5 Things to do this Week (and Weekend) in Chicago

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Wine & Canvas Night

When: Wednesday, May 18th

Where: Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown, 68 E. Wacker Place, Chicago IL 60601

Why: 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 the stunning Chicago Waterfront.

Tickets to this event are $35 per person and may be purchased online at Wine & Canvas! Drink specials include $2 Miller Lite drafts, $3 well cocktails and $5 wines from 5 – 9 p.m.

More infoWine and Canvas

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RAW:CHICAGO PRESENTS TREND

When: Wednesday, May 18th

Where: Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613

Why: Every other month, RAW Directors in cities across the world hand-pick and spotlight local artistic talent in visual art, fashion design, film,music, performance art, hair & makeup artistry, and photography through local eclectic RAW events. With artists from all genres in each showcase, RAW events come together to form an amazing one-night circus of creativity.

What can you expect when attending a RAW Showcase? You’ll experience an independent film screening (usually a short, webisode or music video), a pop-up gallery featuring several independent visual artists and photographers, fashion shows from up-and-coming local designers, live musical performances, vendor booths featuring local artisans and accessories designers, and live performance art. You’ll get a little taste of everything. Combine all this creativity with drinks, fun, and good company!

More infoRaw Artists

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 4TH ANNUAL FUSIONFEST

When: Thursday, May 19th

Where: Exhale Spa (Exhale Evanston: 1890 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201; Exhale Gold Coast: 945 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610)

Why: Exhale will celebrate its 4th Annual FusionFest event nationwide! The event, in partnership with Women’s Health magazine, will feature a complimentary evening of Core Fusion classes along with lite bites, goodie bags, giveaways, DJ’s and more at 13 exhale locations nationwide.

Exhale will be hosting FusionFest at both of its Chicagoland locations in the Goldcoast and Evanston. Exhale leads the barre fitness industry with transformational classes that strengthen and lengthen muscles. Using weights, balls, bands, and your own body weight resistance, you’ll sweat, shake, and melt the fat away and keep burning calories long after the class is over. Balance your barre training with exhale’s full suite of classes: everything from yoga to cardio and HIIT classes, and prepare to be transformed.

More infoRavinia

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2016 SUMMER BALL DREAM BIG!

When: Friday, May 20th

Where: Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Why: Since the close of the Second World War, the Woman’s Board of Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago has proven to be a powerful force in Chicago’s philanthropic community. The members of the Woman’s Board are strongly committed to the mission of BGCC, funding programs across all 21 Chicago area Clubs. The annual Summer Ball gala, the organizations largest fundraising event, raised more than $1.4 million in 2015.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago encourages Club Members to discover a new world of opportunity through their Club. The 2016 Summer Ball Gala will celebrate the aspirations of our Club youth with “Dream BIG!”

More infoBoys and Girls Club

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GOODMAN THEATER GALA 2016

When: Saturday, May 21st

Where: Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Why: Theme: Daring. Dazzling. Dynamic. Proceeds from the Gala will benefit Goodman Theatre’s Education and Community Engagement Programs

More info: Goodman Theatre

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