JHO '09
John Hancock Observatory gives you the best seat in town for a number of major events throughout the year. Chances are we can even host your own special event. So if you get the opportunity be sure to come along - the atmosphere is totally unique!
Headline events
American Girl Place Evening
July 8; August 12
Dress up your daughters and dolls! Enjoy a 7:30pm dinner at American Girl Cafe and a high time at the Observatory from 9pm, with games and face painting. Just $40 per person*. Call 1.877.247.5223 for reservations.
*Gratuity not included. Ages 8 years and up.
Summer Music Series
Every Wednesday and Saturday
Catch live music every Wednesday and Saturday this summer on our Michigan Avenue Plaza. Wednesday performances start at 12pm. Saturdays performances vary. Upcoming bands: Demetria Taylor Blues Band, Saturday, July 4, 7-8:30p; Crystal, Wednesday, July 8, 12-1:30p; Mannix Martinez y sue Orquestra, Saturday July 11, 2-3:30p
Navy Pier Fireworks
Every Wednesday and Saturday
Watch the fireworks from the best vantage point in the city every Wednesday and Saturday in the summer. Wednesday night fireworks happen at 9:30p and Saturday night fireworks happen at 10:15p.
Citywide events
Free 4th of July Concert
July 4, 2009
Join us at WXRT's free 4th of July concert at the Taste of Chicago featuring Buddy Guy, Guster and Booker T. and the DBTs. The concert takes place at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park on Saturday, July 4th or watch the excitement from above at John Hancock Observatory.