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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.
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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!
Whether your plans are to spend a day of shopping among fragrant floral designs or taking the family to experience a galaxy far, far away – just know that the World-Famous Billy Goat Tavern is not far, far away, and makes for a perfect place to enjoy a Cheezborger, Cheeps, and a Coke.
Macy’s Flower Show – March 20 – April 3, 2016
Join Macy’s for a stunning celebration of our country’s vast and varied landscapes—from purple mountain majesties and across the wilderness – all taking place on the 9th Floor at Macy’s on State Street! They’ll tell the story through fabulous flora indigenous to each of our nation’s regions to celebrate iconic destinations from sea to shining sea!
Did you know? Billy Goat Tavern’s Lake Street location is only 2 blocks away!
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy – April 19 – 24, 2016
If you’ve already seen the movies, read the books and named your first-born Skywalker, then Charles Ross’ zany take on Star Wars is right up your alley and sure to leave a lasting impression. Much of Ross’ childhood was spent in a galaxy far, far away, watching Star Wars videos over – and over – and over again. The result of this misspent youth is his hysterical One-Man Star Wars™ Trilogy, where he single-handedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into one hilarious show at the Broadway Playhouse Theater. Great for ages 6 from Yoda!
Did you know? Billy Goat Tavern’s Original location on Michigan Avenue is less than a mile away!
Women like flowers, and Men like Star Wars, but Everyone loves Billy Goat Tavern! Stop in for a bite to eat when you’re in town.
Chicago Theatre offers variety of Duos, Comedians, and Bands this April. There’s something for everyone!
Two Cellos: April 2 & 3, 2016
Propelled into international fame in 2011 after their version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” went viral, 2CELLOS (Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser) continue to wow their fans with dynamic music videos and covers of today’s most classic and popular songs (including their Baroque inspired, yet high octane head-banging video of AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”). This duo have returned to their rock roots with their new album Celloverse, and they have no limits when it comes to performing (and rock out!).
Wanda Sykes: April 6, 2016
You’re in for a good laugh (or two, or three) with “one of the funniest stand-up comics” – Wanda Sykes! From “The Chris Rock Show” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” to “The Wanda Sykes Show” and “Wanda at Large,” it’s no wonder why she has been ranked as one of Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America!
The Avett Brothers: April 21-23, 2016
There’s something powerful in the air, and it’s the Avett Brothers —Seth Avett, Scott Avett, Bob Crawford, and Joe Kwon. They have performed on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman as well as joining legendary Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell for a rapturous Pearl Jam tribute on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. A string of sold out shows followed as the boys continued to dream up their next step. Much like their own music, it promises to continue tradition, while making a decidedly personal statement. If you keep your eyes, mind, and heart open, you’ll undoubtedly feel it.
For more info, visit www.thechicagotheatre.com.
After visiting the iconic Chicago Theater, another World-Famous destination is just around the corner at Billy Goat Tavern, where you can Butt in Anytime.
No foolin’ here – United Center’s has one fantastic line-up of Grammy Award®-winning Artists this April.
April 1 – EARTH, WIND & FIRE and CHICAGO
Fans across the country will be able to not one, but TWO Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling groups live at the United Center! Two of the most successful and critically-acclaimed bands Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago have come together for their Heart and Soul Tour 2.0.
“I’m excited to be starting another leg of the Heart and Soul tour,” said Lee Loughnane of Chicago. “Both bands are playing great and when we play together, the show rises to another level. Come see the concert. You won’t be disappointed.”
April 4 & 8, 2016 – DAVID GILMOUR
English musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Gilmour’s first North American tour in ten years is making a stop in Chicago for two nights only! This former Pink Floyd member’s “Live 2016” appearances will be his first live concert dates since the “On An Island” tour in 2006. Get ready to rock to his new solo album “Rattle That Lock!”
April – RIHANNA
Global superstar, Grammy Award®-winner and multi-platinum selling artist, Rihanna, is bringing her THE ANTI WORLD TOUR to Chicago with special guest Travis Scott! Having sold 54 million albums and 210 million digital tracks worldwide, there’s no doubt that tickets will go fast for the one-night-only concert.
You know what goes great with Grammy Award®-winning Artists? Some good grub, of course! We’ll see you at Billy Goat Tavern on Madison after the show.
