Spirit of Chicago Air & Water Show Cruises Location: Navy Pier Enjoy a delicious meal aboard one of our cruises while watching the exciting Aire and Water show performances. Our cruises offer outstanding service, great entertainment, and spectacular views of the world famous Chicago skyline. The Chicago Air & Water show is an exciting show that Chicagoans look forward to each summer, and is the perfect event to entertain family or out-of-town guests. Aboard Spirit, you will experience a unique atmosphere that is unlike any other. Our exceptional and fun cruises compliment the lively ambiance of Navy Pier and will give you one of the best seats for the Annual Chicago Air & Water Show. More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=315023 Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale Location: Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Glencoe, IL More than a dozen vendors will offer everything bonsai related, including bonsai trees, raw nursery stock, pots, tools and supplies. Sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all three days. Show hours are from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Free demonstrations and lectures will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Seventeen workshops are presented for all levels of enthusiasts. Registration is required and materials fee varies. Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free; select event fees apply. Parking is $20 per car; free for Garden Members. For more information about any of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s programs and events, call (847) 835-5440, or visit http://www.chicagobotanic.org. 51st Annual Chicago Air and Water Show Location: North Ave Beach-1600 N. Lake Shore Dr More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions/chicago-air-water-show.html Shoreline Sightseeing Fireworks Cruises Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=314828 Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fireworks Dinner Cruises Location: Navy Pier Enjoy a spectacular Chicago fireworks display aboard a Chicago Fireworks Cruise. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Navy Pier presents a Chicago fireworks extravaganza every Wednesday and Saturday. Boats docked at Navy Pier offer a number of great opportunities to see Chicago fireworks from Lake Michigan with a variety of special Chicago Fireworks Cruises. More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=315019 Oak Street Beachstro’s Air & Water Show Weekend Location: Oak Street Beach Trumpeted by the Travel Channel as one of the world’s 21 Sexiest Beach Bars, the Beachstro is ideal for those looking to avoid the masses, snag a seat for the show and grab a break in the shade when needed. The Beachstro offers two specialty packages with all-day access, so guests can come and go as they please and revel in the spectacular views of the lake & show. Limited tickets available. Reservations required in advance. To purchase tickets, call: 312-915-4100 For more info, visit http://www.oakstreetbeachstro.com Chicago Ribs 'n' Soul Festival Location: West Loop 1501 W Randolph St Event Phone Number: 773-868-3010 Tour of The Chicago Theatre Time: 12:00pm Saturday tours occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am and 12pm. Tours will begin promptly on the hour. When possible, Saturday tours will feature a demonstration on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. The running time for all Saturday tours is approximately 1 hour. Reservations do not need to be made in advance unless your party contains more than 10 people. $5 per person, no reservations necessary Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site.
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