What to do? where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? Charity events, concerts at Ravinia or dance the night away to some sick mixes from favorite DJs. Here are our picks for some of the best Chicago events to add to your social calendar this week.
EVENT: John Legend @ Ravinia (SOLD OUT)
What: The Chicago stop of John Legend’s ‘All of Me” tour
Where: Ravinia
Highland Park IL
When: Monday June 16
Time: 5PM
Cost: SOLD OUT
EVENT: DJ KISS & DJ MOS @ Studio Paris
What: DJ Kiss is one of THE BEST and chicest DJs we’ve danced the night away to. Her clients are national and global. DJ MOS also an amazing DJ who just so happens to be her husband, can’t go wrong with the Semples.
Where: Studio Paris
When: Thursday June 19; Friday June 20
Time: 10PM-
Cost: Tables or list click here for details
EVENT: Malibu Best Summer Ever With One Republic @ Ravinia
What: The chart topping band will be at Ravinia as part of their “Native” tour
Where: Ravinia
Highland Park IL
When: Wednesday June 18
Time: 5PM
Cost: Click here for details
EVENT: Chicago Artists Coalition Starving Artists
What: Starving Artist pairs the city’s most inspiring visual artists with its most innovative culinary talent for a night that will delight your senses and help raise funds for Chicago Artists Coalition. Artists and chefs collaborate to create immersive environments filled with food, art and mixology.
Where: Chicago Artists Coalition
217 N. Carpenter,
When: Saturday June 21
Time: 7-11PM
Cost: $250
Why: The partners include Luftwerk, Diana Gabriel, Alexandra Noe, Edyta Stepien, Chef Matthias Merges of Yusho, Chef Chris Pandel of Bristol and Balena, Jared Van Camp of Element Collective, Revae Schneider of Femme du Coupe, Jason Brown of Kinmont, Alexander Bachman of Billy Sunday, Jason Ackerman of Bristol, Chef Kyle Peterson and Beverage Director Brian Sturguleski of Fulton Market Kitchen.
EVENT: Magritte: Mystery of the Ordinary “Surrealistically Chic” Gala
What: The Woman’s Board and the Board of Trustees of the Art Institute of Chicago are coming together to host a “Surrealistically Chic” Gala on Friday, June 20, 2014, celebrating the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition.
Where: The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
When: Friday June 20
Time: 6:30PM
Cost: $50,000 Host Committee – Prime seating for ten; Special recognition in all event printed materials | $25,000 Patron – Preferred seating for ten; Special recognition in all event printed materials | $12,000 Sponsor – Seating for ten; Special recognition in the evening’s printed program | $1,000 Collector’s Ticket
Why: To raise critical funds in support of the museum’s mission and art education programs
EVENT: Summer Lovin
What: The annual event to celebrate Chicago Magazine’s Singles list and raise funds for NMH Auxiliary Board
Where: Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark Street
When: Friday June 20
Time: 7-10:30PM
Cost: $105
Why: Why not? one of the must attend junior board events of the season.
EVENT: Night Heist Kickoff
What: Join the Art Institute of Chicago’s Evening Associates Board for a night of pre-Heist revelry to kick off the fourth annual benefit
Where: Underground
56 W. Illinois Street
When: Thursday June 19
Time: 6-8PM
Cost:$25 Night Heist Kickoff Party ticket includes featured cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and desserts.* Plus, dance the night away to a live DJ performance.
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