Here are our picks for the best events happening in Chicago worth your time this week.
EVENT: City Club Chicago Presents Richard Lariviere
What: President and CEO The Field Museum
Where: Maggiano’s Banquets 111 W. Grand Avenue Chicago IL, 60654
When: Monday, January 13, 2014
Time: 11:30 a.m. reception/12:00 p.m. luncheon
Cost: $35 Members | $45 Nonmembers | $750 Sponsor Table for 10 (preferred seating)
Why: Great networking opportunity and hear whats new and what’s to come with the Field Museum.
Let’s Eat: Hot Doug’s, Hoosier Mama and Chicago Diner with Peter Sagal!
What: A veritable feast of culinary entrepreneurs. Chicago has thousands of restaurants, yet few have earned as devoted a following as Hot Doug’s, Hoosier Mama and the Chicago Diner. From finding the perfect niche to day-to-day business practices, these culinary entrepreneurs have innovated ways to keep growing their enthusiastic fan bases, locally and beyond.
Where: Harold Washington Library Center (Cindy Pritzker Auditorium) 400 S. State Street 60605
When: Wednesday January 15, 2014
Time: 6PM
Cost: complimentary Seating is limited and available first come, first served
Why: Join us as WBEZ’s Peter Sagal moderates a special discussion with Mr. Sohn, Ms. Haney and Ms. Barry on their shops’ fascinating backstories, hilarious anecdotes and newly published books.
EVENT: Vital Nights: Resolutions are Meant to Be Broken
What: The Junior Networking Committee of Vital Bridges
Where: Blackfinn Ameripub – 65 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654
When: Thursday, January 16, 2014
Time: 6-9PM
Cost: $25 CLICK HERE | festive cocktails and delicious bites and drinks provided by Blackfinn Ameripub, along with raffles with fantastic prizes
Why: Vital Bridges’ mission is to help people throughout metropolitan Chicago impacted by HIV and AIDS to improve their health and build self-sufficiency by providing food, nutrition, housing, case management and prevention services. Committee includes: Zach Rus | Anna Coffou | Andre Brown | Kate Byrnes| Dan Carnet | Joe Cutaia | Jamon Deaver | Catherine Weiner | Corrin Wilson | Michael Herbst
EVENT:Sustainable Seafood Wine Dinner
What: Evanston’s Oceanique Restaurant celebrates 25th Anniversary in association with Shedd Aquarium’s Right Bite Program
Where: Oceanique Restaurant, 505 Main Street, Evanston, Illinois (847-864-3435)
When: Thursday January 16
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: $85 per person (excluding tax and gratuity)
Why: The dinner will feature a six course menu starting with Tarte Flambé, followed by Japanese Breakfast – Lightly Smoked Organic Artic Char paired with 2011 Dourthe “La Grande Cuvee” Sauvignon Blanc – Bordeaux, France; Roasted Main Pemaquid Oysters with spinach, Pernod and Parmesan paired with 2007 Brooks Winery Riesling – Willamette Valley, Oregon; Mutsu Apple Sorbet, Wild Florida Cobia with turnip, and Chanterelles in a Port-Pinot Noir sauce paired with 2011 Domaine Benoit Raclet – Moulin-Á-Vent – Beaujolais, France; and Warm Raspberry-Blackberry Tarte with Canela ice cream paired with 2009 Chateau les Rouques – Loupiac – Bordeaux, France.
EVENT: UCCRF Inaugural 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
What: University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Associates Board Inaugural 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Where: Francis W. Parker School GYM 330 W.Webster
When: Saturday, January 18th
Time: 12-4PM
Cost: Team of 3-$120 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Why: Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed teams -there will be music, food, t-shirts, prizes, a raffle and an after party at Benchmark from 4-7pm
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