What to do? where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? Shopping events, foodie fundraiser, genre based comedy and more. Here are our picks for some of the best Chicago events to add to your social calendar this week.
EVENT: 10 Crosby by Derek Lam Shopping Event
What: Spring fashion, champagne and shopping
Where: space519
900 N. Michigan Avenue 5th Floor
When: Thursday April 24, 2014
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: complimentary with RSVP
RSVP: CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Why: For one night only, the library rules are gone!
EVENT: Roam Presents ICB By Prabal Gurung
What: Shopping event
Where: Roam Boutique Chicago
1419 N. Wells Street
When: Thursday April 24
Time: 6-9PM
Cost: Complimentary with RSVP must RSVP by Monday April 21st
Why: signature makeup by MAC, nail art by Butter London, and wellness inspired cocktails by Vita Coco
EVENT: Chefs and the City
What: Heartland Health Outreach, Inc. will be hosting their annual Chefs and the City benefitting Vital Bridges Center on Chronic Care. Chefs and the City will be hosting a Cocktail Reception and Premier Tasting Dinner,featuring extraordinary cuisine from the city’s top chefs and exceptional wine.
Where: Union League Club of Chicago
65 . Jackson Blvd
When: Wednesday April 23
Time:6-9PM
Cost: $250 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Why: Join Honorary chairs and host Candace Jordan and Rich Varnes
EVENT: The Thrilling Adventure Hour
What: A staged show and podcast on the Nerdist network in the style of old-time radio in which actors you know and love from television, comedy, animation, and film dress nicely and enact all manner of genre-based comedy segments.
Where: DePaul University Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E Balbo Ave 60604
When: Saturday April 26
Time: 8-10PM
Cost: $26-$65 Use code “depaul” for discounted balcony seats
Why: The show features the WorkJuice Players including Hal Lublin, Craig Cackowski, Marc Evan Jackson and Mark Gagliardi with special guests…
Molly Quinn (Castle), Rider Strong (Boy Meets World), Peter Sagal (NPR), Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Kevin Murphy & Bill Corbett (Mystery Science Theatre), Janet Varney (Legend of Korra), Timothy Omundson (Psych), Richard Speight Jr (Supernatural)
EVENT: Golden Apple Foundation’s Associates Board Annual Spring Soirée
What: Their third annual Spring Soirée – A Celebration for Education
Where: The Grid
351 W Hubbard St
When: Saturday April 26
Time: 8PM-Midnight
Cost: $75 per person, if purchased in advance or $85 per person at the door.
Why: Golden Apple identifies talented high school seniors and college sophomores who have the promise and drive to be excellent teachers in high-need schools. Then Golden Apple prepares these individuals for immediate and lasting success in the most challenging teaching environments.
EVENT: GILT CITY CHICAGO PRESENTS THE GILT CITY SPRING 2014 WAREHOUSE SALE
What: The legendary GILT Warehouse Sale featuring the most coveted brands at insider prices.
Where: MCA Warehouse
1747 West Hubbard Street
When: Friday April 25-Saturday April 26
Time & Cost: CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Friday, April 25, 2014
· Late-Night Entrance, 9:30-11:30pm, $20
Saturday, April 26, 2014
· Morning Entrance, 9-11am, $10
· Late Morning Entrance, 11am-1pm, $10
· Afternoon Entrance, 1pm-3pm, $10
· Late Afternoon Entrance, 3pm-5pm, $10
· Evening Entrance, 5pm-7pm, $10
Why: Your spring outfits for fraction of the price. Gala season is also coming up and you need something that’s scene worthy, obviously.
EVENT: JOFFREY BALLET WOMEN’S BOARD ANNUAL SPRING GALA
What: The Joffrey Ballet Women’s Board presents the 12th Annual Spring Gala “We All Speak Dance”
Where: Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University followed by Chicago Hilton
When: Friday April 25
Time: 6:30PM
Cost: $750 Contact 312-386-8911.
The black-tie event begins at 6:30 PM at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 East Congress Parkway) with a special, one hour performance featuring dancers from the world-class company and the Joffrey Academy of Dance and Community Engagement Programs with pieces specially-chosen by Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director Ashley Wheater. Event’s co-chairs are Women’s Board members Elisabeth Adams and Dana Hokin Garvey
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