What to do? where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? Shopping events, fundraisers, legend in concert and more. Here are our picks for some of the best Chicago events to add to your social calendar this week.

EVENT: KERFUFFLE!

What: The Board of Directors of The Chicago High School For The Arts Invites you to their fundraiser Kerfuffle!
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E. Chicago Avenue,
When:  Wednesday May 7
Time: Reception: 6PM-Preview; 7PM -Curtain (Lights…Curtain…KERFUFFLE!);8PM-Encore, Strolling cabaret dinner
Cost: SOLD OUT
The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts®) is to provide artistically gifted, diverse Chicago high school students intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.

Related: Kerfuffle 2013

EVENT: Sleeping With The Artists

What:  a fantastic night of wine and delicious bites prepared by Chef Heather Terhune from Sable Kitchen & Bar.
Where:  Hotel Palomar Chicago
505 N. State Street
When: Wednesday May 7
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Cost: complimentary rsvp please call  call 312-985-0730
Why:  enjoy the latest “Sleeping with the Artist” installation – a revolving collection of local artwork displayed on three floors of the hotel in partnership with Revolving Collections Gallery

EVENT: Lunch and Learn with Rick Springfield: Magnificent Vibration

What: The Singer in town to promote his hew book Magnificent Vibration
Where:  Standard Club Chicago
When: Thursday May 8
Time: 11AM
Cost: $35 Click Here to Purchase
one man embarks on an unlikely spiritual quest in this smart, savvy, rambunctious debut from Grammy Award-winning musician and New York Times bestselling author Rick Springfield. Rick will not sign any non-book memorabilia.

EVENT: Chicago Critics Film Festival

What:  The second annual Chicago Critics Film Festival from May 9 – 15 at the historic Music Box Theatre. The only film festival in the world that is created and curated entirely by film critics.
Where:  The Box Music Theatre
3733 North Southport
When: May 9-15
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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EVENT: Urbandaddy + GAP Styld

What:  join UrbanDaddy and Gap for Styld.by, a special evening of style to celebrate Gap’s Miami POP collection.
Where: GAP Michigan Avenue
555 Michigan Ave
When: Thursday May 8
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: complimentary with RSVP CLICK HERE TO RSVP
You’ll be privy to a curated collection of summer essentials, chosen specifically by our editors to help you maximize your summer. (Also, to help you maximize your maximizing: 30% off said summer essentials.)

EVENT: Gold Coast International Film Fest

What: Brought to you by Kevin Boehm, Greg Schroer, Mark Rewey, Potenza Productions, and Boka Restaurant Group. The Chicago Gold Coast Film Festival is one of the great parties of the year.
Where:   Park West Theater
322 W. Armitage Street
When: Saturday May 10
Time: Doors open 7:30PM
Cost: $35 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Why:  Celebrating 10 years