CRAIN’S ADVERTISING SECTION 3A CUSTOM MEDIA A DIVISION OF CRAIN’S BUSINESS Big CalendarDates of Nonprofit Events for Metro Chicago ADVERTISING SECTION 3A January 1 MONDAY – NEW YEAR’S DAY 20 SATURDAY education, augmenting corporate work-study program earnings. Fairmont Pillars Ball. Benefits mental health, addictions, domestic and sexual Hotel, Chicago. events.org/koh18. 3 WEDNESDAY violence, and child and family services programs. 6 p.m., Oak Brook Hills Rogers Park Business Alliance Glenwood Sunday Market. Hilton Resort, Oak Brook. pillarscommunity.org. Urban Initiatives Soccer Ball. Supports program expansion into Through Oct. 28, farmers market devoted to local, sustainably grown and additional Chicago schools. 7 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. produced foods that are also organic whenever possible. 9 a.m., Glenwood 21 SUNDAY urbaninitiatives.org. Ave. between Lunt and Morse Ave., Chicago. glenwoodsundaymarket.org. Chicago Parks Foundation EarthGong Meditation. Guided meditation featuring the sound of gongs to start the new year off right. 27 SATURDAY 4 THURSDAY 4 p.m., South Shore Cultural Center, Chicago. Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Black Creativity Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists Architectural Elements. chicagoparksfoundation.org/earthgong. Gala. Pays tribute to the culture, heritage and scientific contributions Through Jan. 30, juried show visualizing all facets of architectural of African Americans, and works to motivate youth in science. 6 p.m., forms and elements. 6 p.m., Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago. Leukemia Research Foundation Town Hall Meeting. Medical Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. msichicago.org/education. wearecava.org/current-events. experts answer questions on leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes for patients, survivors, caregivers and family 28 SUNDAY 13 SATURDAY members. 1 p.m., Holiday Inn, Skokie. allbloodcancers.org/town-hall- Catholic Charities D’Vine Affair. Ninety vintners from around Mount Carmel High School Night of Champions. Recognizes meeting. the world, a wine-tasting seminar, craft and imported beer tasting students, athletes, moderators and coaches who’ve made an impact at the room, live and silent auction. 1:30 p.m., Union League Club, Chicago. school; proceeds benefit extracurricular activities. 6:30 p.m., 115 Bourbon 23 TUESDAY catholiccharities.net. St., Merrionette Park. mchs.org/alumnievents. Archdiocese of Chicago Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast. Includes keynote address by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C, K.I.D.S.S. for Kids Aon Step Up for Kids. Fundraising stair climb. 15 MONDAY – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY president of the University of Notre Dame. 7:30 a.m., . 8 a.m., , Chicago. foundation.luriechildrens.org. i.c.stars Hack the Dream. Companies connect with community-based giving.archchicago.org/cceb. organizations to use technology and design to solve community health Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Poker Night. Cocktails, dinner problems. 10 a.m., Blue Lacuna, Chicago. icstars.org. 24 WEDNESDAY buffet, casino games, prizes and the chance to make a difference Rebuilding Together, Metro Chicago House Captain for Chicago kids. 5 p.m., Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse, Chicago. 19 FRIDAY Information Session. Focuses on low-income homeowners in need of mercyhome.org/poker-night. Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Eisenopoly. Speed rounds of home repairs. 5 p.m., University of , Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. Eisenopoly with food, handcrafted cocktails and live music to fund critical gastrointestinal cancer research. 6:30 p.m., Revel Fulton Market, Chicago. 26 FRIDAY eisenbergfoundation.org. Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, King of Hearts Gala. Proceeds help West Side students afford a safe, Jesuit, college-prep

Envision Unlimited Bright Futures Ball , April 2017

The 2017 Pillars Ball, January 2017

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Youth of the Year Competition & Dinner, March 2017

Rape Victim Advocates, Standing Silent Witness, April 2017 ADVERTISING SECTION FEBRUARY 2 FRIDAY 18 SUNDAY with cocktails, auctions, dining and dancing. 6 p.m., The Geraghty, Chicago. Catholic Charities Patrick J. Ryan Main Event. Golden Glove Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland and Northwest bearnecessities.org/event/bear-tie-ball. amateur boxing fights, casino games, cocktails and dinner to support the Indiana, Skate with the Greats. Skate with Chicago Blackhawks agency’s outreach to survivors of suicide counseling program for children. legends, get autographs from current players and enjoy a hockey-themed silent Boys and Girls Club of Lake County, Solid Gold. Provide help, 6 p.m., Drury Lane, Oakbook Terrace. catholiccharities.net. auction. 2 p.m., MB Financial Park, Rosemont. ronaldhousechicago.org. hope and opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Lake County. 6:30 p.m., Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest. bgclc.com. 3 SATURDAY 19 MONDAY – PRESIDENT’S DAY Equality Illinois Gala. The Midwest’s largest LGBTQ formal celebration, Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club Samba to Stop Hunger. Raises with more than 1,000 attendees, including political figures and community 20 TUESDAY funds for HCS Family Services, a non-profit that provides nutritious food to VIPs. 6 p.m., Hilton Chicago. equalityillinois.org/2018gala. SCORE Chicago Chapter Small Business Forum: Growing Your more than 21,000 people in southeast DuPage County each year. Business in the Digital Age. Panels on digital marketing, using social 7:30 p.m., Carnivale, Chicago. hjwc.ejoinme.org/Benefit2018. Little Company of Mary Hospital Crystal Heart Ball. The media and using digital data, along with keynote speaker and a raffle prize. largest fundraising gala for a nonprofit from Chicago’s Southwest Side, with 8 a.m., Loews Hotel, Chicago. scorebusinessforum.org. Les Turner ALS Foundation, Hope Through Caring Award a cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment. 6:30 p.m., Field Museum, Gala. Reception, raffle, dinner and dancing to honor the clinical care and Chicago. lcmh.org/foundation. 21 WEDNESDAY research at the Les Turner ALS Research and Patient Center at Northwestern Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Celebrate the Harris. Medicine. 6:30 p.m., Loews Hotel, Chicago. lesturnerals.org. 8 THURSDAY Performance from American Ballet Theatre with superstar Misty Chicago Architecture Foundation Meet Your City Gala. Copeland and dinner at the Art Institute. 5 p.m., Art Institute, Chicago. 25 SUNDAY Supports expanding award-winning education programs in the new Chicago harristheaterchicago.org. Respiratory Health Association Hustle Up the Hancock. Architecture Center slated to open in summer 2018. 5:30 p.m., More than 4,000 people climb to the top of the to Revel Fulton Market, Chicago. architecture.org/gala. Illinois Housing Development Authority and Illinois Housing raise funds for healthy lungs and clean air. 7 a.m., John Hancock Center, Council’s Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing. Chicago. lungchicago.org/hustle. Clean Energy Trust, Cleantech University Prize. College students Through Feb. 22, networking opportunities and sessions on the latest trends in pitch their business plans to win a $50,000 grant to further develop their affordable housing. Noon, Hyatt Regency, Chicago. ilgovernorsconference.org. 26 MONDAY venture. 2 p.m., mHUB, Chicago. cleanenergytrust.org/programs. Chicago Fire Foundation Season Kickoff Luncheon. First chance 22 THURSDAY of the season to meet the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, with a reception, Leukemia Research Foundation Ski for Research. Through Girls in the Game, Field of Dreams Gala. Presentations from teens lunch, silent auction and player meet and greets. 11 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Feb. 13, annual men’s ski trip. Steamboat Springs (Colo.) Ski Resort. in the program as well as honored champions; includes a cocktail reception, Chicago. chicago-fire.com. allbloodcancers.org/ski-for-research. silent auction, dinner and awards ceremony. 6 p.m., InterContinental Magnificent Mile, Chicago. girlsinthegame.org/fieldofdreams. 27 TUESDAY 9 FRIDAY ACG Chicago Middle Market Manufacturing Investment Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Cupids and Cocktails. Young 23 FRIDAY Conference. Professionals discuss the actively growing manufacturing professionals and individuals new to philanthropy come together to support Alzheimer’s Association Paint the Night Purple. Young sectors and explore the state of investments and growth. 10:30 a.m., the organization’s scholars. dmsf.org. professionals and emerging leaders from across Chicagoland come together Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. acgchicago.org. for a night of live music, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, auction and more, 10 SATURDAY hosted by the Association’s Junior Board. 8 p.m., Revel Fulton Market, TBD American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb - Oakbrook Chicago. alzillinoisjuniorboard.org. Cara Men’s Night Out. Libations and friendly networking to celebrate Terrace. Stair climb of the tallest skyscraper in the Chicago suburbs to Cara’s goal to serve as a leader of poverty assistance in Chicago and make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by lung disease. American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon. beyond. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. carachicago.org/events. 7 a.m., Oakbrook Terrace Tower, Oakbrook Terrace. action.lung.org. Fundraiser to support the fight against heart disease in women by heightening awareness and funding local education and research. 10 a.m., Chicago Lighthouse Sweets for Sight. Food, drinks and plenty of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras West Side Story. Sheraton Grand, Chicago. americanheartchicago.ejoinme.org. sweets to benefit programs for children who are blind or visually impaired. Celebration of Leonard Bernstein at 100 with daughter Jamie Bernstein; 6 p.m., Chicago. chicagolighthouse.org/event/sweets4sight. includes performances of Bernstein classics by CYSO musicians. 6 p.m., Bright Pink Tickled Pink. Raises money for the prevention and early Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. cyso.org/gala. detection of breast and ovarian cancer. 8 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. tickledpinkchicago.com. 11 SUNDAY Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Be My Valentine Chicago Youth Centers Shake and Stir. James Bond-themed party Family Event. Family brunch buffet, Valentine’s activities for children, with live music, dancing, cocktails, local bites and casino games. 7 p.m., performances and a chance to win prizes. 10 a.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Wintrust Grand Banking Hall, Chicago. chicagoyouthcenters.org/cyc-events. lynnsage.org/event/be-my-valentine-family-event. Girls Supporting Girls Build Bash. Celebration of past achievements 12 MONDAY – LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY and fundraiser to build a school in Malawi in June 2018. 7 p.m., City Winery, Chicago. gsgbuildbash.com. 13 TUESDAY Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Honors. An United Way of Metro Chicago Ignite. Live music, cocktails and outstanding local individual philanthropist, a business or group and an fundraising to help build a stronger Chicago region, hosted by United Way outstanding young philanthropist will be recognized. 5:30 p.m., Carleton Young Leaders Society. 7 p.m., Savage Smyth, Chicago. Hotel, Oak Park. oprfcf.org. liveunitedchicago.org/yls.

14 WEDNESDAY – VALENTINE’S DAY 24 SATURDAY Aspire Big City Night. Raises funds and awareness for Aspire, 15 THURSDAY a nonprofit that provides supportive services to kids and adults with Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation Annual Meeting. developmental disabilities. 6 p.m., Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. Announcement of 2018 initiatives, election of new board members, breakfast aspirechicago.com. and networking with Chicago’s civic, business and cultural leaders. 7:30 a.m., Mid-America Club, Chicago. loopchicago.com/cla/foundation/annual-meeting. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Bear Tie Ball. Black-tie celebration of 25 years dedicated to eliminating pediatric cancer Gift of Adoption: Gather for the Gift, April 2017 ADVERTISING SECTION MARCH 1 THURSDAY Chicago Lighthouse, Raising the Stakes for Vision: Poker and Landmarks Illinois, Legendary Landmarks Celebration. Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Women’s Luncheon. Speakers Casino Night. Casino games, Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tournament, food, Celebrating the people and corporations that shape Chicago’s skyline, include a C-level female executive and a Murphy Scholar alumna. drinks and over $20,000 in prizes; proceeds support the blind, visually including Daniel Levin, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and 11:30 a.m., Montgomery Club, Chicago. dmsf.org. impaired, disabled and veteran communities. 5:30 p.m., Gibsons Bar and Berglund Construction. 5:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. landmarks.org. Steakhouse, Chicago. chicagolighthouse.org/event/casino. 23 FRIDAY North Suburban YMCA, Ken and Alta Thiel Strong Kids American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Lunch. Signature Erie Neighborhood House, Future of Promise Awards Dinner. Dinner. Raises money to help children and families in need. 5:30 p.m., fundraising event of the year for the civil liberties and human rights Raises funds to support programs that educate and empower more than Pinstripes, Northbrook. nsymca.org. organization. Noon, Hilton Chicago. aclu-il.org. 5,500 individuals each year, making a critical investment in stronger, more vibrant communities across Chicago. 5:30 p.m., Radisson Blu Hotel, Rebuilding Together, Metro Chicago Battle of the Bands. 24 SATURDAY Chicago. eriehouse.org/futureofpromise. Local bands battle it out for fun and a good cause. 6:30 p.m., Elbo Room, Beverly Morgan Park Junior Woman’s Club, Work Out to Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. Wipe Out Domestic Violence Benefit Day. Work out at one of 2 FRIDAY 20 participating facilities, then make a donation to raise funds for A New Holy Trinity High School Guardians of Hope. Celebrating 25 10 SATURDAY Direction, a local agency that combats domestic violence. 8 a.m., Beverly years of providing hope and creating opportunities for students of Holy Inspiration Corp., One Inspired Evening. Juried art auction, silent Morgan Park, Chicago. anewdirectionbmp.org. Trinity High School; recognizing Craig S. Dean and John R. Raitt. 6 p.m., auction, raffle and live music. 6 p.m., Venue One, Chicago. inspirationcorp.org. Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago. holytrinity-hs.org. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Students of the Year Mount Carmel High School Caravan Gala. Fundraising auction Grand Finale Gala. Dinner, dancing and fundraising for a cure to end 2 SATURDAY with dinner, drinks and dancing benefitting students through tuition blood cancers; also celebrating the achievements of the 2018 Students of CASA Kane County Children’s Champion Celebration. Live and assistance. 6 p.m., Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago. the Year. 6 p.m., Chicago History Museum, Chicago. studentseries.org. silent auction, raffles, dinner and dancing. 6 p.m., Q Center, St. Charles. mchs.org/caravangala. casakanecounty.org. 25 SUNDAY – PALM SUNDAY 11 SUNDAY Hephzibah Children’s Association Heart of Gold Ball. Dinner, American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb - Chicago. Stair 29 THURSDAY dancing and auctions celebrating 120 years of Hephzibah. 6 p.m., climb of one of Chicago’s tallest buildings that raises funds to support the Imerman Angels Blue and White Party. Appetizers, cocktails Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago. hephzibahhome.org. Association’s mission. 7 a.m., , Chicago. and raffle prizes to help provide free personalized one-on-one support for fightforairclimb.org. cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. 6 p.m., IO Godfrey, Chicago. Little City Foundation Annual Gala. Evening of dinner and dancing imermanangels.org. celebrating the organization’s 59 years. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. 16 FRIDAY littlecity.org/gala. PAWS Chicago Animal Magnetism. Guests and furry companions 30 FRIDAY – GOOD FRIDAY enjoy music, dancing, cocktails, food and silent auction; canine guests are Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Black and treated to a dog spa and dog buffet—all benefitting the city’s largest no- PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNDOWN Red Bash. Supports participants and families who depend on social and kill animal shelter. 7 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. TBD recreational programs. 5:30 p.m., Abbington Distinctive Banquets, pawschicago.org/animalmagnetism. Girls 4 Science Women’s History Month Reception. Honors a Glen Ellyn. wdsra.com/event/the-black-red-bash. woman leader in STEM for her work to make a difference for females in the 17 SATURDAY – ST. PATRICK’S DAY field; proceeds support Girls 4 Science programs. girls4science.org/events. 4 SUNDAY Face the Future Foundation, Motown Magic. Black-tie gala Rogers Park Business Alliance Heat It Up Pro-Am Chili with reception, auctions, dinner and dancing benefitting the UI Health Cook-Off and Fundraiser. Compete as a chef or eat as an eater while Craniofacial Center and supporting healthcare for underserved children ensuring neighbors in need have access to healthy food. Noon, Chicago. suffering from craniofacial differences. 6:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, rpba.org. Chicago. facethefuturefoundation.org. Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley Fashion Show, September 2017 WINGS Program Resale Fashion Show - Cruise Line, Your 18 SUNDAY Passport to Fashion. Exclusive shopping, cocktails, lunch, auctions, Spertus Institute for Jewish and Leadership Critical raffles and a one-of-a-kind fashion show. 10 a.m., Stonegate Conference Conversations. Former Governors Jennifer Granholm (D-MI) and Mike and Banquet Centre, Hoffman Estates. wingsprogram.com. Huckabee (R-AR) debate hot-button issues from gun rights to immigration reform, moderated by former CNN Washington Bureau Chief Frank Sesno. 5 MONDAY – CASIMIR PULASKI DAY 4:30 p.m., Spertus Institute, Chicago. spertus.edu/Conversations.

6 TUESDAY 20 TUESDAY Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, Youth of the Year Arts and Business Council Luncheon. Focus: emerging issues at the Competition and Dinner. Members ages 14-18 compete for Boys & intersection of culture and commerce. 11:30 a.m., Blue Cross Blue Shield, Girls Clubs of Chicago’s Youth of the Year. 5:30 p.m., Navy Pier, Chicago. Chicago. artsbiz-chicago.org. bgcc.org/events. 21 WEDNESDAY 7 WEDNESDAY Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Tribute to Achievement Dinner. Celebrates the accomplishments of Humanitarian Awards Dinner. Chicago business and civic leaders and business, civic and community leaders while supporting Girl Scouts programs one of the most significant assemblies of Holocaust survivors in the world that give girls exceptional experiences that enrich, energize and empower come together to honor Mitch Feiger, CEO of MB Financial. 5 p.m., Hyatt their lives. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/girlscouts. Regency, Chicago. ilholocaustmuseum.org. 22 THURSDAY 8 THURSDAY Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network Chicago ACG Chicago Market Trends Breakfast. Middle market M&A Chefs Spring into Action Benefit. Chicago chefs and mixologists leaders share their latest perspectives on deal activity, hot industries, showcase their specialties with a silent auction, drawing and paddle raise to multiple ranges and liquidity. 7:30 a.m., Standard Club, Chicago. improve the lives of those impacted by domestic violence. 6 p.m., Salvage acgchicago.org. One, Chicago. batteredwomensnetwork.org. Photo Credit: Rich Howe Photography ADVERTISING SECTION APRIL 1 SUNDAY - EASTER chain, branding and market trends. 10 a.m., JW Marriott, Chicago. Carole Robertson Center for Learning Celebration. Donors and acgchicago.com. volunteers celebrate the center’s accomplishments while raising funds for 5 THURSDAY programming for the children and families it supports. 6:30 p.m., CASA Kane County, Hands Around the Courthouse. Awareness Apna Ghar (Our Home) Taste for Life. Honors the domestic Venue One, Chicago. crcl.net. event focused on child abuse and neglect in Kane County. Noon, Kane violence survivors the agency serves, with foods from some of Chicago’s top County Courthouse Rotunda, Geneva. casakanecounty.org. restaurants. 6 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. Christopher House Benefit. Dinner, drinks and auctions to benefit low- apnaghar.org/taste-for-life. income, at-risk children and their families working to succeed in school, work 7 SATURDAY and life. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. christopherhouse.org. American Heart Association Chicago Heart Ball. Raises funds Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, Warm Your Palate. for medical research projects, education and community programs that fight Signature bites from local chefs help support early childhood education and Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly heart disease and stroke. 6 p.m., Navy Pier, Chicago. chicagoheartball.org. support for at-risk families. 6 p.m., Segal Visitor Celebration Dinner. Dinner and silent auction to help low-income seniors Center, Evanston. iwse.org. in Chicago. 5:30 p.m., Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago. homeseniors.org. Crossroads Fund Seeds of Change. Donors, activists and community members come together for food and drink, entertainment and a silent Lambda Legal Bon Foster. Cocktail party for the LGBT community and Intonation Amplify. A fusion of gala and pop music, featuring special auction. 5:30 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. crossroadsfund.org. those who support civil rights; with music, drinks and food served guests, student performances and surprise pop-up performances. 6 p.m., buffet-style. 6 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. lambdalegal.org. Theater on the Lake, Chicago. intonationmusic.org. Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley Benefit Gala. Auctions, dinner and dancing to benefit Chicagoland children with disabilities. 6 p.m., 20 FRIDAY Rogers Park Business Alliance Sneak Peek. Preview of what’s Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. eastersealsdfvr.org. Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem Trivia coming soon to Rogers Park, including new shows, cuisine and cocktails. Night. Proceeds benefit projects across NorthShore to enhance patient 6 p.m., Piper Hall Mansion, Chicago. rpba.org. 11 WEDNESDAY care. 7 p.m., Highland Park Community House, Highland Park. Leadership Greater Chicago Celebrate Leaders. Recognizes and foundation.northshore.org/aux-trivia. 27 FRIDAY celebrates LGC Fellows, community leaders and organizations for making Cara Gala. Cocktails, dinner, auction and dancing support Cara’s mission a significant and transformative impact on our region. Hilton Chicago. Joffrey Ballet Gala. Celebration of Artistic Director Ashley Wheater’s to unlock the power and purpose within our communities and ourselves. lgcchicago.org. 10th anniversary with cocktails, dinner and dancing. 6:30 p.m., 6 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. carachicago.org. Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. joffrey.org/gala. 12 THURSDAY Driehaus Design Initiative Awards for Fashion Excellence. Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Reason to Hope - Special Olympics Illinois, Inspire Greatness Gala. Dinner, Runway show featuring Chicago’s top emerging fashion design students, Oak Brook. Luncheon to educate the community about the association dancing and a live and silent auction benefit the athletes of Special with collections scored by industry judges; auction proceeds benefit while raising funds to support its research, programs and services. Noon, Olympics Illinois. 6 p.m., Hilton Chicago. inspiregreatnessgala.org. Chicago fashion programs. 6:30 p.m., Vintage Motor Carriage, Chicago. Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook. reasontohopeil.org. driehausdesign.org. 21 SATURDAY American Theater Company Gala. 5:30 p.m., Odyssey cruise ship at American Cancer Society Discovery Ball. Black-tie evening Misericordia Home Candy Days. Through April 28, more than Navy Pier, Chicago. atcweb.org. supporting cancer research, programs and services. 5:30 p.m., Swissotel, 10,000 volunteers and coordinators help spread the mission of Misericordia Chicago. discoveryball.org. and collect funds throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs. 14 SATURDAY misericordia.org. American Diabetes Association Health and Wellness American Cancer Society Walk and Roll Chicago. Family-friendly Expo. Free event open to the public with health screenings, cooking walk, 5K run, 10K skate and 15K bike to raise funds and help save lives Rape Victim Advocates, Standing Silent Witness. In a visual demonstrations, fitness education, product and service exhibitors. 10 a.m., from all cancers. 8:30 a.m., Soldier Field, Chicago. walkrollchicago.org. demonstration of the silencing of survivors of sexual violence, participants McCormick Place, Chicago. diabetes.org/chicagoexpo. gather silently for one hour wearing t-shirts that bear stories and messages Jewish Council for Youth Services Gala: A Night on protesting rape. Noon, Chicago. rapevictimadvocates.org. American Diabetes Association Innovation Series. ADA Broadway. Cocktails, auctions, dinner, Broadway tunes and dancing to stakeholders, entrepreneurs and others discuss diabetes technology. provide support and tuition scholarships to families throughout Chicago. 28 SATURDAY 10 a.m., McCormick Place, Chicago. diabetes.org/chicagoexpo. 6:30 p.m., Loews Hotel, Chicago. council18.auction-bid.org. Chicago Zoological Society Whirl. Proceeds support award-winning conservation, education and animal welfare programs. 6:30 p.m., Children’s Place Association, At the Castle of Dragons Gala. 23 MONDAY Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield. pjhchicago.com/zoo. Black-tie gala to raise funds for children struggling with both illness and Newberry Library Award Dinner. Carla Hayden,14th Librarian extreme poverty. 6:30 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. of Congress, receives the Newberry Library award for her outstanding Envision Unlimited, Bright Futures Ball. An evening of culinary childrens-place.org. contributions to the humanities. 6 p.m., Venue SIX10, delights, dignitaries and inspiring stories of choice, independence and Chicago.newberry.org. inclusion for Chicagoans with developmental disabilities. JW Marriott, Helping Hand Foundation Gala. Live and silent auctions, a paddle Chicago. brightfuturesball.org. raise, cocktails, dinner and dancing to support independence for children 25 WEDNESDAY and adults with disabilities. 6 p.m., Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Catholic Theological Union, Blessed are the Peacemakers Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Have Mercy Spring Gala. hhcenter.org/gala. Trustee Dinner. Honors intercultural, ecumenical and interfaith partners; Dancing, a silent auction and raffle to support kids in crisis living at Mercy supports CTU’s mission to prepare men and women to be transformative Home, sponsored by the home’s Associate Board. 8 p.m., Wintrust Grand 18 WEDNESDAY ministers in the world. 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. Banking Hall, Chicago. mercyhome.org/have-mercy. Journeys I The Road Home Garden of Giving Women’s pjhchicago.com/ctu. Luncheon. Event to increase awareness of homelessness Rebuilding Together, Metro Chicago National Rebuilding Day. in our communities. 11 a.m., Inverness Golf Club, Inverness. 26 THURSDAY National volunteer day to repair the homes of low-income homeowners in journeystheroadhome.org. Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter Reason to Hope - need. 7 a.m., Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. Chicago. Luncheon to educate the community about the association while 19 THURSDAY raising funds to support its research, programs and services. Noon, TBD ACG Chicago FoodBites Food Industry Conference. Networking Standard Club, Chicago. reasontohopeil.org. Harley Helping Hands Spring Soiree. Silent auction, cocktails and for executives and investors with lunch and an evening reception, dancing to raise money for adults with brain cancer. harleyhelpinghands.org. inspirational insights from industry leaders on strategic growth, supply ADVERTISING SECTION MAY 2 WEDNESDAY Piven Theatre Workshop Once Upon a Stage Gala. Benefits Nature Conservancy in Illinois 60th Anniversary Celebration. Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center Benefit the scholarship fund, outreach program and general operating needs of the Northerly Island, Chicago. nature.org/illinois. Luncheon. Benefiting the LIFE Cancer Survivorship programs and actor training center and professional stage. 6:30 p.m., Venue SIX 10, personalized medicine programs for high school students. 10:30 a.m., Chicago. piventheatre.org. 20 SUNDAY Highland Park Country Club, Highland Park. Foundation.northshore.org/mrw. Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists Members’ Show. Through Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland July 1, open-to-the-public show promoting the work of member artists age 3 THURSDAY and Northwest Indiana Gala. Chef stations, cocktails, live 50 and older. 9 a.m., Beverly Arts Center, Chicago. Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, Luminary Award Dinner. entertainment, live and silent auctions. 6:30 p.m., The Geraghty, Chicago. wearecava.org/current-events. Helping restore the lives of children and families who have experienced ronaldhousechicago.org/gala. sexual and physical abuse. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. 21 MONDAY chicagocac.org. 7 MONDAY Music Institute of Chicago Gala. Cocktails, dinner and student Greater Chicago Food Depository LunchTime to End Hunger. performances to support music education, scholarship, financial aid and Growing Home Benefit. Locally and sustainably sourced dinner, Through May 11, Chicago’s business community forms teams and donates outreach programs; musician Pinchas Zukerman is this year’s honoree. drinks, and auction to benefit job training and local food access through what they would normally spend on lunch for a week. 5:30 p.m., Fairmont Millennium Park Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com. organic farming in Englewood. 5:30 p.m., Salvage One, Chicago. chicagosfoodbank.org/lunchtime2018. growinghomeinc.org. 22 TUESDAY 10 THURSDAY ACG Chicago Finance Festival. Through May 23, for private equity, Kids in Danger 20th Anniversary and Best Friend Award Chicago Child Care Society Dream Builders Luncheon. Honoring venture capital, lender, investment bank and key advisory firms in the Night. Honoring founders Linda Ginzel and Boaz Keysar, with chef the past, present and future of one of Chicago’s longest-standing social middle market. 7 a.m., Chicago. acgchicago.com. tastings and a look at 20 years of fighting for child safety. 6 p.m., Galleria services organizations. Noon, Standard Club, Chicago. cccsociety.org. Marchetti, Chicago. kidsindanger.org. 24 THURSDAY 12 SATURDAY Big Shoulders Fund, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian 4 FRIDAY Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala. Black-tie event Award Dinner. Honoring Kimberly Querrey and Lou Simpson for their i.c.stars Capitalize on Illinois Conference. CIO leadership with cocktail reception, three-course dinner, program, auctions and live stalwart support of 76 inner-city Catholic schools, serving Chicago’s neediest and networking event with speakers and discussions on the future of music. 6:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. alz.org/galas/Chicago. neighborhoods. 7 p.m., Chicago. bigshouldersfund.org. cybersecurity – all supporting i.c.stars’ technology training program. 8 a.m., Maggiano’s River North, Chicago. icstars.org. 13 SUNDAY – MOTHER’S DAY 25 FRIDAY Illinois Green Alliance Limelight. Fundraiser and awards ceremony Navy Pier Live! on the Lake. Through Aug. 1, free summer music Little City Foundation Food Frenzy. Networking for young recognizing achievements in the sustainability industry. 6 p.m., and dance series featuring local talent. 5:30 p.m., Miller Lite Beer Garden, professionals with food and libations from Chicago’s hottest restaurants to Chicago Loop, Chicago. illinoisgreenalliance.org. Chicago. navypier.com/beer-garden. raise money for the Foundation’s foster care program. 6 p.m., Chicago. littlecity.org/take-action/attend-an-event. 15 TUESDAY 26 SATURDAY Eighth Blackbird Benefit. Four-time Grammy-winning Eighth Blackbird Navy Pier Aon Summer Fireworks. Through Labor Day, fireworks Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Butterfly Ball. Celebrating performs, with cocktails from CH Distillery, auction and dinner at River synchronized to music on Lake Michigan, occurring Wednesdays and 20 years of supporting science education. 6 p.m., Peggy Notebaert Nature North’s former Tree Studios. 6 p.m., Ivy Room, Chicago. Fridays. 9:30 p.m., Navy Pier, Chicago. navypier.com/fireworks. Museum, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/butterflyball. eighthblackbird.org/about/ensemble. 27 SUNDAY Rush University Medical Center, Rush Associates Board 16 WEDNESDAY Westmont Park District and People’s Resource Center Casino Night. An evening to support better health for all, with music, SGA Youth and Family Services Benefit: Building on Promise. Race to the Flag. Annual 5K CARA-certified run to benefit People’s dancing, food, a silent auction, interaction with Rush leadership and a Dinner, a renowned speaker and silent auction to provide life-changing Resource Center, a 501(C)3 nonprofit. 8 a.m., Ty Warner Park, Westmont. casino night. 6:30 p.m., The Geraghty, Chicago. rush.edu/casinonight. services to children and families in Chicago. 6 p.m., Radisson Blu Aqua racetotheflag.org. Hotel, Chicago. sga-youth.org. 5 SATURDAY 28 MONDAY – MEMORIAL DAY Chicago Master Singers Benefit Gala: A Night on Broadway. 17 THURSDAY Black-tie optional event with entertainment by rising young singers Chicago Youth Centers, Believe in Kids Dinner. Honoring TBD accompanied on piano by Northwestern University vocal coach Richard supporters, alumni, students, families and staff who make a difference Gateway for Cancer Research, NFL Alumni Chicago Golf Boldrey. 5:30 p.m., Grove Country Club, Long Grove. chicagomastersingers. in Chicago’s youth and within local communities. 6 p.m., Ritz Carlton, Classic. Golf with football heroes while raising funds for cancer research. org/events.html. Chicago. chicagoyouthcenters.org. gatewaycr.org/signature-events.

Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley, Run for the Kids: Designs for Dignity, Spirit of Design. Celebrates the powerful Leukemia Research Foundation, Treatment Options for Blood Superhero Hustle. Superhero-themed 5K run or 2-mile walk to benefit impact of design with craft cocktails, auction, raffle and entertainment. Cancer Patients Conference. Free educational program for patients local children with disabilities. 8:30 a.m., Easter Seals DuPage and 6 p.m., Chicago. designsfordignity.org/events. and caregivers. allbloodcancers.org. Fox Valley, Villa Park. eastersealsdfvr.org. Woodstock Institute Community Investment Awards. Salvation Army Metropolitan Division Civic Luncheon. Facial Pain Research Foundation, Laugh Your Face Off! Cocktail reception, networking and presentation honoring financial justice Honoring one of Chicago’s premier leaders. Noon, Sheraton Grand, Chicago. Comedy show hosted by WGN TV’s Pat Tomasulo and his wife Amy to and community economic development champions. 3:30 p.m., Chicago. usc.salvationarmy.org. fund research to cure trigeminal neuralgia. 6 p.m., Park West, Chicago. woodstockinst.org. laughyourface.org. United Way of Metro Chicago Celebration. Honors corporate 18 FRIDAY and community leaders who fight to build stronger Chicago neighborhoods. Gateway for Cancer Research Associate Board, Kentucky CASA Kane County Benefit Concert. Performance by a live rock ‘n liveunitedchicago.org/celebration. Derby Party. An afternoon of mint juleps and raising funds for cancer roll band. 5 p.m., DuPage County Airport, West Chicago. casakanecounty.org. research. gatewaycr.org/signature-events. 19 SATURDAY Ladder Up Casino Night and Silent Auction. Food, drinks, live Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, Smith Nature music, a silent auction, raffles and charitable gaming. 7 p.m., Moonlight Symposium. Celebration with those who’ve made a meaningful Studios, Chicago. 501auctions.com/ladderupcasinonight. contribution to the science of conservation. 5:30 p.m., Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, Riverwoods. brushwoodcenter.org. ADVERTISING SECTION JUNE 1 FRIDAY Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Play for the Cure 21 THURSDAY Salvation Army Metropolitan Division Donut Day. Benefits Golf Outing. Golfers of all levels putt for pink at the 18-hole outing, Gilda’s Club Chicago Awards Dinner. Celebrating the 20th the Salvation Army, the original donut providers in WWI and WWII. Lincoln followed by a cocktail reception. 11 a.m., Exmoor Country Club, Highland anniversary of the organization where those impacted by cancer can get Park, Chicago. centralusa.salvationarmy.org. Park. lynnsage.org/event/golf-outing. free social, emotional and informational support to supplement medical care. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/gildasclub. 2 SATURDAY Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, Charlie Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, Woman’s Board Summer Long/WDSRA Golf Classic. Helps create a better life for children, Leukemia Research Foundation ABC7 Gibbons 5K Run and Ball. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. bgcc.org/events. teens and adults with special needs. 10:30 a.m., Arrowhead Golf Club, 3K Walk. Run or walk and raise funds to cure all blood cancers: leukemia, Wheaton. wdsra.com. lymphoma, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. 4:30 p.m., Shedd Aquarium Board of Trustees Gala. Black-tie gala support Grant Park, Chicago. gibbons5k.com. Shedd’s conservation work and animal rescue programs. 6 p.m., Shedd 12 TUESDAY Aquarium, Chicago. sheddaquarium.org. Merit School of Music Gala. Benefits the School and its mission to 22 FRIDAY give children – especially children living in economically disadvantaged Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago Lawn Ball. Annual event 4 MONDAY communities – the opportunity to grow through music. 6 p.m., Chicago. supporting local youth. 6 p.m., Saddle and Cycle Club, Chicago. bgcc.org/events. Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Golf Classic. More than 400 meritmusic.org/gala. golfers hit the links at five North Shore golf courses. 10 a.m., Exmoor, Chicago Lighthouse Seeing What’s Possible Gala. Silent and live Conway Farms, Knollwood, Shoreacres and Skokie Country Clubs. dmsf.org. Night Ministry Lighting Up the Night Awards Dinner and auction and paddle raise benefitting 39 critical programs serving the blind, Auction. An evening benefitting programs for individuals experiencing visually impaired, disabled and veteran communities. 6 p.m., Four Seasons 5 TUESDAY homelessness and poverty, chaired by Sanjay Shah, Vistex founder and Hotel, Chicago. chicagolighthouse.org/event/gala. Friends of the Chicago River Big Fish Ball. Cocktails, dinner, CEO, and emceed by Robert Jordan, retired WGN-TV News anchor. 5:30 entertainment, river animals, raffles and auctions with Blue Ribbon Awards p.m., Loews Hotel, Chicago. thenightministry.org. Girls 4 Science Summer Garden Party. Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails that honor river-sensitive designs. 5:30 p.m., Westin River North, Chicago. and raffles in the lush garden at a private residence to benefit STEM chicagoriver.org. 14 THURSDAY education at G4S. 5 p.m., Private Residence, Evanston. American Diabetes Association Father of the Year Awards. girls4science.org/contact-us. Rush University Medical Center, Road Home Program Recognizing business leaders who strive to heighten the meaning of Benefit. Helps veterans and their families get the care and mental health fatherhood, while raising money for the ADA. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 23 SATURDAY services they need to overcome the invisible wounds of war. 6 p.m., Four Chicago. diabetes.org/chicagofoty. Auditorium Theatre Devil’s Ball. An evening inspired by the 1893 Seasons Hotel, Chicago. rush.edu/rhp-benefit. World’s Fair; proceeds go towards the continued preservation of the Theatre. Rape Victim Advocates Soirée in the City. Leaders, philanthropists 7:30 p.m., Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. auditoriumtheatre.org. 6 WEDNESDAY and activists who support RVA raise funds to provide free services to Chicago History Museum Making History Awards. Pays tribute survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. 6 p.m., Morgan DuSable Museum of African American History a Night of to the impact of some of our city’s extraordinary leaders while supporting Manufacturing, Chicago. rapevictimadvocates.org. 100 Stars. Annual fundraising gala celebrating outstanding Chicagoans the Chicago History Museum’s innovative programs. 6 p.m., Four Seasons and their careers. 6 p.m., Chicago. dusablemuseum.org. Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/chicagohistory. 15 FRIDAY Chicago Botanic Garden Summer Dinner Dance. Proceeds allow 25 MONDAY Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Spotlight Ball. Supports Hubbard the Garden to serve more than one million visitors each year and many Chicago Commons Bud Blossom Golf Outing. Afternoon Street’s education, community and artistic programs. 6 p.m., Radisson Blu more who benefit from horticulture, science and education programs locally, supporting Chicago Commons’ early education, adult education and senior Aqua Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/hubbardstreetdance. nationally and internationally. 6:30 p.m., Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. services programing; includes breakfast, a free clinic and dinner. 11 a.m., pjhchicago.com/cbg. Shoreacres Country Club, Lake Bluff. chicagocommons.org. 9 SATURDAY Imerman Angels Brunch 5K Run and Walk. Beachside course Hyde Park School of Dance Amira: A Chicago Cinderella 27 WEDNESDAY raises funds for the one-on-one cancer support community; includes Story. Through June 17, the premiere of a brand-new story ballet. 7 p.m., Friends of the Chicago River Summer Cruise. Appetizers, open on-course gourmet surprises and a signature brunch buffet. 8:30 a.m., Logan Center for the Arts, Chicago. hydeparkdance.org. bar, river-related programming and pop-up entertainment. 6 p.m., Wendella Montrose Harbor, Chicago. brunchrun5k.com. Dock at Trump Tower, Chicago. chicagoriver.org. 16 SATURDAY Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man and Woman of the Journeys I The Road Home Superhero 5K Run/Walk. A day 28 THURSDAY Year Grand Finale Gala. Celebrates the achievements of the 2018 of family fun and fitness benefitting the homeless and near-homeless Rogers Park Business Alliance Best of Rogers Park Awards. candidates and award winners in an evening filled with dinner, dancing and across 37 communities in north/northwest suburban Cook County. 7 a.m., Hors d’oeuvres and libations with a ceremony honoring outstanding fundraising for a cure. 6 p.m., The Geraghty, Chicago. mwoy.org/il. Palatine Towne Square, Palatine. journeystheroadhome.org. businesses in various categories. 6 p.m., Loyola University McCormick Lounge, Chicago. rpba.org. Digestive Health Foundation United Negro College Fund a Mind Is . . . Gala. Supports Envision Gala. Raises funds for life-changing research and education at students’ education and development through scholarships and other TBD the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center. 6 p.m., Four Seasons programs offered by the nation’s largest minority education organization. Cara Golf Classic. Championing the meaningful work of Cara; tickets Hotel, Chicago. digestivehealthfoundation.org. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. uncf.org. and sponsorships available. carachicago.org/events.

10 SUNDAY 17 SUNDAY– FATHER’S DAY Chicago Shakespeare Theater Gala. Theatrically-inspired dinner and Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, Women United one-night-only performance supporting the Theater’s nationally-recognized Against Alzheimer’s Luncheon. Honors women while raising funds to 18 MONDAY education initiatives and Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks tour. 6 p.m., provide Alzheimer’s care, support and research. ilalzwomen.org. Gift of Adoption Fund, Gather for the Gift. Help more than Shakespeare Theater, Chicago. chicagoshakes.com/gala2018. 367 children find a home this year, with keynote speaker Ernie Johnson, American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure: Ride, Run, adoptive father and host of Inside the NBA. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Chicagoland Poker Walk. For cyclists, runners and walkers of all skill levels, featuring a Chicago. giftofadoption.org/gatherforthegift. Tournament. crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/illinois. variety of route options and a post-ride music festival for the whole family. 7 a.m., RiverEdge Park, Aurora. diabetes.org/chicagotour. Little City Foundation Invitational Golf Classic. Helps the PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run. The city’s largest pet-friendly event organization raise awareness and funds for children and adults with autism of the summer, helping PAWS Chicago save homeless animals. 9 a.m., 11 MONDAY and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. 10 a.m., Twin Orchard Montrose Harbor, Chicago. pawschicago.org/5k. Girls in the Game, Chip in for Girls. Supports girls over the course Country Club, Long Grove. littlecity.org/lci. of their summer and beyond. 9 a.m., Cantigny, Wheaton. girlsinthegame. org/golfouting. ADVERTISING SECTION JULY 4 WEDNESDAY – INDEPENDENCE DAY and cocktail reception. 8 a.m., Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Lemont. 28 SATURDAY ronaldhousechicago.org/golf. Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation - Young Professionals 9 MONDAY Board Cruisin’ for a Cure. Excursion on Lake Michigan with dancing, American Cancer Society Golf Tournament. Individual spots and 19 THURSDAY craft cocktails, live music and fireworks to support pancreatic cancer early foursomes available; caddies, lunch, cocktail reception and player gift Chicago Human Rhythm Project Jubalee. Celebration and detection research. 7:30 p.m., Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, included. 8 a.m., Conway Farms Golf Club, Lake Forest. acswtwgolf.org. performance by leading tap and percussive artists supporting performance, Chicago. rolfefoundation.org. education and outreach programs reaching 20,000 people annually 12 THURSDAY including free CPS programs. 5 p.m., American Rhythm Center/Studebaker Shedd Aquarium BLU. City skyline views, tastings from many of Chicago Parks Foundation Play for the Parks Golf Theater, Chicago. chicagotap.org/support/jubalee-gala-information. Chicago’s best restaurants and exciting performances. 7 p.m., Shedd Invitational. Grilled lunch, open bar, raffles and an 18-hole course. Aquarium, Chicago. sheddaquarium.org. 1 p.m., Jackson Park Golf Course, Chicago. iF Charities Fundraiser. Raises money and awareness for iF Charities, chicagoparksfoundation.org/play-for-the-parks. formerly the Israel Idonije Foundation, providing programs that focus on 30 MONDAY building future leaders. 6 p.m., Venue 1420, Chicago. ifcharities.org. Boys and Girls Club of Lake County Golf Outing. Day of golf to 13 FRIDAY support disadvantaged youth in Lake County. 10 a.m., Royal Melbourne Mount Carmel High School Frank Kiszka ‘57 Memorial Golf PAWS Chicago Beach Party. Nearly 500 guests and their pups enjoy Country Club, Long Grove. bgclc.com. Outing. Foursomes play on Courses #1 or #3, with lunch, dinner, drinks, a beach-front dinner, dancing, auctions, raffle, a dog spa and more. 6 p.m., a raffle benefitting Mount Carmel. 9 a.m., Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Castaways, Chicago. pawschicago.org/beachparty. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Chicagoland Golf Tournament. Lemont. mchs.org/alumnievents. 10 a.m., Skokie Country Club, Glencoe. 24 TUESDAY crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/illinois. 16 MONDAY North Suburban YMCA Wheels vs. Wheels. Wheelchair football American Cancer Society Chicago Select Golf Invitational. competition with the Journey of Hope bike team, wheelchair athletes from TBD Sponsorships and foursomes available; caddies, lunch, dinner, and premier the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, and players from the NU A Safe Haven Foundation 5K Run to End Homelessness. Run, player gift included. 9 a.m., Medinah Country Club, Medinah. football team. 6 p.m., North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook. nsymca.org. walk, sponsor or volunteer—all proceeds go toward life-changing programs chicagoselect.org. for ASH clients. 8 a.m., Montrose Harbor, Chicago. asafehaven.org. 25 WEDNESDAY 17 TUESDAY Catholic Charities Monsignor Michael Boland Golf Les Turner ALS Foundation Strike Out ALS 5K and 1 Mile Arts and Business Council of Chicago Summer Bash. Casual Invitational. A day on the course with three meals, golfer prizes, silent Run, Walk and Roll. Experience the thrill of taking a lap around the after-work fundraiser with mingling and dynamic dance and theater and live auctions—all to support the agency’s children’s programs 9 a.m., warning track inside Guaranteed Rate Field, followed by a post-race party performances. 6:30 p.m., Chicago. artsbiz-chicago.org. Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Lemont. catholiccharities.net. and the MLB All-Star Game. 6:30 p.m., Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago. lesturnerals.org. 18 WEDNESDAY 26 THURSDAY Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Berwyn Development Corp. Taste of Main Street on Cermak Road. Northwest Indiana Golf Classic. Eighteen holes of golf with Eclectic mix of small plates and sweets plus specialty drinks. 5 p.m., specialty lunch offerings, drinks, on-course contests, a silent auction Cermak Road, Berwyn. berwyn.net/events.

PAWS Chicago’s 5K Walk Run, June 2017 Black Creativity Gala, at the Museum of Science and Industry, January 2017

Evening with iF Charities, July 2017 Chicago Fire Foundation, Soccer & Style, May 2017 ADVERTISING SECTION AUGUST 4 SATURDAY Junior Achievement of Chicago Golf Outing. Supports JA’s 27 MONDAY Respiratory Health Association CowaLUNGa Charity Bike economic education programs. 7 a.m., Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, CASA Kane County, Golf for a Child Invitational. Eighteen holes Tour. Choice of 18-, 65-, 130- or 190-mile bike rides through northern Lemont. juniorachievement.org. of golf with lunch, dinner and awards afterward. 9 a.m., St. Charles and Illinois and into southern Wisconsin raising funds for healthy lungs and clean Royal Fox Country Clubs, St. Charles. casakanecounty.org. air. 9 a.m., Gurnee Mills, Gurnee. lungchicago.org/cowalunga. 18 SATURDAY Chicago Dancers United Dance for Life. Gala party and concert TBD 6 MONDAY showcases Chicago’s unique diversity of talent, dance traditions and styles Cara Summer Social. Hosted by Cara’s Associate Board, an evening of Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago Great Futures Open. Day of to support those in the dance community affected by critical health and camaraderie with bites from some of Chicago’s top chefs. golf and fun benefits all 23 Club locations, helping the nearly 17,000 youth other life issues. 5 p.m., Hilton Chicago and Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. carachicago.org/events. served across Chicago. 10 a.m., Olympia Fields Country Club, chicagodancersunited.org/dance-for-life. Olympia Fields. bgcc.org/events. Girls 4 Science, Student Recognition Ceremony. Celebration of 20 MONDAY Chicago’s girls in STEM with a keynote address from a female leader in Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Golf Classic. Golf at one of Chicago Youth Centers, Chipping in for Chicago Youth Golf STEM and dinner. girls4science.org/events. Chicago’s most historic courses raises funds for kids at Mercy Home; Outing. The organization’s 26th annual golf outing at Illinois’ oldest golf includes lunch, cocktails, dinner and awards following. 7 a.m., club.. 8 a.m., Skokie Country Club, Glencoe. chicagoyouthcenters.org. Greater Chicago Food Depository CANstruction Chicago. Beverly Country Club, Chicago. mercyhome.org/golf-classic. Annual design/build competition where local architects, engineers, 24 FRIDAY contractors and designers build structures made entirely of canned food. 10 FRIDAY i.c.stars iOpener Innovation Conference. Thought leadership and 6 p.m., Merchandise Mart, Chicago. canstructionchicago.org. Chicago Parks Foundation, Camp Northerly. Chicago’s only networking event with speakers and discussions on future technology to adult urban camping experience with unlimited food and brews, live support i.c.stars’ technology training program. 8 a.m., Motorola Mobility Little City Foundation Opportunity Walk and Roll. Fundraising music and exclusive partner giveaways. 5 p.m., Northerly Island, Chicago. Headquarters, Chicago. icstars.org. walk filled with celebration, recognition and games for the whole family. chicagoparksfoundation.org/camp-northerly. Little City Campus, Palatine. littlecity.org/opportunity. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Red Sky Night. Live and silent Leukemia Research Foundation, Angels in the Fairway Golf auctions, food stations, desserts and rocking music in support of the fight Outing. Fundraiser for research to cure leukemia. 7 a.m., Grand Geneva against blood cancers. 6 p.m., Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago. redskynight.org. Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva. joeysangels.com. 25 SATURDAY 13 MONDAY Berwyn Development Corp. WeatherTechBerwyn Rt66 Car Big Shoulders Fund Golf Classic. Through Aug. 14, celebrate the Show. The area’s biggest car show, attracting more than 30,000 visitors. end of summer and the start of a new school year. 8 a.m., Olympia Fields 7 a.m., Oak Park and Ogden Avenues, Berwyn. Country Club, Olympia Fields. bigshouldersfund.org. berwyn.net/events/details.

The McGill/McHale Trio, Cedille Records Soirée Cedille, September 2017

Les Turner ALS Foundation, Hope Through Caring Award Gala, February 2017

Underwater People perform at CJE SeniorLife’s Celebrate CJE, October 2017

Hephzibah Children’s Association, Heart of Gold Ball ADVERTISING SECTION SEPTEMBER 3 MONDAY – LABOR DAY Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Paint the Town Gala. Metropolitan Planning Council Luncheon. Civic and corporate Evening of music, food, auctions, networking and awards to benefit the leaders support the MPC’s efforts to ensure that the Chicago metropolitan 4 TUESDAY organization and the low-income homeowners it serves. 6 p.m., Chicago. area continues to unlock its potential as an exceptional place to live and Salvation Army Metropolitan Division, Hope Fore Kids rebuildingtogether-chi.com. work. pjhchicago.com/mpc. Golf Classic. Benefits youth programs and camps. 10 a.m., Glen Club, Glenview. usc.salvationarmy.org. 21 FRIDAY Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and NorthShore University HealthSystem, American Craft Northwest Indiana, Sporting Clays Tournament. Cookout picnic 5 WEDNESDAY Exposition. Through Sept. 23, one of the country’s premier fine craft lunch, refreshments, side event games, silent auction and raffle. 8 a.m., Catholic Extension Spirt of Frances Award Dinner. Honors shows, with more than 140 artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces. Northbrook Sports Club, Hainesville. ronaldhousechicago.org/clays. Rosemary and John Croghan, Cate and Jim Denny, and Joanie and Andy 10 a.m., Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. americancraftexpo.org. McKenna, with proceeds helping build churches in poor U.S. Catholic United Negro College Fund, Walk for Education. Supports communities. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. 22 SATURDAY students’ education and development through scholarships and other pjhchicago.com/catholicextension. American Diabetes Association, Step Out Walk to Stop programs from the nation’s largest minority education organization. 9 a.m., Diabetes. More than 3,500 participants walk through the neighborhood, 39th and S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago. uncf.org. 7 FRIDAY with a rest stop, breakfast and live entertainment. 8 a.m., Didier Farms, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Art in Motion. Raises funds for art therapy Lincolnshire. diabetes.org/stepoutchicagoland. and therapeutic recreation programs while showcasing patient artwork. 6 p.m., Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago. sralab.org. Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley, Luncheon and Fashion Show. A day of fashion and fun celebrating the achievements of children 8 SATURDAY with special needs. 11 a.m., Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adler Planetarium Celestial Ball. Cocktail reception, auction and eastersealsdfvr.org. seated dinner followed by dancing—all set under Adler’s stars. 6:30 p.m., Adler Planetarium, Chicago. 24 MONDAY adlerplanetarium.org/join-give/fundraising-events/celestial-ball. Night Ministry Golf Outing. Raises money for housing, health care and human connections for youth and adults struggling with homelessness Catholic Charities Gala of the Arts. Art show and sale, grand and poverty. 7 a.m., Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Kildeer. thenightministry.org. raffle, silent auction, live music, dinner and dancing to benefit the agency’s Emergency Assistance Department. 6 p.m., Navy Pier, Chicago. 26 WEDNESDAY catholiccharities.net. Delta Institute 20th Anniversary Celebration. Food, drinks and fun, celebrating two decades of collaborating with communities to solve 9 SUNDAY – ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN environmental challenges throughout the Midwest. 6 p.m., Savage Smyth, Misericordia Home Family Fest. More than 10,000 guests and Chicago. delta-institute.org. volunteers gather at the Misericordia campus for great food, entertainment and children’s games. 11 a.m., Misericordia, Chicago. misericordia.org. 27 THURSDAY Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, Ignite Potential Night. 14 FRIDAY Cocktail party to fund scholarships for Murphy Scholars. dmsf.org. Berwyn Development Corp. Oktoberfest. Through Sept. 15, live music, an international food court, carnival/amusement rides, family StreetWise Gala. Open bar, food stations, silent and live auctions entertainment pavilion, and crafters/vendors. 6 p.m., Downtown Depot featuring unique travel packages and one-of-a-kind experiences. 5 p.m., District, Berwyn. berwyn.net/events. Chicago. streetwise.org. Hyde Park Art Center Gala, October, 2017 Chicago Loop Alliance Illumination Gala. Proceeds support artistic, 28 FRIDAY cultural and public placemaking initiatives that benefit the Loop. 6 p.m., Big Shoulders Fund Auxiliary Board Ball. Toast the new school American Heart Association Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. loopchicago.com/cla/foundation/gala. year with a night on the town complete with music, dancing, food, drinks, Go Red For Women Luncheon, February 2017 auction and raffles. 7:30 p.m., Chicago. bigshouldersfund.org. 15 SATURDAY Imerman Angels, Wings of Hope Gala. The one-on-one cancer TBD support community celebrates connections made in 2018 and honors those After School Matters Gala. Celebrates the achievements of Chicago who’ve made it possible; includes dinner, auction and live entertainment. teens while raising revenue to provide life-changing after-school and summer 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. ImermanAngels.org. program opportunities for nearly 17,000 deserving teens each year. pjhchicago.com/afterschoolmatters. 16 SUNDAY Cedille Records Soiree. Reception, dinner and a concert by artists from Children’s Home + Aid Woman’s Board Gala. Proceeds benefit Chicago’s Grammy-winning nonprofit classical record label. 4 p.m., Venue tens of thousands of local families. childrenshomeandaid.org/gala. SIX10, Chicago. cedillerecords.org. Gateway for Cancer Research Annual Meeting. Gateway-funded Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Walk. Patients, families, researchers, board members, donors, patients and others learn more about caregivers, friends and other form teams to raise funds and lead the way and celebrate another year of Gateway-funded trials. toward a world without pulmonary fibrosis. 9 a.m., Lincoln Park, Chicago. gatewaycr.org/signature-events. pulmonaryfibrosis.org. Greater Chicago Food Depository Hunger Walk. Thousands 18 TUESDAY – YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNDOWN of men, women and children walk Chicago’s lakefront to raise funds and awareness for the fight to end hunger in Cook County. 8 a.m., 20 THURSDAY Jackson Park, Chicago. chicagosfoodbank.org/hungerwalk. Concordia Place Go Gala. Named for the growth and opportunity it funds, adult game night includes a charity casino with music, auction, open Les Turner ALS Foundation Walk for Life. Two-mile stroll, bar and buffet. 5 p.m., Venue West, Chicago. concordiaplace.org/gogala. entertainment and children’s activities in support of the ALS community. 10 a.m., Soldier Field, Chicago. lesturnerals.org. ADVERTISING SECTION OCTOBER 7 SUNDAY Gateway for Cancer Research, CURES Gala Chicago. Black-tie neurological disorders. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. JDRF One Walk. Thousands of walkers at five sites across Chicagoland gala with star-studded entertainment to celebrate another year of Gateway- pjhchicago.com/event/brf. raise money for type 1 diabetes research. 8:30 a.m., Montrose Harbor, funded cancer research trials. 5 p.m., Sheraton Grand, Chicago. Chicago. walk.jdrf.org. gatewaycr.org/signature-events. Cara Tribute to the Stars. Honors employed Cara participants and the corporate and community partners that have been instrumental in their Rogers Park Business Alliance, Taste of Clark Street. An Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Ringside for Mercy’s Sake. success. carachicago.org/events. afternoon of music, food, beer and wine tastings celebrating Clark Street Live boxing bouts between financial industry employees, plus dining, live and the restaurants between Devon Ave. and Touhy Ave. 2 p.m., Clark and silent auctions. 6 p.m., Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago. Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center Guys’ and Gals’ Night Street in Rogers Park, Chicago. rpba.org. mercyhome.org/ringside. Out. Food stations, bar, music, silent auction and raffle benefits services to help restore the lives of children and families who have experienced sexual 8 MONDAY – COLUMBUS DAY WINGS Program Purple Tie Ball. Cocktail reception, dinner and and physical abuse. chicagocac.org. special presentation from a WINGS graduate, auctions and entertainment. 9 TUESDAY 6 p.m., Westin Northwest, Itasca. wingsprogram.com/upcoming-events. Chicago Humanities Festival Benefit Evening. Proceeds allow CHF AnitaBChicago Grace Hopper Celebration Viewing Party. to offer affordable artistic, cultural and educational programs to everyone in Women in technology share their experiences from the GHC event in 21 SUNDAY the Chicago area. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. Houston. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. community.anitab.org/event/chicago. Family Health Partnership Clinic, Care4 Breast Cancer 5K pjhchicago.com/chf. Walk/Run. All funds raised stay local for preventative breast cancer CJE SeniorLife Celebrate CJE. Fundraiser to provide enhanced services for FHPC patients. 8:30 p.m., Woodstock North High School, Field Museum Gala. Draws leaders from throughout Chicagoland and programs and services through an innovative, comprehensive network Woodstock. fhpc.convio.net/site/tr/events. provides funds to advance the museum’s scientific and educational mission. of care to more than 20,000 older adults and their families throughout 6:30 p.m., Field Museum, Chicago. fieldmuseum.org. metropolitan Chicago. 5:30 p.m., Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. cje.net. North Suburban YMCA Spooktacular Halloween Party. Raffle, petting zoo, Haunted Hallways, Spooky pool, face painting, pony rides, Gary Comer Youth Center Benefit. Guests gather to invest in 11 THURSDAY pumpkin decorating, costume contest and trick or treating, 2 p.m., North Chicago’s young people in need of critical interventions. Noon, Fairmont Christ the King Jesuit College Prep Rise Up. Hosted by the Suburban YMCA, Northbrook. nsymca.org. Hotel, Chicago. garycomeryouthcenter.org. Auxiliary Board, young professionals come together to provide financial aid for CTK’s students, helping them to choose a safe, Jesuit, college prep 22 MONDAY Girls 4 Science Advisory Board Fundraiser. Appetizers, cocktails education. 5:30 p.m., Wintrust Grand Banking Hall, Chicago. Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Fall Benefit and a silent auction to support free STEM-focused quarterly programs for ctkjesuit.org/riseup. Luncheon. A keynote address from a famous personality affected by Chicago-area girls. girls4science.org/events. breast cancer, plus the popular Purse-sue the Cure™ silent auction. 15 MONDAY 11:30 a.m., Hilton Chicago. lynnsage.org/event/fall-benefit-luncheon. Grant Park Music Festival Advocate for The Arts Awards United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Risa K. Lambert Benefit. Dinner and a night of musical entertainment supporting the Luncheon. The Museum’s biggest fundraising event of the year, with 23 TUESDAY Festival’s 10-week season of free concerts at the Pritzker Pavilion, and its the goal of raising more than $5 million. Noon, Sheraton Grand, Chicago. WBEZ 91.5 Chicago Benefit: An Evening to Celebrate life-long learning programs for audiences of all ages. 6 p.m., ushmm.org/support/contact/regional-offices/midwest. Independent Journalism. Station friends support the region’s reporting, Fairmont Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/gpmf. content and community engagement. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. 16 TUESDAY pjhchicago.com/cpm. Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Light the Way Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Dinner. Networking for Chicago’s Lighting Ceremony. Throughout October, Chicago buildings and real estate Industry and fundraiser for the foundation’s real estate education 24 WEDNESDAY landmarks go pink in recognition of breast cancer awareness month. programs and critical gastrointestinal cancer research. 5:30 p.m., Hilton Invest for Kids Conference. Top investment managers share their lynnsage.org/light-the-way. Chicago. eisenbergfoundation.org. market views and investable ideas, with proceeds going to Chicago children’s charities. Harris Theater, Chicago. investforkidschicago.org. Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Pink Path Run. All 18 THURSDAY ages lace up their athletic shoes to spend a morning running, walking or AgeOptions, Celebrating Leadership Event. 14th annual 26 FRIDAY volunteering at this benefit that supports innovative contributions to breast networking reception dedicated to raising awareness and support for the Far South Community Development Corp. Small Business cancer research. lynnsage.org/5k. growing and diverse aging population of suburban Cook County. 6pm, Gala. Recognizes influential small business owners from the south, Hyatt Regency Chicago. ageoptions.org southwest and southeast neighborhoods of Chicago, while raising money to Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Chicago Dinner. support the services of the CDC. 5 p.m., Chicago. farsouthcdc.org. Inspirational evening raises funds for educational scholarships for children of 19 FRIDAY severely injured Marines and Navy Corpsmen. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Gateway for Cancer Research, Be a Hero Cocktail Reception. 31 WEDNESDAY – HALLOWEEN Chicago. pjhchicago.com/mcsf. Cocktails, appetizers, silent auction, music and more to support Gateway-funded clinical trials. 7:30 p.m., Chicago. TBD YMCA of Metro Chicago the Y—So Much More Recognition gatewaycr.org/about-gateway/associates-board/events. American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Breast Dinner. Supports programs and services that develop strong children, Cancer. Throughout October, noncompetitive 3- to 5-mile walks across families and communities through academic readiness, character Illinois Bar Foundation Gala. Twentieth annual black-tie gala with live Chicagoland and the U.S. to raise awareness and funds to save lives development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. music, dinner and dancing, auctions and more to support the foundation’s from breast cancer. 8 a.m., Soldier Field and other locations, Chicago. ymcachicago.org. mission to increase access to justice and help lawyers in need. 6 p.m., makingstrideswalk.org. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. IllinoisBarFoundation.org. Better Government Association Luncheon. Supports the BGA’s 20 SATURDAY work for integrity, transparency and accountability in government while A New Direction Beverly Morgan Park Benefit and honoring leaders who share its commitment to achieve authentic and Fundraiser. Food, cocktails, entertainment, raffle, auctions and awards responsible reform. pjhchicago.com/bga. to raise funds for the local domestic violence agency. 7 p.m., Ridge Country Club, Chicago. anewdirectionbmp.org. Brain Research Foundation Discovery Dinner. Helps the foundation’s ability to fulfill its mission to advance research that focuses on ADVERTISING SECTION NOVEMBER 1 THURSDAY 8 THURSDAY 17 SATURDAY Greater Chicago Food Depository 1 City, 1 Food Drive. Jackson Chance Foundation Ping Pong Ball. Table tennis Hyde Park Art Center Gala. Culminating celebration of the year, Through Dec. 31, participants start virtual food drives and make a difference tournament, games and auction packages to help Neonatal Intensive Care recognizing the center’s work and the people that make Chicago great. for neighbors in need. Cook County, Chicago. Unit families. 5:30 p.m., Hard Rock Hotel, Chicago. jacksonchance.org. 6 p.m., Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago. hydeparkart.org. chicagosfoodbank.org/fooddrive. 9 FRIDAY 22 THURSDAY – THANKSGIVING Ireland Funds - America Chicago Dinner. Promotes and supports Journeys I The Road Home Bid for Hope Gala. Live and silent peace, culture, education and community development across Ireland auction, wine pull and more to give the gift of hope to those experiencing 29 THURSDAY and Irish communities globally. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. homelessness and housing instability. journeystheroadhome.org. Providence St. Mel Celebration. Raises funds for the independent irelandfunds.org. P-12 college preparatory school on the West Side. 6 p.m., Four Seasons PAWS Chicago Fur Ball. Guests and canine companions walk the red Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/psm. 2 FRIDAY carpet to benefit homeless pets at this pet-friendly black-tie gala. 6 p.m., Chicago United Bridge Awards Dinner. Fiftieth anniversary Drake Hotel, Chicago. pawschicago.org/furball. 30 FRIDAY celebration includes networking with a diverse group of business leaders Chicago Botanic Garden All Aboard. Presented by the Woman’s from throughout Chicagoland. 5:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. 10 SATURDAY Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society amid the festive setting of pjhchicago.com/chicagounited. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Fall Dinner. 5:30 p.m., Drake the Garden’s indoor holiday exhibition, Wonderland Express. 6:30 p.m., Hotel, Chicago. crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/illinois. Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. chicagobotanic.org. Society of Architectural Historians Awards Gala. Reception, awards ceremony and auction focused on architectural practice and 11 SUNDAY TBD academic study. 6 p.m., Chicago. sah.org/gala. American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb - Chicago. A Safe Haven Foundation Gala. Raises awareness and support, and Athletic and fundraising challenge to fight for healthy lungs and clean air. connects those with the vision to end homelessness and poverty in Chicago, 3 SATURDAY 7 a.m., Presidential Towers, Chicago. fightforairclimb.org. our nation and beyond. asafehaven.org. Arts of Life Charitable Chili Cook-off. All-you-can-eat fundraiser to help artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities expand their 12 MONDAY – VETERANS DAY OBSERVED Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Daniel H. Burnham practice and strengthen their leadership. 5 p.m., The Arts of Life, Chicago. Award Dinner. Salutes a community leader who recognizes the link atsoflife.org/chili. 13 TUESDAY between civic engagement and a strong business environment; proceeds i.c.stars TechBash. CIOs of 50 companies act as help desk hosts, help the Chamber promote its initiatives. Auditorium Theatre Fall Gala. Benefits the theatre’s mission to fielding questions on business, leadership and technology. 6 p.m., Chicago. pjhchicago.com/chicagolandchamber. present the finest programming to Chicago and to the continued restoration icstars.org. and preservation of this national historic landmark. 4 p.m., Chicago. Midtown Educational Foundation, Reach for Excellence auditoriumtheatre.org. 14 WEDNESDAY Awards Dinner. Helps place Chicago’s at-risk youth on a path to U.S. Green Building Council Greenbuild International success with after-school programs to strengthen low-income students in Chicago Police Foundation True Blue Event. Raises funds Conference and Expo. Through Nov. 16, a forum for the green both academics and character. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. for equipment, training and outreach programs for the Chicago Police building community to learn about groundbreaking products, services and pjhchicago.com/mef. Department. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. technologies. 8 a.m., McCormick Place, Chicago. greenbuildexpo.com. chicagopolicefoundation.org. World Business Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities 16 FRIDAY International, Chicago Consular Corps Gala: A Tribute to Our Friends of Prentice Benefit Evening. Funds life-changing research Misericordia Home Heart of Mercy Ball. Black-tie event featuring Global Partners. Honors the Chicago Consular Corps, representing that improves the quality of health for women and infants in Chicagoland live and silent auctions, paddle raise and cash raffle, with dinner and drinks more than 80 countries, and supports the work of World Business and around the globe. 6:30 p.m., Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. set to the tune of live music. 6 p.m., Hilton Chicago. heartofmercyball.org. Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities International. friendsofprentice.org. worldbusinesschicago.com/consular-corps-gala.

Leukemia Research Foundation, 16th Angels in the Fairway Golf Outing, July 2017 Urban Initiatives, January 2017 ADVERTISING SECTION DECEMBER 2 SUNDAY – HANUKKAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN 9 SUNDAY WINGS Program Sweet Home Chicago. Family holiday brunch 24 MONDAY – CHRISTMAS EVE 7 FRIDAY includes decorating gingerbread houses, visiting with Santa and Mrs. Catholic Charities Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball. Gourmet dinner, live Claus, posing for family portraits, and dancing to the music of 25 TUESDAY – CHRISTMAS DAY entertainment, cocktails, dancing and late-night sweets to benefit children’s Ralph’s World. 10 a.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. programs. 6:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. catholiccharities.net. wingsprogram.com/upcoming-events. 26 WEDNESDAY – KWANZAA BEGINS

8 SATURDAY 13 THURSDAY 31 MONDAY – NEW YEAR’S EVE JDRF One Dream Gala. More than 2,000 philanthropists, community Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago Housewarming Party. leaders and corporate partners raise funds and awareness for life-saving, Supports 2018 National Rebuilding Day, assisting homeowners in need type 1 diabetes research. 5:30 p.m., McCormick Place Arie Crown Theater, with repairs to make homes warm, safe and healthy. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. Chicago. jdrf.org/illinois/gala. rebuildingtogether-chi.com.

Chicago Auto Show, February 2017

Chicago Human Rhythm Project, JUBALEE! Gala, July 2017

Christopher House Annual Benefit, April 2017 Helping Hand Foundation Annual Gala, April 2017

Photo: Zachary James Johnston

Landmarks Illinois, Legendary Landmarks Celebration Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, March 2017 Community Foundation Honors, February 2017 ADVERTISING SECTION 3A PHOTOS

The Adler Planetarium, Celestial Ball: Solar Flare September 2017

American Lung Association, Fight For Air Climb March 2017

American Cancer Society Discovery Ball 2017: American Cancer Society Golf Tournament, July 2017 Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, Discover Your Power, April 2017 Eisenopoly event, January 2017

Photo: Ted Pereda, Made Ya Look Photos Photo: Paulo Saini

Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Battle of the Bands May 2017

Ladder Up’s Casino Night and Silent Auction, May 2017 Photo: Zack Share ADVERTISING SECTION 3A PHOTOS

33rd Annual American The Night Ministry’s Lighting Up the Night, Craft Exposition, May 2017 September 2017

Chicago Park District’s Camp Northerly event, August 2017

Leadership Greater Chicago event, March 2017

Chicago Child Care Society, Spring Luncheon, May 2017

WINGS Faces of Hope, June 2017

Chicago Botanic Garden Summer Dinner Dance Photo: Joie Fête Portraits June 2017 ADVERTISING SECTION 3A PHOTOS

Harley Helping Hands, 2017 Spring Soiree. April 2017

Arts & Business Council of Chicago, Summer Bash Photo: Shelly Shimon Photography June 2017

Dance for Life, August 2017 Gary Comer Youth Center, Locally Grown Luncheon October 2017

Photo: Jasmin Shah

Driehaus Design Initiative, 16th Annual Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence April 2017

Music Institute of Chicago’s 88th anniversary gala, May 2017