Save the date for Chicago’s top fundraisers, exhibitions, galas and performances in 2023-2024.
Guests hit the dance floor at Adler Planetarium’s 2022 Celestial Ball.
EAT & EVOLVE
OCT. 16, 6-9PM
Join The Evolved Network and eden as they come together for "Eat & Evolve" to help Chicago’s youth from the city’s most underserved communities see that their possibilities outweigh their limitations and that through food we can heal, care and love one another, while fighting against social structures that reinforce the opposite. Tickets include chef stations from some of Chicago’s best restaurants, an open bar with cocktails and mocktails designed by eden’s mixologists, beer and wine, meet and greet with The Evolved Network's team, and silent auction featuring exclusive items from partner chefs and sponsors. 2734 W. Roscoe St., theevolvednetwork.org
SIR GEORG SOLTI FOUNDATION AWARD DINNER
OCT. 18
TICKETS $400
The Solti Foundation is the foremost organization in the United States dedicated exclusively to helping young conductors further their careers. In 2023, the Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award with a monetary prize of $30,000 will be presented to Keitaro Harada. He has served as Music and Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic and has transformed the quality of the orchestra and energized its audience. The evening starts with cocktails, a reception that includes Foundation comments, introductions and naming of award recipients and culminates, per tradition, with a musical interlude featuring violist Beatrice Chen. Casino Club, 195 E. Delaware Place, 847.269.9050, soltifoundation.US
CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE WITH THE TROTTER PROJECT
OCT. 18, 7PM
Join chefs Giuseppe Tentori, D’Andre Carter, Debbie Gold and Richie Farina, with award-winning winery Brooks Wine, for a night of sensational food and wine in celebration of the Trotter Project at Adorn Restaurant. This five-course Excellence Celebration Dinner will raise essential funds to empower future generations through the Charlie Trotter Pursuit of Excellence and Homaro Cantu Scholarships. 120 E. Delaware Place, thetrotterproject.org/events
LEGACY GALA 2023: AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE TO SUPPORT EXCELLENCE
OCT. 19, 6-9PM
TICKETS $300
Black Ensemble Theater’s Legacy Gala 2023: An Evening of Elegance to Support Excellence will begin with a special, private on-stage reception for sponsors. The night of surprises will continue with great food, dancing, bid-whist, spades, a smooth-jazz room, a down-home blues room and a great performance by the Black Ensemble Theater’s all-stars. The Legacy Gala is Black Ensemble’s biggest fundraiser of the year, full of elegance to support excellence. Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark St., 773.769.4451, blacksensembletheater.org/begala2023
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER
OCT. 19, 6PM
TICKETS FROM $500
The YMCA’s Annual Recognition Dinner brings together corporate and civic leaders across Chicagoland to recognize and celebrate the people and organizations who have dedicated themselves to advancing the mission of the Y. The 2023 event will also honor the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s 165th anniversary and the incredible impact the organization has delivered for decades. Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St., 312.763.3317, morgan-mfg.com
AN EVENING OF COLLABORATION FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
OCT. 19, 6PM
TICKETS $400
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation will come together for a night of collaboration in the name of raising funding for innovative breast cancer research. “An Evening of Collaboration for Breast Cancer Research,” brings together Chicagoans in person for the first time since 2019 for a large-scale event aiming to end breast cancer by funding innovative research that will prevent breast cancer and ensure better diagnosis and patient outcomes. Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. Lake Shore Drive, 312.252.2502, lynnsage.org/event/
THE WELLNESS HOUSE BALL
OCT. 19
The Wellness House Ball is coming to Chicago at The Geraghty. This annual black-tie ball features cocktails, dinner, dancing, a live auction and a paddle raise. All proceeds benefit Wellness House programs for people with cancer, delivered free of charge at their flagship home in Hinsdale, online and throughout Chicagoland at partner locations. The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave., 630.654.5112, wellnesshouse.org
MEALS ON WHEELS CHICAGO CELEBRITY CHEF BALL
OCT. 20, 6-11:30PM
TICKETS $400
Over 50 top Chicago chefs and Mixologists, including many Michelin, James Beard, and Bib Gourmand award winners will gather at The Celebrity Chef Ball on Friday, Oct. 20 at The Geraghty to support homebound seniors struggling with food insecurity. Proceeds from the event will support Meals on Wheels Chicago in their ongoing mission to end hunger and isolation for seniors and people with disabilities. 2520 S. Hoyne Ave., 773.661.4550, mealsonwheelschicago.org
MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE ANNUAL GALA: A MUSICAL FEAST
OCT. 21, 5:15PM
Attendees will enjoy Champagne on arrival, followed by a gala concert, a cocktail reception, a lavish three-course meal and dancing. Black-tie attire is encouraged. Proceeds benefit Music of The Baroque and its programs including the Strong Voices arts education program. Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Drive, 312.551.1414, baroque.org
FIELD MUSEUM BENEFIT CELEBRATION
OCT. 21, 6PM
TICKETS $1,000, TABLES $10,000, SPONSORSHIPS FROM $15,000
The Field Museum benefit celebration raises essential funds in support of its public education, research, collections and conservation work. Hosted by the Women’s Board and the Board of Trustees, this event welcomes civic leaders for a night of mission-focused programming in the elegant grandeur of the museum’s main Stanley Field Hall. Field Museum, 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, 312.665.7130, fieldmuseum.org
MISERICORDIA WOMEN’S BOARD - HEART OF MERCY BALL
OCT. 21
The Misericordia Women’s Board is hosting the 2023 Heart of Mercy Ball. The event is a black-tie affair that brings the community together for a very special evening to benefit the more than 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who call Misericordia home and celebrate distinguished honorees. Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., 773.273.4160, misericordia.com
8TH ANNUAL GIFT OF LIFE GALA
OCT. 21, 6PM
TICKETS FROM $350
Push the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois further along the path to progress by attending the annual Gift of Life Gala. This stylish soiree is a memorable evening of elegance and passion, raising funds to fuel the foundation’s mission, fun entertainment and civic spirit. Now in its fourth decade, the Gift of Life Gala brings together leaders in government, medicine and business, rallying support for the work and mission of the NKFI. This year, Dr. Joaquin Brieva and Jennifer Sutton Brieva will be presented with the 38th annual “Gift of Life” Award in recognition of their advocacy, philanthropy and inspiring donor journey. Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., 312.321.1500, nkfi.org/gala
ONSITE COLLEGE & LEADERSHIP FORUM AND RECEPTION
OCT. 24
Every year, hundreds of Chicago’s best and brightest students meet with admissions representatives from more than 180 colleges and universities. More than 3,000 admission interviews take place and, in recent years, there were more than 1,100 offers of admission and students were awarded $42 million in merit scholarships—all within a single day. The Onsite Reception allows Chicago Scholars supporters the opportunity to experience Onsite firsthand. During the reception, guests will hear stories from a variety of Chicago Scholars stakeholders, witness the excitement of college admission interviews and our leadership hub and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks with fellow supporters. Venue TBD, 312.784.3300, chicagoscholars.org
FALL IN LOVE WITH HADLEY
OCT. 27
The Hadley Woman's Board invites guests to its Fall in Love with Hadley gala to support Hadley, an organization that serves people with low vision or blindness worldwide. The benefit will be held at a private lakefront home in Winnetka.
HARBOR BREWING COMPANY ADOPTION EVENT
OCT. 28, 12-3PM
Join PAWS at Harbor Brewing Company’s newly renovated space for a chance to mix and mingle with adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. This brewery and taproom serve as the perfect backdrop for a large gathering of new friends. 136 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa, pawschicago.org
PILOT LIGHT’S 2023 FEED YOUR MIND GALA
NOV. 3
TICKETS FROM $600
Pilot Light’s Feed Your Mind Gala offers attendees a premier culinary experience as award-winning Chicago chefs collaborate on a one-of-a-kind four-course meal. Over the past two years, these chefs have included Rick Bayless (Topolobampa and Frontera Grill), Joe Flamm (Rose Mary and BLVD Steakhouse), Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark (Wherewithall and Parachute) and more. Together, they create an unforgettable experience for guests while raising funds to bring classroom-based food education to students across Chicago and the nation. Venue TBD, 518.339.2296, pilotlightchefs.org/events
SHARE THE CARE BALL
NOV. 3, 6:30PM
TICKETS FROM $375
The Share the Care Ball is a fabulous black-tie fundraising dinner-dance gala with music by the Ken Arlen Orchestra. The event benefits Almost Home Kids, a local charity providing a bridge from hospital to home for children with medical complexities, training for their families and respite care. InterContinental Hotel, 505 N. Michigan Ave., 312.944.4100, icchicagohotel.com
THE SERVICE CLUB ANNUAL GALA 2023 – AN EVENING OF A MILLION DREAMS
NOV. 3, 6PM
This spectacular event is set to take place in the enchanting setting of The Four Seasons Chicago. Led by Chair Patty Marx and the dedicated Gala Committee, this night promises to be an extraordinary celebration of the philanthropic mission of Service Club—making wishes come true and turning dreams into reality. The Four Seasons Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place, serviceclubofchicago.org/
PUP POP-UP ADOPTION EVENT
NOV. 4, 6-9PM
Join PAWS Chicago at the Lincoln Park Adoption Center to meet adoptable pets in foster homes. This is a unique opportunity to meet the cutest pets who don’t typically stay at the adoption center. 1997 N. Clybourn Ave., pawschicago.org
DAY OF THE DEAD: LOVE NEVER DIES BALL
NOV. 4, 6PM
TICKETS FROM $125
Hosted by the National Museum of Mexican Art’s Auxiliary Board, honor life and the spirits of los muertos at the Día de los Muertos: Love Never Dies Ball and enjoy a festive evening at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Indulge in delicious culinary treats from some of Chicago’s best restaurants, sip on delicious adult beverages, enjoy exciting live music and dance the night away to DJs selections. The event’s dress code is creative cocktail, so dress to impress. National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St., 312.738.1503, nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
UNION LEAGUE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS’ STRONG, SAFE AND HERE TO SUPPORT CHICAGO YOUTH GALA
NOV. 4, 6PM
TICKETS $350
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs, a nonprofit serving the afterschool needs of over 15,000 youth from neighborhoods with the highest hardship index in Chicago, hosts its 46th annual benefit, to be co-chaired by Catherine Bernardi and Nancy Ross. This sophisticated gala is expected to attract some 300 guests to the elegant private Union League Club and features a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, dancing and an after party complete with deejay and desserts. Black tie preferred. 65 W. Jackson Blvd., 708.776.1802, ulbgc.org
CHICAGO CHEFSGIVING
NOV. 9, 6PM
TICKETS $150
As new migrants seeking asylum continue to arrive in Chicago, the city’s chef community has banded together to offer much needed support. Pendry Chicago and Venteux, the French brasserie on the hotel’s ground floor, have partnered with humanitarian effort-focused organization Chicago Chefs Cook to present Chicago Chefsgiving. The chef-driven fundraising dinner at Venteux benefits Pilsen Food Pantry’s “New Migrant Program,” a dedicated effort to provide food, clothing, healthcare resources, and more to the city’s newest arrivals. The five-course feast will feature seasonal fare by several of the city’s buzziest chefs. 224 N. Michigan Ave.
CULINARY CARE GOURMAND GALA
NOV. 9, 6-10PM
TICKETS FROM $195
The Gourmand Gala, presented by Culinary Care, will bring together over 30 renowned chefs from some of Chicago's top restaurants, including Obelix, Kasama, Esmé, Sepia, Galit, Gaijin, BLVD, Bistro Monadnock, and more. Guests can look forward to an evening filled with delicious food, casino games, live entertainment, and the opportunity to connect with some of the most compassionate individuals in the community. Union Station, 225 S. Canal St., 440.728.7207, culinarycare.org/gala
LIGHTSCAPE PREVIEW PARTY
NOV. 9
Get an exclusive first look at Lightscape 2023, an enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail. The festive evening will include seasonal bites and beverages along the trail. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, 847.835.6958, chicagobotanic.org/lightscape/lightscape_preview_party
JACKSON CHANCE FOUNDATION’S 9TH ANNUAL PING PONG BALL
NOV. 10, 6PM
TICKETS FROM $250
The Ping Pong Ball is a fun, interactive party, benefiting families with critically ill infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). A party and fundraiser, all rolled up into one, the ball features everything from a table tennis tournament with celebrities and athletes to culinary treats, cocktails, auctions and more. SPIN Chicago, 344 N. State St., 773.580.9726, jacksonchance.org
STARRY NIGHT SOIRÉE
NOV. 10, 6-9PM
TICKETS $225
Chicago-based charity Under the Same Sky’s Starry Night Soirée is back for a third year. The fun-filled evening will be complete with delicious food and drinks, art, design and entertainment alongside a bid on curated art pieces donated by acclaimed local-area artists. The event will also feature a lively paddle raise to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Healing Conversations Program. Ivy Room, 12 E. Ohio St., 312.645.7760, ivyroomchicago.com
CRADLES TO CRAYONS CHICAGO’S UN-GALA
NOV. 11, 10AM
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES FROM $2,500
Un-Gala is a fun, casual volunteer experience at the new Giving Factory that includes entertainment, refreshments, snacks and special surprises. The Giving Factory, 2500 W. Bradley Place, 312.210.8708, cradlestocrayons.org/chicago/the-latest/events
WALK THE RUNWAY FOR LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
NOV. 11, 6-10PM
TICKETS FROM $150
12-year-old Chicago designer Rayniah Gregory will be launching her second collection at her Walk The Runway for Lurie Children’s Hospital event. Gregory. an ovarian cancer survivor, is the founder of Walk The Runway for Cancer, which raises funds for pediatric cancer. The show will have star designers such as Barbara Bates, Ann Everett, Buchoy Couture and Karmic Couture, and will be co-hosted by Channel 5 co-hosts Michelle Releford and Marisa Buchheit. Museum of Contempory Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., mcachicago.org
WINGS TO CURE GALA
NOV. 11, 6:30PM
Join The Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation at the Annual Black Tie Gala. Navy Pier Aon Grand Ballroom, 840 E. Grand Ave., 312.953.9567, hcrfwingstocure.org/
2023 3ARTS AWARDS CELEBRATION
NOV. 13, 5:30PM
TICKETS FROM $100
Returning as an in-person event for the first time since 2019, the 2023 3Arts Awards Celebration will applaud more than 20 local artists as new recipients of unrestricted awards in performing, teaching and visual arts. The event will feature performances by past award recipients and a festive afterparty with artists in the 3Arts network. Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St., 3arts.org/event
WINTER WISHES: ANNUAL HOLIDAY COCKTAIL CELEBRATION
NOV. 16
TICKETS FROM $350
This festive celebration has become an official kickoff to Chicago’s holiday season. Guests gather to celebrate the holidays and help to make wishes come true for patients treated at Lurie Children’s. Proceeds benefit the Founders’ Board’s current fundraising commitment to the hospital’s Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities. Venue TBD, luriechildrens.org/winterwishes
PAWS CHICAGO 21ST ANNUAL FUR BALL
NOV. 17
The 21st annual PAWS Chicago Fur Ball is Chicago’s premier pet-friendly, black-tie gala where canine companions enjoy all festivities with their guardians, from walking the red carpet to dancing late into the night. Guests enjoy a lavish dinner buffet, one-of-a-kind silent and live auction packages, a raffle, live bands and more. Lucky dogs in attendance will also be treated to an evening of indulgences, from pet spa services to a divine dinner served at the special dog buffet. An evening of elegance and compassion, all proceeds support PAWS Chicago’s lifesaving programs that have greatly contributed to reducing the killing of homeless dogs and cats in Chicago by 92.5% since the organization’s founding in 1997 and its medical center is the country’s largest and most advanced hospital for homeless pets. The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Place, 773.475.3303, pawschicago.org/furball
HYDE PARK ART CENTER ANNUAL GALA
NOV. 17, 5:30PM
TICKETS FROM $750
The renowned nonprofit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side hosts its annual gala that activates its entire building with an afterparty that goes until midnight. The lively event is packed with hands-on art activities, performances, open studios, art auctions and a DJ set, offering a unique and interactive experience while benefiting the art center’s various programs supporting Chicago art and artists. Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell Ave., 773.324.5520, hydeparkart.org
GILDED GALA
NOV. 30, 6-9:30PM
TICKETS STARTING AT $750
Hosted by the Driehaus Museum Board of Directors, the Gilded Gala celebrates the Driehaus Museum's 15th anniversary on the Museum's campus, including the historic Nickerson Mansion and Murphy Auditorium. The event includes a cocktail reception and premiere of the museum’s latest exhibition, Glass to Garden: Tiffany Inspired Floral Designs. Working with several Chicago emerging floral artists, Glass to Garden features newly commissioned floral installations exhibited in dialogue with the prismatic beauty of the museum’s world class collection of Tiffany lamps and vases. The evening continues with dinner and a presentation honoring philanthropist Sunny Fischer, followed by performances from students of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. The evening is dedicated to supporting education programs at the Driehaus Museum. Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie, driehausmuseum.org, 312.482.8933
THE CHILDREN’S BALL
DEC. 2
TABLES FROM $15,000
Take part in an exciting gala evening featuring top-notch entertainment, fabulous food, dramatic theme-based decor and most importantly, fundraising to discover treatments and cures for diseases affecting young children. Co-chaired by Elizabeth and Andrew Reyes, the annual Children’s Ball caps off the Children’s Research Fund’s yearlong fundraising campaign for pediatric medical research at the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., childrensresearchfund.org
JDRF ILLINOIS ONE DREAM GALA
DEC. 9, 5:30-11:00PM
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $625, TABLE SPONSORS RANGE FROM $6,000-$25,000
The annual JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala brings together the diabetes community for an unforgettable evening featuring an expansive silent auction, one-of-a-kind live auction, seated dinner, award-winning live entertainment, and a night of fundraising all in support of JDRF. Last year’s event raised a record-breaking $16 million, making a significant impact on JDRF-funded research advancements. Help us continue the power of progress and join us on Saturday, December 9, 2023, with this year’s live performance by the Goo Goo Dolls. McCormick Place Convention Center & Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312.670.0313, jdrf.org/Illinois/gala
EVE OF THE EVE
DEC. 30, 8PM-12:30AM
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS FROM $165
This event takes place the night before New Year’s Eve, and all proceeds benefit the scholarship program for HighSight, which provides scholarships, tutoring, mentoring, leadership development and college readiness programs that create new possibilities for Chicago high school students from low-income families. For nearly 30 years, HighSight has celebrated the success of our scholars by throwing this fantastic party. This black-tie optional event offers more than 1,000 party-goers the opportunity to mix and mingle while jump-starting the New Year’s celebration. The Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren St., 917.900.7597, highsight.org/events/details/eve-of-the-eve/65
FEBRUARY 2024
CHICAGO YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S ANNUAL GALA
FEBRUARY, 6PM
Attendees will enjoy performances by Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Preparatory Strings, Kaiso Steel Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra and award-winning Symphony Orchestra, along with dinner, auction and dancing. CYSO’s biggest fundraiser of the year supports its programs which help to make music accessible for hundreds of students. Venue TBD, cyso.org
I WISH TO PARTY
FEB. 24, VIP RECEPTION 7-8:30PM, GENERAL ADMISSION 8PM
TICKETS STARTING AT $175
I Wish to Party is one of the premier Chicago charity events for young professionals. It has been the flagship fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Illinois Associate Board for more than 10 years. I Wish To Party 2024 returns to Morgan Manufacturing on Sat., Feb. 24. We will also host a VIP Pre-Event Reception at Morgan Manufacturing from 7-8:30 p.m. The evening will consist of great food, drinks and entertainment (Lakeshore Encores) all while supporting the Make-A-Wish mission to create life-changing wishes for children in Illinois battling critical illnesses. Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St., 312.763.3317, https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0018000000VVz6xAAD/events/vevt:6d323b9b-89e1-41c7-a9b7-8c167ef20004/home/story
AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS SNEAKER BALL
APRIL 13, 7PM
One of After School Matters’ most anticipated events, Sneaker Ball, is on Saturday, April 13, hosted by the organization’s Associate Board. Don your coolest kicks and get ready to party in style while supporting Chicago teens' futures. afterschoolmatters.
SPIRIT OF DESIGN
MAY 9, 6-9PM
TICKETS $225
Designs for Dignity's Spirit of Design is the nonprofit’s signature fundraising event, to honor and support the organization’s mission of empowering lives through design, while creating environments that heal, restore, and lift the human spirit. Location TBD, designs4dignity.org/
STEPPENWOLF GALA 2024
MAY 11, 6:30PM
TICKETS STARTING AT $1,500
Steppenwolf’s Ensemble and Board of Trustees invite guests to a magical night celebrating Chicago’s most-storied company. Join Steppenwolf artists and leaders from our civic and business community for cocktails, dancing and a gourmet seated dinner. Steppenwolf’s Gala generates vital funding that provides an artistic home for our Ensemble, brings bold and innovative theatrical experiences to the stage, and creates educational programs that reach thousands of teens throughout the Chicago region. Join our community of supporters in championing live theater and the integral role of art in all our lives. Keep the celebration going with a live auction that features once-in-a-lifetime experiences with our artists, DJ, and an after-hours lounge. Attire is fun, urban chic. Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St., steppenwolf.org/tickets--
MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S ANNUAL GALA BENEFIT
MAY 20, 5:30PM
The evening includes cocktails, dinner, performances, and the presentation of the prestigious Dushkin Award to Marcus Roberts, the Cultural Visionary Award for Chicago to John and Fran Edwardson, and more. The Annual Gala Benefit is the single largest source of funds for financial aid and scholarships, tuition-free community engagement and school programming, and neighborhood-based service activities that positively impact thousands of individuals of all ages and from all backgrounds each year. The Peninsula Chicago, 108 E. Superior St., http://nusicinst.org/events/
ZOO BALL AT LINCOLN PARK ZOO
July 12, 6PM
TICKETS $1,500, TABLES $15,000, SPONSORSHIPS FROM $15,000
Each year, Chicago philanthropists, wildlife enthusiasts and animal advocates gather at Lincoln Park Zoo for Zoo Ball, a long-standing tradition to support Chicago’s free zoo. Hosted by the Women’s Board, all funds raised at Zoo Ball support expert animal care, community engagement initiatives, and lifesaving conservation efforts locally and globally. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark Street, 312.742.2000, lpzoo.org
DANCE FOR LIFE
AUG. 10, 6PM
SWING FOR DIGNITY
AUG. 19
11AM
Design for Dignity’s Swing for Dignity, the nonprofit organization's signature charity golf outing that aims to empower lives through design. Mistwood Golf Club, 1700 W. Renwick Road, Romeoville, designs4dignity.org/
AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS GALA
After School Matters Annual Gala celebrates Chicago teens. The night features performances from talented young people and interactive "Teens in Action" displays, allowing youth to show off their work to guests. afterschoolmatters.
STARRY NIGHT SOIRÉE
NOV. 15
Chicago-based charity Under the Same Sky’s Starry Night Soirée is back for a fourth year. The fun-filled evening will be complete with delicious food and drinks, art, design and entertainment alongside a bid on curated art pieces donated by acclaimed local-area artists. The event will also feature a lively paddle raise to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Healing Conversations Program. Location TBD, utsscharity.org/
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