2016 Black Creativity Gala Cocktail Reception, West Pavilion, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Raffle tickets sold at $100 per ticket or 3 tickets at $250 during reception and dinner. Museum Exhibitions open during Black Creativity Gala: Black Creativity Juried Art exhibition Innovation Studio Dinner stations open at 8:00 p.m., Raffle Drawing held during dinner. Dessert and…
February 1st - 29th basic admission is free for Illinois residents all month at The Field Museum. "Illinois residents also have the opportunity to see ticketed exhibitions and 3D films at a special price. Choose a Discovery Pass and see one special exhibition or 3D film, or see it all with an All-Access Pass! Discounted…
Vertigo Sky Lounge, Chicago’s premier hotel rooftop lounge, continues their iconic outdoor winter patio and ice bar launching on Friday, February 5. As the only bar of its kind in the city, dana hotel and spa kicks off the celebration with Vertigo on Ice – the most glamourous Fire & Ice launch party yet. Dubbed…
Chicago Black Restaurant Week was designed to create a platform for African American Owned Eateries (in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs) to be recognized and patronized. There are quite a few hidden gems owned by African Americans, and we would love for you to get to know just who they are! View participating restaurants…
Join The North Face for Mountain Athletics training specifically geared towards preparing for and achieving any outdoor goal. Be a part of free Mountain Athletics training sessions held every Thursday in Chicago. Each session will be led by two The North Face trainers who will take you through workouts aimed to prepare you to achieve…
Behind the signature black frames and hair, lies honesty and truth of voice increasingly rare in today's musical landscape – it is for this reason Daley has continued to rise on his journey to becoming budding future-soul prodigy. Revisit our 2014 exclusive interview with Daley here: http://chicagoings.com/daley/
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 108th edition of the Chicago Auto Show. The Chicago Auto Show utilizes more than 1 million square feet in the North…
WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK? Exclusively for adults 21+, this evening offers you open access, unlimited shows, and unique entertainment every third Thursday of the month from 6:00-10:00 pm. With themes that change every month, Adler After Dark is never the same event twice. Reinvent your Adler experience every month with friends, family, or that…
Join The North Face for Mountain Athletics training specifically geared towards preparing for and achieving any outdoor goal. Be a part of free Mountain Athletics training sessions held every Thursday in Chicago. Each session will be led by two The North Face trainers who will take you through workouts aimed to prepare you to achieve…
"Each year around 25 local wing-slinging eateries enter WingFest. Participating establishments may enter their wings of choice in two of the following categories: Mild, Hot, BBQ, and Exotic. The following were proclaimed winners in 2015, in a double-blind judged competition: Best Mild Wing: Gators, Best Hot Wing: Output, Best BBQ Wing: Buffalo Wings & Rings,…
Join The North Face for Mountain Athletics training specifically geared towards preparing for and achieving any outdoor goal. Be a part of free Mountain Athletics training sessions held every Thursday in Chicago. Each session will be led by two The North Face trainers who will take you through workouts aimed to prepare you to achieve…
The school, which began in 2006 with only four students, now houses courses for over 300 students and has been redesigned and upgraded. The newly renovated location is a blend of utilitarian-meets-boutique utilizing hues of gray, black, and white with pops of color. Makeup products are displayed and stored in sleek steel cabinets while antique powder…
Join the Gilda's Club Chicago Associate Board for its annual wine tasting event. Guests enjoy appetizers, a variety of wines and a raffle. Distributors pour wines and are available to answer questions. Proceeds benefit Gilda's Club Chicago, a free support community for men, women, children, families and friends touched by cancer.
The Fight for Air Climb is one of the American Lung Association's signature fundraising events. These unique events are hosted in prominent skyscrapers, stadiums or arenas and challenge participants as they walk, run or race up hundreds of steps. The funds raised support research, education and patient programs to help the millions of Americans impacted by…
The Auditorium Theatre’s annual Chicago presentation of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will bring a wide array of premieres, new productions, and classics to life on its landmark stage Tuesday, March 8 through Sunday, March 13. Beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, Alvin Ailey’s pioneering legacy of uplifting, uniting, and celebrating…
