What to do? where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? Shopping event, fundraisers, ice cream social and epic DJs and more. Here are our picks for some of the best Chicago events to add to your social calendar this week
Here’s what’s on tap for this weekend (Oct. 16-19) for you to check out in Chicagoland area.
WHAT: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago 3rd Annual BIG Bash
WHERE: Galleria Marchetti
DATE: Friday, October 17, 2014
TIME: 8pm to 11pm
COST: $105 Click here for details
DRESS CODE: Cocktail Attire
WHY: The BIG Bash is expected to bring together over 400 young professionals, community leaders and corporate partners from across the Chicagoland area to help raise awareness and funds for the organization.
WHAT: Art Institute Of Chicago Diwali Durbar Celebration
WHERE: Art Institute of Chicago Terzo Piano & Modern Wing
DATE: Saturday, October 18, 2014
TIME: 7:00pm–12:30am
COST: $500
WHY: Event Chairs: Celebrate the Indian festival of lights with cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Barbara Levy Kipper; Anu and Arjun Aggarwal; Nalini and Ravi Saligram
WHAT: Chicago Ideas Week
WHERE: Varies Click here for complete schedule
DATE: Friday Oct. 17-Sunday Oct. 19
TIME: Varies
COST: Varies
WHY: The opportunity to hear people like George Lucas, Dan Harris, Chromeo concert, Joan Cusack, Deepak Chopra, M.D. and Marilu Henner speak or participate in different lab experiences across the city
WHAT: Headquarters Beercade – Lakeview 2nd Anniversary celebration with a Passion Pit DJ Set
WHERE: 2833 N Sheffield Ave
DATE: Friday October 17, 2014
TIME: 7PM
COST: $5
WHY: Passion Pit DJ set and DJ Greg Corner
WHAT: Gilt City Chicago Warehouse Sale
WHERE: MCA Warehouse
DATE: Friday & Saturday October 17 & 18
TIME: Varies
COST: $10 tix left
WHY: Shopping Party and exclusive John Varvatos Pop-Up Shop
WHAT:ALL-STAR CHEF SEMINARS AT LA SCUOLA: LEE WOLEN & DAVIDE OLDANI
WHERE: Eataly Chicago | 43 East Ohio Street
DATE: Thursday October 16
TIME: 6-7PM
COST: $95
WHY: Two renowned chefs who have dedicated their careers to elevating the individual dining experience will discuss their perspectives on the new directions of culinary themes and traditions.
