Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
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Artists at the Pier
Artists at the Pier
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Live on the Lake!
Live on the Lake!
Join us for Live on the Lake - a FREE live music outdoor summer concert series in the Navy Pier Beer Garden from May 23 - September 1.
Free
3 events,
Live on the Lake!
Live on the Lake!
Join us for Live on the Lake - a FREE live music outdoor summer concert series in the Navy Pier Beer Garden from May 23 - September 1.
Free
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Artists at the Pier
Artists at the Pier
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
3 events,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
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Artists at the Pier
Artists at the Pier
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Patio Bingo at Reunion
Patio Bingo at Reunion
Sip, snack, and play Bingo under the summer sun on the patio at Chef Art Smith's Reunion this summer on Tuesday nights!
2 events,
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Artists at the Pier
Artists at the Pier
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
3 events,
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Randy Houser Live
Randy Houser Live
Randy Houser is bringing his signature powerhouse vocals to an exclusive, one-of-a-kind performance on Lake Michigan with City Cruises Live.
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Artists at the Pier
Artists at the Pier
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
2 events,
-
Artists at the Pier
Artists at the Pier
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
2 events,
-
Artists at the Pier
Artists at the Pier
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
2 events,
-
Artists at the Pier
Artists at the Pier
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
3 events,
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Chicago Live! Bollywood Dance Workshop
Chicago Live! Bollywood Dance Workshop
Meher Dance Company hosts a special Bollywood dance workshop for the Chicago community at Navy Pier. Come learn the fundamentals of Bollywood and Indian dance all while having fun!
FREE
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
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Chicago Live! May the Force Be As You: The Nova Portals Sound Bath
Chicago Live! May the Force Be As You: The Nova Portals Sound Bath
Join us for a special Chicago Live! experience: May the Force Be As You: The Nova Portals Sound Bath with Nova Zaii.
FREE
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
3 events,
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Chicago Live! Dance Jam with Cerqua Rivera Dance Theater
Chicago Live! Dance Jam with Cerqua Rivera Dance Theater
Come for the Dance Jam preview with Cerqua Rivera Dance Theater, a preview of company repertoire to be performed at Chicago Live!
FREE
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
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Chicago Live! The Keeper of the Floor (KTF) with Chicago Dance Crash
Chicago Live! The Keeper of the Floor (KTF) with Chicago Dance Crash
Join us for a special Chicago Live! experience: The Keeper of the Floor (KTF) with Chicago Dance Crash. RSVP today!
FREE
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
2 events,
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Rise & Chi with Rise Pilates Club
Rise & Chi with Rise Pilates Club
Rise & Chi with WBEZ, 91.5 FM and Navy Pier! Start your day off right with a free rooftop Pilates class led by Olivia Santelli, founder of Rise Pilates Club, Chicago’s fast-growing social wellness community.
Free
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
3 events,
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Chicago Live! Community Hip Hop Based Movement Class with Culture Shock Dance
Chicago Live! Community Hip Hop Based Movement Class with Culture Shock Dance
Get ready to move and join us for a free special Chicago Live! Community Hip Hop Based Movement Class with Culture Shock Dance!
FREE
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
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Chicago Live! Tap Jam with SHUFFLE LiiiFE
Chicago Live! Tap Jam with SHUFFLE LiiiFE
Join us for a free special Chicago Live! Tap Jam with SHUFFLE LiiiFE! A free event for Tap Dancers to improvise and for attendees to watch and enjoy vibrant music and movement with Nico Rubio!
FREE
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
2 events,
Chicago Live!
Chicago Live!
Navy Pier's free two-day festival Chicago Live! returns September 20-21, showcasing the best of Chicago's arts and cultural organizations.
Free
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
3 events,
Chicago Live!
Chicago Live!
Navy Pier's free two-day festival Chicago Live! returns September 20-21, showcasing the best of Chicago's arts and cultural organizations.
Free
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Park, Tailgate & Sail at Harry Caray’s Tavern
Park, Tailgate & Sail at Harry Caray’s Tavern
Kick off game day with an Oktoberfest-themed, all-you-can-eat buffet, drink specials, and a Stein Hoisting Contest before riding the Shoreline Water Taxi to and from Soldier Field. Your $30 prepaid reservation also includes discounted Navy Pier parking and a free Sun Cruiser Vodka Iced Tea for the ride!
$30
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
3 events,
Life Time Chicago Half Pre-Race Party
Life Time Chicago Half Pre-Race Party
Before you run through Chicago’s historic Southside, stop by the Pre-Race Party to experience live music, food and beverages, and plenty of running gear and accessories to get you ready for race day. Come for Packet Pickup, stay for the party.
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
2 events,
Life Time Chicago Half Pre-Race Party
Life Time Chicago Half Pre-Race Party
Before you run through Chicago’s historic Southside, stop by the Pre-Race Party to experience live music, food and beverages, and plenty of running gear and accessories to get you ready for race day. Come for Packet Pickup, stay for the party.
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
2 events,
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Country Cruisin’ with Colt Ford
Country Cruisin’ with Colt Ford
A brand-new era of entertainment has officially set sail! City Cruises Live is bringing you an exclusive experience with Colt Ford.
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
2 events,
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
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