contemporary music’s most accomplished songwriters, musicians, and performers, will treat fans to a rare solo acoustical set on Saturday, Sept. 21, the first…

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  • NASCAR Family Fest at Navy Pier July 2-3

    NASCAR Family Fest at Navy Pier July 2-3

    Friends, with kids out of school and NASCAR coming to Chicago, this would be a great event for families to attend. NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Choose Chicago, and Navy Pier are teaming up to bring the excitement of the 2024 Chicago Street Race to area families and visiting fans with an expanded, two-day NASCAR Family…

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  • Navy Pier Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Chicago House Music

    Navy Pier Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Chicago House Music

    Navy Pier today announced plans to celebrate House Music’s Chicago roots with a summer full of programming paying homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on Chicago’s south and west sides who revolutionized dance music internationally. Dovetailing with the City-wide commemoration of the 40th anniversary of House music, Navy Pier…

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  • Navy Pier Spring Schedule

    Navy Pier Spring Schedule

    Friends, Navy Pier just announced their Spring schedule and there are a lot of great things happening! Check out their schedule and start planning your visit! Navy Pier today announced highlights of its spring 2024 programming, featuring a jam-packed roster of music, art, dance, cultural celebrations, sky-illuminating fireworks, and first-of-their-kind experiences. From the highly anticipated…

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  • Global Connection Series at Navy Pier

    Navy Pier, in partnership with ComEd, is bringing back its popular Global Connections Series. Cultural celebrations will include Lunar New Year, International Carnival, and Holi. This free event series is set to take place in the Aon Grand Ballroom. Kicking off Navy Pier’s Global Connections series, the Aon Grand Ballroom will be transformed into a…

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  • Celebrate your Valentine at Navy Pier

    Cupid’s bow is aimed squarely at Navy Pier as the city’s most storied waterfront destination prepares for its biggest Valentine’s celebration to-date. Kicking into high gear with the Pier’s first-ever Valentine’s themed fireworks display on Feb. 10, Navy Pier and its partners are spreading the love over two full weeks of one-of-a-kind experiences, romantic photo ops, and…

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  • Navy Pier Commemorates Black History Month with a Spotlight on Black Art and Artisans

    Navy Pier will celebrate Black History Month with a rich tapestry of free programming showcasing the artistic and cultural vibrancy of the Black community in Chicago and beyond. Plans call for the month-long return of Navy Pier’s Black Makers Market, an extension of the groundbreaking PERSPECTIVE fine art exhibition, and interactive workshops hosted by guest artists from Women’s Live Artist…

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  • Groundhog Day Movie Cast Reunion

    Groundhog Day Movie Cast Reunion

    Fans are invited to join in the celebration of Harold Ramis’ extraordinary life and career with an official Groundhog Day Celebration on Feb. 2 at 3:00 p.m. CST, the 10th anniversary of Harold’s passing, at Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier. (Harold was a partner in the restaurant.) To commemorate Chicago’s officially declared Harold Ramis Day,…

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