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Calendar of Non-Profit DatesEvents for Metro January ADVERTISING SECTION 3A 1 SUNDAY – NEW YEAR’S DAY 21 SATURDAY Urban Initiatives Soccer Ball. Create a safer, smarter, and stronger Chicago. Alphawood Foundation, Art AIDS America. Through April 2, the first exhibition Pillars Ball. Benefits the western/southwestern suburbs’ largest nonprofit provider 7 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. urbaninitiatives.org. to explore how the AIDS crisis forever changed American art. 11 a.m., Alphawood of mental health and social services. 6 p.m., Oakbrook Hills Hilton Resort, Oak Brook. Gallery, Chicago. artaidsamericachicago.org. pillarscommunity.org. 28 SATURDAY Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Black Creativity Gala. Celebrate 2 MONDAY – NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY 24 TUESDAY the culture, heritage and science contributions of African Americans and inspire young Archdiocese of Chicago, Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast. people to explore STEM fields. 6:30 p.m., Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. 10 TUESDAY Celebrates the success of Chicago’s Catholic schools. Keynote address: Dr. Jo Ann msichicago.org. BOMA/Chicago, Real Estate Investment and Finance Course. Through Rooney, President of Loyola University Chicago. 8 a.m., Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. Jan. 19, learn how to maximize the value of a property and develop knowledge about archchicago.org/cceb. Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, Firefighter Chili Cook-Off basic financial concepts as they relate to real estate. 5:30 p.m., 115 S. LaSalle, and Trivia Contest. Chili tasting, raffles and team trivia. 5 p.m., Youth Services of Chicago. bomachicago.org/education. 25 WEDNESDAY Glenview/Northbrook, Glenview. ysgn.org. Rebuilding Together, House Captain Information 14 SATURDAY Session. Learn about National Rebuilding Day efforts to help homeowners in need. 29 SUNDAY Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest 5 p.m., University of , Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Aon Step Up for Kids. An Indiana, Skate with the Greats. An afternoon of ice skating and autographs with 80-floor climb to raise money to help the children and families at Ann & Robert H. Lurie legends and special guests! 2 p.m., MB Financial Park Ice Rink, 26 THURSDAY Children’s Hospital. 8 a.m., , Chicago. foundation.luriechildrens.org. Rosemont. RonaldHouseChicago.org. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Annual Poker Night. Cocktails, dinner buffet, casino games, prizes and the chance to make a difference for Chicago kids. 5 p.m., Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, D’Vine Affair. Wine 16 MONDAY – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Gibson’s Bar & Steak House, Chicago. mercyhome.org. tasting with 90 vintners from around the world and over 250 different types of wine for tasting and to purchase. 1:30 p.m., Union League Club, Chicago. 19 THURSDAY 27 FRIDAY catholiccharities.net/Events. American Diabetes Association, Executive Exchange. Network and learn more Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, King of Hearts Gala. about the association’s corporate opportunities. 5:30 p.m., Metropolitan Club, Chicago. Make a safe, affordable, Jesuit, college prep education possible for students on Chicago’s Concordia Place, BrewFest. Benefits the economically inclusive educational, diabetes.org. West Side. 5:45 p.m., Loews, Chicago. ctkjesuit.org/koh. enrichment and wellness programs that promote a path of self-sufficiency and independence. 2 p.m., Revolution Brewing, Chicago. concordiaplace.org. Electric Association, ChicaGO Safety and Sustainability Conference. Halcyon , Night of Flight. Dinner, drinks, dancing and a silent auction Educational event for the electrical and construction trades. 8 a.m., Donald E. Stephens honoring Kavi Gupta, Meghan Beals and Michael Kornick for outstanding commitment Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Be My Valentine Family Event. Convention Center, Rosemont. eachicago.org/chicago2017. to connecting Chicago’s communities and the arts. 6:30 p.m., Savage Smyth, Chicago. Brunch buffet, Valentine’s activities for children, performances, a silent auction and halcyontheatre.org. raffle. 10 a.m., , Chicago. lynnsage.org/event. 20 FRIDAY Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, Eisenopoly. Monopoly-themed evening Illinois Mentoring Partnership, Impact Awards Breakfast. Honoring on customized boards for the chance to win high-stakes prizes. 7 p.m., Revel Fulton companies, organizations and individuals across Illinois that are making a difference. Market, Chicago. eisenbergfoundation.org. 7:30 a.m., Union League Club, Chicago. 2017impactawards.eventbrite.com.

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De La Salle Institute Great Futures Gala sponsored by Extollo Gene Siskel Film Center, Hollywood on State: Educational Foundation , April 2016 Where You’re The Star, February 2016 Chicago Fire Foundation, Soccer & Style, May 2016 February ADVERTISING SECTION 5A 1 WEDNESDAY 12 SUNDAY – LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY Boys Hope Girls Hope, Evening of Hope Gala. Honoring Dawn Overhand, Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Future Leaders Jennifer Pritzker, Ana Couri and Stephen V. King. 6:30 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Program. Through May 8, development opportunity for HR leaders looking to gain 14 TUESDAY – VALENTINE’S DAY Chicago. chicagobhgh.org. insights into aspects of the CHRO role. 9 a.m., various locations, Chicago. hrmac.org. 15 WEDNESDAY HFS Chicago Scholars, Rock-N-Bowl. Bowling fundraiser with raffle prizes, Ounce of Prevention Fund, Connected Women - Powerful Impact. Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Leadership unlimited beer, pizza. 7 p.m., Diversey River Bowl, Chicago. hfschicagoscholars.com. Roundtable discussion with some of Chicago’s most influential leaders celebrating the Series. Through June 7, C-suite executives share their on human capital issues impact that women can make in communities, in business and in philanthropy. that impact business success. Phil Ponce of WTTW’s Chicago Tonight moderates. Les Turner ALS Foundation, Hope Through Caring Award Gala. Ken 5:30 p.m., Chicago. TheOunce.org/connected. 8:15 a.m., Standard Club, Chicago. hrmac.org. Hoffman, president of the board of directors for the Foundation, will be honored. 6:30 p.m., Loews Chicago. lesturnerals.org. 3 FRIDAY 18 SATURDAY Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, Cupids and Cocktails. Valentine’s Day- Mount Carmel High School, Caravan Gala. Benefits the Mount Carmel Cove School Shines On - 70 Years Strong. Cocktails, dinner, silent and live themed fundraiser for young professionals with silent and live auctions. 7 p.m., Chicago. Educational Foundation, which funds the gap between the cost of tuition and the true auction, live music and dancing to benefit children with disabilities at The Cove dmsf.org. cost of a Mount Carmel education. 6 p.m., Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, School. 6 p.m., Loews Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont. coveschool.org. Chicago. mchs.org/CaravanGala. 4 SATURDAY United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Ignite. Young professionals come Aspire Chicago, Big City Night Gala. Masquerade gala benefits kids with 20 MONDAY – PRESIDENTS DAY together to drive positive and lasting change for individuals, families and entire autism, Down syndrome and other disabilities across Chicagoland. 6 p.m., Radisson Blu neighborhoods. 7 p.m., AceBounce, Chicago. LIVEUNITEDchicago.org. , Chicago. aspirechicago.com. 23 THURSDAY Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Through Feb. 25, one of North 26 SUNDAY Equality Illinois Gala. Celebrate the accomplishments that advanced LGBTQ rights America’s largest dental product exhibits, attracting more than 30,000 attendees from Gene Siskel Film Center, Hollywood on State. Chicago’s longest-running in 2016 and look ahead to the challenges that remain in the fight for full equality for all around the globe. 7:30 a.m., McCormick Place West, Chicago. CDS.org. awards-viewing party, with fashion, food and libations, plus a live Oscar telecast. 6 p.m., Illinoisans. 6 p.m., . equalityillinois.us/2017-gala. Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute, Chicago. siskelfilmcenter.org. ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter, IronHorse Ball. Under the + Lyric Unlimited, Chicago Voices Gala Concert. largest Tiffany glass dome in the world, tasting stations from 15 of Chicago’s top chefs, Respiratory Health Association, Hustle Up the Hancock. More than 4,000 Multi-genre concert curated and headlined by Renée Fleming, featuring other top 10 specialty open bar beverage stations and a silent auction. VIP room available. people climb to the top of to raise funds for lung disease research, vocalists with ties to Chicago. 7:30 p.m., Civic Opera House, Chicago. 7 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. ironhorseball.com. advocacy and education. 7 a.m., John Hancock Center, Chicago. hustleupthehancock.org. lyricopera.org/concertstickets. Center for Disability and Elder Law, Light Up the Loop Winter Awards 28 TUESDAY 9 THURSDAY Benefit. Celebrates CDEL’s champions with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and Chicago Fire Foundation, Season Kickoff Luncheon. First chance of the Alliance Annual Meeting. Network with Chicago’s civic, mingling. After Party at Street Ale House. 5:30 p.m., Baker & McKenzie LLP, season to meet the 2017 Chicago Fire Soccer Club. 11 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. business and cultural leaders, and preview Chicago Loop Alliance’s 2017 initiatives and Chicago. cdelaw.org. chicago-fire.com. Downtown Futures Series speakers. 8 a.m., Hilton Chicago. loopchicago.com. Girls Supporting Girls, Build Bash. Raises money to complete a school LISC Chicago, Neighborhood Development Awards. Recognizes the role 10 FRIDAY construction project in India for kids without access to school, and funds an afterschool that non-profit and for-profit developers play in building communities in Chicago-area Carmel Catholic High School, Street Scenes. Through Feb. 11, food, drink program in Chicago. 6 p.m., City Winery, Chicago. girlssupportinggirls.org. neighborhoods. 3 p.m., McCormick Place, Chicago. lisc-cnda.org. and entertainment, including more than 50 live bands, comedy showrooms and a Las Vegas-style casino. 6:30 p.m., Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein. 24 FRIDAY TBD carmelhs.org/streetscenes. Merit School of Music, Performathon. Through Feb. 25, free concert with more Chicago Lighthouse, Sweets for Sight. Valentine’s Day-themed than 300 young Merit musicians. 7 p.m., Merit School of Music Joy Faith Knapp Music fundraiser supports The Chicago Lighthouse children’s programs. 6 p.m., Chicago. American Theater, The Blue Bash. Live and silent auction items, Center, Chicago. meritmusic.org. chicagolighthouse.org/event. performances – including one by the Board of Directors – an open bar and catered bites. 5:30 p.m., Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago. americanbluestheater.com. American Heart Association, Go Red for Women Executive Luncheon. UNCF: United Negro College Fund Leaders’ Luncheon. Supports UNCF’s Join the fight against heart disease and stroke in women. 10 a.m., Palmer House Hilton, mission to provide scholarships to students. 11 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. Susan G. Komen Chicagoland, Black Tie First Look for Charity Chicago Chicago. ChicagoGoRedforWomen.org. UNCF.org/Chicago. Auto Show. Exclusive cocktail party that includes a private tour in April of the ultra-exclusive Rich Harvest Farms Car Museum. 7 p.m., McCormick Place, Chicago. Hyde Park Day School, Annual Gala. Raises funds for the Bright Futures komenchicago.org. Scholarship Fund, allowing more students to benefit from a specialized curriculum for bright children with learning disabilities. 6 p.m., Glen View Club, Golf. hydeparkday.org. The Cradle, First Look for Charity. Private reception with cocktails, a raffle and silent auction benefitting The Cradle and 17 other Chicago-area charities. 6 p.m., Tickled Pink. Chef stations, live music, dancing, open bar, raffles and more. 8 p.m., McCormick Place, Chicago. cradlefoundation.org. Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. tickledpinkchicago.com. 11 SATURDAY 25 SATURDAY Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Anniversary Celebration. Adler Planetarium Mars-di Gras. Through Feb. 26, masquerade as the first Performances by CYSO’s world-renowned Symphony Orchestra, featuring the music of Martians and experience first-hand what it would be like to live, work, and play on the James Bond. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. cyso.org/gala. red planet. 9:30 a.m., Adler Planetarium, Chicago. adlerplanetarium.org.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Bike MS: Tour de Farms, June 2016 Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, King of Hearts Gala, January 2016 March ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENTSECTION 7A 3A 2 THURSDAY 11 SATURDAY LeaderShop, Party 4 Youth. Empower youth to become community-minded Chicago Lighthouse, Raising the Stakes for Vision. Poker and other casino Fox River Valley Chapter of Muskies, Awards Banquet and Fundraiser. individuals through diverse programs. 6 p.m., Park District, La Grange. theleadershop.org. games to benefit The Chicago Lighthouse North. 6 p.m., Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Honors top fishermen in the chapter; highlights accomplishments in youth programs, Chicago. chicagolighthouse.org/event. stocking and support for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 5 p.m., Chandler’s ChopHouse, Schaumburg. FRVMuskies.com. 25 SATURDAY 3 FRIDAY Face the Future Foundation, The Disco Ball. Raise funds and public awareness Holy Trinity High School, Guardians of Hope. Raise funds for the school’s Helping Hand Center Annual Gala. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, live and to support the care and treatment of children born with cleft lip and palate and other student financial assistance program. 6 p.m., Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago. silent auctions, live music, and dancing. 6 p.m., Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak craniofacial anomalies. 6:30 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. facethefuturefoundation.org. holytrinity-hs.org/guardians. Brook. hhcenter.org. 26 SUNDAY 4 SATURDAY Lookingglass Theatre Company, gglassquerade. Ensemble members David Mount Carmel High School, Mothers’ Club Fashion Show. Fashions from Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The largest Schwimmer, Heidi Stillman and Andrew White present civic engagement awards to local boutiques, lunch, shopping and cocktails. Proceeds go to Mount Carmel High parade in the suburbs, with Medinah Shriner units, bagpipe bands, a stilt walker and the Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates and philanthropists Joan and Paul Rubschlager. School. Noon, Georgio’s Banquet, Orland Park. mchs.org/FashionShow2016. Proviso Marching . 2:30 p.m., Madison Street, Forest Park. exploreforestpark.com. 6 p.m., VenueOne, Chicago. lookingglasstheatre.org. 29 WEDNESDAY Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, The Black and Red 13 MONDAY Mikva Challenge, Youth Change Maker Awards and Benefit Dinner. Bash. Supports children and adults with special needs who depend on special recreation Illinois Housing Council and Illinois Housing Development Authority, Honoring youth leaders in the areas of health, peace, juvenile justice, education and in their daily lives. 6 p.m., Abbington Distinctive Banquets, Glen Ellyn. wdsra.com. Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing. Through March 14, network electoral engagement. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. mikvachallenge.org. and learn about the latest trends in affordable housing. Noon, Hyatt Regency, Chicago. 5 SUNDAY ilgovernorsconference.org. 30 THURSDAY American Lung Association, Fight for Air Climb at . Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network, Chefs Spring Raises money for those affected by lung disease. 7 a.m., Presidential Towers, Chicago. BOMA/Chicago, The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Into Action Gala. Chicago’s favorite chefs and notable mixologists, beverage action.lung.org. Systems, Part II. Through March 22, course on building systems management, best connoisseurs, and other amazing culinary figures. 6 p.m., Salvage One, Chicago. practices, high performance security and life safety systems. 5:30 p.m., 115 S. LaSalle, batteredwomensnetwork.org. Glenwood Sunday Market, Heat It Up. Compete as a chili master or chili eater. Chicago. bomachicago.org/education. Noon, Chicago. glenwoodsundaymarket.org. Merit School of Music, DOC10 Film Festival Opening Night Showcase. 16 THURSDAY Local premiere of a music-themed documentary, a student performance and more. Northern Illinois Food Bank, A Cup of Hope. Fundraiser for the Food Bank’s Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Tribute to 7 p.m., Music Box Theater, Chicago. meritmusic.org. Executive Women’s Council. Hotel Arista, Naperville. SolveHungerToday.org. Achievement Dinner. Celebrate the accomplishments of business, civic and community leaders while supporting programs that give girls exceptional experiences Leadership Greater Chicago, Celebrate Leaders Dinner. Benefits the WINGS Program, Oscars After Party and Resale Fashion Show. that enrich, energize and empower their lives. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. organization’s Signature Fellows Program, and includes a presentation of annual civic Afternoon of shopping, cocktails, lunch, auction, raffles, and a one-of-a-kind fashion pjhchicago.com/event/girlscouts. leadership awards. 5:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. lgchicago.org. show. Every attendee receives a swag bag valued at $50. 10 a.m., Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre, Hoffman Estates. wingsprogram.com. 17 FRIDAY – ST. PATRICK’S DAY 31 FRIDAY American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Lunch: Fighting for a More Foundation, Junior Board Night in the Stacks. 6 MONDAY – CASIMIR PULASKI DAY Perfect Union. Civic, business and philanthropic leaders honor the organization’s 7 p.m., Harold Washington Library Winter Garden, Chicago. nightinthestacks.org transgender student clients. Noon, Hilton Chicago. action.aclu.org. 8 WEDNESDAY Crossroads Fund, Seeds of Change. Food, drinks and a silent auction to support Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Humanitarian Awards 18 SATURDAY the organization’s grant recipients. 5:30 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. Dinner. Business, civic and community leaders pay tribute to local Holocaust survivors. A New Direction Beverly Morgan Park, Work Out to Wipe Out crossroadsfund.org. 5 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. ilholocaustmuseum.org. Domestic Violence. Organized by the Morgan Park Junior Woman’s Club, participants choose a workout activity at a local fitness center and donate their workout Chicago Network, Women in the Forefront Luncheon. Inspiring stories of 9 THURSDAY fee to A New Direction. 7:30 a.m., various locations, Chicago. anewdirectionbmp.org. achievement from the country’s most influential figures. 11:15 a.m., Hilton Chicago. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation, Lincoln Leadership thechicagonetwork.org. Prize Dinner. Awards will be presented to astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Presence Health, The Presence Ball. Black-tie gala themed “One Hit Wonders” Newt and Jo Minow. 6 p.m., Hilton Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/lincoln. benefits the mission of compassionate community health care from Evanston to Urbana. TBD 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. presencehealth.org. Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, Women’s Luncheon. Supports high school Lawrence Hall Lucky Charm. St. Patrick’s Day-themed cocktail fund- and friend- scholarships. Noon, Chicago. dmsf.org. raiser to support Lawrence Hall’s services to Chicago’s most at-risk youth and their 23 THURSDAY families. 6 p.m., Troquet, Chicago. lawrencehall.org. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago/Holocaust Community Erie Neighborhood House, Future of Promise Awards Dinner. Raises funds Services Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin. Benefit concert drama for to support Erie House programs that educate and empower more than 5,500 individuals Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Battle of the Bands. Local bands battle it Holocaust survivors in need, chaired by Virginia and Norman Bobins, Karyn and Bill each year. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. Eriehouse.org. out for fun and a good cause. 6 p.m., , Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. Silverstein; sponsored by the Crown family and the Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund. 7:30 p.m., , Chicago. juf.org/news. Gilda’s Club Chicago, Uncorked: The Tasting Event. Appetizers, a variety of 10 FRIDAY wines, beer and spirits, and a chance to win raffle prizes. gildasclubchicago.org. Hedwig Dances, Hedwignites. The contemporary dance company’s benefit gala. 24 FRIDAY 6 p.m., Arts Club, Chicago. hedwigdances.z2systems.com. Community Support Services, Beat the Odds Fundraiser. Auction, a Girls 4 Science, Women’s History Month Reception. Honors a woman leader sit-down dinner and brief program to raise money for services for individuals with in STEM for her work to make a difference for women in the STEM community. Proceeds Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Gala disabilities. 6 p.m., Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus, Oak Brook. CSSservices.org. support Chicago-area girls in G4S STEM classes. girls4science.org. Opening. Celebration of the opening of RIC’s new hospital. 6 p.m., Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago. ric.org. PAWS Chicago, Animal Magnetism. Guests and their furry companions enjoy music, dancing, cocktails, food and silent auction. Dogs enjoy a spa and doggie buffet. Urban Gateways, Art for All Gala. Dinner, auctions and entertainment to 7 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. pawschicago.org/animalmagnetism. celebrate the joy that arts education brings to students, and to support greater arts equity and access. 6 p.m., Revel Fulton Market, Chicago. urbangateways.org.

Ounce of Prevention Fund Annual Luncheon, April 2016 Playworks, Get in the Game Event, October 2016 From left, Johnnie Newman, Diana Mendley Rauner, Curt and Lisa Bailey April ADVERTISING SECTIONSUPPLEMENT 9A 3A 1 SATURDAY 21 FRIDAY Driehaus Design Initiative, Awards for Fashion Excellence. Runway show De La Salle Institute Chicago, Largest NCAA Watch Party. The NCAA National Association for Urban Debate Leagues, Dinner and Urban competition showcases student designers from local fashion and design schools. Includes National Final Four on four big screens. 4 p.m., De La Salle Institute, Chicago. dls.org. Debate National Championship Tournament. Through April 23. Guest of honor: a cocktail reception, auction and VIP after-party. 6:30 p.m., Chicago Vintage Motor Leonard Gail of Massey and Gail, who’s retiring after ten years as board chairman. Carriage, Chicago. DriehausDesign.org. Giordano Dance Chicago, Spring Gala. Dancers and board members join Artistic 6 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. urbandebate.org. Director Nan Giordano, Executive Director Michael McStraw and guests for an after party Muscular Dystrophy Association, Toast to Life. Business professionals, family to support GDC and its outreach programs. 9:30 p.m., , Chicago. Gala. One-night-only performance followed by trolley transportation and friends come together to combat ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). 6:30 p.m., , giordanodance.org. to a nearby hotel for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing. 6:30 p.m., Palmer Chicago. mdatoasttolife.com. House Hilton, Chicago. joffrey.org/gala. Hyde Park School of Dance, Let’s Dance Fundraising Gala. Youth company Rape Victim Advocates, Standing Silent Witness. An hour of silence dancers (ages 11-17) lead the party, performing dances inspired by Broadway, followed 22 SATURDAY in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Participants wear t-shirts bearing the by dancing for all. 5:30 p.m., Ida Noyes, Chicago. hydeparkdance.org/gala. Adler Planetarium, EarthFest. Through April 23, take a selfie from space, build a stories of survivors to “break the silence” about sexual violence. Noon, Chicago. smartphone telescope mount, learn exciting facts about Earth, and experience our little rapevictimadvocates.org. Northern Illinois Food Bank, Foodie 5K DuPage County. Post-race festival corner of the Universe. 9:30 a.m., Adler Planetarium, Chicago. adlerplanetarium.org. includes entertainment, food trucks and kid’s fun zone. 9 a.m., Cantigny Park, 29 SATURDAY Wheaton. SolveHungerToday.org. American Cancer Society, Discovery Ball. Dignitaries from Chicago’s business American Heart Association, Power to End Stroke Gospel Tour. Free and philanthropic communities come together to support cancer research, programs and concert to raise awareness about stroke prevention and education among African- 6 THURSDAY services. 5:30 p.m., Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago. discoveryball.org. Americans. 7 p.m., House of Hope, Chicago. heart.org/Chicago. American Theater Company Gala. Cultural and civic leaders and other guests support ATC’s new chapter of bold and inventive work. 6 p.m., Kendall College Skyline American Cancer Society, Walk and Roll Chicago. Family friendly 5K walk, Chicago Zoolgoical Society, Whirl. Cocktail hour featuring animal experiences Room, Chicago. atcweb.org. 5K run, 10K skate or 15K bike ride raises funds for all cancer types, affecting all ages. followed by dinner and dancing, plus a raffle, live auction and paddle-raise. 6:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m., Stadium Green, Chicago. WalkRollChicago.org. Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield. pjhchicago.com/zoo. Chicago Architecture Foundation Gala. Celebrates the Foundation’s mission to provide award-winning youth education, public programming and an appreciation of Children’s Place Association, Once Upon a Time Gala. Supports programs Harley Helping Hands, Spring Soirée. Raises funds to positively impact the lives Chicago’s outstanding architectural and design legacy. 6 p.m., Chicago. to help children facing illness and extreme poverty 6:30 p.m., Revel Fulton Market, of Illinois adults battling brain cancer and facing financial hardship. 7 p.m., VenueSIX10, pjhchicago.com/event/caf. Chicago. childrens-place.org. Chicago. harleyhelpinghands.org.

Maryville Academy Award Gala. Proceeds benefit the Maryville Center for Gala. Cocktail reception, dinner and silent auction with prizes and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Have Mercy Spring Gala. Night of dancing, a Children, which houses a crisis nursery open 24/7 and a children’s healthcare center. performances by Chicago’s leading artists. 6 p.m., Drake Hotel, Chicago. courttheater.org. silent auction and a raffle to support kids in crisis living at Mercy Home, sponsored by the 6 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. maryvilleacademy.org. young professionals of the Home’s Associate Board. 8 p.m., Chicago. mercyhome.org. Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Wine Walk and Shop. Three wine 7 FRIDAY tastings and small bites at each of 19 specialty shops. 1 p.m., Madison Street, Forest Mount Carmel High School, Fight Night. Students participate in a boxing Exodus World Service, Celebration of Hope. An evening of inspiring stories Park. forestparkchamberofcommerce.org. tournament and attendees can enter a raffle; proceeds go to the school. 6 p.m., about serving refugees in Chicagoland. 6:30 p.m., Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Mount Carmel High School, Chicago. mchs.org/FathersClub. exodusworldservice.org. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, Anniversary Gala. Celebrate 40 years of providing family-centered care One Hope United, Hope in Action. Interactive opportunity to learn more 8 SATURDAY to more than 65,000 families. 7 p.m., Geraghty Chicago. RonaldHouseChicago.org. about the organization’s programs and services. 7 p.m., JW Marriott, Chicago. American Diabetes Association, Health and Wellness Expo. Free health onehopeinaction.org. screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, management , WordPlay Gala. Dining and live performances. Honorees: discussions. 10 a.m., McCormick Place West, Chicago. main.diabetes.org. Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols. 6:30 p.m., Radisson Blu Aqua, Chicago. Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, National Rebuilding Day. Repair the writerstheatre.org. homes of low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners in need. 7 a.m., Volunteer HQ, American Heart Association, Heart Ball. Raises funds to support medical Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. research and education programs that fight heart disease and stroke. 6 p.m., Navy Pier 26 WEDNESDAY Grand Ballroom, Chicago. ChicagoHeartBall.org. Catholic Theological Union, Blessed are the Peacemakers Trustee U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Midwest Region Hope Gala. Celebrates UNICEF’s Dinner. Supports CTU’s mission to prepare men and women to become transformative global impact. 6:30 p.m., Geraghty Chicago. unicefusa.org. Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley, Benefit Gala. Auctions, dinner and ministers in the church and the world; also honors its intercultural, ecumenical and dancing to benefit Chicagoland children with disabilities. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. interfaith partners. 5:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/ctu. 30 SUNDAY eastersealsdfvr.org. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago, Friends of the Poor Benefit. Facing History and Ourselves Benefit Dinner. Proceeds support the network Champagne brunch featuring a new car raffle, auction, games and a choir competition. Teen Living Programs, Spring Gala. Auction packages, dancing, dinner and red of Facing History schools and teachers in Chicago and around the world. 5:30 p.m., 11 a.m., Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. svdpchicago.org. carpet photos. 6 p.m., Revel Fulton Market, Chicago. tlpchicago.org. Hyatt Regency, Chicago. facinghistory.org. TBD World Sport Chicago, Spin to Break the Cycle. High-energy spin experience 27 THURSDAY Metropolitan Family Services, Spring Fever. Casual night of fun, dancing and that invests in the future of Chicago’s youth to create stronger, safer and healthier Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Leadership Summit and food, with proceeds benefitting programs and services provided by Metropolitan Family communities. 8 a.m., , Chicago. spintobreakthecycle.com. Gala. Through April 28, pop-up career exploration and development summit for Latino Services’ Evanston/Skokie Valley Center. metrofamily.org. professionals. 9 a.m., Intercontinental Chicago. haceonline.org. 9 SUNDAY – PALM SUNDAY Greenheart International, Greenheart Gala. Celebrates Chicago social 10 MONDAY – PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNDOWN enterprises and global leaders worldwide; proceeds support youth scholarships and cultural exchange. 7 p.m., Prairie Production, Chicago. greenheart.org. 14 FRIDAY – GOOD FRIDAY Heartland Alliance, Marjorie Kovler Center Benefit. Funds raised support 16 SUNDAY – EASTER treatment programs for the recovery and healing of those affected by torture. 6 p.m., Newberry Library, Chicago. kovlercenter.org. 17 MONDAY Free Spirit Media, Founders Circle Reception. Youth media makers and Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly, Celebration emerging creatives, staff, and supporters reflect on the year’s success. 6 p.m., Arts Club, Dinner. Celebrates the organization’s 35 years of helping low-income seniors Chicago. freespiritmedia.org. maintain their independence and remain part of their community. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. homeseniors.org. 20 THURSDAY Chicago Minority Development Council, Business Opportunity Fair. Rogers Park Business Alliance, Sneak Peek. A glimpse of fantastic shows, a Through April 21, minority business enterprises connect with buying organizations. Taste of Rogers Park, cocktails and more. 6 p.m., Piper Hall Mansion, Chicago. rpba.org. 8 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. chicagomsdc.org. Chicago High School for the Arts, Kerfuffle. Arts leaders and supporters International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, Latino Film Festival. celebrate the next generation of Chicago artists. 6 p.m., Chicago History Museum, Through May 4, the most comprehensive Latino film festival in the United States, with Chicago. chiarts.org/support/Kerfuffle. more than 100 films from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the United States. AMC River East 21, Chicago. chicagolatinofilmfestival.org. 28 FRIDAY Bridge Communities, Celebrating Women . . . Transforming Lives. Mundelein Seminary, Celebration of Mundelein. Celebrates and honors the Honors DuPage County women who support Bridge Communities, and those that have mission of Mundelein Seminary; kicks off the gala season for Catholic Chicago. benefited from the organization and pay it forward. 11 a.m., Danada House, Wheaton. 5:30 p.m., Sheraton Grand Chicago. usml.edu/events. bridgecommunities.org.

Ounce of Prevention Fund, It’s Good Business to Invest in Young De La Salle Institute, Great Futures Gala. Community stakeholders come Children Luncheon. Business, civic and philanthropic leaders celebrate the power of together to support young men and women during their formative years, preparing them The American Cancer Society William T. White Memorial early learning to strengthen communities and build the workforce of tomorrow. for great futures. 6 p.m., Loews Chicago. dls.org. Golf Tournament 11:30 a.m., Hilton Chicago. TheOunce.org/luncheon. May ADVERTISING SECTIONSUPPLEMENT 11A 3A 1 MONDAY Ladder Up, Casino Night and Silent Auction. Food, drinks, charitable gaming, 14 SUNDAY – MOTHER’S DAY Greater Chicago Food Depository, LunchTime to End Hunger. Through May a raffle, a silent auction, and more to help low-income Chicagoans access critical 5, donate what you’d normally spend on lunch for a week to help the Food Depository financial resources. 7 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. goladderup.org. Susan G. Komen Chicagoland, Mother’s Day Race for the Cure. Signature end hunger. 8 a.m., Cook County, Chicagoland. chicagosfoodbank.org/LunchTime. 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk along the lakefront in celebration of Komen Chicago’s Muscular Dystrophy Association, Muscle Walk of Rockford. Supports 20th anniversary. 8 a.m., Montrose Park, Chicago. komenchicago.org. Center for Enriched, Living Chefs’ Night. Culinary delights from more than local families living with muscle disease. 9 a.m., Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 30 of Chicagoland’s finest chefs and beverage purveyors, plus an auction. 5:30 p.m., Rockford. musclewalkmda.org/rockford. 15 MONDAY Marriott Resort, Lincolnshire. centerforenrichedliving.org. St. Anthony Hospital Associates Board Fundraiser. Lagunitas Brewing Co. National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Derby for a Cause. Cheer on the will donate 100% of its beer sales that evening to the hospital’s mental health program. 2 TUESDAY best horse at the Derby while supporting the fight to end kidney disease. Lagunitas Brewing Co., Chicago. sahchicago.org. BOMA/Chicago, Ethics is Good Business Class. Learn about the impact that Includes drinks, appetizers, a silent auction, contests and prizes. nkfi.org/events. ethical behavior can have on your professional performance and your property’s bottom Music Institute of Chicago Anniversary Gala. Supports scholarship and line. 9 a.m.,115 S. LaSalle, Chicago. bomachicago.org Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, Spring Benefit. Cocktail financial aid programs that benefit more than 5,000 students annually. 6 p.m., Four reception, dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, raffle and live entertainment. 6 p.m., Seasons Chicago. musicinst.org. 3 WEDNESDAY Hilton, Northbrook. ysgn.org. NorthShore University HealthSystem, Myra Rubenstein Weis Health 17 WEDNESDAY Resource Center Benefit Luncheon. 10:30 a.m., Highland Park Country Club, 7 SUNDAY City Year Chicago, Ripples of Hope Awards Dinner. Raises money to train Highland Park. foundation.northshore.org/mrw. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, Israel Solidarity Day. diverse young leaders to serve as tutors, mentors and role models. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. Celebration of Israel at 69, kicking off a year of programs marking Israel’s 70th pjhchicago.com/event/cityyear. 4 THURSDAY anniversary in 2018. 3 p.m., , Highland Park. juf.org/isd. Back 2 School Illinois, Annual Kickoff Dinner. Raises money for undeserved 18 THURSDAY Illinois students. 6 p.m., Galleria Marchetti, Chicago. b2si.org. 8 MONDAY Chicago Artists Coalition Annual Benefit. Interactive art installations, food Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity, Immigration Ministry Keep by Chicago chefs, and quirky entertainment, with all funds directly supporting CAC Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, Luminary Award Dinner. Recognizes Hope Alive: Supporting the Journey. Hosted by Cardinal Cupich. 6 p.m., St. programs. 7 p.m., Venue One, Chicago. chicagoartistscoalition.org. community leaders who help restore and heal children affected by sexual abuse. 6 p.m., Ignatius College Prep, Chicago. catholicsandimmigrants.org. Union League Club, Chicago. chicagocac.org. Illinois Humanities, Public Humanities Award. Recognizes those that have 10 WEDNESDAY made significant contributions to the civic and cultural life of the state. This year’s honoree: architect Jeanne Gang. Noon, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. Growing Home, Annual Benefit. Proceeds benefit job training and food access Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis Benefit. An opportunity to meet Chicago’s mental health leaders. 6 p.m., Standard Club, Chicago. chicagoanalysis.org. programs rooted on organic farms in Englewood. 5:30 p.m., Salvage One, Chicago. Northern Illinois Food Bank, A Taste That Matters. Tastings from top growinghomeinc.org. Chicagoland restaurants. 6 p.m., Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. SolveHungerToday.org. Women Employed, The Working Lunch. Chicagoland leaders and activists Merit School of Music Gala. Cocktails, dinner and live performances by Chicago’s network, celebrate and make change for working women. 11 a.m., Hyatt Regency, USCBC-Illinois, Limelight. Industry leaders recognize the region’s top achievements most talented youth musicians; honoring Madeleine and Joseph Glossberg. 6 p.m., Chicago. womenemployed.org. in sustainability. 6 p.m., Chicago. usgbc-illinois.org. Radisson Blu Aqua, Chicago. meritmusic.org. 11 THURSDAY 19 FRIDAY SGA Youth and Family Services, Annual Benefit Gala. Raises funds for at- Designs for Dignity, Spirit of Design. Food stations, raffle prizes, entertainment, Midtown Educational Foundation Annual Soiree. Young professionals raise risk youth city-wide. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. sga-youth.org. open bar. 6 p.m., Moonlight Studios, Chicago. designsfordignity.org/events. money and awareness for the virtue-based programs for at-risk youth at MEF. 7 p.m., Architectural Artifacts, Chicago. midtown-metro.org. 5 FRIDAY Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Spring Benefit. Features the organization’s Lambs Farm Popcorn Days. Through May 6, funds raised support a full range of annual champion of justice awards. 6 p.m., Casino Club, Chicago. dvlcchicago.org. 20 SATURDAY vocational, residential, recreational and social programs for adults with developmental Angelman Syndrome Foundation, National Walk. Supports research and disabilities. 9 a.m., Lambs Farm, Libertyville. lambsfarm.org/marquee-events. 12 FRIDAY families. 8 a.m., Aurora. angelman.org/walk. HFS Chicago Scholars, Poker and Casino Night. 6 p.m., Galleria Marchetti, Metropolitan Family Services, DuPage Gala. Live music, live and silent Chicago. hfschicagoscholars.com. Gala. Starring Tony and Grammy Winner Billy Porter. 6:30 p.m., auctions, a wine raffle and more to benefit Metropolitan DuPage Center and its various Fairmont , Chicago. goodmantheatre.org. programs and services. Signature Events at Seven Bridges, Woodridge. metrofamily.org. Lincoln Park Community Shelter, Metamorphosis Party. Cocktail hour among the museum exhibits, a seated dinner, special program, a live auction and raffles. Make-A-Wish Illinois, Wish Ball. Celebrity entertainment, dinner, live and silent Mount Carmel High School Alumni Banquet. 5:30 p.m., Mount Carmel High 6:30 p.m., Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago. lpcsonline.org. auctions to support wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. 6 p.m., School, Chicago. mchs.org/alumni. Navy Pier, Chicago. illinois.wish.org/wishball. 13 SATURDAY National Museum of Mexican Art, Gala de Arte 2017: 30th Carmel Catholic High School, Carmelfest. For middle-school students with National Headache Foundation, A Night at the Museum - The Art of Anniversary. Mexican cuisine, live music and dancing. 6 p.m., Revel Fulton Market, bungee trampolines, an obstacle course, mechanical bull, music, dancing, video games, Managing Headaches. Silent auction, wall of wine, raffle, dinner and dancing to the Chicago. nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. food and drinks. 7 p.m., Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein. carmelhs.org. Don Cagen Orchestra. 6 p.m., Drake Hotel, Chicago. headaches.org.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Butterfly Ball. Supports the innovative Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Art of Caring. Supports Tutoring Chicago Picnic. Games, food, face painting and races for families, tutors education programs of the Nature Museum, Chicago’s urban gateway to nature and the most needy in Lake County. 7 p.m., Genesee Theater, Waukegan. and students. 1 p.m., Tutoring Chicago, Chicago. tutoringchicago.org. science. 6 p.m., Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago. naturemuseum.org. catholiccharities.net/Events. 21 SUNDAY Rush University Medical Center, Casino Night. Live music, dancing, food, a Chicago Master Singers, A Night at the Opera. Dinner and entertainment by Aspire Chicago, Family Block Party. Benefits Chicagoland adults with disabilities. silent auction and interaction with Rush leadership to support improved health for all in rising opera stars and their vocal coach, Richard Boldrey. Noon, Aspire, Hillside. aspirechicago.com. our community.6:30 p.m., Geraghty Chicago. rush.edu/casinonight. 5:30 p.m., The Grove Country Club, Long Grove. chicagomastersingers.org. 24 WEDNESDAY Safer Foundation, Spring Gala. Helps individuals with arrest or conviction records DuPage Senior Citizens Council, Dancing with the Starz Gala. 6 p.m., Tutoring Chicago Graduation. Honors students who completed the program. find employment and become productive members of their families and communities. Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn. dupageseniorcouncil.org. 6 p.m., Tutoring Chicago, Chicago. tutoringchicago.org. 6 p.m., Harold Washington Library, Chicago. saferfoundation.org. Elmhurst Art Museum Soirée. Celebration of the museum’s 20th anniversary National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Women on the Move Luncheon. An Thoracic Oncology Northwestern Memorial Foundation, Diane Cole year. 7 p.m., Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst. elmhurstartmuseum.org. afternoon to celebrate excellence, achievement and generosity for a world free of MS. Breathe for Life in Support of Lung Cancer Research at Northwestern 11:30 a.m., Drake Hotel, Chicago. womenonthemovechicago.org. Memorial Hospital. 5 p.m., Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse, Chicago. nm.org. Friends of the Chicago River, River Day. Clean and restore the river’s 156-mile system. 8 a.m., Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago. chicagoriver.org. 28 SUNDAY 6 SATURDAY Active Transportation Alliance, MB Bike the Drive. Car-free bicycling on 100 Black Men of Chicago, Benefit and Awards Gala. Raises funds for the Jackson Chance Foundation, Thanks a Whole Brunch. Celebrates health care Chicago’s beautiful Lake Shore Drive. 5:30 a.m., , Chicago. mbbikethedrive.org. organization’s mentoring program; also highlights the students who have participated in providers who work in the NICU at Lurie Children’s Hospital and Northwestern’s Prentice People’s Resource Center, Race to the Flag. Chip-timed 5K walk/run chapter programs. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. 100bmc.org/gala. Women’s Hospital. 10 a.m., Hard Rock Hotel, Chicago. jacksonchance.org. benefitting People’s Resource Center, and honoring veterans. 8 a.m., Ty Warner Park, Westmont. racetotheflag.org. Art Institute of Chicago, Masterpiece17. Celebrates and supports the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Foodie 5K Lake County. Post-race festival museum’s mission to inspire and educate our community and worldwide audience. includes entertainment, food trucks and kid’s fun zone. 9 a.m., Independence Grove, 29 MONDAY – MEMORIAL DAY 6:30 p.m., Art Institute, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/aic. Libertyville. SolveHungerToday.org. TBD Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley, Run for the Kids: Superhero Ravinia Associates Board, Music Matters. Dinner, dancing and an auction to Adler Planetarium, Women in Space Science Award Celebration. The Hustle. Superhero-themed 5K/2 mile walk to benefit local children with disabilities. raise money and awareness for Ravinia’s Reach-Teach-Play education programs. Women’s Board honors trailblazing women in science, technology, engineering and math 8:30 a.m., Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley, Villa Park. eastersealsdfvr.org. 6:30 p.m., Radisson Blu Aqua, Chicago. ravinia.org. (STEM) 9 a.m., Adler Planetarium, Chicago. adlerplanetarium.org.

Gateway for Cancer Research, VIP Derby Party. An afternoon sipping mint juleps Steppenwolf Theatre Company Gala. Celebrate the 2016/17 season with an Boys Hope Girls Hope, Circle of Hope Breakfast. Raises awareness and and watching horse racing with the Associates Board. gatewaycr.org/signature-events. evening of theatrical entertainment, cocktails, dinner, music and dancing. 6:30 p.m., funds for the organization’s mission; featuring a keynote speaker and an alum. Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago. steppenwolf.org. 7:30 a.m., 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. chicagobhgh.org. June ADVERTISING SECTIONSUPPLEMENT 13A 3A 1 THURSDAY Heartland Alliance, Home and Garden Tour. Showcases Harbor Country, Free Spirit Media, Focus 2017. Celebrates 16 years of amplifying youth voice ’s most exclusive homes and gardens. 10 a.m., Harbor Country, Michigan. 30 FRIDAY in Chicago through a comprehensive foundation in media literacy and hands-on media homeandgardentour.com. Palatine Jaycees, Hometown Fest 4th of July Festival. Through July 4, one of production experience. 6 p.m., Fremont, Chicago. freespiritmedia.org. the largest festivals in the area. 6 p.m., Community Park, Palatine. palatinejaycees.org. 11 SUNDAY Rape Victim Advocates, Soiree in the City. Cocktails, appetizers and music American Diabetes Association, Chicagoland Tour de Cure. Riders of all TBD to raise money for the organization’s services, and to honor its 2017 visionary award skill levels complete routes ranging from 10-100 miles to raise money to benefit the Chicago Shakespeare Theater Gala. Celebrates the 30th anniversary season winner. 6 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. rapevictimadvocates.org. work of the ADA. 6 a.m., RiverEdge Park, Aurora. diabetes.org. and the addition of the new venue, The Yard. Proceeds support education programs and Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks. 6:30 p.m., Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago. 2 FRIDAY 12 MONDAY chicagoshakes.com/donate/gala. Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Jubilee Gala Benefit. Supports scholarships Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, Corporate Night. Pre-concert for teens to study tap/percussive arts with world-class artists and free, rhythm-based reception and dinner plus a performance by Pink Martini with the Chicago Symphony Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, Habitat Hero Award Dinner. programs in . 7 p.m., , Chicago. chicagotap.org. Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago. cso.org. Benefits the organization’s efforts to ensure everyone has a decent place to live. chicagolandhabitat.org/habitathero. One Million Degrees, Food and Wine Tasting. Highlighting Chicago’s top chefs Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, Charlie Long Golf and sommeliers. 6:30 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. Classic. Supports children and adults with special needs. 11:30 a.m., Arrowhead Golf Forefront Annual Luncheon. Gathering for top grant makers, nonprofit leaders and onemilliondegrees.org/events. Club, Wheaton. wdsra.com. advisors involved with the social impact sector in Illinois. Noon, Chicago. myforefront.org. 3 SATURDAY 13 TUESDAY Gene Siskel Film Center Annual Gala. Honoring a filmmaker who advances the Northcenter Neighborhood Association, Annual Yard Sale. Neighborhood- Friends of the Chicago River, Big Fish Ball. Celebrates community art of cinema. siskelfilmcenter.org. wide day of resale with more than 60 participating homes and sellers. 9 a.m., accomplishments and the new future for the Chicago River system. 5:30 p.m., Westin Northcenter, Chicago. northcenterneighborhood.org. River North, Chicago. chicagoriver.org. Girls 4 Science, Garden Party. Raises awareness and funds supporting the organization’s quarterly STEM classes for Chicago girls. girls4science.org. 5 MONDAY 15 THURSDAY Carmel Catholic High School Golf Classic. Supports Carmel Catholic’s tuition American Diabetes Association, Father of the Year Awards. Honors civic Greater Chicago Food Depository, Hunger Walk. Thousands walk a route assistance programs. 10 a.m., Hawthorn Woods Country Club, Hawthorn Woods. leaders committed to their families and giving back to the community. 6 p.m., Four along Chicago’s lakefront to raise funds and awareness for the fight to end hunger in carmelhs.org/golfclassic. Seasons Chicago. main.diabetes.org. Cook County. 8 a.m., Jackson Park, Chicago. chicagosfoodbank.org/HungerWalk.

Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Beer Benefit. Supports CYSO’s music Chicago Innovation Awards Un-Gala. Supports the Chicago Innovation Housing Opportunities for Women, HOW Friendly - Associate Board education programs with craft beer from Lagunitas, a silent auction, snacks and drinks. Foundation and its efforts to fuel Chicago’s innovation community. 10 a.m., Morgan Friend Raiser. Supports the children of homeless families in Chicago to ensure they 5:30 p.m., Lagunitas Brewing Co., Chicago. cyso.org/event/cyso-beer-benefit. Manufacturing, Chicago. chicagoinnovationawards.com. do not remain victims of the cycle. how-inc.org.

Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Golf Classic. Golf on one of five North Shore Teen Living Programs, TLP on Tap. Special deals, raffle prizes, socializing and Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Play for the Cure Golf Outing. courses, followed by dinner and auction at Exmoor in support of high school scholarships. support for the services TLP provides for young people experiencing homelessness. An 18-hole outing for golfers of all skill levels; includes lunch and a cocktail hour to end dmsf.org. 6:30 p.m., Jackson Junge Gallery, Chicago. tlpchicago.org. the day. lynnsage.org/event.

Tutoring Chicago, Read the Greens Golf Challenge. Includes lunch, cocktail 16 FRIDAY PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run. Thousands of animal-loving participants run, walk, reception, silent auction and an opportunity to play a private golf course. 12:30 p.m., Active Transportation Alliance, Bike Commuter Challenge. Through wag or wiggle through the route in support of PAWS Chicago’s mission to build a “no La Grange County Club, La Grange. tutoringchicago.org. June 23, teams from organization of all sizes compete for most miles biked. Multiple kill” city. 7 a.m., Montrose Harbor, Chicago. pawschicago.org/5k. Chicagoland locations. bikecommuterchallenge.org. 6 TUESDAY United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Celebration. Supporters recognize Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Leader Council Graduates’ Luncheon. 17 SATURDAY United Way champions and celebrate the collective successes of organization’s Leading women in business and civic leaders celebrate the academic achievements of Chicago Botanic Garden, Summer Dinner Dance. 6 p.m., Chicago Botanic community impact efforts and results. 11:30 a.m., Chicago. LIVEUNITEDchicago.org. Mercy Home’s children. Noon, Hilton Chicago. mercyhome.org. Garden, Glencoe. chicagobotanic.org.

Rush University Medical Center, Road Home. Gives veterans and their Children’s Place Association, Junior Board Fundraising Event. Cocktail families the care and mental health services they need to overcome the invisible wounds party with live music, appetizers and an auction to celebrate the organization’s work. of war. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. rush.edu/rhp-benefit. 7 p.m., Chez, Chicago. childrens-place.org. 7 WEDNESDAY PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Gala. Supports undergraduate students Chicago History Museum, Making History Awards. Pays tribute to the of Hellenic descent enrolled in an accredited university who demonstrate academic positive and enduring impact of some of our city’s extraordinary leaders while supporting excellence and financial need. 5:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. panhellenicscholarships.org. the Museum’s programs. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/chicagohistory. UNCF: United Negro College Fund, A Mind is Gala. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. UNCF.org/Chicago. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Spotlight Ball. Supports the organization’s education, community and artistic programs. 6 p.m., Fairmont Millenium Park, Chicago. 18 SUNDAY – FATHER’S DAY pjhchicago.com/event/hubbardstreetdance. 19 MONDAY 8 THURSDAY Midtown Educational Foundation, Golf for the Kids Outing. Raises funds Gilda’s Club Chicago, Agents of Hope Annual Awards Dinner. Helps those for the virtue-based after-school and summertime academic programs for Chicago’s low- impacted by cancer gain social, emotional and informational support to supplement income youth. 9 a.m., White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville. midtown-metro.org. medical care. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. gildasclubchicago.org. 22 THURSDAY Chicago Lighthouse, House and Garden Walk. Tour of beautiful homes on 9 FRIDAY Clearbrook Shining Star Ball, April 2016 Chicago Lighthouse, Seeing What’s Possible Gala. Celebrates the innovative the North Shore to support the Lighthouse in its mission to serve children and adults work the organization does on behalf of the blind, visually impaired, disabled and who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled. 9:30 a.m., Chicago’s North Shore. veteran communities. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. chicagolighthouse.org/event. chicagolighthouse.org.

Metropolitan Family Services, Metropolis. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, a silent 24 SATURDAY auction and raffle for young professionals. Galleria Marchetti, Chicago. metrofamily.org. DuSable Museum of African American History, A Night of 100 Stars. Cocktails, buffet supper, entertainment and an awards presentation paying tribute to LeaderShop, La Grange Rocks 5K. Kids 1-lap, kids 1-mile and family 5K with outstanding African American Chicagoans. 6 p.m., DuSable Museum of African American bands along the route to benefit the youth service agency. 6 p.m., Lyons Township North History, Chicago. dusablemuseum.org. Campus/Soccer Field, La Grange. theleadershop.org. 25 SUNDAY 10 SATURDAY Northcenter Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Garden Walk. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Bike MS: Tour de Farms. Through Self-guided walking tour of gardens and outdoor spaces from more than 40 homes, plus June 11, fundraising ride through the Northern Illinois countryside, beginning and music from local bands. Noon, Northcenter, Chicago. northcenterneighborhood.org. ending at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. 7 a.m., NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb. bikemsillinois.org. 26 MONDAY The Cradle Classic. Adoptive parents, adult adoptees and their advocates enjoy a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Man and Woman of the Year day of golf, food, and contests. 10 a.m., Glen View Club, Golf. cradlefoundation.org. Grand Finale Gala. Marks the culmination of a 10-week fundraising competition, 28 WEDNESDAY and includes the announcement of the annual awards. 6 p.m., Marriot Downtown German American Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala, Magnificent Mile, Chicago. mwoy.org/il. De La Salle Institute Golf Classic. Alumni, parents and other supporters advance De La Salle’s educational mission. 9 a.m., Gleneagles Country Club, Lemont. dls.org. October 2016 July ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENTSECTION 15A 3A 4 TUESDAY – INDEPENDENCE DAY 17 MONDAY 24 MONDAY American Cancer Society, Select Golf Invitational. A challenging day of golf, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Fundraiser. Supports high 8 SATURDAY followed by a cocktail reception, awards dinner, silent and live auctions. 9 a.m., Olympia school and college automotive collision repair school programs and students nationwide. Bridge Communities, A Chair Affair-Naperville. Cocktail party featuring Fields Country Club, Olympia Fields. chicagoselect.org. Noon, Harborside International Golf Center, Chicago. collisioneducationfoundation.org. auction of 20 artist-redesigned chairs, each a work of art. 6 p.m., Wentz Hall, Naperville. bridgecommunities.org. Helping Hand Center, Swing Fore Helping Hand Center. Lunch, golf, dinner, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Golf Invitational. Supports the thousands cocktails and prizes to benefit the Center’s program and services. 10 a.m. Hilton Oak of adults and children who rely on Marianjoy to guide them along their rehabilitation 10 MONDAY Brook Hills, Oak Brook. hhcenter.org. journey. 10:30 a.m., Cantigny Golf Club, Wheaton. marianjoyfoundation.org. American Cancer Society, William T. White, Jr., Memorial Golf Tournament. Raises funds to help conquer cancer. 10 a.m., Conway Farms Golf Club, Maryville Academy, Gleason Cup Invitational. Benefits the Academy’s 25 TUESDAY Lake Forest. acswtwgolf.org. efforts to put a club in every child’s hand. 10 a.m., Evanston Golf Club, Skokie. Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Golf Classic. Golf and networking; maryvilleacademy.org. foursomes and sponsorships available. Noon, Harborside International Golf Center, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Cohn Weil Memorial MS Outing. An Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. 18-hole golf tournament, buffet lunch, cocktails all day, mahjong tournament, silent and National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Middle Market Open Golf live auction, sit-down dinner and program. 7 a.m., Northmoor Country Club, Highland Tournament. Networking, championship-level golf and philanthropic support of the 26 WEDNESDAY Park. cohnweil.org. Foundation. 9 a.m. middlemarketopen.com. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Golf Invitational. Competition for prizes and bragging rights. 7:30 a.m., Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, 11 TUESDAY Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, A Day of Golf. Scramble Lemont. catholiccharities.net/Events. Lambs Farm Golf Day. Supports life-enriching programs and services for adults golf tournament with lunch, awards and dinner. 1 p.m., Sunset Ridge Country Club, with disabilities. 7 a.m., ThunderHawk Golf Club, Beach Park. lambsfarm.org/marquee- Northfield. ysgn.org. 29 SATURDAY events. Respiratory Health Association, CowaLUNGa Bike Tour. Through July 31, 19 WEDNESDAY raises money for lung health, with a route covering 190 miles from Illinois to Wisconsin. 13 THURSDAY Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Riders can choose an 18-mile, one-, two- or three-day ride. 8 a.m., Gurnee Mills Mall, Countryside Business Association, Best of Countryside Family Festival. Indiana, Annual Golf Classic. Friendly competition on the golf course, food, auctions, Gurnee. lungchicago.org/cowalunga. Through July 16, bands, local food vendors, carnival rides, business vendors and more. special guests and other surprises -- all to support the organization’s mission to keep families Noon, city park TBD, Countryside. cbacountryside.com. close. 8 a.m., Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, Lemont. RonaldHouseChicago.org. Ravinia Women’s Board Gala. Cocktails, concert and dinner benefiting Ravinia and its Reach-Teach-Play education programs. 5 p.m., Ravinia Festival, Highland Park. 14 FRIDAY 20 THURSDAY ravinia.org. Mount Carmel High School, Frank Kiszka Memorial Golf Outing. Golf, PAWS Chicago Beach Party. Guests and their pups soak up the sun and dance raffles and a lunch to raise funds for tuition assistance. 8:30 a.m., Cog Hill Golf & the night away to help save homeless pets. 6 p.m., Castaway’s North Avenue Beach TBD Country Club, Lemont. mchs.org/alumni. Boathouse, Chicago. pawschicago.org/beachparty. Chicago Parks Foundation, Play for the Parks. Foundation Board of Directors, Park District executives, corporate leaders and others enjoy a day on the 15 SATURDAY 22 SATURDAY greens of Chicago’s only 18-hole course. Noon, Jackson Park Golf Course, Chicago. Rogers Park Business Alliance, Celebrate World Music USGBC Illinois, GreenBuilt Home Tour. Through July 23, visit award-winning, chicagoparksfoundation.org. Festival. Through July 16, a world music street party, critically acclaimed and nationally recognized homes throughout Illinois that exemplify attractive, affordable recognized for its eclectic music lineup. 1 p.m., Clark St. and Morse Ave., Rogers Park, and sustainable building practices. 10 a.m., various locations across Chicagoland. Gilda’s Club Chicago, Gildapalooza. Live music, food, drinks and raffle prizes, Chicago. celebrateclarkstreet.com. greenbuilthometour.org. with proceeds benefitting people whose lives have been impacted by cancer. 6 p.m., Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago. gildasclubchicago.org.

Chicago Fire Foundation, White Party, August 2016

ALS Association, Iron Horse Ball, February 2016

Gene Siskel Film Center, “Celebrate Scarlett!” June 2016 Co-Chairs Marlene Igitzen and Ellen Kollar, with honoree Scarlett Johansson Wellness House, Walk for Wellness, May 2016 August ADVERTISING SECTIONSUPPLEMENT 17A 3A 2 WEDNESDAY 12 SATURDAY 29 TUESDAY Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University, Girls 4 Science, Student Recognition Ceremony. Celebrates Chicago’s girls in Greater Chicago Food Depository, CANstruction Chicago. Annual design/ BootCamp for New Nonprofit CEOs. Through Aug. 4, professional development STEM for their dedication and hard work put forth during the quarterly STEM sessions. build competition that challenges Chicago’s architects, engineers, contractors and program for executive directors/CEOs of nonprofits who have been in their role for three girls4science.org. designers to build colossal structures made entirely of canned food. 5:30 p.m., years or less. 8:30 a.m., North Park University, Chicago. northpark.edu/bootcamp. Merchandise Mart, Chicago. chicago.canstruction.com. 21 MONDAY 7 MONDAY Adler Planetarium, Total Solar Eclipse. A day of special events around 30 WEDNESDAY Junior Achievement of Chicago Golf Outing. Raise money for kids’ financial the total solar eclipse in the United States. 9:30 a.m., Adler Planetarium, Chicago. St. Anthony Hospital Foundation Golf Outing. Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, literacy and work readiness programs. 7:30 a.m., Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, adlerplanetarium.org. Lemont. sahchicago.org. Lemont. jachicago.org/events. 22 TUESDAY 31 THURSDAY Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Golf Classic. Golf at one of Chicago’s most Northern Illinois Food Bank, Hunger Scramble. A day on the green to benefit Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Awards Celebration. Networking and historic courses while raising funds for kids at Mercy Home. Includes lunch, cocktails, hungry neighbors, concluding with an awards reception. 8:30 a.m., Cantigny Golf Club, awards event honors companies and individuals who exemplify the spirit of community dinner and awards following. 7 a.m., Beverly Country Club, Chicago. mercyhome.org. Wheaton. SolveHungerToday.org. partnership. 6 p.m., Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com.

Center for Enriched Living, Charity Golf Outing. Supports CEL’s vision of 25 FRIDAY TBD a future where every person with a developmental disability is an equal, valued and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Red Sky Night. Music, food, silent and Chicago Parks Foundation, Camp Northerly. Urban camping event for adults contributing member of the community. Includes lunch, drinks, dinner and awards. live auctions benefiting the Society’s fight against blood cancers. 6 p.m., Columbia Yacht with live music, interactive activities, fireside treats and a city view. 5 p.m., Northerly 10 a.m., Twin Orchard Country Club, Long Grove. centerforenrichedliving.org. Club, Chicago. redskynight.org. Island, Chicago. chicagoparksfoundation.org.

8 TUESDAY 27 SUNDAY Jackson Chance Foundation, Owl Ride for Jackson. Two-day, 111-mile Butkus Foundation, The Butkus. Charity golf tournament supporting the efforts of I AM 4 Kids Foundation Awards. Supports the next generation of leaders and bicycle ride from Chicago to Valparaiso, Ind. 7 a.m., Grant Park, Chicago. the Foundation. 10 a.m., Harborside International Golf Center, Chicago. entrepreneurs by recognizing inspirational local kids, age 14 and under, who are making jacksonchance.org. butkusfoundation.org. an impact in their schools, communities, and beyond. 5:30 p.m., National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, Chicago. iam4kidsfoundation.org. 10 THURSDAY Step Up, Shine & Dine. Tasting stations from Chicago’s top eateries raise funds for 28 MONDAY Step Up’s mentorship programs for girls. 7 p.m., Chicago. suwn.org/sd. Boys Hope Girls Hope, Golf Outing. 9 a.m., Westmoreland Country Club, Wilmette. chicagobhgh.org.

Cedille Records, Soirée Cedille. September, 2016 Photographer: Elliot Mandel

Goodman Gala, “Daring.Dazzling.Dynamic”, May 2016 From left, Erin Clifford, Goodman Theatre Board of Trustees Chair Joan Clifford, Norm Lewis and Robert Clifford

Writers Theatre Artistic Director Friends of the Chicago River, Michael Halberstam, WordPlay Gala, Big Fish Ball, June 2016 April 2016 Photo credit: Ben Gonzales September ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENTSECTION 19A 3A 4 MONDAY – LABOR DAY 17 SUNDAY TBD Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, A Ride for Youth. Includes food, Adler Planetarium, Celestial Ball. Cuisine, dancing and an auction with all 8 FRIDAY drinks and live music. 9 a.m., Harley-Davidson, Glenview. ysgn.org. proceeds directed to the museum’s science education programs. 6:30 p.m., Adler Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Gala of the Arts. Planetarium, Chicago. adlerplanetarium.org. Performing and visual artists take the stage to help people in crisis. Navy Pier, Chicago. 18 MONDAY catholiccharities.net/Events. Teen Living Program, Golf Outing. Golf lessons, games and a reception to After School Matters Annual Gala. Celebrates the achievements of Chicago support youth in Chicago. 10:30 a.m., Royal Melbourne Country Club, Long Grove. teens while raising revenue to provide more than 23,000 program opportunities a year United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, What You Do Matters tlpchicago.org. to teens throughout the city. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. afterschoolmatters.org. Luncheon. Honors leaders who are promoting genocide prevention while preserving the of the Holocaust. 11:15 a.m., Sheraton Grand, Chicago. ushmm.org. 19 TUESDAY Better Government Association Annual Luncheon. Supports the BGA’s work Illinois Spina Bifida Association, Swing for Spina Bifida. Supports programs for integrity, transparency, and accountability in government while honoring leaders who 9 SATURDAY serving children, adults and families living with spina bifida, one of the most common share its commitment to achieve authentic and responsible reform. 11 a.m., Chicago. Exodus World Service, Run/Walk for Refugees. Chip-timed 5K run and 3K permanently-disabling birth defects. 1 p.m., Ivanhoe Club, Ivanhoe. swingforsb.com. pjhchicago.com/event/bga. walk raises funds to support refugees arriving in Chicagoland. 6:30 a.m., Kildeer School, Long Grove. exodusworldservice.org. Chicago Parks Foundation Inaugural Gala. Donors, supporters and 20 WEDNESDAY – ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS partners come together for an evening in one of Chicago’s world-class parks. Northern Illinois Food Bank, Foodie 5K. Post-race festival includes AT SUNDOWN chicagoparksfoundation.org. entertainment, food trucks and kid’s fun zone. 9 a.m., Lewis University, Romeoville. SolveHungerToday.org. 21 THURSDAY Children’s Home + Aid, Woman’s Board September Gala. Helps children Good Sports, Legends of the Ball Chicago. Business and sports industry and families in need. 6:30 p.m., Chicago. childrenshomeandaid.org/gala. 10 SUNDAY professionals join the nonprofit for live and silent auctions with food, drinks and fun. Cedille Records, Soiree Cedille. Concert and dinner benefitting nonprofit classical 6 p.m., Museum of Broadcast , Chicago. goodsports.org. Concordia Place, Go Gala. Celebrates the growth and opportunity Concordia Place Cedille Records, which has released more than 170 recordings featuring provides to children, teens, adults and seniors each year. 6 p.m., Venue One, Chicago. 160 musicians from Chicago. 4 p.m., Venue SIX10, Chicago. cedillerecords.org. 22 FRIDAY concordiaplace.org. Chicago Loop Alliance, Illumination Gala. Supports artistic, cultural and public 11 MONDAY events that benefit downtown businesses, residents and visitors. 6:30 p.m., Chicago. Girls 4 Science, Advisory Board Fundraiser. Appetizers, cocktails and a silent BOMA/Chicago, Budgeting and Accounting Course. Through Sept. 20, loopchicago.com. auction support Girls 4 Science’s free STEM programs. girls4science.org. follow the accounting process and creation of a budget from start to finish, learning valuable skills such as how to interpret financial statements, annual reports, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, Symphony Ball. Concert with Grant Park Music Festival, Advocate for the Arts Awards Benefit. statements of cash flows. 5:30 p.m., 115 S. LaSalle, Chicago. the CSO and Music Director Riccardo Muti, followed by dinner and dancing at historic Dinner and musical entertainment that supports the Festival’s 10-week season of free bomachicago.org/education. Palmer House Hotel. 7 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago. cso.org. concerts at the Pritzker Pavilion, and its life-long learning programs for audiences of all ages. 6 p.m., Fairmont Millennium Park, Chicago. gpmf.org/advocate-for-the-arts. 13 WEDNESDAY 23 SATURDAY Expo Chicago. Through Sept. 17, more than 140 galleries from around the world, Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley, Luncheon and Fashion Show. A day Joffrey Ballet Fall Luncheon. Network while exploring the Joffrey’s upcoming plus programs. Noon, Navy Pier Festival Hall, Chicago. expochicago.com. of fashion and fun celebrating the achievements of children with special needs. 11 a.m., program through an intimate conversation with the artistic team. 11:30 a.m. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. eastersealsdfvr.org. joffrey.org/luncheon. Museum of Contemporary Art, Vernissage. Hosted by The Women’s Board, opening-night benefit and preview of EXPO CHICAGO treats guests to an exclusive first Lawrence Hall Fall Fete. Raises funds for Chicago’s most at-risk youth and their Les Turner ALS Foundation, Walk for Life. Entertainment, food and fun before look of art from the world’s leading galleries. 6 p.m., Navy Pier Festival Hall, Chicago. families. 6 p.m., Zhou B Art Center, Chicago. lawrencehall.org. a 2-mile lakefront stroll. 11 a.m., Soldier Field, Chicago. lesturnerals.org. mcachicago.org. Lyric Opera of Chicago, Opening Night and Opera Ball. Night of opera, Mercy Housing, Lakefront Moving Forward Together. Chicago’s real estate, 14 THURSDAY dining and dancing. 6 p.m., Civic Opera House, Chicago. lyricopera.org. bank and philanthropic communities join together to support the organization’s campaign Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem, American Craft to build or preserve 7,500 affordable homes. 5 p.m. Chicago. mercyhome.org. Exposition Preview Party. Peruse and purchase unique works of art before the 28 THURSDAY Exposition opens to the public. 6 p.m., Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. foundation. Playworks Illinois, Get in the Game. Fun, food, and drink with an irreverent Metropolitan Planning Council, Annual Luncheon. Civic and corporate leaders northshore.org. awards presentation and real play—with a mission. 6 p.m., Ovation, Chicago. support of MPC’s efforts to ensure that the Chicago metropolitan area continues to playworks.org. unlock its potential as an exceptional place to live and work. 11:15 a.m., Chicago. 15 FRIDAY pjhchicago.com/event/mpc. Rotary Club of Palatine, Oktoberfest. Through Sept. 17. 5 p.m., downtown 29 FRIDAY – YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNDOWN Palatine. palatinerotary.com. UNCF: United Negro College Fund, Walk for Education. Proceeds support 30 SATURDAY education for students that attend UNCF’s 37 member institutions. 8 a.m., Lakeshore Dr. 16 SATURDAY Morton Arboretum, Growing Brilliantly Dinner Party. Raises funds to at 39th St., Chicago. uncf.org. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest support the Arboretum’s mission to plant and protect trees, for a greener, healthier, and Indiana, Sporting Clays Tournament. Through Sept. 17, clay shooting, side more beautiful world. 5:30 p.m., Morton Arboretum, Lisle. mortonarb.org/events. event challenges, a silent auction, prizes and a cook-out lunch. 9 a.m., Northbrook Sports Club, Hainesville. RonaldHouseChicago.org. Reclaim13, Cherish the Dream Gala. Supports the organization’s work to end sexual exploitation and trafficking, including Cherish House, a home for trafficked girls, prevention and mentoring. 6 p.m., Oak Brook Hills Hilton Resort, Oak Brook. reclaim13.org.

Swedish Covenant Hospital Foundation Gala. October, 2016 Photo Credit: Denise Gilmore-McPherson

Metropolitan Family Services, Metropolis, June 2016 Photo Credit: LeVern Danley October ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENTSECTION 21A 3A 1 SUNDAY 13 FRIDAY Tree House Humane Society, Black Cat Ball. Animal lovers celebrate the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Light the Way to Find a Cure. Friends of Prentice, Annual Benefit Evening. Dedicated to improving lifesaving work of the society with a silent and live auction, games and more. 7 p.m., Chicago buildings “go pink” to remind Chicagoans of the importance of breast self- healthcare for women and infants. 6 p.m., Four Seasons, Chicago. friendsofprentice.org. Moonlight Studios, Chicago. treehouseanimals.org. exams, annual mammograms and being healthy. 6 p.m., Chicago. lynnsage.org/light-the-way. Lincoln Park Community Shelter, Taste of Fall. Interact with chefs and 22 SUNDAY brewers, and enjoy live music, games, raffles and auctions. 6:30 p.m., Architectural Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Light the Night- North Shore. 2 MONDAY Artifacts, Chicago. lpcsonline.org. Fundraising walk pays tribute to those battling blood cancer 4:30 p.m., Gallery Park, Chicago Lighthouse, Charity Golf Tournament. Featuring ABC7 Sports Anchor Glenview. lightthenight.org/il. Mark Giangreco, to support Chicago Lighthouse North in Glenview. 11 a.m., Evanston German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Awards Gala. Golf Club, Skokie. chicagolighthouse.org/event. gaccmidwest.org 28 SATURDAY American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, Midwest Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Fall Benefit Luncheon. Includes 14 SATURDAY Gala Dinner. Supports the Israel-based research facility and honors a prominent a keynote address from a famous personality affected by breast cancer. 2 p.m., Hilton, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Ringside for Mercy’s Sake. Live boxing Chicagoan. 6 p.m., Fairmont Millennium Park, Chicago. weizmann-usa.org. Chicago. lynnsage.org/event. bouts between financial industry employees, plus dining, dancing, live and silent auctions. 5 p.m., Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago. mercyhome.org. Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Casket Races and Zombie 3 TUESDAY Pub Crawl. Unique team competitions. Noon, Madison Street, Forest Park. CJE SeniorLife, Celebrate CJE. Helps provide enhanced programs and services to The Cradle Ball. Cocktails, music, dinner, auctions, a raffle and recognition of forestparkchamberofcommerce.org. more than 23,000 older adults and their families throughout metropolitan Chicago. Chicago-area companies that provide employee adoption services. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton 5 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. cje.net. Chicago. cradlefoundation.org. 31 TUESDAY - HALLOWEEN

Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Annual Dinner. Cocktails, dinner and 16 MONDAY TBD networking, with proceeds supporting the foundation’s two-pronged mission: GI cancer BOMA/Chicago, High Performance Principles Course. Through Oct. 24, Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library, Carl research and real estate education. 6 p.m., Hilton, Chicago. eisenbergfoundation.org. learn about performance issues that impact local environmental issues and global climate Sandburg Literary Awards. Includes interviews with major writers. 6 p.m., change. 5:30 p.m., 115 S. LaSalle, Chicago. bomachicago.org/education. University of Illinois Forum, Chicago. cplfoundation.org. 5 THURSDAY Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, Ignite Potential Night. Cocktail party to 17 TUESDAY Brain Research Foundation, Discovery Dinner. Plays a pivotal role in the support high school scholarships for Chicago students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Midtown Educational Foundation, Reach for Excellence Awards Dinner. Foundation’s ability to fulfill its mission to advance research that focuses on neurological 6 p.m., Venue One, Chicago. dmsf.org. Helps place Chicago’s at-risk youth on a path to success. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons, disorders. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/brf. Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/mef. Bridge Communities, A Chair Affair-Hinsdale. Cocktail party featuring auction Chicago Humanities Festival, Benefit Evening. Proceeds allow the Festival to of 20 artist-redesigned chairs, each a work of art. 6 p.m., Community House, Hinsdale. 20 FRIDAY offer affordable artistic, cultural and educational programs to everyone in the Chicago bridgecommunities.org. Black Ensemble Theater Gala. Cocktails, dinner, dancing and entertainment by area. 6:30 p.m., Chicago. chicagohumanities.org. the BET. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. blackensembletheater.org. Giordano Dance Chicago, Dancing with the Giordano Stars Competition Field Museum Gala. Provides funds to advance the museum’s scientific and and Benefit. GDC professional dancers and their partners from local civic, social 21 SATURDAY educational mission. 6:30 p.m., Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago. pjhchicago. and business communities compete to benefit GDC. 7 p.m., Park West, Chicago. Hyde Park Art Center Gala. Recognizes the Center’s impact and leaders of com/event/thefieldmuseum. giordanodance.org. Chicago’s cultural and civic life. 6 p.m., Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago. hydeparkart.org. Gilda’s Club Chicago, Night of a Thousand Noogies. Food, drinks and 6 FRIDAY A New Direction Beverly Morgan Park, Benefit and Reception. Live comedy with Second City actors improvising skits and songs based on interviews with Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, Stand Up for Youth - A Night entertainment, food, drink, a silent auction and grand raffle to support legal advocacy Chicago celebrities. 7 p.m., Park West, Chicago. gildasclubchicago.org. of Comedy. 7 p.m. ysgn.org. and adult and children’s counseling services. 7 p.m., Ridge Country Club, Chicago. anewdirectionbmp.org. Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services, Equal Access to 7 SATURDAY Justice Award Luncheon. Honors law firms, corporations and individuals for Museum of Science and Industry, Columbian Ball. Guests from the city’s National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Gift of Life Gala. Cocktail reception, outstanding pro bono work and support. metrofamily.org. cultural and philanthropic circles honor the impact MSI is making on science education. auctions, dinner, dancing and live entertainment. 6:30 p.m., Loews Chicago. 6 p.m., Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. msichicago.org. nkfi.org/events. Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Pink Path Run. CARA-certified 5K race for adults and a “kid’s dash” fun run for age 12 and under. lynnsage.org/5k. 8 SUNDAY Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, Anniversary Gala. American Diabetes Association, Team Diabetes in the Bank of America Honoring 50 years of advocacy on behalf of people living in poverty; will feature a Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Dinner. Helps provide $30,000 Chicago Marathon. Run for a life free of diabetes; includes training programs, nationally known keynote speaker and the recipient of the Sargent Shriver Equal Justice educational scholarships to children of severely injured Marines and Navy Corpsmen. branded jerseys and more. 5 a.m., Grant Park, Chicago. main.diabetes.org. Award. 7 p.m., Chicago. povertylaw.org. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/mcsf.

9 MONDAY – COLUMBUS DAY Special Olympics Illinois, Inspire Greatness Gala. Dinner, dancing and a live YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, The Y, So Much More. Supports programs and silent auction. 6 p.m., Fairmont Millenium Park, Chicago. soill.org/event. and services that develop strong children, families and communities through academic 12 THURSDAY readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. Cinema/Chicago, International Film Festival. Through Oct. 26, innovative Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Benefit Gala. Honors individuals who lead in 6 p.m., Chicago. ymcachicago.org. films and filmmakers from around the world. AMC River East 21, Chicago. the fight to end breast cancer; helps raise funds for breast cancer research; and supports chicagofilmfestival.com. community grants providing direct services. 6:30 p.m., Chicago. komenchicago.org. Primo Centers, Primo Classico. Raises funds to break the cycle of intergenerational homelessness and poverty for families. 6:30 p.m., Hawthorn Global AgeOptions, Networking Reception and Silent Auction. Celebrates the Swedish Covenant Hospital Gala. Dining, entertainment and dancing to benefit Aviation Services, Wheeling. primoclassico.com. impact of the organization’s programs and services on the lives of older adults. 6 p.m., the hospital. 6 p.m., Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. swedishcovenantfoundation.org. Hyatt Regency, Chicago. ageoptions.org. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Light the Night. Fundraising walks in Chicago and Oak Brook pay tribute to those battling blood cancer. 4:30 p.m., Soldier Field, Chicago and Park District, Oak Brook. lightthenight.org/il.

Urban Gateways, Art for All Gala March 2016 Photo Credit: Alayna Kudalis

PAWS Chicago 16th Annual Fur Ball, November 2016 Photo credit: Sparenga Photography November ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENTSECTION 23A 3A 1 WEDNESDAY 9 THURSDAY Gateway for Cancer Research, Be A Hero Cocktail Reception and Gala. Greater Chicago Food Depository, 1 City, 1 Food Drive. Through Dec. 31, Jackson Chance Foundation, Ping Pong Ball. Play ping pong with friends, eat Associates Board-sponsored evening with unlimited cocktails, appetizers, silent auction, 500 community food drives collect 1.5 million meals. Cook County. and drink delicious food and cocktails, and bid on unique silent auction items. 5:30 music and more. gatewaycr.org/signature-events. chicagosfoodbank.org/FoodDrive. p.m., Hard Rock Chicago. jacksonchance.org. La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Friends of La Rabida Awards Benefit. Housing Choice Partners, Double Your Dollars: Support Housing 10 FRIDAY – VETERANS DAY Helps the hospital assist children with lifelong medical conditions, providing them the Opportunity. Through Nov. 30, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar - up care that allows them to reach their full potential. 6 p.m., Chicago. to $5,000 - by an anonymous donor. HCP of Illinois, Chicago. hcp-chicago.org. 11 SATURDAY pjhchicago.com/event/larabida. Heartland Alliance, Candlelight Ball. Proceeds support Heartland Alliance’s 3 FRIDAY mission to create equity and opportunity for all communities. 6:30 p.m., Ritz-Carlton Marianjoy Foundation Gala. Dinner, entertainment, dancing and an Winnetka Community House, Antiques + Modernism Show. Through Chicago. thecandlelightball.com. auction supporting thousands of adults and children on the road to rehabilitation. Nov. 5, home furnishings, accessories, artwork, clothing, and jewelry ranging from marianjoyfoundation.org. classic to modern -- all from dealers who are nationally recognized specialists. 10 a.m., 17 FRIDAY Community House, Winnetka. thewinnetkashow.com. DuPage Senior Citizen Council, Aging Gracefully: A Wine and Craft Metropolitan Family Services, Mpower the Night. Black-tie cocktail Beer Benefit. Also includes a variety of food, live and silent auction. 6 p.m., reception, dinner, live and silent auctions and wine raffle for business and philanthropic 4 SATURDAY Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn. dupageseniorcouncil.org. leaders. metrofamily.org. Bridge Communities, Sleep Out Saturday. Through Nov. 5, local youth, church and community groups sleep out in parks, yards and parking lots throughout Society of Architectural Historians Awards Gala. A coming together of Pathways.org Anniversary Celebration. Proceeds create and share free DuPage County, raising funds and awareness for the homeless families served by Bridge architectural practice and academic study. 6 p.m., Chicago. sah.org/gala. educational materials on children’s motor, sensory, and development to Communities. 6 p.m., Bridge Communities, Glen Ellyn. bridgecommunities.org. help all children reach their fullest potential. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. pathways.org. 23 THURSDAY - THANKSGIVING Chicago Children’s Museum Fundraising Gala. Celebrates the success PAWS Chicago Fur Ball. Guests and their canine companions walk the red carpet to of the museum and raises funds to support its exhibits, educational programming TBD benefit homeless pets. 6 p.m., Drake Hotel, Chicago. pawschicago.org/furball. and community access initiatives. 6:30 p.m., AON Grand Ballroom, Chicago. Chicago United, Bridge Awards Dinner. Networking event to advance childrensmuseum.org. multiracial inclusion and expand economic opportunity. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. Smart Museum of Art, Joseph R. Shapiro Award Dinner. Honors the vision chicago-united.org. and connoisseurship of Chicago’s most distinguished collectors of art. 6 p.m., Four Lambs Farm, Harvesting the Spirit Downtown on the Farm. Silent and Seasons Chicago. uchicago.edu. live auctions, seated dinner and live music. 6:30 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner. lambsfarm.org/marquee-events. Salutes a community leader who recognizes the crucial link between civic engagement World Business Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities International, and a strong business environment. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. Consular Corps Gala. Honors the Heads of Mission, representing more than 80 pjhchicago.com/event/chicagolandchamber. countries, and supports Chicago Sister Cities and World Business Chicago. 6 p.m., Chicago. worldbusinesschicago.com.

Ounce of Prevention Fund Connected Women. Powerful Impact, January 2016

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, Corporate Night, Kristin Chenoweth and Members of the CSO, June, 2016 Todd Rosenberg Photography

Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Walk & Festival of Windows, December 2016

Active Transportation Alliance, Bike Commuter Challenge, June 2016 Photo credit: Anne Evans December ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENTSECTION 25A 3A 1 FRIDAY 3 SUNDAY 16 SATURDAY Camp Out for Kids Annual Fundraiser. Cocktails, small bites and a silent auction Heartland Health Outreach, Holiday Brunch. Food, live and silent auctions and Tutoring Chicago, Gift Wrapping. Annual gift wrapping event for presents given to support the organization’s mission of sending children in underserved communities to a grand raffle to benefit the organization’s HIV/AIDS services. 11:30 a.m., to students along with scarves, hats and gloves. 9 a.m., Tutoring Chicago, Chicago. summer camp. campoutforkids.org. Four Seasons, Chicago. theholidaybrunch.com. tutoringchicago.org.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Spirit of St. Nicholas 10 SUNDAY 25 MONDAY – CHRISTMAS Ball. Reception, dinner and wine, live entertainment, cocktails, dancing and late night WINGS Program, Sweet Home Chicago. Family portraits, visits with Santa, sweets. 6:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. catholiccharities.net/Events. gingerbread house decorating, Ralph’s World, and more. 10 a.m., Four Seasons, 26 TUESDAY – KWANZAA BEGINS Chicago. wingsprogram.com. Chicago Botanic Garden, All Aboard. Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural 31 SUNDAY – NEW YEAR’S EVE Society gala amid the festive setting of Wonderland Express, the Garden’s indoor holiday 12 TUESDAY – HANUKKAH BEGINS AT SUNSET exhibition. 6:30 p.m., Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. chicagobotanic.org. TBD 14 THURSDAY Providence St. Mel, 2017 Celebration. Raises crucial funds to benefit the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Walk and Festival of Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Housewarming Party. Companies, independent P-12 college preparatory school on the West Side. 6 p.m., Four Seasons, Windows. Live window displays, horse-drawn carriage rides, marshmallow roast, groups and individual volunteers select homes to sponsor for the 2017 National Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/psm. Santa and his reindeer, face painting and more. 6 p.m., Madison Street, Forest Park. Rebuilding Day Home Repair efforts. 5:30 p.m., U.S. Bank, Chicago. forestparkchamberofcommerce.org. rebuildingtogether-chi.com.

WINGS Program, Inc., Faces of Hope, May 2016 Photo: Marcus Williams

Audience Architects 10th Anniversary Gala Celebration, at the Greenhouse Loft, September 2016. Photo: Chuck Osgood

Steppenwolf Gala benefit, 2016

Mercy Housing Lakefront, Moving Forward Together September, 2016 Gardi and Brad Wilks and the Johnny Carson exhibit at the Museum of Broadcast Communications Photo: Eileen Molony

Helping Hands Center, 17th Annual Gala, April 2016 Hedwig Dances, Hedwignites Benefit,March 2016. Kukuc Photography ADVERTISING SECTION 27A

PAWS Chicago, 15th Annual Beach, NBC’s Marley Kayden with homeless dog Jelly Belly and KISS FM’s Fred Party, July of 2016 Big Dates 2017 Photo: Rich Chen Photography

WINGS Program, Inc., Faces of Hope, Purple Tie Ball, October 2016, Photo: Gosia Photography

CJE SeniorLife’s Celebrate CJE, American English performing a tribute to The Beatles, September 2016 Photo: Arnie Tydell

Chicago Parks Foundation Play for the Parks Golf Invitational, July 2016

City Year Chicago. 17th Annual Ripples of Hope Dinner, February 2016 From left, Jim Reynolds, Molly Stuber, Marcus Wright, Tom Ricketts Rape Victim Advocates, Standing Silent Witness, April 2016 Big Dates 2017 ADVERTISING SECTION 29A

Helping Hand Center, 32nd Annual Swing Fore Golf Outing, July 2016 Chicago Parks Foundation, Camp Northerly, August 2016 Photo: Brian Blankenship

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Battle of the Bands, January 2016. Photo: Zach Share

Women Employed, The Working Lunch, May 2016

Chicago Public Library Foundation’s Junior Board, Night in the Stacks, April 2016 Photo: Tarji Michelle Photography Big Dates 2017 ADVERTISING SECTION 31A

UNCF (United Negro College Fund), UNCF Annual Walk-Run-Bike-Skate for Education Event September, 2016

Midtown Educational Foundation, June 2016

Active Transportation Alliance, MB Bike the Drive, May 2016

Make-A-Wish Illinois Wish Ball, Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago, May 2016

Driehaus Design Initiative.Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence, May 2016

Ladder Up, Casino Night and Silent Auction, April 2016. Photo: Claire Barclay