What to do, Where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? We curate a list of Shopping events, fundraisers, fashion, beauty trunk shows, art events and more. Here are our picks for some of the best Chicago events to add to your social calendar this week.
EVENT: Museum of Science & Industry 32nd Annual Black Creativity Gala
What: MSI President and CEO David R. Mosena, Co-Chairs: Cheryl Harris (Allstate) and Anne Pramaggiore (CEO ComEd) Invite you to Black Creativity Gala
Where: Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL
When: Saturday, January 24 ADD TO 
Time: 6:30 p.m.
2015 Juried Art Exhibition Viewing • Welcome Remarks • Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
8 p.m. Elegant Strolling Buffet • Dancing
Cost: $350 Individual tickets
Why: Black Creativity reaches more than 25,000 students, their teachers and families in underserved Chicago neighborhoods each year with a wide range of targeted, culturally-relevant science education programming. To inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities and careers in the fields of science, technology, medicine and engineering.
EVENT: After Dark featuring “Temptation—The Demons of James Ensor”
What: Explore Temptation: The Demons of James Ensor late-night with a masquerade-themed After Dark in the Modern Wing.
Where: Modern Wing of Art Institute of Chicago
159 East Monroe Street
When: Friday, January 23
Time: 9PM-12AM
Cost: $30 adults, $20 members and students, $15 Evening Associates
Why:Check out special tours of the exhibition and performances by acclaimed theatrical ensemble Collaboraction. Then rock out to the Division Street Gold/NBD Label Showcase featuring John Mork, Alinka, and Jeff Craven presented by Nü: The Outer Space Disco Dancing Society of Chicago and Large Music. Complimentary appetizers will be available along with a cash bar.
EVENT: Sam Smith George Ezra In Concert
What:
Where: UIC Pavillion
525 South Racine, Chicago 60607
When: Fri, Jan 23
Time: 7:30PM
Cost: Varies $38.50-$84
Why: It’s SAM SMITH seriously?!
EVENT: “Step Up” for Lurie Children’s Patients!
What: Climb 80 floors to the top of the Aon Center, one of Chicago’s tallest buildings, while raising money for the patients and families of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Where: Aon Center
200 E. Randolph Street
When: Sunday January 25
Time: 8:00am
Cost: Varies for Individuals and Groups
Why: Fundraising proceeds will be directed to KIDSS for Kids, an affiliated organization of Lurie Children’s, and its $4 million commitment to the hospital’s Department of Family Services.
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