If you missed last Friday’s sold out Night Heist, you’ll want to pay attention. There’s no better way to take in #Summertimechi, while giving back, than attending a fundraising social with like minded young professionals. Historically most Auxiliary/Associate/Junior Board organizations host their fundraisers during the summer time, because truly its the season to make the scene. Here are our picks for must attend summer events for you social young professionals out there. Whether you’re into saving the environment or passionate about art or helping families coping with cancer, when attending these junior board fundraisers, you’ll not only make the scene, your ticket purchase will go towards these budding philanthropists and the causes close to them. Thinking about going solo? do it live by the “Carpe diem” motto, you never what will come of it.
MINGLING FOR A MISSION
Join The Auxilary Society of the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago for their ‘Mingling for a Mission’ event at MillerCoors hosted by ABC7 Weather Meteorologist, Cheryl Scott!
Date: Thursday, June 25
Time:5 – 8PM
Cost: $20
Location: MillerCoors 250 S Wacker Drive Chicago
Attire: Business casual
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SUMMER COCKTAILS FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Join the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation (UCCRF) Associates Board for a summer evening of drinks and fundraising
Date:Friday, June 26, 2015
Time: 7:00PM
Cost: $40 cash donation at the door
Location: HopSmith Tavern (15 W Division Street)
Attire: N/A
SUMMER LOVIN
The Auxiliary board of Northwestern University along with Chicago magazine will host the 15th annual Summer Lovin where the magazine will showcase their 2015 singles pick( a weak list this year compared to some of their past issues). This will be the second year the event will take place at the Chicago History Museum rather than the MCA
Date:Friday, June 26, 2015
Time: 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Cost:General Admission – $115; VIP – $140 | June 26 and At the Door General Admission – $125
At the Door VIP Upgrade (if available) – $25
Location: Chicago History Museum (1601 North Clark Street Chicago, IL)
Attire: Cocktail
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GILDAPALOOZA
Gilda’s Club’s Auxiliary Board hosts Gildapalooza. If you’re not familiar with Gilda’s club, the organization named after the late comedienne Gilda Radner, get familiar, their executive staff are like warm blankets in human form, so welcoming an friendly. They offer not just a place where men, women and children whose lives have been touched by cancer, as well as their families and friends, can feel they are part of a welcoming community of support in the form of their red door building in River North, they also partner with several hospitals around the area. Meet a few next generationers passionate about the cause with Lake Michigan backdrop.
Date:Thursday July 9, 2015
Time: 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Cost:$50 General Admission
Location: Columbia Yacht Club (111 North Lake Shore Dr, Chicago)
Attire: Not Available
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SHEDD BLU
Shedd Blu is the Auxiliary Board of Shedd Aquarium’s major fundraiser of the year but also one of the best summer events. You can see our recap of last year’s HERE. This year’s event is co-chaired by Christina Talarico, Jay Healy and Alexis Geocaris Sutton.
Open bar, aquatic show and after party at Filini Bar and instagram worthy views of the city. See Shedd’s newest exhibit, Amphibians, after dark and go “Frog Wild!” over the dancing, food and fireworks.
Date: Saturday July 25, 2015
Time: 6:30-11:30 p.m
Cost: $150 – Regular admission; $250 – VIP admission; $1,250 for 10 regular admission tickets
Location: Shedd Aquarium (111 North Lake Shore Dr, Chicago)
Attire: Cocktail attire preferred
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A Speakeasy Soirée
Chicago Architecture Foundation Auxiliary Board for the annual river cruise fundraiser benefiting CAF’s Taliesin Scholars.
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: $125
Location: On a boat; Departs from the southeast corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Attire: Era-appropriate (speakeasy era)
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More Info to come on *PAWS Chicago Professional Board hosts Hops for Homeless Pets Craft Beer Tasting in August*
Have a young professional event coming up? email details (What, Where, Cost, Times etc) to: calendar@socialifechicago.com
