Jan 20, 2016 | Michigan Avenue, Mike Royko, Sam Sianis
“One night after a loss, we headed to the tavern to lick our wounds and gargle a few beers. After a while, Sam brought a goat in for a drink. The goat smelled pretty bad and Mike kept feeding the goat $1 bills. Then someone hands Mike a $10 bill and the goat eats it. Just a couple minutes later, the goat lets loose with a fusillade of pellets on Mike’s shoes. Seeing this, Sam yells from behind the bar, ‘Hey, Mike. He gave you change.'” – Tim Weigel from the book “A Chicago Tavern” –http://tinyurl.com/jsv7elt
Jan 12, 2016 | Yorktown Center
January’s the perfect time to stop by Yorktown Center, shop all of the great after-Christmas sales (don’t forget to use your holiday gift cards!) and check out the latest Oscar-worthy flicks at AMC. No trip to Yorktown would ever be complete without heading up to the food court on the upper level and treating yourself to a drink and cheezborger, all while catching up on your favorite sports teams. See you there!
Jan 10, 2016 | Cheezborger, Navy Pier
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!
Jan 8, 2016 | Michigan Avenue
What a great time to shop along the Magnificent Mile! Stores are filled with post-holiday deals and of end-of-season sales. And while the Christmas crowds have disappeared, the wintery cityscapes are at their very best.
After shopping along Michigan Avenue, be sure to drop down below…under Michigan Avenue, that is! Located at the lower level of Michigan Avenue, stop by the Original Billy Goat Tavern for a World Famous Cheeseburger, Chips, and Coke!
Dec 28, 2015 | Madison, United Center
What’s better than starting the New Year off with four World Famous Concert Tours at the United Center? Ending the night at the World-Famous Billy Goat Tavern, of course!
January 13 – MUSE
Muse fans are in for quite the sensory experience as they perform their upcoming January 13 concert “in the round” from the middle of the United Center arena. The band is known for pushing boundaries in terms of their stage production and their Drones World Tour will be no exception. This stage design and configuration will give fans a true 360-degree audio/visual experience.
January 22 – BLACK SABBATH
January also marks the beginning of THE END for Black Sabbath as they begin their final tour here in Chicago on January 22! It all started nearly five decades ago with a crack of thunder, a distant bell ringing and then that monstrous riff that shook the earth. The heaviest rock sound ever heard. Black Sabbath’s farewell tour, THE END, promises to surpass all previous tours with their most mesmerizing production ever with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler.
January 23 – THE COMEDY GET DOWN
Cedric ‘The Entertainer’, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laughs for decades. This is a once in a lifetime chance to see five members of comedy royalty come together for the comedy event of the year ‘The Comedy Get Down’ on January 23!
January 27 – February 7 – Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic
Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the ultimate Disney experience at Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic. Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and all of your favorite Disney Princesses will help you sing-along to over 30 unforgettable songs including “Let It Go,” “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Relive the magic of Disney’s Frozen with Anna, Elsa and the hilarious Olaf as they discover that true love is the greatest magic of all. You’ll also get a chance to show off your moves at the Disney Magic of Healthy Living dance-along pre-show!
We’ll see you at Billy Goat Tavern on Madison after the show!
