This April, the NFL welcomes the newest members to the NFL family when the NFL Draft returns to Chicago from Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30. Several components of the Draft will be housed in our historic theatre while a three-day football festival for fans of all ages, Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple…
The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announces the launch of the 2016 Spring Festival, Style, with more than 20 programs taking place in and around Chicago April 28-May 1. Exploring how style shapes who we are as individuals and what we value across cultures, CHF is making the bold statement, “style matters.” “In the new annual spring…
Emporium Arcade Bar and Otter Presents... SUPERNATURAL BEINGS The Music of Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Prince -Marcus Rezak (Digital Tape Machine, FlightWave, Stratosphere All-Stars) -Todd Stoops (RAQ, Rhythmatronix) -Mike Greenfield (Lotus, Electron) -Clay Parnell (Particle, Brothers Past) -Emily Nichols (Woo Park) -Marty Gierczyk (Chicago Funk Mafia) -Christian Rogala (Fluid Minds) plus more special guests!…
Baconfest Chicago is a nationally renowned, locally beloved festival dedicated to America’s favorite cured meat: bacon! At Baconfest, Chicago’s best chefs concoct and serve brilliant bacon dishes to thousands of passionate bacon lovers. Liquor sponsors provide cocktails, beer and wine designed to complement a bacon meal. Bacontrepreneurs and bacon-friendly brands exhibit their wares and connect…
Ever since James Beard appeared on television’s first cooking show, food has been one of the most popular subjects in American broadcasting. Coinciding with the Foundation’s 30th anniversary, the 2016 James Beard Awards will honor the country’s top culinary talent and celebrate the role of cuisine in television. The 2016 James Beard Awards Gala, hosted…
Art in Motion is an important fundraiser and unique art exhibition hosted by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s Associate Board that brings the thriving art community and philanthropy community of Chicago together to support the very important cause of art therapy. James Rondeau, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Art Institute of Chicago…
The Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum host this spring gala, themed Brilliant Nature. Aon and its CEO, Greg Case, are honored for their commitment to science education. Cocktails, dinner, dancing and a program emceed by NBC's Anne Thompson inspire guests to connect with nature and science. Featured image: Splash/Sun Times
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents Prime Time, the late night series that reflects the creative pulse of Chicago. Taking place three times a year, MCA Prime Time is an after-hours, electrifying social experience that provides a platform for artists and key cultural groups in the city. May 6 - Purple Get up close…
The Lyric Opera fundraiser is presented by the company's Women's Board and Guild Board of Directors. The evening includes cocktails, dinner and a Lyric Opera performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I. Featured image: The Lyric Opera
The Inaugural Uncorked: Chicago wine festival features 50 wineries, over 100 wines to taste, gourmet food trucks, live music, custom photo booth and lots of other fun goodies to enjoy. There are two sessions to choose between: The first session has VIP admission at 1 p.m. with general admission from 2 - 5 p.m. The…
Supporting Ravinia's Reach Teach Play Education Programs. MUSIC MATTERS Music is a powerful part of a complete education. It sparks creativity in the minds of children and teaches them valuable teamwork and problem solving skills. Yet today, many schools across Chicago lack the resources to provide music education. With your support Ravinia can change that.…
Merit’s annual Gala is the largest fund raising event of the year featuring performances by Merit’s students. The 2016 Alice S. Pfaelzer Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts will be presented to Anthony and Demarre McGill, principal clarinet and flute of the New York Philharmonic and Dallas Symphony Orchestra, respectively, and their parents, Ira Carol and…
In celebration of the restaurant's Five-Year Anniversary, Porkchop will host a Hawaii-5-0/Tiki-themed party on their spacious outdoor patio along Randolph Street. The party will feature two whole pig roasts, one at noon and the other at 6:00 pm, shot girls, fire dancers and fire breathers, limbo contests, giveaways and other indulgent specials. In addition, the restaurant…
40th Anniversary Gala Sponsors Caroline and Keating Crown, Nora Daley and Sean Conroy, Liz and Eric Lefkofsky, Tracy Letts and Carrie Coon, Anna D. Shapiro and Ian Barford invite you to join them for Steppenwolf’s 40th Anniversary Gala to celebrate with the accomplished artists whose talents and tenacity have made Steppenwolf the powerhouse it is today.…
Get ready to paint the town red at the Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave’s Wine & Canvas night on Wednesday, May 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment and drink specials at the historic Chicago Motor Club building at 68 E. Wacker Place, where you will get the chance to paint…
