Introducing our newest edition of the Classic Chicago DateBook for 2024.
For event submissions, email aedelfosse1@gmail.com or judycbross@aol.com with the following details:
-Calendar date, day of week & time of event
-Sponsoring organization
-Name of event
-Event details / schedule of event components
-Location of event
-Contact telephone, email and/or website
June 2024
June 14th & 16th, Friday & Sunday, 2024
Joffrey Ballet
Midsummer Celebration: Was it all a Dream?
Celebrate with Joffrey on Friday, June 14, for an evening unlike any you have experienced before. Dance with Company Artists under the canopy of night, where the mysteries of midsummer unfold. Laced with an aura of mystique and revelry, lines between the real and the imagined are blurred, leaving you to wonder, was it all a dream? It will be the party of the century, taking place at City Hall Events in Chicago’s lively West Loop neighborhood. On Sunday, June 16, we’ll honor the vibrant spirit of our city with a gift to all Chicagoans—the return of the Joffrey for All free performance. Situated in Millennium Park, experience a series of fan favorites from all three pillars of our organization, featuring Company Artists, Academy, and Community Engagement students. Truly embodying Joffrey for All, we are ecstatic to revive this meaningful performance for a second time.
Friday celebration: City Hall Events, 838 West Kinzie Street, Chicago (East Entrance)
Sunday free performance: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago
More information here
June 15 & 16th, 2024, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Loyola Park Advisory Council
Art Fest: 31th annual Artists of the Wall
A beloved Father’s Day weekend tradition, this long-standing community festival will feature 160 murals, live music, and kids’ activities. Artists, neighbors, and families in Rogers Park and from across the city will paint sections of a 600-foot-long beach wall, with pre-registered mural spots available for purchase. This year’s theme will be “Community Dreams.” A form will be available to enter a lottery with one entry per family/household allowed. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and blanket while enjoying the festival, and check out the walking trails, natural dunes, picnic grounds, a fishing pier, lighthouse, nearby restaurants, bookstores, and gift shops. Admission is free.
1096 West Pratt Boulevard, Chicago
Visit www.loyolapark.com for more information.
June 16th, 2024, Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts
We All Thrive: Devon Community Mural
Mandala unveils a mural by Chicago artist, educator, and activist Indira Freitas Johnson. Organized by Mandala’s Devon Community Advisory Council, community members will meet with Johnson weekly in May to design and paint the mural, tentatively titled “We All Thrive,” which aims to enliven and activate the community. Johnson said, “The mural will highlight the energy of the disparate communities in the Devon Avenue neighborhood through the use of universal symbols that hold a rich multiplicity of meanings in different cultures.”
Republic Bank Parking Lot, 2720 West Devon Avenue, Chicago
Free admission
June 25th, 2024, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Family Focus
Annual Meeting
Join us at our 2024 Annual Meeting! We’ll celebrate our FY 2023-24 achievements, honor our officers, and welcome new ones. Plus, we’ve got Mariana Souto-Manning, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Erikson Institute, as our keynote speaker. RSVP by June 20th to secure your spot!
Impact House, 200 West Madison Street, Chicago
RSVP here
June 25th, 2024, Tuesday, 06:00 – 08:00 p.m.
Landmarks Illinois
Join us at the Salt Shed!
Join Landmarks Illinois’ Real Estate and Building Industries Council and the young and emerging professionals committee, Skyline Council, for a joint event at The Salt Shed, the newly renovated former historic Morton Salt Factory. Connect with real estate, architecture, preservation and development professionals at a networking reception featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and behind-the-scenes tours of the iconic Chicago Landmark.
The Salt Shed, 1357 North Elston Avenue, Chicago
Register here
June 27th, 2024, Thursday, 07:00 p.m.
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts
Ambi Subramaniam with Mandala Music Circle
As the Makers Festival finale, Mandala presents award-winning Indian violinist Ambi Subramaniam, hailed as “India’s Itzhak Perlman” by OZY Media. Subramaniam performs with the Mandala Music Circle, including Mandala’s Chethan Anant on bansuri, Fareed Haque on guitar, Anvita Hariharan on Carnatic saxophone, percussionist and music educator Juan Pastor, and multi-instrumentalist and storyteller Shanta Nurullah.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 East Randolph Street, Chicago
harristheaterchicago.org/performance/ambi-subramaniam-mandala-music-circle
June 28th – 30th, 2024, Friday – Sunday
Visceral Dance
Carmen.maquia
Visceral Dance Chicago, a nationally and internationally recognized force in contemporary dance, makes its Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago debut with acclaimed choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s Carmen.maquia, a contemporary take on Bizet’s classic opera inspired in part by the paintings of Pablo Picasso. The choreography for this evening-length work for 13 dancers fuses contemporary dance with nods to the Spanish paso doble and flamenco, featuring Bizet’s music from the opera and other works. The set design is by Luis Crespo.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago
For tickets and information, visit visceraldance.com/performances
June 30th, 2024, Sunday, 12:00 – 10:00 p.m.
R Public House & Jarvis Square Businesses
Jarvis Square Family Pride Fest
Jarvis Square Pride Fest is a much-anticipated event rounding out Chicago’s LGBT Pride weekend. Now in its seventh year, Jarvis Square Family Pride features a main stage, kids’ area, dance floor, vendors and a unique neighborhood block-party atmosphere that welcomes a diverse audience to celebrate the biggest holiday in the LGBT+ community. Located a few train stops from the parade, Jarvis Square Pride Fest is becoming a favorite stop during the Pride Weekend for an exuberant yet spacious and friendly party. Admission is free.
1500-1508 West Jarvis Avenue, Chicago
Visit /www.jarvissquarechicago.org for more information.
July 2024
July 07th – 15th, 2024
Music Institute of Chicago
36th Chicago Duo Piano Festival
The Music Institute of Chicago presents the 36th year of the Chicago Duo Piano Festival featuring four concerts and a master class July 7–15 at In addition, pianists age eight and older may apply to participate in the festival’s education program, directed by Festival Co-Founders and Artistic Directors Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem and Music Institute piano faculty Katherine Lee.
Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
Tickets available here
July 10th, 2024, Wednesday, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Gallery Talk with Antonia Contro
Please join us for a gallery talk with exhibiting artist Antonia Contro, who will explain her lightbox installation, titled Sentinels (2002), that she made in homage to cypress trees. Contro’s work in mixed media explores the nature of time and the meaning of knowledge. After the gallery talk, a current Columbia College Chicago student will lead a short tour of the exhibition.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
More info here
July 11th, 2024, Thursday, 06:00 p.m.
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame | The Poetry Foundation
Fuller Award Ceremony Honoring Patricia Smith for Lifetime Achievement
On July 11, Patricia Smith will become the 16th recipient of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s Fuller Award for lifetime achievement. Chicago Poet Laureate avery r. young will lead a lineup that includes Nora Brooks Blakely, Reginald Gibbons, Poetry Out Loud National Champion Niveah Glover, Adrian Matejka, Marc Smith, and Jamila Woods. Lynne Thompson will lead a conversation with Smith at the end of the program. Admission is free and open to the public.
Poetry Foundation, 61 West Superior Avenue, Chicago
Register here
July 16th, 2024, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Photos at Noon Guest Led by Terry Evans: Photographing the Midwest Landscape
For this in-person event, artist Terry Evans will lead a discussion about works she selected from the MoCP collection depicting the Midwest landscape. The selection will include varied photographic approaches to locations such as prairies, farms, and the Great Lakes.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
More info here
July 18th, 2024, Thursday, 03:00 – 07:00 p.m.
Rogers Park Business Alliance
Taco Crawl
Over a dozen restaurants lining North Clark Street—one of the city’s utmost dining destinations for Mexican restaurants—offer their signature menu items for a taco extravaganza. Participating restaurants and an event menu will be announced later. Advance tickets $20, walk-up tickets $30
North Clark Street between Devon and Rogers Avenues, Chicago
July 19th & 20th, 2024, Friday & Saturday, 09:30 – 04:30 p.m.
Northwestern University
The Northwestern University Summer Writers’ Conference
Presented by the MFA in Prose and Poetry and MA in Writing Programs at SPS
The Northwestern University Summer Writers’ Conference, taught by Northwestern faculty, returns this year, and it’s online again, so writers of all genres and backgrounds can join from anywhere in the world. This year’s attendees have the unique opportunity to learn from award-winning authors on how to uncover the heart of a story, use nature to make sense of the world, tease universal insights from personal experiences, and navigate the complexities of flashbacks. The conference features a variety of specialized workshops on flash fiction, imaginative travel writing, and character development. Participants can also receive pro tips on publishing as practice and how to embrace the concept of ‘good enough.’ For those seeking personalized feedback, individual manuscript consultations with conference faculty are available. This year’s workshop instructors include Paula Carter, Gioia Diliberto, Kate Harding, Laurie Lawlor, Rebecca Makkai, Juan Martinez, Faisal Mohyuddin, Lori Rader-Day, Christine Sneed, and Megan Stielstra.
Sign-up is open now throughout the duration of the conference. Attendees can register for one workshop at $30, multiple workshops, or $150 for unlimited access.
Private manuscript consultations are $125.
For details and to register, please click here.
July 20, 2024, Saturday, 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
A Midsummer Night’s Feast Progressive Dinner
Enjoy seeing the animals and the beautifully landscaped grounds at Brookfield Zoo during its Midsummer Night’s Feast Progressive Dinner. The fundraiser begins with cocktails and scrumptious hors d’oeuvres served at various animal habitats. The progressive safari around the park culminates with a delicious dinner in the Swan Pavilion followed by fun and desserts at the Zoo’s Carousel. Ticket price: Individual tickets are $500 each, with table reservations available for purchase.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield
(708) 688-8393 | www.brookfieldzoo.org
August 2024
August 07th, 2024, Wednesday, 05:00 – 08:00 p.m.
Chicago Innovation
The Chicago Innovation Foundation In-Gala
The In-Gala is the annual fundraiser for the Chicago Innovation Foundation, convening 400+ of the region’s business and innovation leaders in support of the Illinois Student Invention Convention, the Women’s Mentoring Co-op, Ageless Innovators intergenerational co-mentoring, and The Ladder to support Black and Latinx professionals. The evening includes networking, heavy appetizers, cocktails, a live auction, entertainment, the induction of our Chicago Innovation Hall of Fame class, and more.
Morgan Manufacturing, 401 North Morgan Street, Chicago
Contact: Paul Kitti (paul@chicagoinnovation.com)
https://chicagoinnovation.com/events/2024-in-gala/
August 7th, 2024, Wednesday, 07:00 p.m.
Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know Podcast Live
Stuff You Should Know is the award-winning podcast hosted by Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark and produced by the venerable website HowStuffWorks. Twice weekly since 2008, Stuff You Should Know has released a mind-addling array of episodes, cracking open the mechanics, history and cultural and scientific impact of topics like: Ouija boards, asteroid mining, termites, the use of MDMA to treat mental illness, the game of horseshoes, gender reassignment surgery, what would happen if the Earth stopped spinning, Barbie® dolls, peak oil, the effects of going without sleep, bioluminescence, disco, icebergs, the fat tax and so on and so on, totaling more than 800 episodes and adding two more every Tuesday and Thursday. So far, SYSK has had over 15 BILLION downloads by listeners around the world.
Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
Tickets here
August 10th, 2024, Saturday, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Guided Meditation with Hillary Johnson
Guests are invited to join artist and educator, Hillary Johnson, for a special in-gallery guided meditation. This program will extend on themes in the Captured Earth exhibition of mindfulness and connectivity to nature.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
More info here
August 10th, 2024, Saturday, 06:00 p.m.
Chicago Dance Health Fund
Dance for Life 2024
Chicago Dance Health Fund, which supports the health and wellness of Chicago’s professional dance community, announces the companies performing at Dance for Life 2024, its 33rd annual fundraiser. The complete lineup includes returning companies Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, Trinity Irish Dance Company, and Visceral Dance Chicago. Making their Dance for Life debuts are Ballet 5:8, Praize Productions, and Winifred Haun & Dancers. Choreographing the finale, performed by dancers from throughout the Chicago area, is Jonathan Alsberry, featuring original music by Ira Antelis. Dance for Life 2024 Co-Chairs are Victor Alexander and Maray Gutierrez, returning for a second year, and new this year, Ekua and Jamin McGinnis.
Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
Followed by an After Party at Venue SIX10, 610 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Purchase tickets here
August 16th – 18th, 2024, Friday – Sunday
Glenwood Avenue Arts District Committee
23rd annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
For over two decades, the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) has been a beacon of artistic celebration, embodying grassroots spirit and volunteer-driven ethos within Chicago. Organized by the community, this immersive weekend event showcases over 100 artists and craftworkers of all disciplines, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, textile, metal, and mixed media, invites attendees to explore open studios and booths. The festival will kick off with live music performances Friday night at the Cobblestone Jam from 6 – 10 p.m., followed by the outdoor Artists’ Market throughout the rest of the weekend featuring kids’ artmaking activities, live performance art, artmaking demonstrations, and food and drinks from local restaurants. The Artists’ Market will be open on Saturday, August 16 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Admission is free.
On Morse between Wayne and Greenview and Glenwood between Pratt and Lunt, Chicago
Visit www.glenwoodave.org for more information.
August 19th, 2024, Monday, 11:00 a.m
Designs for Dignity
Swing for Dignity
The nonprofit organization’s signature charity golf outing that aims to empower lives through design.
Mistwood Golf Club, 1700 West Renwick Road, Romeoville
More information here
August 24th, 2024, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m.
Rogers Park Business Alliance
Chalk Howard Street
Chicago’s only 3D chalk art festival Chalk Howard Street invites national and local street artists, neighbors, families, and street art lovers to transform Howard Street in Rogers Park into a creative canvas. Chalk Howard Street features internationally renowned 3D street artists and local 2D chalk artists, as well as emerging artists and kids’ art that will create vivid and interactive chalk drawings for art lovers, families and summer fest-goers. The family-friendly festival in Rogers Park will highlight the street’s shops, restaurants, and global cuisine, plus it will offer street squares available for purchase to the public and includes live music while offering striking and immersive street art experiences. Enjoy live music, great food and drinks and many opportunities to experience art. Admission is free, with drawing spaces available for purchase.
Howard Street from Ashland to Paulina, Chicago
Visit https://www.howardstreetchicago.com/chalk-howard-street for more information.
August 24th & 25th, 2024, Saturday & Sunday
supertri
Chicago Triathlon
supertri, the innovative and entertaining professional closed league is expanding in North America with two new events. One of those two events will debut in Chicago alongside the Chicago Triathlon with the supertri Chicago race on Sunday, August 25. This event will be part of a five-stop League that will see the world’s best professional athletes racing fast, technical and tactical racing just weeks after competing in the 2024 Olympics. In addition to this inaugural race, the full weekend of events surrounding the Chicago Triathlon also includes a SuperSprint race and Kids Tri Chicago race on Saturday, August 24, as well as a Sprint race and International race on Sunday, August 25. The Chicago Triathlon, owned and operated by supertri, is the largest urban triathlon in the United States, hosting more than 8,500 athletes and thousands of spectators in the heart of the Windy City. Recently having celebrated its 40th anniversary, this unique course starts in Lake Michigan, winds through the streets of the city and finishes in the middle of Grant Park. Also known for its accessibility to beginners and seasoned athletes alike, the Chicago Triathlon offers a welcoming environment for participants of all skill levels.
Monroe Harbor, Chicago
Contact: chicago@triathlonmajors.zendesk.com
September 2024
September 05th, 2024, Thursday, 06:00 – 09:00 p.m.
Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum
9th Annual Men’s Fashion Awards
The Costume Council will host the 9th annual Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards, honoring Chicago’s Best Dressed Men. Each year men are honored for their unique and creative personal style — enhancing the Men’s Fashion in Chicago. Since its inception, the Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards has recognized some of the best styled men in the city. Bringing together a community of people interested in fashion and supporting the Chicago History Museum’s fashion collection.
Freeman’s | Hindman Auctions, 1550 West Carroll Avenue, Chicago
Tickets will go on sale in July.
September 07th, 2024, Saturday, 07:30 – 11:00 a.m.
PAWS Chicago
PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run for Their Lives
As soon as you register, you can start fundraising for homeless pets. And the more we raise as a community, the more lives we can save at PAWS Chicago. Plus, you’ll get a chance to unlock prizes and perks along the way, including access to our VIP Hero Hangout on event day for all participants who raise $250 or more! Sign up for PAWS 5K now and join us for a day of fun, friends, sponsor giveaways, a dog agility course, a pet spa, prize raffles, treats, and tons of surprises.
Montrose Harbor – Grove 16, 400 West Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago
Register here
September 07th, 2024, Saturday
Flossmoor’s Future
5th Annual 2024 Hidden Gem Half Marathon
Winner of Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) Race of the Year for two years in a row, the 5th Annual 2024 Hidden Gem Half Marathon returns to Flossmoor for a 13.1-mile run through the town’s tree lined streets. More than just a race, the Hidden Gem shines a bright light on Chicago’s South Suburbs and fosters a sense of Flossmoor pride and community spirit. The 2024 Hidden Gem Half Marathon is part of this summer’s festivities celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Village of Flossmoor. New and returning runners from over 25 states and multiple countries, those training for the Chicago Marathon and casual runners alike, will enjoy an entertaining run through beautiful, shady neighborhoods with high-energy cheering residents lining the entire route. This destination race is a quick drive or METRA train ride away from Chicago, and visitors can expect lots of free parking, great runner swag and medals, one of Illinois’ largest cash prize pools and FREE beer at the end of the race. The 2024 Hidden Gem Half Marathon title sponsor is UChicago Medicine. As a way of celebrating the 5th year of this race and to keep the fun going after the runners have crossed the finish line, the event will be followed by a Kegs and Eggs celebration for all runners, volunteers, residents and visitors. The after-party will be held on the island off Sterling Ave in downtown Flossmoor from 8am to 1pm.
The Hidden Gem Half Marathon Race Director and lifelong Flossmoor resident Tom Dobrez shared, “There has been a long tradition of volunteerism and community pride in Flossmoor. This makes this centennial year celebration of that community spirit even grander. It’s a party 100 years in the making.”
More info here
September 07th & 08th, 2024, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.
Near South Planning Board
39th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest
Printers Row Lit Fest, the largest gathering of book lovers between the coasts, is dedicated to providing a wide array of free literary programs for readers of all ages and backgrounds. The beloved two-day festival stretches across five city blocks, along South Dearborn Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street and on Polk Street from State to Clark. The Lit Fest attracts more than 100,000 people to Printers Row, the charming and historic South Loop neighborhood that was once the printing hub of the Midwest. The event features more than 200 presenters, 75 programs (including programming for children), and 100 booksellers and exhibitors. Tracy K. Smith, the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, U.S. Poet Laureate, memoirist, editor, translator, librettist, and this year’s winner of the prestigious Harold Washington Literary Award winner, will headline the Printers Row Lit Fest this year.
More details to come
Printers Row Neighborhood, Chicago
September 21st, 2024, Saturday, 06:00 p.m.
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
ISAC GALA
Join us at a gala to commemorate the centennial of the Epigraphic Survey and Chicago House.
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, 1155 East 58th Street, Chicago
If you have questions, please contact Brad Lenz at 773.834.3817 or blenz@uchicago.edu.
September 24th, 2024, Thursday, 07:00 p.m.
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame
Fuller Award Ceremony Honoring Alex Kotlowitz for Lifetime Achievement
Alex Kotlowitz will become the 17th recipient of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s Fuller Award for his lifetime achievements. Eddie Bocanegra, Stuart Dybek, Julie Justicz, Meribah Knight, and Mary Rowland will be on hand at the Chopin Theatre to speak about Kotlowitz’s lasting importance as one of our greatest storytellers. At the end of the program, Dawn Turner will lead a conversation with Alex. Admission is free and open to the public.
Chopin Theatre, 1543 West Division Street, Chicago
For details and registration information, please click here.
September 28, 2024, 6:00PM
The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center
2024 Fall Benefit
The annual Fall Benefit will raise funds for The Woman’s Board Endowed Fund for Research and Clinical Trials at RUSH, along with RUSH University Medical Center’s education and community service programs. The celebratory evening will feature signature cocktails, delicious bites, and a lively dance floor, among other delights.
Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe, Chicago
312-942-6513 | thewomansboard.org
October 2024
October 07th, 2024, Monday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Conservation Leadership Awards Dinner
Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Conservation Leadership Awards Dinner is hosted by its Board of Trustees and Women’s Board. Created in 2005, the fundraising event recognizes individuals and organizations for their collective impact on conservation efforts that are transforming the Society’s vision of how it inspires conservation action, engages communities, and restores wildlife populations and people’s connection to nature. proceeds benefiting the Society’s conservation, education, and animal programs at Brookfield Zoo. Ticket price: Individual tickets are $500 each, with table sponsorships available starting at $5,000
Four Seasons Chicago, 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago
(708) 688-8393 | www.brookfieldzoo.org/events
October 17th, 2024, Thursday, 10:30 am.
Openlands
Openlands 2024 Annual Luncheon
Join Openlands for the 2024 Annual Luncheon, where we unite under the banner of “Conserving Nature for Life.” This premier event is consistently recognized as the number one gathering of the conservation community in the region. Last year, we welcomed nearly 1,000 influential individuals, including elected officials, civic and environmental leaders, and community partners. The 2024 event lineup assures another unforgettable occasion. This year, we honor Arnold L. Randall with the esteemed Gerald W. Adelmann Conservation Leadership Award, celebrating his unwavering dedication to preserving our natural landscapes. We are also thrilled to welcome Dr. J. Drew Lanham as our keynote speaker. At the heart of the Openlands Annual Luncheon is a collective commitment to “Conserving Nature for Life.” As we come together, we acknowledge that the preservation of our natural heritage is not just a responsibility but a shared privilege. Join us as we honor our environmental champions, inspire action, and reaffirm our pledge to protect and nurture the precious ecosystems upon which all life depends.
The Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
More information here
October 18th, 2024, Friday
Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum
Golden Jubilee: Celebrating 50 Years of Chicago Fashion
The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to be a part of a historic evening as we enjoy a first look at the brand-new exhibition, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. What does a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian Dior gown have in common? All these wearable artifacts are preserved in the Chicago History Museum’s vast costume collection, which strives to represent the many different people and stories that make up our city. Featuring 70 rarely seen objects, from glamorous gowns and sharp suits to house dresses and sneakers, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective explores how clothing captures the material, social, and changing cultural values throughout history. The exhibition celebrates 100 years of an incredible collection and the donors, curators,
and staff who have shaped it.
Stay tuned for more details
October 19th, 2024, Saturday, 06:30 p.m.
The Breakthrough Board
The Breakthrough Ball
The Breakthrough Board’s (TBB) Annual Gala is the social event of the season. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and a fabulous live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit cancer research at the University of Chicago. TBB has been funding cancer research at UChicago for over half a century, by supporting the work of high-potential investigation in the hope of leading to groundbreaking discoveries across a spectrum of innovation in cancer prevention, diagnostics, and treatment. Tickets are $750 per person; sponsorships are also available.
Four Seasons Chicago, 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago
773-798-3285
October 20th, 2024, Sunday, 08:00 a.m.
The Chicago Lighthouse
Rise to Shine 10K/5K/1M Run & Walk
Join The Chicago Lighthouse for our annual Rise to Shine 10K/5K/1M Run & Walk on Sunday, October 20 in the Illinois Medical District! This accessible, certified and chip-timed event that promotes accessibility for people with disabilities. Proceeds will support The Lighthouse’s programs helping people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans build confidence and independence. Get $5 off registration with promo code CALENDAR5 at www.risetoshinerace.com.
Illinois Medical District, 1310 South Wood Street, Chicago
Contact Angela D’Antonio at RiseToShine@chicagolighthouse.org or (312) 447-3246
November 2024
November 09th, 2024, Saturday 06:00 – 09:30 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Wines in the Wild
Enjoy the opportunity to sample an array of wines and liquors from around the world at the Chicago Zoological Society’s Wines in the Wild, hosted by its Women’s Board. Accompanying the selection, provided by the evening’s purveyor, Prestige Countryside Liquors, will be delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by SSA Group, Brookfield Zoo’s catering team. The evening fundraiser also features a silent auction and up-close experiences with some of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors. Proceeds from Wines in the Wild support the education, conservation, and scholarship programming needs that are funded by the Women’s Board of the Chicago Zoological Society. Ticket price: $300+
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield IL 60513
(708) 688-8393 | www.brookfieldzoo.org
November 14th, 2024, Thursday, 05:00 – 08:30 p.m.
Chicago Innovation
23rd Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
The Chicago Innovation Awards is the largest annual celebration of innovation in the Chicago region, cutting across all industries, large corporations and startups, for-profits, non-profits, high tech, low tech and no tech. Save the date, and stay tuned for more details!
UIC Forum, 1213 South Halsted Street, Chicago
https://chicagoinnovation.com/
November 15th, 2024, Friday, 06:00 – 09:00 p.m.
Under the Same Sky
4th Annual Starry Night Soiree
Each fall, the Under the Same Sky hosts an evening featuring a silent auction filled with work by talented artists from around the country, endless creative talent, drinks and bites, and community and conversation, all while raising funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its life-changing Healing Conversations program. More details and ticket information to come.
Artifacts Events, 4325 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago
November 21st, 2024, Thursday, 07:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
An Evening Conversation with Ina Garten
We’re excited to welcome beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation and cultural icon Ina Garten to the Auditorium Theatre this Fall! In Fall 2024 Ina Garten will publish her long-awaited memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens (Crown / Penguin Random House, OCT 2024). For the first time Ina Garten will present an intimate, entertaining, and inspiring account of her remarkable journey, sharing her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table.
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
Tickets here
December 2024
TBA
