Looking to support a special cause this month or just want to be on the scene hobnobbing with some of Chicago’s finest? We have a roundup of Can’t miss charity events taking place in September to add to your social calendar. Chicago’s Fall gala season is in full effect and some nights there will be competing events, may the odds forever be in all their favor as the funds raised at these respective events go towards key philanthropic initiatives. Are you ready to get your socialite life together to just want to see Who is chairing what and when? Keep scrolling. Some of these events may be sold out by publishing time, that’s no something we have control of. Have fun, party safe and know that you can certainly call a cab, lyft, uber or car service to get you home or to your next destination safe and sound without a DUI or loss of life.
A Collective ExPIERience Gala 2024
LOCATION: Navy Pier Aon Grand Ballroom | 500 E. Grand Avenue
ATTIRE: Business casual or dress denim
DATE | TIME: September 12| 2pm-6pm
CO-CHAIRS: N/A
Join us as we celebrate A Collective ExPIERience and transform the Aon Grand Ballroom into a shared celebration of the vibrant artists and organizations that comprise the cultural collective of Navy Pier. Honoring Nick Cave and Tony Karman. From engaging performing arts experiences to serving as a vital economic anchor for our region, support for A Collective ExPIERience enables Navy Pier to enrich the lives of millions of guests, artists, employees, and businesses each year. LEARN MORE.
FLAIR: Eye on Style 2024
LOCATION: The Ritz Carlton, Chicago | 160 E. Pearson Street
DATE | TIME: Friday, September 13| Reception-11:00 a.m; Fashion Show and Luncheon-11:45 a.m.
EVENT CHAIRS: Sherry Lea Holson, Sheree Schimmer & Sherrill Bodine
PROGRAM HOSTS: Sherry Lea Holson, Sheree Schimmer & Sherrill Bodine
Join us as we showcase the season’s best fashions from designers such as Anne Fontaine, Nina Mariano, Alice & Olivia, Lafeyette 148 with a special appearance from participants in our Youth Transition Program modeling fashions from Macy’s Personal Stylist. This year’s Flair will be Chicago’s most inspiring fashion show. The 2024 Honoree is Shauna Montgomery. LEARN MORE.
The Associate Board of NorthShore 19th Annual Benefit
LOCATION: Venue West | 2221 North Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60612
DATE | TIME: Saturday September 14 | 7:00 pm
ATTIRE: N/A
The Associate Board of Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals is proud to present their 19th annual Benefit: Hollywood Nights. The Associate Board is a volunteer group of young professionals who raise funds and awareness for the Henrietta Johnson Louis Infant Special Care Unit (ISCU), the Department of Pediatrics, the Perinatal Family Support Center and other innovative programs at Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals. LEARN MORE.
After School Matters Gala 2024
LOCATION: 167 Events – 17th Floor – 167 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
ATTIRE: Business casual
DATE | TIME: Wednesday, September 18 |6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
CO-CHAIRS: N/A
Join us as Chicago’s leaders come together for an evening of teen showcases, fabulous food and drinks, and networking to celebrate our youth. All teens deserve to dream big, discover their potential, and be inspired to find pathways for their futures. Help us to create these opportunities by investing in After School Matters today for a brighter Chicago tomorrow. Enjoy teen showcases and performances, dinner bites and cocktails, and networking with fellow business and community leaders who support After School Matters and our city. The event will be emceed by ABC7’s Samantha Chatman and ASM Teen, Dominic, and feature After School Matters Board Chair, Mellody Hobson, and CEO, Mary Ellen Caron. After School Matters invests in Chicago teens because they are the future of our city. For more than 30 years, After School Matters has been investing in Chicago communities by offering paid after-school and summer programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM to Chicago teens. Each year, we provide 25,000 opportunities for Chicago teens to learn new skills, find mentors, earn money, and prepare for the future. LEARN MORE.
1871’s 17th Annual Momentum Awards 2024
LOCATION: Morgan Manufacturing | 2301 S Martin Luther King
DATE | TIME:Thursday September 19 | 6:00p.m-10 p.m.
ATTIRE: Cocktail
CO-CHAIRS: N/A
Celebrating innovation and empowering tomorrow’s tech leadersJoin us as we honor the innovators, leaders, and visionaries who are shaping the future of technology. Who will take home an award? . LEARN MORE.
Friends of Prentice Celebrate with Friends 2024
LOCATION: Morgan MFG | 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
DATE | TIME: Friday, September 20 |6:30p.m.-
ATTIRE: Cocktail Formal
CHAIRS: N/A
We look forward to hosting you at our most anticipated event of the year to celebrate with friends while raising critical funds for research that will close the knowledge gap in women’s healthcare. The event is sure to be an evening of community comradery featuring interactive food and cocktail stations, live music, and dancing.
What’s back this year: Passed apps and food stations featuring curated global eats, Custom step-and-repeat photo op from Kehoe Designs, “The Doctor’s Lounge” – an opportunity to mingle with change-makers in women’s health. Friends of Prentice grant recipients will be on hand to talk about their important work; A live ask paddle raise lead by an expert female auctioneer with her own women’s health story; A paddle-drop raffle with an exciting grand prize LEARN MORE.
Gold Coast Fashion Show 2024
LOCATION:Luncheon – The Ritz Carlton Hotel Chicago (160 E. Pearson Street) | Evening Cocktails – The Geraghty (2520 South Hoyne Avenue)
DATE | TIME: Monday September 23, 11:30am-1:30pm | Thursday September 26, 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
ATTIRE: Cocktail
CO-CHAIRS: N/A
The Gold Coast Fashion Show is the signature fundraising event of the Children’s Service Board (CSB), an affiliated organization of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The Gold Coast Fashion Show presented by Clune Construction includes a fashion show from our exclusive retail sponsor, Neiman Marcus, delicious bites and much more! LEARN MORE.
Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center 2024 Fall Benefit
LOCATION: Palmer House Hotel | 140 E. Walton Street
DATE | TIME: September 28, 2024 | 6:00 pm
ATTIRE:Formal / Black tie (optional)
CO-CHAIRS: N/A
The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center’s 2024 Fall Benefit: A Night in the White City – themed after the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair – to honor the innovative history of Chicago, The Woman’s Board, and RUSH! Join us for an evening to celebrate the long history of Chicago, RUSH, and The Woman’s Board, foster community spirit, and drive a sense of nostalgia and unity. A Night in the White City, themed after the 1893’s Chicago World’s Fair, will inspire and innovate us to dream big and achieve the seemingly impossible. The evening will feature a live band, silent auction, and a formal sit-down dinner. LEARN MORE.
Shedd Aquarium Wonder of Water Gala
LOCATION: John G. Shedd Aquarium | 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
DATE | TIME: Saturday, September 28 |5:30 p.m. Cocktails; 7:00 p.m. Aquatic Presentation; 8:00 p.m. Dinner; 9:15 p.m. Dessert and Dancing
CO-CHAIRS:Liz and Matt Connelly
Join us as we celebrate the interconnectedness of water and amplify Shedd’s work to protect these precious waterways for future generations. From the Chicago River to Lake Michigan to the ocean, water is all around us, running through our veins and communities. More than 71% of Earth is covered in water, supporting 368,000 known animal species with potentially millions more yet to be identified. LEARN MORE.
National Hellenic Museum Gala 2024
LOCATION: Hilton Chicago | 720 S. Michigan Avenue 60605
DATE | TIME: Saturday September 28 | 6:00p.m.–Reception; 7:00pm Dinner, Auction, Music, Dancing
ATTIRE: Formal /Black tie (optional)
CO-CHAIRS: N/A
Join us for an evening of fine dining, music, dancing and a spectacular auction as we celebrate the lasting and enriching Hellenic legacy and to benefit the National Hellenic Museum. LEARN MORE.
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