| Fireworks Snow Days Rides & Attractions Entertainment Boats/Cruises Buy Tickets Online Calendar of Events Navy Pier Home |
Things to do - Special Events The fun never ends at Navy Pier! Navy Pier produces dozens of special events year-round including seasonal celebrations, festivals, concerts, and cultural events featuring traditional music and dance from around the globe.  Chicago Children’s Choir Black History Month ConcertsFebruary 15 and 16 at 11 a.m. On February 15 and 16 more than 2,000 Chicago Children’s Choir singers from schools around the city will come together at Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom for the Choir’s annual Black History Month Concerts. This year’s program will celebrate Women in Black History. Those in attendance will learn the story of renowned African-American contralto Marian Anderson, most remembered for her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939—a performance that drew an integrated crowd of 75,000. Along with performances from each of the participating schools, the Choir’s Black History Month Concerts will also feature Allison Semmes, a Chicago Children’s Choir alumna and cast member of the 2010 National Tour of The Color Purple. For more information on Chicago Children’s Choir programs, visit www.ccchoir.org. 
An Evening of Soul in honor of Black History MonthCo-presented with Priceless Presentations Thursday, February 16, 2012 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Crystal Gardens Free Admission! Join us on the dance floor in celebration of Chicago’s world-famous soul scene for an unforgettable evening of live music. Experience music by Avain Hightower and Full Circle, Joan Colasso, plus line dancing and cocktails. Special Parking Rate! – Just $10 in the Navy Pier Garages after 5 p.m. Co-presented with Priceless Presentations. Event Schedule:6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Joan Colasso 7:15 p.m. – 8 p.m. Avain Hightower and Full Circle About Joan Colasso Emmy-award winner Joan Collaso is a native Chicagoan and has performed at venues around the world. Her music experience fuses Jazz, R&B, Blues and Gospel on a level that sets her apart. Learn more about Joan Colasso at www.joancollaso.com About Avain Hightower and Full Circle Avain Hightower’s professional career with the show band The Scott Brothers in the 1970s. From the 1980s through 2005, Avain Hightower toured with The Chi-Lites, Marvin Gaye, TheDelphonics, The O’Jays and other groups. Avain Hightower formed the band Full Circle in 2005. Avain Hightower and Full Circle mesmerize audiences with his velvet tones and their high energy performance ranging from Jazz, Pop, R&B to Neo Soul. Learn more about Avain Hightower and Full Circle at www.avainhightowerandfullcircle.com  Windy City Circus - A Circus with a Purpose!February 17 – 26, 2012 Festival Hall Join Windy City Circus in celebrating the 175th Birthday of Chicago with a circus that envelops the exciting history of Chicago in a sensational circus scenario! Featuring international aerial and trapeze artists, clowns, jugglers, magicians, dog acts, the Miniature Champion White Horse act, an assortment of famous and infamous Chicago area historical characters, and world renowned David & Dania Quick Change artists. Windy City Circus is dedicated to providing financial aid to needy and disabled children and their families. 80% of net ticket sale proceeds will go to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana and the Special Olympics Chicago, co-sponsored by Special Children’s Charities and the Chicago Park District. For more information visit www.windycitycircus.org  Meet Jason (PJ) Dolley from Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie” live and in-person at Navy Pier!Sunday, February 19 12 pm: The Radio Disney Road Crew gets the party started with music, dancing and prizes! 
Neighborhoods of the World
Sundays, February 26 – April 15 Crystal Gardens 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free Admission, All Ages Navy Pier is proud to honor Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods and cultural diversity with this weekly performance series. Join us in the Crystal Gardens every Sunday for an afternoon of live music, dance, colorful costumes, authentic cuisine, folk art and more. Schedule: March 4: A Greek Journey in the Windy City March 11: Celebrate Lithuanian Independence March 18: Celebrate Mexico March 25: Bell’Italia April 1: Philippine Fest Chicago (Piyesta Pinoy sa Chicago) April 8: Africa in Chicago April 15: Germania on the Pier 
Chicago Flower & Garden ShowMarch 10 – 18 Festival Hall Hort Couture: The worlds of fashion and horticulture are about to collide. The Chicago Flower & Garden Show returns with 25-plus gardens drawing inspiration from textures and colors found in plants and fabrics, as well as alluring and beautiful elements found in nature. The 2012 show features a visual shopping trip of implementable ideas, including practical tips for any size lawn, patio or deck plus cooking demonstrations, seminars with news-you-can-use information, hands-on children’s activities and more. To purchase tickets and find more information visit www.chicagoflower.com. 
St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationSaturday, March 17 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Family Pavilion Stage Free Admission! All Ages! Join us after the parade for an exciting afternoon of Irish dance by Trinity Irish Dancers and live music by Anish. Event Schedule: 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Trinity Irish Dancers 2:50 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Trinity Irish Dancers 3:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Trinity Irish Dancers 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Anish 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Anish About Trinity Irish Dancers Born in Yorkshire, England and raised in Chicago, founder Mark Howard began his dancing career at age nine and launched the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance at age 17. In nearly 30 years since its inception, the Trinity Academy has grown from a dozen students practicing in a church basement to the largest Irish dance program in the world. Learn more about Trinity Irish Dancers at www.trinityirishdancers.com About Anish The members of Anish are Aidan O’Toole, singer and guitarist from Galway; Kevin Moran on flute, whistle and sax from Thurless, Co. Tipperary; and Chris Bain from Oak Park, IL. Anish can be seen performing regularly at the Irish American Heritage Center and Martyrs’ in the northside of Chicago, amongst other venues. |
| Return to Page Top |
About Us | Navy Pier Blog | Group Sales | Press Room | Sponsorship | Official Hotel | Employment | FAQs | Contact Us | Search Site
| Home |
Lost Property |
Site Map |
Contact Us |
Navy Pier Blog Hotel Partners | Landshark Beer Garden | CCTB Copyright © 2011 Navy Pier, Inc., Chicago, IL. All Rights Reserved. Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use. Privacy Policy |
 |