So, here’s the dish…The Culinary Fight Club brings their 60-minute, high-energy cooking competition to Billy Goat Tavern at Navy Pier on September 19, where three teams will compete for bragging rights, respect, and the opportunity to advance to the World Food Championships.

Join us at Billy Goat’s for some Chicago Style Grillin’ and vote for your favorite taste alongside the judge, Chef Ryan Dencek, at this SMOKE-tacular event. Your ticket will include Chef Samples, a voting ballot, samples by Billy Goat, DJ Entertainment, raffles and a few more surprises! And aside from being an incredibly fun event, Culinary Fight Club also is partnered with Fight2Feed, an organization that partners top restaurants with food trucks to provide service and support to hungry men, women and children.

You fired up yet? We are! Get your tickets, then grab a tasting spoon, dig in and vote for your favorite bite! Purchase tickets by 9/12/16 for a discount. Grab your tickets here.

OOHH….AAHH…YUMM!
The summer air is filled with Fireworks, Planes, Illuminated Boats, and the Sweet Smell of Cheeseburgers…all at Navy Pier!

August 13 – 31 – LAST CHANCE FOR FIREWORKS

As summer comes to a close, this is your final chance to put the spark in your summer with Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks display. Perfectly synchronized to music on Lake Michigan, the final displays can be seen on Wednesdays and Saturdays through Labor Day: August 17, 24, and 31 at 9:30pm, and August 13, 20, and 27 at 10:15pm.
August 19 & 20 – CHICAO AIR & WATER SHOW CRUISES

Get ready for high-flying fun during the Chicago Air and Water Show with a freshly-prepared buffet, DJ entertainment for dancing and amazing views of the show and Chicago’s famous skyline aboard the Mystic Blue. Skip the beaches and see the planes perform their daring routines from the water this summer. Great food, great views, great value!
September 10 – IT’S VENETIAN NIGHT!

A longtime favorite festival in Chicago, Venetian Night, makes its spectacular return to Nay Pier! Spend the day at Navy Pier before gathering lakeside on the Pier’s South Dock to watch this FREE aquatic parade of illuminated boats followed by a dazzling fireworks show.

https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/

After enjoying the spectacular view of fireworks, daring planes and beautiful boats, stop by Billy Goat’s for a scrumptious view of world-famous burgers with a side of chips and a Coke!

The Tall Ships are coming back to Navy Pier July 27-31 and we’re having a $5 OFF SAIL!

SAVE $5 with our special promo code.

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://navypier.com/?promoCode=ships16friend

USE THIS PROMO CODE: SHIPS16FRIEND

This special offer is good for $5.00 off up to four single-day Dockside Boarding Tickets and is valid for use on any one event day from July 28-31, 2016. (No General Admission or Dockside Boarding Tickets are available on Parade of Sale day July 27th ; admission to watch the Tall Ships sail into Navy Pier is free on July 27th.)

Visit the Tall Ship’s website for more info: https://navypier.com/tall-ships-chicago-2016/tickets-and-ship-info/

All guest Age 3 and Up must have a ticket to enter the Tall Ships festival grounds.

Our NEW patio is your Goat-to Place on Navy Pier!

The patio is the best place to watch the Navy Pier fireworks. The shows occur every Wednesday and Saturday during the summer.

COMPLETE FIREWORKS SCHEDULE: https://navypier.com/?s=fireworks

May 6 – 20 – CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE

Experience The Avengers in 3D IMAX style at Navy Pier! An incident leads to the Avengers developing a schism over how to deal with situations, which escalates into an open fight between allies Iron Man and Captain America.

May 8 – SPIRIT OF CHICAGO MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND CRUISES

Give Mom the day off and treat her to a special event full of festivities and fun aboard Spirit of Chicago. With a mouthwatering buffet, a free flower for mom, interactive DJ entertainment, dancing and spectacular views, this will surely be a Mother’s Day she’ll remember.

May 19 – SPIRIT OF CHICAGO LAUGHS ON THE LAKE

Prepare to laugh on Lake Michigan! Come aboard Spirit of Chicago for an unforgettable night of comedy. Grab a group of friends, or make it a date night. Performances by Martin Morrow, Paul Farahvar and Sydney Adeniyi will have you splitting your sides! Includes a special “Moonlight Buffet!”

May 22 – MYSTIC BLUE CRAFT BEER CRUISES

Mystic Blue and Brewfest Partners are hosting a series of Craft Brew Cruises departing from Navy Pier. All aboard the Mystic Blue for a cruise along Lake Michigan while sampling some of the hottest craft breweries such as Blue Nose Brewery, Hopvine Brewing Co, and Nevin’s Brewing Company. Snack on light bites, dance to DJ entertainment and take in views of the beautiful Chicago skyline.

https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/

Be sure to stop by Billy Goat’s for world-famous burgers with a side of chips and a Coke. We’ll save you (and your mom) a seat!

Foodies can get a real taste of Chicago by checking out one (or all!) of these Food and Scenic Tours, designed to give your senses a flavorful sampling of what Chicago has to offer. And of course, no tour would be complete without a stop at one of our Billy Goat Tavern locations.

Flavors of Chicago Food Tour

The Flavors of Chicago food tour explores the beauty and history of Chicago’s Gold Coast and River North neighborhoods, experiencing local and unique eats along the way. You will enjoy a stroll to five different food tastings, including places such as Fannie May, Downtown Dogs and yes, Billy Goat Tavern.
Tours are walking tours, and run 7 days a week all year round.

Chicago DeTours’ Historic Chicago Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Explore Chicago’s entertainment history and learn about prohibition, jazz, theater, and social clubs while interacting with historic photos/videos via iPads. You’ll eat, drink, and learn about architecture and culture! The Tribune Tower, Chicago Underground, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse and Billy Goat Tavern are just a few of the places you will visit along the way.

Tours take place on most Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Hop On Hop Off Tour

Welcome to an urban adventure around Chicago! With 7,000 restaurants and 77 neighborhoods, Chicago offers endless choices. A Hop On Hop Off Tour ticket gives you rides, guides and the chance to make this city your own. This is your opportunity to create your own itinerary! Check out the Downtown Tour, where Stop #8 is Navy Pier. Stop by Billy Goat Tavern at Navy Pier for a legendary Cheezborger, Cheeps and Coke!

Tours are daily.

Chicago Riverwalk and History Tour

Join Free Tours by Foot for a leisurely stroll along the Chicago River and set your sights on beautiful architecture, such as the Tribune Building, and learn the stories behind the men and woman who built them. The tour ending point is near Navy Pier, where you can enjoy the sites- including the Ferris wheel and the Stained Glass Museum. The Pier is filled with delicious Chicago favorites like Garrett’s Popcorn and the Billy Goat Tavern.

Tours are daily.

Just reading this has made us hungry. Which tour are you gonna pick? We pick the one that includes the chance to gobble down Cheezborgers…oh wait, that’s all of ‘em!

April: A mix of Culture, Classics, and Cruising make for great reasons to stop by Navy Pier for World-Famous Cuisine at Billy Goat Tavern!

April 1 – SPIRIT OF CHICAGO LAUGHS ON THE LAKE

Prepare to laugh on Lake Michigan! Come aboard Spirit of Chicago for an unforgettable night of comedy. Grab a group of friends, or make it a date night. Performances by Felonious Monk, Natalie Jose, and Eli Hamilton will have you splitting your sides!

April 3 – NEIGHBORHOODS OF THE WORLD: MEXICO

Chicago is famous for its ethnic neighborhoods – and Navy Pier is proud to honor the city’s Mexican community with this cultural celebration for all ages. Join them for a lively afternoon of music, dance, colorful costumes, food and local vendors selling folk art in the Crystal Gardens.

April 3 – NEIGHBORHOODS OF THE WORLD: POLAND

Come to Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens to learn about Chicago’s own Poland community a festive afternoon filled with costumes, music, dance, and art. Bring the whole family!

April 12 – May 8 – OTHELLO: THE REMIX produced by Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Throw your hands up, Chicago—this fresh urban take on the Bard’s tragedy is back! Following acclaimed international tours and previous sold-out engagements in Chicago, the CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats. Since its world premiere as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad at Shakespeare’s Globe, the production has toured widely, captivating audiences around the world, and garnering tremendous acclaim and multiple honors.

https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/

Be sure to stop by Billy Goat’s for world-famous burgers with a side of chips and a Coke. We’ll save you a seat!

Lush green gardens, stormy green clouds, and the green-flowing Chicago River – bring on all things green as we celebrate the start of spring at Navy Pier.

March 12-20 – THE CHICAGO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW

Over 20 feature gardens from top designers bring visitors the first joys of spring and exciting ways to experience our great city with the new theme “CHICAGO IS.” The Marketplace’s 100 exhibitors is a shopper’s paradise; the Kids Activity Garden is so much fun, kids don’t realize how much they’re learning about greening our world. Garden Gourmet features top chefs with cooking demos. Experts present seminars on the best tricks and tips of gardening; Tablescapes show the most gorgeous, dreamy decor for indoor or outdoor dining, and the “Art of Floral,” features interpretive floral designs.

Now thru March 27 – TORNADO ALLEY 3D

Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. The stars of Tornado Alley take audiences on a thrilling quest to experience a tornado’s destructive power at point blank range, capturing the birth of a tornado with a 70mm camera and a journey into the heart of the storm.

March 12 – SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRUISE

Enjoy an Irish buffet filled with corned beef and cabbage, indulge in a full service cash bar, and tap your toes to live Irish music – all while cruising along the gloriously green Chicago River! Highly popular, completely festive, and a great way to celebrate St. Pat’s Day.

https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/

These events are sure signs that spring is on its way! Your appetite will be in full bloom after spending the day at the Pier, so be sure to stop by Billy Goat’s for world-famous borgers with a side of chips and a Coke.

Billy Goat Tavern is currently accepting applications for ALL NINE locations! Work at a Chicago legend and learn from the man who made hard work synonymous with Chicago. There’s no better place in Chicago.

Visit our careers page to learn more:

thebillygoattavern.com/careers

It’s a bit chilly to be taking your family on outdoor adventures, but don’t let that stop you from having unique state-of-the-art fun at Navy Pier’s IMAX Theatre!

https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens IMAX 3D
PG-13
Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or are looking to seeing it again (and again) in a new way, you’ll enjoy the continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983).

Pandas: The Journey Home, An IMAX 3D Experience
Rated G
Filmmakers of Pandas: The Journey Home were granted unprecedented access to the Wolong Panda Center in China. Meet all of the pandas at the center as they get ready for their new lives in various parts of the world, and learn about their fascinating habits and personalities. A better view than seeing them the zoo, that’s for sure!

Living in the Age of Airplanes, An IMAX Experience
NR
The airplane has changed our world, but do we really understand exactly how much? LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES reminds us how profoundly this amazing invention has changed the way we do just about everything. It also renews our appreciation for the airplane and stunningly conveys the wonder and grandeur of flying. Filmed in 18 countries across all 7 continents, the film explores the countless ways the airplane affects our lives (even when we don’t fly). With a fascinating take on history, breathtaking visuals, soaring music, and a truly unique perspective, LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES shows the airplane in a fresh light as it takes audiences on a wondrous trip around the globe.

The IMAX Theatre isn’t the ONLY 3D adventure at Navy Pier…Experience Billy Goat’s unique state-of-the-art 3D creations – a cheezborger with a side of chips, of course – just steps away from the theatre. No need for 3D glasses, all you need is your appetite!