What to do? Where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? Shopping events, fundraisers, fashion 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: Siskel Film Center “ADVANCED STYLE” Screening

What:Inspired by the popular blog Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen, this sassy documentary showcases the unique life-and-style philosophies of seven Manhattan fashionistas, aged 60 to 90
Where: Skyline Lofts at Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W. 35th Street
When: Saturday Dec. 6
Time:11:30am | 1PM
Cost: Individual tickets: Member – $6| Full price – $11
WHY: The first run was so popular and successful, they had to bring it back, perfect way to spend a Saturday if you ask us.

EVENT: TOMS Chicago Store Launch Party

What: the opening of TOMS first retail location in Chicago’s Wicker Park
Where: TOMS
1611 N. Damen
When: Wednesday Dec. 3
Time: 7-9PM
Cost: Invite Only
WHY? Wild Belle will be guest DJ

EVENT: TEATRO REGIO TORINO (Royal Theatre of Turin)

What:Teatro Regio Torino of Turin, Italy, launches its first-ever North American tour at the Harris Theater with a rare concert production of Gioachino Rossini’s William Tell sung in Italian.
Where: Harris Theatre
205 E. Randolph Drive
When: Wednesday Dec. 3
Time: 7PM
Cost: $10-$95 Tickets
WHY? A one night only event celebrating the North American debut with Rossini’s last and most famous opera, chronicling the adventures of a 15th century Swiss folk hero and his legendary expertise with a cross bow. Teatro Regio Torino Rossini Tour that is co-sponsored by Maserati  in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Trident.
Delicious complimentary bites during intermission from our generous Chicago restaurant partners: Enolo Wine Café, Macello Ristorante—Pizzeria, Lavazza, Park Grill, Pure Kitchen Catering, and Sugar Hills Bakery.

EVENT: Holidays on Huron Pop-Up

What: Come shop the the Holidays on Huron Pop-Up with Chicago-based luxury brands Henry & Belle denim, K. Amato jewelry, and 84Rockwell bags for a 3-Day Sale at 7 E Huron. One-stop holiday shopping!.
Where: 7 East Huron
When: Friday Dec 5th – Sunday Dec 7th
Time: Varies, 11AM-7PM, 10AM-6PM, 11AM-5PM respectively
Cost:
Why:Get your holiday shopping done and shop local

EVENT: Bertolt Brecht: Love Poems

What: Join Steppenwolf ensemble members Tim Hopper and Martha Lavey and Steppenwolf friends Jessica Thebus and Michael Smith in celebrating Brecht’s love poems
Where: 61 West Superior Street
When: Tuesday, Dec 2
Time: 7PM
Cost: Free admission
WHY? Though best known as a revolutionary and influential playwright, Bertolt Brecht wrote more than 2,000 poems of astonishing range and formal accomplishment.

EVENT: 2014 Hope Awards Holiday Luncheon

What: The 2014 Hope Awards, which honors the achievements of Off The Street Club, its participants and acknowledges local community members who make notable contributions and demonstrate unwavering support for Chicago’s youth.
Where: Swissotel
323 E. Upper Wacker Drive
When: Thursday, Dec. 4
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Single Ticket (Copper Benefactor): $350.00| Table- Seats 10 (Bronze Benefactor): $3,500.00, click here for details
WHY? Off The Street Club is the longest running boys & girls club of Chicago and provides “casual joy” to Chicago’s youth. The club remains a retreat and a reward for youth who bravely say “no” to drugs, gangs and violence permeating their neighborhood.

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EVENT: Devour Hour with Collective Quarterly

What: The Collective Quarterly is pleased to invite you to Soho House Chicago for an evening of wine and blues music. Enjoy Carnivor wine on us, a live band, and see a short film as a teaser for our Absaroka issue.
Where: Soho House Chicago
When: Monday Dec. 1
Time: 7-10PM
Cost: Invite Only