What to do? where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? A former Secretary of State and potentially presidential candidate, mad hatters, wine event. Here are our picks for some of the best Chicago events to add to your social calendar this week.
EVENT: Hilary Clinton @ Chicago Ideas Week (SOLD OUT)
What: Chicago Ideas will host Hillary Clinton in a conversation about her upcoming memoir Hard Choices
Where: Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph Street Chicago 60601
When: Wednesday June 11
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Cost:SOLD OUT
Why: Clinton will open the event with remarks about the crises, choices and challenges she faced as America’s 67th Secretary of State and how those choices drive her view of the future. An interview with Mayor Rahm Emanuel—including questions from the audience—will follow.
EVENT: Verdejo Day
What: a day dedicated to celebrating the signature grape of Spanish wine region D.O. Rueda
Where: Blue Star Bistro and Wine Bar
1209 N. Noble St.
When: Thursday June 12
Time: 6-8PM
Cost:$25 3 lucky readers can win tickets to this. Email info@socialifechicago.com and tell us why you love wine(that’s right that’s all you have to say).
Why: Wine and Light Fare Provided. Verdejo wines and Rueda, as a region, in the US. Verdejo is a deeply aromatic, dry white wine grape. Take a sip and you’ll see why it’s utterly perfect for spring and summer sipping, it has been raised as Spain’s next rising star of wines. BUY TICKETS
EVENT: Madhatter’s Ball
What: The Lookingglass Theatre Junior Board’s annual fundraiser
Where: Block 37
108 N. State Street
When: Saturday June 14
Time: 8:00 pm – VIP Reception | 9:00 pm – The Madhatter’s Fun House | 12:00 am – After Party at The Underground
Cost: CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Why: The evening includes one-of-a-kind performances, musical acts, DJs, dancing, costumes, specialty themed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Hosted by the Lookingglass Theatre Junior Board, Proceeds from The Madhatter’s Ball support Lookingglass’ Education and Community programs.
EVENT: Taste Of Randolph
What: On Friday, June 13 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Minus The Bear will headline the West Stage. Kaiser Chiefs will perform on Saturday, June 14, and on Sunday, June 15 Delta Spirit will headline the festival
Where: 900 W. Randolph Street
When: Friday-Sunday June 13-15
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Cost: Suggested entry donation
EVENT: Spring Awakening
What: EDM Concert at Soldier Field
Where: Soldier Field
59 W. Hubbard Street
When: Friday June 13-15
Time: CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & TICKETS
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EVENT: Hebru Brantley Parade Day Rain
What: “Parade Day Rain,” an exhibition debuting this June at the Chicago Cultural Center
Where: Chicago Cultural Center Sidney R. Yates Gallery,
68 E. Washington St.
When: Open to public Saturday June 14
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Why: “Parade Day Rain,” Brantley touches on human emotions from both sides of the spectrum through the narratives of his characters from the well-known Fly Boy and Fly Girl, to a newer presentation of the Aphrodite. This series of paintings and sculptures challenge Hebru’s previous solo initiatives with a more direct approach to influences of human optimism and pessimism in the contemporary era
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