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 November 9-15.
EVENT: Conversation Marcus Samuelsson and Dawoud Bey
What: Celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson returns to the Art Institute of Chicago, joining photographer Dawoud Bey and curator Alison Fisher for a discussion of the changing social and cultural landscape in Harlem.
Where: Rubloff Auditorium
The Art Institute of Chicago
When: Sunday November 9
Time: 1PM
Cost: $15 members & $30 nonmember | With reception: $50 members; $75 nonmembers Buy Tickets
WHY: This conversation is part of programming surrounding the exhibition, The City Lost and Found: Capturing New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, 1960–1980. Following the event in Rubloff Auditorium, guests attending the reception will have an opportunity to sample mouthwatering offerings from Samuelsson’s worldly repertoire.
EVENT: ZooLA (Zoo Live Auction) -SLC PICK
What: An elegant evening of Treasures & Temptations
Where: The Casino
195 East Delaware Place
When: Thursday November 13
Time: 5:30PM Cocktails | 7:00PM Live Auction
Cost: $200/person
Why: ZooLA hosted by the Women’s Board and Co-Chairs Susan Erler, Lisa Genesen, Karen Peterson with all proceeds from the live auction, to bid on one-of-a-kind items such as jewelry from Bochic, exotic travel destinations, will benefit Lincoln Park Zoo.
EVENT: Chicago Urban League 53rd Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner
What: Multitalented performer Vanessa Williams will lend her timeless vocals to the Chicago Urban League’s 53rd Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner. Hosted by Chicago funnyman Damon Williams
Where: Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave.
When: Saturday, November 15
Time: 6:00PM Reception | 7:15PM Dinner and Performance |10:30PM After Party
Cost: Click here for tickets
WHY: Opera legend and humanitarian Jessye Norman, one of the world’s most celebrated performing artists, will accept the Edwin C. “Bill” Berry Civil Rights Award at the dinner along with North Lawndale resident Clyde Ross, a civil rights and fair housing advocate and a founding member of the Contract Buyers League.
EVENT: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s Sixth Annual Champions for Children’s
What: Taj Gibson (Chicago Bulls) and Charles “Peanut” Tillman (Chicago Bears) are among the Chicago sports teams, legends and current athletes who have will be in attendance for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s sixth annual Champions for Children’s event, presented by Play It Safe with Kohl’s.
Where: Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave
When: Friday, November 14
Time: 7 to 10 p.m | *VIP reception and award presentation from 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: Individual tickets are $325 each, and tables of 10 are $3,000.
VIP tables of 10, including an athlete seated at the table, are available for $10,000 Click Here for Tickets
Why: Benefitting patients and their families, among the highlights is the presentation of the Champions for Children’s Award to the Chicago Bears organization in recognition of its longstanding support of the hospital.
Since 2009, Champions for Children’s has raised a total of $3.6 million for Lurie Children’s and the families it supports. All funds raised are used to enhance Lurie Children’s capacity to provide the very best medical treatment and compassionate care to every child and family in need.
EVENT: Museum of Science and Industry’s Inaugural Fashion Forward
What: The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) will present Fashion Forward, an evening benefit celebrating innovation and the future of design, as well as honor French blogger, photographer, illustrator and author Garance Doré.
Where: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
5700 South Lake Shore Drive Chicago
When: Thursday, November 13
Time: 7 to 10 p.m | *VIP reception and award presentation from 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: General admission tickets are available for $250. VIP tickets, priced at $500 Click Here for Tickets
Why: Blending science and fashion, the event will feature an installation of cutting-edge wearable technology curated from around the world. On display will be the “Galaxy Dress,” the world’s largest wearable LED display, as well as other designs from the innovators at CuteCircuit, Switch Embassy, DisMod and more.
EVENT: Grand Giving Celebrity Fundraiser
What: Join Major League All Star Curtis Granderson and your favorite Chicago sports stars
Where: Moe’s Cantina – River North
155 W. Kinzie Street
When: Wednesday, November 12,
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Cost: $50.00 General Admission | $85.00 VIP
Why:
EVENT: VENICE ON A PLATE WITH CONTESSA ENRICA ROCCA
What: Join “Cooking Countess” Enrica Rocca, author of “Venice on a Plate…but What a Plate,” for an authentic experience of cicchetti making.
Where: Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue
737 N. Michigan Avenue
When: Wednesday November 12
Time: 6:30PM – 8:00PM
Cost: $75.00
EVENT: Mikel Welch HOST ‘FRIENDSGIVING’ DEMONSTRATION
What:Design expert Mikel Welch will demonstrate how to create a traditional and non-traditional Thanksgiving celebration.
Where: CB2
800 W North Ave, Chicago
When: Sunday, November 16
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m
Cost: free and open to the public. Audience participation is encouraged.
WHY? Learn how to: Orchestrate unique seating arrangements with an eclectic mix of chairs and tables, Create eye-catching centerpieces, table runners and table decorum ideal for the Thanksgiving holiday, Host a fun dinner without a lot of fuss
EVENT: Junior League of Chicago Hosts Annual Gazebo Holiday Market Cocktail Party
What: The Junior League of Chicago will present its 43rd annual Gazebo Holiday Market
Where: Junior League of Chicago Headquarters
1447 N. Astor Chicago 60610
When: Friday, November 14th
Time: 7-11 p.m
Cost: $65 in advance and for $75 at the door
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