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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Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Rome Sweet Rome
Rome Sweet Rome
Experience the satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar pulses with '90s hip hop, proving that power struggles never go out of style at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Rome Sweet Rome
Rome Sweet Rome
Experience the satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar pulses with '90s hip hop, proving that power struggles never go out of style at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
4 events,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
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
Rome Sweet Rome
Rome Sweet Rome
Experience the satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar pulses with '90s hip hop, proving that power struggles never go out of style at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
4 events,
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Girl Dinner & Tunes with HeyGIRL!
Girl Dinner & Tunes with HeyGIRL!
An evening of cocktails, conversation, femme DJ vibes, and tarot readings all while celebrating community, connection, and self-expression at Offshore Rooftop.
Rome Sweet Rome
Rome Sweet Rome
Experience the satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar pulses with '90s hip hop, proving that power struggles never go out of style at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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
4 events,
¡Pachanga! on Navy Pier
¡Pachanga! on Navy Pier
Pachanga is taking over Bar Sol Navy Pier, bringing live music, dance lessons, contests judged by El Chacal, and stunning lakeside views!
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
5 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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
4 events,
Vinitaly USA
Join us October 5-6 for Vinitaly.USA, the International Wine and Spirits Trade Show that brings the future of the Italian wine to the US!
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Rome Sweet Rome
Rome Sweet Rome
Experience the satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar pulses with '90s hip hop, proving that power struggles never go out of style at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
3 events,
Vinitaly USA
Join us October 5-6 for Vinitaly.USA, the International Wine and Spirits Trade Show that brings the future of the Italian wine to the US!
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
2 events,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
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
5 events,
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
5 events,
-
IHCC Annual Business Conference & Expo
IHCC Annual Business Conference & Expo
Prepare for an unmatched business event at the IHCC Annual Business Conference & Expo. Workshops, speakers, networking, and more await!
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
4 events,
Rome Sweet Rome
Rome Sweet Rome
Experience the satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar pulses with '90s hip hop, proving that power struggles never go out of style at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
6 events,
Slow & Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival
Slow & Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival
Slow & Low Chicago Lowrider Festival rolls back to Navy Pier October 11 with 250+ custom rides in the city’s biggest celebration of lowrider culture.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
7 events,
-
Rooftop Silent Disco with HUSH
Rooftop Silent Disco with HUSH
Dance under the stars at Offshore Rooftop with Hush Silent Disco—multiple DJ stations, endless vibes, and the freedom to choose your soundtrack.
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City of Confidence Fashion Show
City of Confidence Fashion Show
The City of Confidence Fashion Show by Confidence Apparel, in exclusive partnership with Navy Pier, brings a high-energy, immersive celebration of modern luxe streetwear and bold creative expression to Chicago Fashion Week 2025.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
4 events,
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
5 events,
Rome Sweet Rome
Rome Sweet Rome
Experience the satirical new “add-rap-tation” of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar pulses with '90s hip hop, proving that power struggles never go out of style at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
5 events,
-
The Cooperator Expo Chicagoland
The Cooperator Expo Chicagoland
Learn about the latest in building services from 175 exhibitors, attend informative seminars, get free advice from industry experts, and network with other property manages and board members...all in one day under one roof!
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
7 events,
USC Trojan Marching Band
USC Trojan Marching Band
Join the USC Trojan Marching Band, USC Song, and USC Spirit for the traditional rally at Navy Pier the day before the USC vs Notre Dame game.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
6 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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
6 events,
-
Park, Tailgate & Sail at Harry Caray’s
Park, Tailgate & Sail at Harry Caray’s
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
Chicago Bears Home Game Water Taxi
Chicago Bears Home Game Water Taxi
Sail past traffic with a quick, scenic trip from Navy Pier to Soldier Field for Chicago Bears home games this fall.
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,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
4 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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
3 events,
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
5 events,
Slightly Spooky Saturday
Slightly Spooky Saturday
Celebrate the spooky season at Slightly Spooky Saturday with trick-or-treating throughout the Pier. Enjoy sweet treats, free workshops, live performances, and more!
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
3 events,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
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
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
5 events,
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
-
Halloween at Offshore Rooftop
Halloween at Offshore Rooftop
Kick off Hallo-weekend at the world’s largest rooftop with spooky cocktails, skyline views, a costume contest, and Halloween vibes all night long.
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
4 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
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film franchise; this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out... at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Upcoming Events
Free Events & Public Programs
Navy Pier proudly offers free events and public programming year-round. From free outdoor movies in the park to free jazz concerts; interactive art installations to dance performances and much more, the People’s Pier is a year-round destination for free events in Chicago.
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