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Chicago Performing Arts Takes Center Stage at Navy Pier
1+ day, 37+ min ago (195+ words) newcity.com Chicago Live Festival is the Midwest’s largest free performing arts festival, showcasing the best of Chicago’s vibrant cultural scene at Navy Pier. On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, enjoy an expansive lineup of live music, dance, theater, and…...
Common to headline Navy Pier’s Chicago Live Festival
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (487+ words) The event takes place next weekend Chicago native, Grammy-, Emmy-, and Academy Award-winning artist Common will headline Navy Pier’s Chicago Live Festival on Saturday, September 19th at 9 pm, bringing his unmistakable sounds and Chicago spirit to the Lake Stage for a…...
Here’s what to expect with the launch of Toronto’s new scenic pier
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (460+ words) The collaborative project has shared their fall programming, which will see music, food, and immersive art along Toronto’s new scenic pier. Public Pier weekends kick off on Sept. 18, transforming Marina Quay West on Fridays and Saturdays until Oct. 3. As the…...
Common set to headline Navy Pier's Chicago Live!
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (155+ words) Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning artist Common will headline this year's Chicago Live! festival at Navy Pier on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9 p.m., bringing his unmistakable sounds and Chicago spirit to the Lake Stage for a free performance overlooking Lake Michigan. The…...
Common Headlines Navy Pier Chicago Live Festival 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (209+ words) Chicago-born rapper, actor and multi-award winner Common will headline Navy Pier's Chicago Live Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, closing out the free two-day event with a lakefront performance followed by fireworks. The sixth annual festival, running Sept. 19 and 20, will bring together…...
Spectacular fireworks illuminate skies above landmark pier
1+ week, 3+ day ago (170+ words) Fireworks illuminated the skies above a pier as a free evening of entertainment was hailed a success. An evening of colour, lights and fireworks attracted the crowds as thousands of people flocked to Claremont Pier in Lowestoft over the Bank…...
New chapter for regenerated historic naval yard as it launches its first literary festival
1+ week, 6+ day ago (329+ words) Plymouth’s regenerated historic waterfront destination Royal William Yard is launching its first literary festival this month. Read Write Yap – a play on the site’s initials – is a month-long celebration of reading, writing and spoken word, bringing a programme of events,…...
END OF THE PIER SHOW
3+ week, 3+ day ago (88+ words) The show’s format is well conceived and delivered but perhaps with a little more tech and lighting would reach real heights. That said the projections and animations are excellent. This team deliver a great tribute to seaside entertainment. Shows run…...