What to do? where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? The summer months in Chicago is filled plenty with much to do, festivals, galas and lots of traveling and trips to the beach. Because we also love to have a great time and recharge with the upcoming holiday and traveling ahead, our social diary, will resume it’s weekly presence in September. Until then enjoy these events we’ve curated for you hapening in Chicago in July and be sure to keep an eye out for our Weekend Platter each Thursday during the summer months to enjoy #summertimeCHI at its best and #makethescene.
If you have an upcoming event you would like considered for the social calendar, email us: calendar@socialifechicago.com
EVENT: The Chosen Few Picnic Weekend 2014-JULY 3-6
What? A house music festival celebrating Chicago’s homegrown dance genre, July 3-6,the “Woodstock of House Music” 2014
Where: Jackson Park
63rd Street and Hayes Drive Chicago 60637
When: Sunday July 3-5
Time: varies
Cost: $20 General Admission Click here for details
EVENT: Oak Brook Polo-JULY 6, 13
What? Polo has been played for more than 80 years at the historic Oak Brook Polo Grounds, and everyone is invited to come out and watch the exciting “game of kings!” Wear your favorite hat
Where: Oak Brook Polo Grounds
2606 York Road Oak Brook, IL 60523
When: Sunday July 6 & July 11
Time: 9PM-12AM
Cost: $15 Oakbrook residents | $25 General
EVENT: Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Summer Cocktail Party-JULY 10
What? Join hosts Ashley Zisook Goldstein, Brad Jarol for the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation’s summer fundraiser. Host committee includes: Tai Duncan, Molly Melman, Nicole Kaplan, Ryan Pruett, Robbie Schloss, to name a few.
Where: Studio Paris
59 W. Hubbard St Chicago
When: Thursday July 10
Time: 6:30-9:30PM
Cost: $75 in advance | $85 at the door
EVENT: Evening Associates of The Art Institute of Chicago presents Night Heist-JULY 11
What: Join the Evening Associates for the fourth annual Night Heist benefit, the event of the year for young art-inspired Chicagoans.
Where: Art Institute Of Chicago Modern Wing
When: Friday July 11
Time: 9PM-12AM
Cost: $110 | VIP $150 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
EVENT: Lincoln Park Zoo Ball 2014: Monkey Business – JULY 11
What: Celebrating the highly anticipated arrival of playful snow monkeys, Japanese macaques, in fall 2014.
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo
When: Friday July 11
Time: 6PM
Cost:
EVENT: Isreal Idonije Foundation Fundraiser – JULY 17
What: Join Honoree Brandon Marshall, Host Val Warner, Honorary Chairperson Jonathan Toews and Founder Israel Idonije for our annual fundraiser
Where: Trump International Chicago
When: Thursday July 17
Time: 7-10PM
Cost: $250.00 Click here for details
EVENT: Shedd Blu – Festa Brazil JULY 26
What: The Auxiliary Board of Shedd Aquarium’s annual fundraiser join 2014 Co-Chairs: Julie Canna, Laura Micheli and Jon Pfeffer
What:
Where: Shedd Aquarium
When: Saturday July 26
Time: 6pm-midnight
Cost: General $175 | VIP $250
Last year’s Shedd Blu coverage
EVENT: The Guild Board of Boys & Girls Club Chicago Lawn ball -JULY 18
What: An evening celebrating The Guild Board’s 10th Anniversary Lawn Ball fundraiser
Where: Saddle Club
900 West Foster Avenue Chicago 60640
When: Friday July 18
Time: 6 p.m. VIP Reception; 7 p.m. Lawn Ball-11:59
Cost: $350 Individual Ticket | $450 Individual Ticket + VIP Reception | $3,500 Table for 10 Guests | $4,500 VIP Table for 10 guests (includes access to the VIP reception)
EVENT: Michigan Avenue Magazine + Chicago Yacht Club A Shore Thing
What: The Official Parade of Boats Viewing Party of Race To Mackinac
Where: Navy Pier East End
When: Saturday July 19
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: General Admission $FREE.99 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
EVENT: The Silver Room’s 10th Annual Sound System Block Party-JULY 19
What: highly anticipated event where festivalgoers enjoy a culturally diverse celebration of people, unity, art, fashion and music. Founded in 1997, The Silver Room consistently pushes the parameters of traditional retail operation—building community through social exchange
Where: The Silver Room
1442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60622
When: Saturday July 19
Time: Noon – 10:00pm
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Have an upcoming event you would like to be considered for our weekly social diary or monthly social calendar? email: calendar{at}socialifechicago{dot}com
So much fun happening this month! I’m looking forward to it 🙂