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CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA A DIVISION OF CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 3A4A January 1 TUESDAY – NEW YEAR’S DAY Leukemia Research Foundation Town Hall Meeting. Medical 26 SATURDAY experts answer questions on leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and Mount Carmel High School, Night of Champions. Celebrates 12 SATURDAY myelodysplastic syndromes for patients, survivors, caregivers and family successful extracurricular activities and athletics while raising funds to support NorthShore University HealthSystem, Kellogg Cancer Center members. 1 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Lisle. bit.ly/1mV0yn0. those programs. Chicago. mchs.org/page/advancement/give-to-mchs. Integrative Medicine Benefit Concert. Featuring a performance by Sons of the Silent. 7 p.m., Metro Chicago, Chicago. foundation.northshore. 21 MONDAY – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Northwestern Settlement Winterfest. Casino night to benefit org/imconcert. i.c.stars Hack the Dream. Celebrating the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther Northwestern Settlement programs. A. Perry Homes, Wilmette. nush.org. King Jr., Chicago technology teams and community-based organizations 18 FRIDAY discuss solving community health issues using the power of technology. 27 SUNDAY Archdiocese of Chicago, Celebrating Catholic Education icstars.org. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Step Breakfast. Celebrates the successes of the Catholic schools of the Up for Kids. 80-floor climb to the top of the to help children Archdiocese. 8 a.m., Chicago Hilton. archchicago.org/cceb. 24 THURSDAY and families at Lurie Children’s Hospital. 8 a.m., Aon Center, Chicago. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Poker Night. Cocktails, dinner buffet, luriechildrens.org/stepup. 19 SATURDAY casino games, prizes and the chance to make a difference for kids in Chicago. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Young Grand prize: a seat at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. 30 WEDNESDAY Professionals’ Purple Affair for the Bear. Drinks, food, dancing 5 p.m., Gibson’s Bar and Steak House, Chicago. mercyhome.org/poker-night. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Las Mujeres de Cristo Rey. and prizes with all funds raised going to help kids battling pediatric cancer Cocktail reception supports art, music, choir, affinity clubs, drama, and their families. Theater on the Lake, Chicago. bearnecessities.org. 25 FRIDAY counseling and more for Cristo Rey students. 6 p.m., Ignite Glass Studios, Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, King of Hearts Gala. Chicago. cristorey.net/lasmujeres. 20 SUNDAY Supports making a safe, affordable, faith-based, college prep education a Chicago Parks Foundation, Dream in Your New Year: A reality for students and families with limited economic resources on Chicago’s TBD Sound Meditation. Guided sound journey, light bites, aromatic West Side. 6 p.m., Fairmont , Chicago. ctkjesuit.org/koh. Genesys Works Chicago, Scopeathon. College-age students solve teas and conversation. 3 p.m., South Shore Cultural Center, Chicago. real problems using technology, and network with Genesys Works partners. chicagoparksfoundation.org/gong. TechNexus, Chicago. genesysworks.org.

National Kidney Foundation of : Middle Market Open Golf Swing, July 2018 Urban Gateways: Art for All Gala, April 2018

Friends of the Chicago River: Big Fish Ball, June WINGS Program, Inc: WINGS Purple Tie Ball, 2018, Photo: Raf Winterpacht Photography People’s Resource Center’s Race to the Flag 5K, May 2018 October 2018. Photo: Gosia Matuszewska BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 6A FEBRUARY 1 FRIDAY Winnetka Board of Northwestern Settlement, Spotlight Leukemia Research Foundation, Ski for Research. Through Feb. Trivia Night. Proceeds benefit the on the Settlement: Big Laughs for Bright Futures. Cocktails 26, annual ski trip sponsored by the Donald Davidson-Alan Brin Memorial Auditorium’s summer camp for young people who have experienced the and comedy in partnership with benefits Northwestern Chapter. Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, Steamboat Springs, Colo. death of a parent. Roosevelt University Murray-Green Library, Chicago. Settlement and Rowe Elementary Schools. 6 p.m., Architectural Artifacts, auditoriumtheatre.org. Chicago. winnetkaboard.ejoinme.org. Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Battle of the Bands. Local bands battle it out for fun and a good cause, with a crowd-selected winner. Catholic Charities, Patrick J. Ryan Main Event. Proceeds benefit 9 SATURDAY 6:30 p.m., Elbo Room, Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Program. 6 p.m., Drury Children’s Home & Aid, Graze & Raise. Benefiting the Daniel Lane, Oak Brook Terrace. catholiccharities.net. F. and Ada L. Rice Child & Family Center, which provides a therapeutic 22 FRIDAY residential setting for children with severe mental health and behavior Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, Paint the Night Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, Eisenopoly. Fast-paced challenges. A. Perry Homes, Wilmette. childrenshomeandaid.org/events. Purple. Young professionals come together for an open bar, hors Monopoly-themed evening with proceeds helping fund gastrointestinal d’oeuvres, a silent auction, raffle, live entertainment and more. Revel cancer research and advancing real estate education. 6 p.m., Revel Fulton The Chicago High School for the Arts, ChiArti Gras. Mardi Fulton Market, Chicago. alzillinoisjuniorboard.org. Market, Chicago. eisenbergfoundation.org. Gras-themed silent auction supports public, tuition-free arts programming for young and promising diverse artists hailing from all 50 wards of the city. United Way of Metro Chicago, Ignite. Mid-winter party for Oak-Leyden Developmental Services, Unmasked. Latin fusion National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago. chiarts.org/chiartigras/. philanthropic young professionals with live music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres buffet and drinks, a live performance from Oak-Leyden’s adult choir, silent and cocktails. 8 p.m., The Dalcy, Chicago. liveunitedchicago.org/ignite. auction and more celebrate the organization’s programs and services for Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Soul. Celebrates children and adults with developmental disabilities. 6:30 p.m., Carnivale, the legendary music born in the 1960s on South Michigan Avenue’s historic 23 SATURDAY Chicago. oak-leyden.org/events. record row. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. cyso.org/gala. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Dance Marathon. Eight hours of dancing, gaming, entertainment and 2 SATURDAY 12 TUESDAY – LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY inspiring stories from patient families. 9 a.m., Chicago Marriott Downtown Equality Illinois Gala. The state’s largest LGBTQ equality event. 6 p.m., Magnificent Mile. luriechildrens.org/dancemarathon. Hilton Chicago. eqil.org. 13 WEDNESDAY The , “Anna Karenina.” Through Feb. 24, world The Cove School Benefit: Be The Spark. Benefits K-12 students GiGi’s Playhouse, I Have a Voice Gala. Black-tie evening of premiere collaboration between The Joffrey Ballet and The Australian Ballet with complex learning disabilities; includes cocktails, dinner, live and inspiration and achievements. 6 p.m., Renaissance Schaumburg Convention brings Leo Tolstoy’s epic story of forbidden love, passion and self-destruction to silent auctions, live music and dancing. 6 p.m., Loews Chicago O’Hare, Center, Schaumburg. gigisplayhouse.org/chicagoland-gala. life on the stage. 7:30 p.m., Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. joffrey.org/anna. Rosemont. coveschool.org.

Horizons for Youth, On Cloud Nine. Raises funds to support 14 THURSDAY – VALENTINE’S DAY 24 SUNDAY scholarships, mentoring and enrichment opportunities. 7 p.m., Revel Fulton Center on Halsted, Night With Oscar. Red carpet event to watch Market, Chicago. horizons-for-youth.org/oncloudnine. 15 FRIDAY the Oscars while supporting the LGBTQ community. 6 p.m., , American Heart Association Chicago, Go Red for Women Chicago. centeronhalsted.org/anow. Little Company of Mary Hospital, Crystal Heart Ball. Cocktail Executive Luncheon. Funds raised help women-specific heart disease reception, dinner and entertainment benefits the hospital’s interventional and stroke research, educational programs and advocacy. 10 a.m., Marriott Respiratory Health Association, Hustle Chicago. Climb to the radiology services. 6:30 p.m., Field Museum, Chicago. lcmh.org/foundation. Marquis, Chicago. bit.ly/2D8rxeG. top of 875 N. Michigan to raise funds for asthma, COPD, lung cancer and other lung disease education, research and policy change efforts. 7 a.m., Marklund, Havana Nights Top Hat Ball. Makes everyday life Wrightwood 659, Dimensions of Citizenship. Through April 28, 875 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. possible for individuals with profound disabilities and autism. 6:30 p.m., the United States’ entry in the prestigious 16th International Architecture Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. marklund.org/tophatball. Exhibition of the Venice Biennale mounted here for the first time in America. 25 MONDAY Wrightwood 659, Chicago. tickets.wrightwood659.org/events. Chicago Children’s Choir, Black History Month Concert 6 WEDNESDAY Series. Through Feb. 27, more than 4,000 singers come together for Quad Communities Development Corp., Bronzeville Business 16 SATURDAY an educational program and performance honoring black culture. 10 a.m., Connect. Designed to foster a collective economy, share resources and , “The Scarlet Ibis.” Through Feb. 24, a , Chicago. ccchoir.org. best practices. 5:30 p.m., Lux B Studio, Chicago. qcdc.org. tale about brotherhood, nature and family against the backdrop of World War II. Studebaker Theater, Chicago. chicagooperatheter.org. 26 TUESDAY 7 THURSDAY Illinois Housing Development Authority and Illinois Housing Chicago Lighthouse, Sweets for Sight. Food, drinks and plenty of Elmhurst Art Museum, The Whole World a Bauhaus Council Illinois, Governor’s Conference on Affordable sweets to benefit programs for blind or visually impaired children. 6 p.m., Exhibition. Through April 21, the American debut of a comprehensive Housing. Through Feb. 27, networking, education and discussion on the Carnivale, Chicago. chicagolighthouse.org. international traveling exhibition. Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst. latest trends in affordable housing with leaders in the industry from across elmhurstartmuseum.org/exhibitions/whole-world-bauhaus. the state. Noon, Hyatt Regency, Chicago. ilgovernorsconference.org. 8 FRIDAY Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, Cupids and Cocktails. 17 SUNDAY 28 THURSDAY Young professionals and individuals interested in educational philanthropy Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Union League Boys & Girls Clubs, Youth of the Year. Annual support bright, hard-working students from economically disadvantaged Northwest Indiana, Skate with the Greats. Chicago Blackhawks award dinner. 5:30 p.m., Union League Club, Chicago. ulbgc.org. backgrounds. dmsf.org. legends, a hockey-themed silent auction and player autographs. 2 p.m., Parkway Bank Park Ice Rink, Rosemont. ronaldhousechicago.org/skate. Chicago Lighthouse, Raising the Stakes for Vision Poker and Misericordia Heart of Mercy, First Look for Charity, Chicago Casino Night. Casino games, Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tournament, food, Auto Show. A first look at the nation’s largest auto show before it opens 18 MONDAY - PRESIDENT’S DAY drinks and over $20,000 in prizes; proceeds support the blind, visually to the public, supporting Misericordia and 17 other Chicagoland charities. HACIA Awards Banquet. Celebrates the accomplishments of minority impaired, disabled and veteran communities. 5:30 p.m., Gibson’s Bar and Enjoy entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, champagne, wine and desserts and female businesses who have participated in Chicagoland construction Steak House, Chicago. chicagolighthouse.org. while strolling the show floor that boasts more than 1,000 new vehicles, projects in the past year; scholarship winners will also be announced. dozens on display for the first time. 5:30 p.m., McCormick Place, Chicago. 5 p.m., Hilton Chicago. haciaworks.org. TBD misericordia.com. UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon. Panel discussion on educational issues across 21 THURSDAY Chicago, hosted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Hyatt Regency, Chicago. uncf.org. Special Olympics Illinois, First Look for Charity, Chicago Auto Girls in the Game, Field of Dreams Gala. Teens in the Show. See description above. 6 p.m., McCormick Place, Chicago. soill.org/ organization’s programs and champions who exemplify the pillars of event/first-look-for-charity. the organization’s mission will speak. 6 p.m., InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. girlsinthegame.org/fieldofdreams. BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 8A MARCH 1 FRIDAY 7 THURSDAY 15 FRIDAY Chicago Lights, Gala of Hope. Also benefits the Replogle Center for Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Youth of the Year Competition ACLU of Illinois Lunch. The organization’s signature fundraising event Counseling and Well-Being. 5:30 p.m., Radisson Blu Hotel, Chicago. and Dinner. Members ages 14-18 compete for Youth of the Year. of the year. Noon, Hilton Chicago. aclu-il.org. bit.ly/cl-gala-of-hope. 5:30 p.m., Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, Chicago. bgcc.org/events. Illinois Chamber of Commerce, It’s About You! Second to Girls Supporting Girls, Build Bash. A look at the organization’s next Landmarks Illinois, Legendary Landmarks Celebration. Pays No One: Strong Women, Stronger Illinois. Ushering in gender school construction project in Haiti, and a partnership to provide scholarships tribute to those who have made a positive impact on Illinois’ social and equity across all workplaces. 8:30 a.m., Pinstripes, Oak Brook. bit.ly/ for girls in Sierra Leone. 6 p.m., City Winery, Chicago. gsgbuildbash.com. physical landscape. 5:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. landmarks.org. secondtonoone2019.

Holy Trinity High School, Guardians of Hope. Raises scholarship 8 FRIDAY Special Olympics, Illinois State Basketball. Through March 17, funds for promising students from across Chicago. 6 p.m., Aon Grand PAWS Chicago, Animal Magnetism. Dog-friendly event raises one of nine state sports competitions and the culminating competition for Ballroom at Navy Pier, Chicago. one.bidpal.net/guardiansofhope. money to save homeless pets. 7 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. those participating in team and individual skills basketball. 8 a.m., Horton pawschicago.org/animalmagnetism. Fieldhouse, Normal. soill.org/event/state-basketball. 2 SATURDAY Associate Board of NorthShore University HealthSystem 9 SATURDAY 16 SATURDAY Benefit. Supports -natal projects and underserved families at Boys & Girls Club of Lake County, MARVEL-ous Affair. Dinner The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Students of the Year NorthShore Evanston Hospital’s Henrietta Johnson Louis Infant Special dance supports at-risk youth of Lake County. 6 p.m., Deer Path Inn, Lake Grand Finale. An evening of dining, dancing and funding the cure to Care Unit and Department of Pediatrics. 8 p.m., School of the Art Institute, Forest. bgclc.org. blood cancers. studentsoftheyear.org/students-year-chicago. Chicago. foundation.northshore.org. Giordano Dance Chicago, Legacy Ball. Themed food stations, 17 SUNDAY – ST. PATRICK’S DAY Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Bear Tie Ball. open bar, dance numbers and fashion. Ravenswood Event Center, Chicago. Supports the organization’s mission to eliminate pediatric cancer and giordanodance.org. 19 TUESDAY provide hope and support to those affected by it. UIC Forum, Chicago. Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, Women’s Luncheon. Mission- bearnecessities.org. Les Turner ALS Foundation, Hope Through Caring Gala. Honors packed lunch for philanthropists and female executives. those who have helped raise funds for ALS research and clinical care. location. dmsf.org. CASA Kane County, Children’s Champion Celebration. Annual 6:30 p.m., Rockwell on the River, Chicago. lesturnerals.org. gala and auction. 6 p.m., Q Center, St. Charles. casakanecounty.org. 20 WEDNESDAY Park Lawn, Rhapsody in Blue - Boots, Class and a Little Fulcrum Point New Music Project, March Madness. Japanese Hephzibah Children’s Association, Heart of Gold Ball. Benefits Sass. Benefiting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. silent film set to music performed live by Fulcrum Point’s musicians. the children and families served by Hephzibah. 6 p.m., Bridgeport Art 5 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Alsip. parklawn.com. 8:30 p.m., Chicago. fulcrumpoint.org/event/march-madness. Center, Chicago. hephzibahhome.org/event. 10 SUNDAY Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Spring Series. Through March Keshet Annual Banquet. Celebration of the organization’s 36 years Tribute to Achievement Awards Dinner. Celebrates the 3, Malpaso Dance Company teams with Hubbard Street on collaborative of providing programs and support for individuals with intellectual and accomplishments of business, civic and community leaders while supporting works. Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. hubbardstreetdance.com. developmental disabilities. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. keshet.org. Girl Scouts programs. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago. com/event/girlscouts. Mount Carmel High School, Caravan Gala. Funds the gap 12 TUESDAY between tuition and the true cost of a Mount Carmel education. Arts & Business Council of Chicago Annual Luncheon. Enables 21 THURSDAY 6 p.m., Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. mchs.org/page/ the organization to continue its work with hundreds of Chicago’s community Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Awards advancement/caravan-gala. arts organizations and business volunteers. Noon, Blue Cross-Blue Shield Dinner. Raises money to support NHS efforts to strengthen households Building, Chicago. artsbiz-chicago.org/2019-abc-luncheon. and communities through home ownership. 5 p.m., Marriott Chicago Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, Black Downtown. nhschicago.org. and Red Bash. Cocktails, dinner, entertainment, auctions and raffles 13 WEDNESDAY in support of children and adults with disabilities. 5:30 p.m., Abbington Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Humanitarian 22 FRIDAY Distinctive Banquets, Glen Ellyn. wdsra.com/event/the-black-red-bash. Awards Dinner. Will feature remarks by former President Bill Clinton. 5 FamilyFarmed Good Food Expo. Through March 23, sustainable and p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. ilmec.org. local food workshops, demos and more than 100 vendors. 9 a.m., UIC 3 SUNDAY Forum, Chicago. goodfoodexpo.org. Northern Illinois Food Bank, Cup of Hope. Executive Women’s 14 THURSDAY Council networking with teas, sparkling wine, hors d’oeuvres and a silent Erie Neighborhood House, Future of Promise Awards Dinner. 23 SATURDAY auction. Embassy Suites Hotel, Naperville. northernilfoodbank.org. Celebrates the work of Erie Neighborhood House, where each year 18,000 Face the Future Foundation, Under the Big Top. Cocktail people develop the tools they need to reach their potential and build proud, reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing benefiting UI WINGS Program, Inc., Fashion Show. Outfits inspired by the movie powerful communities across Chicago. 5:30 p.m., Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Health Craniofacial Center. 6:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” 10 a.m., Stonegate Conference and Banquet Chicago. eriehouse.org. facethefuturefoundation.org. Center, Hoffman Estates. wingsprogram.com/upcoming-events. Girls 4 Science, Women’s History Month Reception. Proceeds 28 FRIDAY 4 MONDAY – CASIMIR PULASKI DAY support Girls 4 Science programs. MATTER 1871, Chicago. girls4science.org. UCAN Sesquicentennial Celebration. Honoring the agency’s efforts to build strong Illinois families through compassionate healing, education 5 TUESDAY Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, Commercial Real and empowerment. 6 p.m., Chicago History Museum. ucanchicago.org/ Envision Unlimited, Mardi Gras Dinner. Traditional New Orleans- Estate Awards Dinner. Local architects, brokers, developers, property event/ucan150. style meal, prepared and served by Envision clients. 6:30 p.m., 4911 S. managers, interior contractors and design professionals celebrate the Hoyne Ave., Chicago. envisionunlimited.org. achievements of the industry and support the GCFD. 5:30 p.m., Hilton 30 SATURDAY Chicago. chicagosfoodbank.org/realestate. Gala. The theater’s largest fundraiser of the year with 6 WEDNESDAY cocktails, dinner, a raffle, and a silent auction. 6 p.m., The Geraghty, Auditorium Theatre, Ailey Soiree. Commemorates the 60th United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Next Chicago. courttheatre.org/support/donate. anniversary of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the 50th anniversary Generation Associate Board Event. Includes cocktails, small of the company’s first performance at Auditorium Theatre. Auditorium bites and a speaker from the Museum. 6:30 p.m., Studio Paris, Chicago. Urban Ekonomics Scholarship Selection Event. In Theatre and Venue Six10, Chicago. auditoriumtheatre.org/shows. ushmm.org. partnership with CPS, four candidates will receive an award. bit.ly/ urbanekonomicsscholarshipevent. BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 10A APRIL 1 MONDAY 11 THURSDAY 25 THURSDAY Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation, Lincoln Facing History And Ourselves. Celebrates the power of youth Chicago Opera Theater, “ Dick.” Through April 28, the Leadership Prize Dinner. Benefits the library and museum while agency, voice and civic engagement. 11:30 a.m., Hilton Chicago. Chicago premiere of a new vision for this epic opera. , honoring an extraordinary leader. alplm.org. facinghistory.org/get-involved/benefit-dinners/chicago. Chicago. chicagooperatheter.org.

2 TUESDAY Giordano Dance Chicago, Luxury Fashion Show Fundraiser. 26 FRIDAY Chicago Lighthouse, Jazz Night. Award-winning American composer Showcases the hottest spring trends. giordanodance.org. Clearbrook, Shining Star Ball. Black-tie gala to benefit Clearbrook, and acclaimed pianist Lisa K. Hilton performs. 5 p.m., Buddy Guy’s an organization devoted to creating opportunities for people with Legends, Chicago. chicagolighthouse.org. Leadership Greater Chicago, Celebrate Leaders. Recognizes LGC disabilities. clearbrook.org/event/ssb. fellows, community leaders and organizations that make a significant and 4 THURSDAY transformative impact. lgcchicago.org/celebrateleaders. Driehaus Design Initiative, Awards for Fashion Excellence. Chicago Architecture Center Gala. Supports the expansion of the Cocktail reception and runway show competition. 6:30 p.m., 700 S. organization’s education programs. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. architecture.org. The Chicago High School for the Arts, Kerfuffle. Student Desplaines St., Chicago. driehausdesign.org. performance-driven cocktail and dinner event. chiarts.org/kerfuffle2019. 5 FRIDAY Misericordia Heart of Mercy, Jelly Belly Candy Days. Through Cara Chicago Gala. Supports Cara’s mission to unlock the power and 12 FRIDAY April 27, volunteers collect funds throughout the area. misericordia.com. purpose within communities and ourselves. carachicago.org/events. Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, Reason to Hope. Guests learn about the organization’s efforts to provide care and support 27 SATURDAY NorthShore University HealthSystem Auxiliary, Trivia Night. to Illinois families in need, and to help advance Alzheimer’s research. Chicago Children’s Choir Unplugged. A night of cocktails and special Supports programs that enhance patient care at NorthShore University reasontohopeil.org. performances supporting the choir’s mission of inspiring and changing lives HealthSystem. foundation.northshore.org/aux-trivia. through music. Chop Shop, Chicago. ccchoir.org. Community Support Services, Circles of Support Celebration. Urban Gateways, Art for All Gala. Entertainment-filled evening Raises funds for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and Chicago Zoological Society Whirl. Proceeds support conservation, supports arts programs. bit.ly/artforallgala2019. their families. 6 p.m., Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook. cssservices.org/. education and animal welfare programs. pjhchicago.com/event/zoo.

Food Allergy Research & Education Spring Luncheon. Benefits Hyde Park Day School Gala. Raises funds for the Bright Futures Friends of the Parks, Earth Day. The largest Earth Day parks and the world’s leading food allergy advocacy organization. 10:30 a.m., Scholarship Fund, providing specialized curriculum for bright children with preserves clean up in the Midwest. chicagoriver.org. Standard Club, Chicago. foodallergy.org/chicagoluncheon. learning disabilities. 6:30 p.m., The Ivy Room, Chicago. hydeparkday.org. Horizons for Youth, No Ordinary Evening. Celebrates the life 6 SATURDAY Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, I Heart Halal. of Declan Drumm Sullivan, who was killed in an accident in 2010, and American Heart Association, Chicago Heart Ball. Supports Through April 14, food, fashion and family programming for people seeking supports Horizons for Youth, which provides student scholarships, mentoring medical research projects, education and community programs that fight a Halal lifestyle. Navy Pier Festival Halls, Chicago. ihearthalal.com. and enrichment opportunities. horizons-for-youth.org/noe. heart disease and stroke. heart.org/chicagoheartball. Park Lawn Tag Days. Through April 13, volunteers collect donations Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Have Mercy Spring Gala. Catholic Charities, Art of Caring. The largest fundraiser for Catholic for Park Lawn, which provides programs and services for individuals with Supports kids in crisis living at Mercy Home. 8 p.m., Wintrust Grand Charities in Lake County. catholiccharities.net. intellectual and developmental disabilities. parklawn.com. Banking Hall, Chicago. mercyhome.org/have-mercy.

DuPage Children’s Museum, Play Soiree - Benefit Ball. The Joffrey Ballet Gala. One-night-only performance followed by , Once Upon A Stage. Piven alumni and Supports the museum’s hands-on learning experience. dupagechildrens.org/ cocktails, dinner and dancing with Joffrey artists. joffrey.org/gala. friends celebrate with industry stars. piventheatre.org. benefitball. 13 SATURDAY Rebuilding Together, Metro Chicago National Rebuilding Day. Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley Benefit Gala. Auctions, Little City Foundation, Written in the Stars. Celebrates 60 years Volunteers repair the homes of low-income homeowners in need. 7 a.m., dinner and dancing benefits Chicagoland children with disabilities. 6 p.m., of inspiring stories and changing lives; also honors past and present “stars” Chicago and Cook County. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. eastersealsdfvr.org. who have supported children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Laugh Your Face Off Fundraiser. Created and hosted by WGN-TV’s Northwest Indiana, Annual Gala. Cuisine, signature cocktails, live Pat Tomasulo and his wife, Amy, to raise money for research that will cure Teen Living Programs Gala. Business, civic and philanthropic leaders entertainment, live and silent auctions. ronaldhousechicago.org/gala. trigeminal neuralgia and related neuropathic facial pain. 7 p.m., Park West, support TLP’s life-changing work with auction packages, dancing and dinner. Chicago. laughyourfaceoff.org. 6 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. tlpchicago.org. University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital, Kids’ Fashion Show. Boys and girls ages 5 to 17 strut their stuff for a Smart Museum of Art, Joseph R. Shapiro Award Gala. Honors 14 SUNDAY – PALM SUNDAY good cause. uchicagokidshospital.org/classes-events. collectors who have been instrumental in advancing understanding through the visual arts and sustaining cultural communities. University of Chicago. 19 FRIDAY – GOOD FRIDAY American Cancer Society, Discovery Ball. Live and silent auctions, smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/support/shapiro-award. Park Lawn, Easter Weekend Tag Days. Through April 20, volunteers dinner and entertainment, including after-party. discoveryball.org. collect donations for Park Lawn, which provides programs and services for 7 SUNDAY individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. parklawn.com. 28 SUNDAY Mount Carmel High School Mothers’ Club, Magic at the Marklund Run, Walk and Roll. Annual 5K/1-mile fundraising event Movies Fashion Show. Raffle baskets, cash prizes and fashions. Noon, 20 SATURDAY – PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNDOWN with all proceeds applied toward Marklund’s direct care programs and Gaelic Park, Chicago. mchs.org. services for individuals with profound disabilities. marklund.org. 21 SUNDAY – EASTER SUNDAY 9 TUESDAY National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Walk MS: Chicago. Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter Benefit Dinner. Raises 24 WEDNESDAY Friends, loved ones and co-workers team up to change the world for funds for the North Shore animal shelter. orphansofthestorm.org. Journeys The Road Home, Garden of Giving Women’s everyone affected by MS. secure.nationalmssociety.org. Luncheon. Event to increase awareness of homelessness in our 10 WEDNESDAY communities. 11 a.m., 102 Roselle Rd., Inverness. journeysroadhome.org. Ounce of Prevention Fund Annual Luncheon. Business, civic and philanthropic leaders unite to help unlock the potential in all children to The Joffrey Ballet, Across the Pond. Through May 5, featuring succeed in school and in life. 11:30 a.m., Hilton Chicago. bit.ly/2DdHlgo. the UK’s most influential artists, and including the Joffrey premiere of “Vespertine.” Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. joffrey.org. BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 12A

1 WEDNESDAY MountMAY Carmel High School, Fathers’ Club Fight Night. Jewish Council for Youth Services, Stars Cook for Kids. Local American Red Cross, Annual Heroes Breakfast. Honors bravery, Students, parents and alumni participate in championship bouts to raise celebrities cook to support tuition scholarships. jcys.org. dedication and service to the community. redcross.org/hero. money for student clubs and organizations. mchs.org. Northern Illinois Food Bank, A Taste That Matters. NorthShore University HealthSystem Luncheon. Supports the People’s Resource Center, Neighbor-to-Neighbor Gala. Entertainment, food tastings from Chicagoland restaurants and a silent Myra Rubenstein Weis LIFE Cancer Survivorship Program and the MRW Fundraising dinner-dance. peoplesrc.org. auction to benefit hungry neighbors. northernilfoodbank.org. Health Resource Center. foundation.northshore.org/mrw. 5 SUNDAY Woodstock Institute, Community Investment Awards Quad Communities Development Corp., Bronzeville Business Institute of Clinical Social Work, Mission Possible. icsw.edu. Reception. Recognizing the accomplishments of community investment Connect. qcdc.org. champions who work locally and nationally. woodstockinst.org. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Walk MS. Events include 2 THURSDAY Naperville, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Lake in the Hills and Orland Park. 18 SATURDAY Back 2 School Illinois, 2019 Kickoff Fundraising Dinner. Raises secure.nationalmssociety.org. Make-A-Wish Illinois Wish Ball. Entertainment, dinner, dancing and money for school supplies program. b2si.org/events-1. auction offerings support wishes for Illinois children. wishball.org. 6 MONDAY Carole Robertson Center for Learning Celebration. Greater Chicago Food Depository, LunchTime to End Hunger. National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Run/Walk to Break the Commemorating 43 years of advancing children and families on Chicago’s Through May 10, Chicago’s business community donates what they would Silence on Ovarian Cancer. ovarian.org. West Side. crcl.net/community/events. normally spend on lunch to the GCFD. chicagosfoodbank.org/lunchtime. Gala. Black-tie event supporting Goodman’s Chicago Child Care Society, Dream Builders Luncheon. Raises 9 THURSDAY education and engagement programs. goodmantheatre.org. money to support youth and family programs. cccsociety.org. American Marketing Association Chicago, BrandSmart. Networking event showcasing innovative brands, insights, and proven 19 SUNDAY Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, Luminary Award Dinner. strategies. amachicago.org/brand-smart. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Move Supports CCAC’s efforts to help children and families heal from child sexual for Kids. Family friendly event. luriechildrens.org/moveforkids. abuse. chicagocac.org/luminary. Christopher House Benefit. Benefiting low-income children and families working to succeed in school, work and life. christopherhouse.org. 20 MONDAY Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, VIVA. Benefiting the young men Music Institute of Chicago, Anniversary Gala. Supporting and women served and educated by the school. cristorey.net/viva. 10 FRIDAY scholarships, financial aid and outreach programs. musicinst.org. i.c.stars, Capitalize on Illinois Conference. Tech companies lead Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly, discussions on how to prepare organizations for growth. icstars.org. 22 TUESDAY Celebration Dinner. Celebrating the impact of H.O.M.E. homeseniors.org. Misericordia Heart of Mercy, The Artist in All - Metropolitan Family Services DuPage Center Gala. Live Empowerment Through Art. Auction featuring works created by SGA Youth & Family Services, Building on Promise Benefit. Funds music, auctions, a wine raffle and more with proceeds benefitting the Misericordia residents. misericordia.com. raised provide services to Chicagoland children and families. sga-youth.org. organization’s programs and services. metrofamily.org. 23 THURSDAY One Hope United, Hope in Action Gala. Raises funds for the more Rush University Medical Center, Associates Board Casino Chicago Children’s Choir, Paint The Town Red. Free concert and than 9,000 children and families. onehopeinaction.org. Night. rush.edu. 5,000 CCC singers. ccchoir.org.

3 FRIDAY 11 SATURDAY Children’s Home & Aid, Champions for Children Luncheon. Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter, Envision Unlimited, Bright Futures Ball. Celebrates and supports childrenshomeandaid.org/events. Philanthropy Awards Luncheon. afpchicago.org. Envision’s work serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and other complex conditions. brightfuturesball.org. Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, State of the Harley Helping Hands, Spring Soiree. Raises money to help adults Wards. Aldermen, the local Chamber of Commerce and Special Service with brain cancer. harleyhelpinghands.org. Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago River Day. Focused on Area #33 are scheduled speakers. wickerparkbucktown.com. removing debris, restoring river-side trails and planting native plants. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Butterfly Ball. Celebrates bit.ly/2PyR9Y8. 26 SUNDAY the museum’s role in connecting children of all ages to nature and science. Envision Unlimited, (Buddy) Bike the Drive. Raises money pjhchicago.com/event/butterflyball. Literature for All of Us, Spring Luncheon. Benefitting the nonprofit for people with developmental disabilities and mental illness. bit.ly/ that uses book group discussion and poetry writing to help underserved buddybikethedrive. 4 SATURDAY teens and young adults in Chicago. literatureforallofus.org/events. Center on Halsted, Human First. Recognizes individuals, businesses People’s Resource Center, Race to the Flag. A 5K run/walk to and other organizations for their contributions to the advancement of Special Olympics Illinois, Inspire Greatness Gala. Dinner, benefit PRC. racetotheflag.org. Chicago’s LGBTQ movement. centeronhalsted.org/hf. auctions and dancing. inspiregreatnessgala.org. 27 MONDAY – MEMORIAL DAY Children’s Home & Aid, Derby Day Party. Cocktails, dinner, 12 SUNDAY – MOTHER’S DAY dancing and an auction emceed by Rob Johnson, CBS 2 Chicago. 30 THURSDAY childrenshomeandaid.org/events. 14 TUESDAY Free Spirit Media, Focus. Celebrates Chicago youth media makers. Illinois Green Alliance, Limelight. Celebrates sustainability and green freespiritmedia.org. Community Services Foundation, Cinco de Mile 5K Walk/ building leadership. illinoisgreen.wildapricot.org. Run. All proceeds support adults with diverse disabilities. csfil.org. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Spark. Focused on research, clinical care Salvation Army Metropolitan Division, Civic Luncheon. A and patient stories. pjhchicago.com/event/abilitylab. Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley, Run for the Kids: nationally featured speaker headlines. usc.salvationarmy.org. Superhero Hustle. 5K run or 2-mile walk. eastersealsdfvr.org. The Chicago Community Trust, On The Table. Visits to offices, Gateway for Cancer Research, Kentucky Derby Party. schools, libraries, restaurants and other spaces to meet others, share ideas gatewaycr.org/signature-events. and explore ways to improve our region. cct.org.

Ladder Up Casino Night. Helping low-income families and individuals 16 THURSDAY access the financial resources they need. goladderup.org/get-involved/ Chicago Youth Programs, Hope Gala. Changing the lives of at-risk financial-support/events. youth who have tremendous potential. chicagoyouthprograms.org. BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 14A JUNE 1 SATURDAY 9 SUNDAY 17 MONDAY G.I. Research Foundation Ball. Saturday Night Live alum David Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, Power of Purple. Girls in the Game, Chip in for Girls Golf Outing. Supports Spade appears to raise money for gastrointestinal research at the University Empowering more women in the fight against Alzheimer’s, and raising scholarships for girls and teens participating in sports and leadership of Chicago. giresearchfoundation.org. funds for dementia. ilalzwomen.org/events.asp. summer programs. girlsinthegame.org/golfouting.

3 MONDAY GiGi’s Playhouse, 5K Fun Run. Also includes a one-mile Inspiration Little City Foundation, Invitational Golf Classic. 10:30 a.m., Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Golf Classic. Shoreacres, Conway Walk and Dash—all for Down syndrome. gigisplayhouse.org. Twin Orchard Country Club, Long Grove. littlecity.org/lci. Farms, Exmoor, Knollwood and Skokie Country Clubs. dmsf.org. 10 MONDAY Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Play for the Cure 4 TUESDAY American Red Cross Classic. Supports the Red Cross mission of Game Day. Tennis, card games and golf. lynnsage.org. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Leader Council Graduates’ preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. Luncheon. Celebrates the academic achievements of Mercy Home’s redcross.org/chicagogolf. 19 WEDNESDAY children. 11:30 a.m., Hilton Chicago. mercyhome.org/graduates-luncheon. Envision Unlimited Classic. Proceeds provide services to Chicagoland Misericordia Heart of Mercy, BUMS Golf Outing. Olympia Fields people with disabilities and complex conditions. envisionclassic.org. 5 WEDNESDAY and Flossmoor Country Clubs. misericordia.com. Chicago History Museum, Making History Awards. Honors 20 THURSDAY Chicago leaders while supporting the Museum’s programs. 6 p.m., Four Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, Charlie United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, A Chicago Next Seasons Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/chicagohistory. Long/WDSRA Golf Classic. Proceeds create a better life for children, Generation Event. ushmm.org/support/donor-societies/next-generation. teens and adults with special needs. wdsra.com/event. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Season 41 Spotlight Ball. 21 FRIDAY Supports Hubbard Street’s education, community and artistic programs. 11 TUESDAY Chicago Botanic Garden Benefit. Proceeds benefit the Garden’s 6 p.m., Harris Theater, Chicago. hubbardstreetdance.com/tickets-events. Friends of the Chicago River, Big Fish Ball. Raises money to horticulture, conservation science, and education programs. 6:30 p.m., improve and protect the Chicago River system. bit.ly/2019bigfishball. Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. chicagobotanic.org. 6 THURSDAY Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Celebration of Courage. The Night Ministry Benefit. Benefitting programs for individuals 22 SATURDAY Celebration of 30 years of helping domestic violence survivors access experiencing homelessness and poverty. thenightministry.org. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Bike MS: Tour de Farms. justice. 6 p.m., Chicago History Museum. bit.ly/celebrationofcourage19. Through June 23, 35- to 175-mile options available. Kane County 12 WEDNESDAY Fairgrounds, St. Charles. bikemsillinois.org. Easterseals Golf Classic. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva, Gilda’s Club Awards Dinner. Supporting Gilda’s Club, where those Wisc. eastersealschicago.org. impacted by cancer can gain social, emotional and informational support to UNCF, A Mind Is Gala. Corporate leaders, dignitaries, civic leaders, supplement medical care. pjhchicago.com/event/gildasclub. public officials, alumni and others come together to support the UNCF’s Hubbard Street Dance, Chicago Summer Series. Through June mission for education. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. uncf.org. 9, featuring works by choreographers Crystal Pite and Alejandro Cerrudo. 13 THURSDAY hubbardstreetdance.com. Leukemia Research Foundation, ABC 7 Gibbons 5K Run and 24 MONDAY 3K Walk. Competitive event to raise funds to cure all blood cancers. American Cancer Society, Windy City Golf Open. Individual spots UCAN Youth Leadership Awards. Celebrating academic and personal 6:25 p.m., , Chicago. bit.ly/1exSVQL. and foursomes available; includes lunch, cocktails and player gifts. 10 a.m., achievements. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons, Chicago. ucanchicago.org/yla. North Shore Country Club, Glenview. acswindycitygolfopen.org. Voices for Illinois, Children Benefit. Raises funds to improve the 7 FRIDAY quality of life for children, families and communities throughout Illinois. 26 WEDNESDAY Association for Individual Development, Color Burst 5K Fun Run 6 p.m., 125 S. Clark St., 6th Floor, Chicago. voices4kids.org. Rush University Medical Center, Road Home Program and Roll. Supports individuals with physical, developmental, intellectual and/or Benefit. Provides veterans and their families care and mental health mental health challenges who receive AID services. aidcares.org. 14 FRIDAY services. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. rush.edu/rhp-benefit. Auditorium Theatre Devil’s Ball. Supports the Theatre’s educational Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Women’s Board Summer Ball. outreach efforts, programming, restoration and preservation. 7:30 p.m., 27 THURSDAY 6 p.m., Chicago Hilton. bgcc.org/summerball. Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. auditoriumtheatre.org. Rogers Park Business Alliance, Best of Rogers Park. Annual membership meeting and awards ceremony honoring local businesses. Special Olympics Illinois, Summer Games. Through June 9, more Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Guild Board Lawn Ball. 6 p.m., 6 p.m., Loyola University McCormick Lounge, Chicago. rpba.org. than 4,000 athletes and partners compete in six different sports. 8 a.m., Saddle and Cycle Club, Chicago. bgcc.org/events. Illinois State University, Normal. soill.org/event/summer-games. 28 FRIDAY Quad Communities Development Corp., Bronzeville Summer Community Services Foundation, Jerry Meyer Golf Classic. Friends of the Forest Preserves, Swing for Sustainability Nights. Focused on shopping, dining and enjoying the culture of Benefits adults with disabilities; includes breakfast, cart, beverages and a Golf Outing. fotfp.org/events. Bronzeville. 6 p.m., 600-1300 E. 47th St., Chicago. qcdc.org. luncheon. 7:30 a.m., Midlothian Country Club, Midlothian. csfil.org.

8 SATURDAY The Union League Boys & Girls Club, Wine Dinner. Five-course TBD Imerman Angels Brunch, 5K Run and Walk. Raises funds for the meal with notable signature wines. ulbgc.org. Genesys Works Chicago, Golf Outing. Golf with networking one-on-one cancer support community. imermanangels.org. opportunities to support the mission of Genesys Works. genesysworks.org. Chicago Lighthouse, Seeing What’s Possible Gala. Benefitting The Digestive Health Foundation Gala, Celebrating the 39 programs serving the blind, visually impaired disabled and veteran Girls 4 Science Networking. Fundraiser to support quarterly STEM Power of Family. Supporting patients and families at Northwestern communities. chicagolighthouse.org. sessions for Chicago-area girls. girls4science.org. Medicine Digestive Health Center. digestivehealthfoundation.org/gala. 15 SATURDAY Metropolitan Family Services Wine Mixer. Food, wine and a The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Man and Woman of the Journeys The Road Home, Superhero 5K Fun Run/Walk. raffle to empower children and families to learn, earn, heal and thrive. Year Grand Finale. 6 p.m., The Geraghty, Chicago. mwoy.org/illinois. Family-friendly event benefitting the homeless and near-homeless across 37 5:30 p.m., Chicago. metrofamily.org. suburban Cook County communities. journeysroadhome.org. American Cancer Society, Walk and Roll Chicago. Family-friendly PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run. Pet-friendly event in support of PAWS event funds research, programs and services for all cancers. 8:30 a.m., 16 SUNDAY – FATHER’S DAY Chicago’s mission to build a “no kill” city. pawschicago.org. Maggie Daley Park, Chicago. walkrollchicago.org. The Cove School 5K Run/Walk. Supports scholarships for students with complex learning disabilities at The Cove School. coveschool.org. BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 16A JULY 4 THURSDAY – INDEPENDENCE DAY American Cancer Society, Chicago Select Golf Invitational. 29 MONDAY Includes lunch, dinner, cocktails and player gift. 9 a.m., Medinah Country Boys & Girls Club of Lake County, Golf Outing. Benefits at-risk 12 FRIDAY Club, Medinah. chicagoselect.org. youth of Lake County. Noon, Knollwood Golf Course, Lake Forest. bgclc.org. Mount Carmel High School, Frank Kiszka Memorial Golf Outing. Alumni and friends join foursomes for a day of golf and 17 WEDNESDAY TBD camaraderie. Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Lemont. mchs.org. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Chicago Parks Foundation, Play for the Parks Golf Northwest Indiana, Golf Classic. Eighteen holes of golf with Invitational. Golf, entertainment and networking with Chicago’s 13 SATURDAY specialty lunch offerings, bottomless snacks and beverages, celebratory corporate and philanthropic community, Chicago Park District leadership and A Safe Haven Foundation, 5K Run/Walk to End reception, contests and challenging games along the course. Cog Hill Golf park supporters. 1 p.m., Chicago. chicagoparksfoundation.org/golf. Homelessness. All proceeds go toward life-changing programs for youth, and Country Club, Lemont. ronaldhousechicago.org/golf. women with children, returning citizens and military veterans in crisis. Les Turner ALS Foundation, Strike Out ALS. Family-friendly 5K 8:30 a.m., Montrose Harbor, Chicago. asafehaven.org/5krunwalk. 18 THURSDAY or 1-mile run, walk or roll on the field’s warning track followed by an after- PAWS Chicago Beach Party. Dog-friendly event supports the city’s party hosted by the ChiSox Bar & Grill. 6:30 p.m., , 15 MONDAY largest no-kill humane organization. Humans enjoy dancing on deck, Chicago. lesturnerals.org. National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Middle Market Open cocktails, a beachfront dinner buffet, live and silent auctions, raffle, photo Golf Tournament. Chicago’s middle-market dealmakers converge for a booth and a caricaturist, while canine companions partake of a doggie day of golf, networking and philanthropic support. 8:30 a.m., four North buffet, doggie ice cream and a dog spa. 6 p.m., Castaways North Avenue Shore golf clubs. middlemarketopen.com. Beach Boathouse, Chicago. pawschicago.org/beachparty.

Dance for Life 2018 Co-Chairs Mark Ferguson Gomez and Tom Ferguson Gomez

Journeys: The Road Home’s Superhero 5K, Fun Run/Walk, Make-a-Wish Illinois: Wish Ball, May 2018. Girls Supporting Girls: Build Bash, February 2018. June 2018 Harper Kubiak and Jon Hamm Photo: Eve Santiago

Ronald McDonald House Charities: Skate with the Greats, February 2018. Cedille Records: Soirée Cedille, Grammy-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird, September 2018. Photo: K. Mozie Photography Photo: Elliot Mandel BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 18A AUGUST 2 FRIDAY 12 MONDAY The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Red Sky Night. Auctions, Salt and Light Coalition, Ignite Your Fire Gala and Art Big Shoulders Fund Golf Classic. Fundraiser for the Friends of food stations, desserts and music in support of the fight against blood Vernissage. Auction of art created by Chicago artists in partnership Big Shoulders Scholarship, which provides tuition assistance to inner-city cancers. 6 p.m., Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago. redskynight.org. with women and youth in the organization’s program to raise funds to families seeking high quality, values-based educational opportunities for fight modern-day slavery. 8 p.m., Wintrust Grand Banking Hall, Chicago. their children. 8:30 a.m., Olympia Fields Country Club, Olympia Fields. 26 MONDAY saltandlightcoalition.com/events. bigshouldersfund.org/take-action/events/golf-classic. Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Great Futures Open. A day of golf benefitting BGCC’s locations across Chicago. 10 a.m., Olympia Fields 3 SATURDAY St. Coletta’s of Illinois, Kennedy Golf Invitational. Lunch, Country Club, Olympia Fields. bgcc.org/events. Illinois Green Alliance, Greenbuilt Home Tour. Through Aug. 4, an afternoon of golf and a chef-prepared dinner benefit individuals with tour of award-winning, nationally recognized homes throughout Illinois with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by St. Coletta’s. 11 a.m., GiGi’s Playhouse, National Golf Outing. Golf outing with a twist: attractive, affordable and sustainable building practices. 10 a.m., locations Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club, Orland Park. stcolettail.org. helicopter ball drop, atomic air gun shoot, hand-rolled cigars, signature throughout Chicagoland. greenbuilthometour.org. drinks, bourbon tasting and gelato tastings on the 9th hole. 7 a.m., 17 SATURDAY Wynstone Golf Club, North Barrington. gigisplayhouse.org/golf-event-inc. Respiratory Health Association, CowaLUNGa Charity Bike Dance for Life Chicago. World-renowned professional dancers donate Tour. Through Aug. 5, one- to three-day rides over northern Illinois and their time, energy and artistry to support those facing critical health issues. 27 TUESDAY southern Wisconsin to help the Association achieve its vision of healthy 5 p.m., Hilton Chicago. chicagodancersunited.org. Northern Illinois Food Bank, Hunger Scramble. Scenic views lungs and clean air for all. Gurnee. bit.ly/2Nf3YBz. and on-course tastings and giveaways, a 19th-hole awards reception, 19 MONDAY silent auction and raffle prizes all to benefit hungry neighbors. 8:30 a.m., 5 MONDAY Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Golf for the Cantigny Golf, Wheaton. northernilfoodbank.org. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Golf Classic. Golf in one of the Bear. A day of golfing for a cause, with lunch, cocktail hour, dinner and city’s most historic courses while raising funds for kids at Mercy Home. awards. Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Lake Zurich. bearnecessities.org. TBD 11 a.m., Beverly Country Club and Ridge Country Club, Chicago. Chicago Parks Foundation, Camp Northerly. Camping with an mercyhome.org/golf-classic. Envision Unlimited, Farm-to-Table Dinner. Planned, prepared and impact, under the Chicago skyline; includes dinner and breakfast, drinks presented by program participants, representing the culmination of months- and festivities like s’mores around the campfire and sunrise yoga. Chicago. 8 THURSDAY long efforts by culinary program and horticulture program members. chicagoparksfoundation.org/campnortherly. Special Olympics Illinois, Chicago Ducky Derby. More than 5:30 p.m., Envision Frick Center, Chicago. envisionunlimited.org. 60,000 yellow rubber ducks splash into the Chicago River from the Genesys Works Chicago, Draft Day. Young professionals who Columbus Drive bridge, raising money for Special Olympics athletes. 23 FRIDAY successfully complete Genesys Works’ eight-week skills training discover 10 a.m., 400 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. chicagoduckyderby.com. i.c.stars, iOpener Innovation Conference. Interactive brainstorming their internship placements at Chicago companies. Chicago Loop. sessions led by CIOs and entrepreneurs from every industry; proceeds genesysworks.org. 9 FRIDAY support technology, business and leadership training for low-income adults. Leukemia Research Foundation, Angels in the Fairway Golf 8 a.m., Chicago. icstars.org. Outing. Raises funds for research to cure leukemia. 7 a.m., Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva, Wisc. joeysangels.com/register-here.

Chicago Lights: Gala of Hope, March 2018 i.c. stars: TechBash, November 2017. Photo: Jean Lachat Photo: Mark Campbell Photography ALS Les Turner Foundation: Walk for Life, September 2018

Harley Helping Hands: Spring Soiree, May 2018. Photo: Shelia Simon Photography Girls in the Game: 24th Anniversary Field of Dreams Gala BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 20A SEPTEMBER 1 SUNDAY 19 THURSDAY Les Turner ALS Foundation, Walk for Life. Two-mile stroll along Children’s Home & Aid, Women’s Board Gala. Supports Chicago- American Craft Exposition, Benefit Preview Party. Peruse and the lakefront, entertainment, children’s activities and more to raise money area early childhood centers. childrenshomeandaid.org/events. purchase unique works of art and chat with the artists before the Exposition for ALS research. 11 a.m., , Chicago. lesturnerals.org. opens to the public. 5:30 p.m., Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. 2 MONDAY – LABOR DAY americancraftexpo.org/the-show/preview-party. Make-A-Wish Illinois, Walk for Wishes - Suburban Chicago. Celebrates the thousands of wishes that have already been granted, while 3 TUESDAY EXPO Chicago. Through Sept. 22, international exhibitors present raising funds for future wishes. 9 a.m., downtown Chicago and Busse Salvation Army Metropolitan Division, 2019 Hope Fore Kids alongside one of the highest quality platforms for global contemporary art Woods, Elk Grove Village. illinois.wish.org/walk. Golf Outing. Supports kids in need across the Chicagoland area. and culture. Navy Pier Festival Hall, Chicago. expochicago.com. 10 a.m., The Glen Club, Glenview. usc.salvationarmy.org. Metropolitan Planning Council Luncheon. Civic and corporate 20 FRIDAY leaders come together to ensure that the Chicago metropolitan area 7 SATURDAY American Craft Exposition Exhibit and Sale. Through Sept. 22, continues to unlock its potential as an exceptional place to live and work. Adler Planetarium, Celestial Ball. Cocktail reception, dinner and one-of-a-kind pieces, luxury craft collections and museum-quality finds; 11 a.m., Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/mpc. dancing under the Adler’s stars to support educational programming that proceeds support research and care at NorthShore University HealthSystems. inspires the community and engages them in hands-on science. 6:30 p.m., 10 a.m., Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. americancraftexpo.org. Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Paint the Town Gala. Adler Planetarium, Chicago. adlerplanetarium.org. Music, food, auctions, networking and awards to celebrate the organization Imerman Angels, Wings of Hope Gala. The one-on-one cancer and the low-income homeowners and communities it serves. 6 p.m., The 8 SUNDAY support community celebrates the connections made in 2018 and honors Lakewood, Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. Cedille Records, Soiree Cedille. Reception, dinner and a concert those who have made it possible. 6 p.m., Chicago. imermanangels.org. by artists from Chicago’s Grammy-winning nonprofit classical record label; Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and funds raised support efforts to promote Chicago’s world-class performers and 24 TUESDAY Northwest Indiana, Sporting Clays Tournament. A 100-clay composers. 4 p.m., Venue SIX10, Chicago. cedillerecords.org. Free Spirit Media Founders’ Circle. Fundraiser to honor and expand target course, side event games, raffle, cookout lunch and silent auction. the network of supporters and partners who make Free Spirit Media’s Northbrook Sports Club, Hainesville. ronaldhousechicago.org/clays. 9 MONDAY creative workforce development and civic engagement programming United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, What You Do possible. 5:30 p.m., The Arts Club of Chicago. freespiritmedia.org. Matters: Chicago Fundraising Luncheon. Funds raised secure the permanence of Holocaust education and remembrance, confront global 25 WEDNESDAY antisemitism and prevent future genocides. Noon, Sheraton Grand, Chicago. CJE SeniorLife, Celebrate CJE. Fundraiser to provide enhanced ushmm.org. programs and services through an innovative, comprehensive network of care to more than 20,000 older adults and their families throughout 11 WEDNESDAY metropolitan Chicago. 5:30 p.m., Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. cje.net. Chicago Fire Department Foundation, Tribute to Broad Shoulders Luncheon. Honors heroic firefighters and paramedics; also 26 THURSDAY describes the new organization’s mission, its education and fire safety StreetWise Gala, Honoring the 20 Most Inspiring initiatives. 11 a.m., McCormick Place, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/cfdf. Chicagoans. 5:30 p.m., Galleria Marchetti, Chicago. streetwise.org/gala.

12 THURSDAY 27 FRIDAY The Goldie Initiative, Goldie Gala. Supports the scholarship, Big Shoulders Fund Ball. Raises funds for the auxiliary board mentorship and leadership program for women with high potential who scholarship, enabling inner-city elementary and high school students to have are committed to becoming leaders in the real estate industry. 5:30 p.m., access to a quality, values-based Catholic education. 6:30 p.m., Chicago. Wintrust Grand Banking Hall, Chicago. goldieinitiative.org/gala. bigshouldersfund.org/take-action/events/big-shoulders-fund-ball.

13 FRIDAY 29 SUNDAY Chicago Botanic Garden, Harvest Party. Chicago Botanic Garden, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Beer in the Woods. Craft beer Glencoe. chicagobotanic.org. and cider tastings alongside live animal presentations and interactive nature American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois: displays. 2 p.m., LaBagh Woods, Chicago. fotfp.org/events. 16th Annual Heroes Breakfast, May 2018 National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Teal Lights Celebration Cruise. Celebrates the teal lighting of iconic Chicago buildings all month 30 MONDAY – ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT long to create awareness of ovarian cancer; also celebrates the survivorship SUNDOWN of women triumphing over the disease. 6 p.m., Wendella Boats, Chicago. ovarian.org. TBD After School Matters Gala. Celebration of Chicago teens, highlighting 14 SATURDAY exemplary work through hands-on exhibits, interactive displays and Arden Shore Child and Family Services, Evening of Elegance. performances. 5:30 p.m., , Chicago. afterschoolmatters.org. Dinner, cocktails and dancing to raise funds for children whose lives are affected by trauma and abuse. 5:30 p.m., Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington. Catholic Charities, Gala of the Arts. Performers and visual artists ardenshore.com. take to the stage to help people in crisis. 6 p.m., Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, Chicago. catholiccharities.net. UNCF, Walk for Education. Walk, run, bike or skate to support education. 8 a.m., Burnham Park, Chicago. uncf.org. Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, 30th Anniversary Celebration. Showcasing the achievements of hundreds of bright but 18 WEDNESDAY economically disadvantaged Chicago students served by DMSF. dmsf.org. National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Konica Minolta Golf Classic. Golfers, primarily from the nephrology and construction fields, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Hunger Walk. Family-friendly compete to qualify for the national finals at Pebble Beach. 11:30 a.m., lakefront walk to raise funds and awareness for the GCFD’s mission to end Cantigny Golf, Wheaton. kidney.org/golfevents. hunger. 8 a.m., Jackson Park, Chicago. chicagosfoodbank.org/hungerwalk. Children’s Home & Aid: 2018 Lost Dunes Golf Outing, October 2018. Photo: Jon Cacciatore BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 22A OCTOBER 1 TUESDAY 13 SUNDAY Chicago Humanities Festival Benefit. Allows the Festival to offer Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Walk for GiGi’s Playhouse, GiGi Fest. Food, games, inflatables, petting zoo, affordable artistic, cultural and educational programs to Chicago area the Bear. Costumed walk in honor of children who are fighting and music, pumpkin paintings and more celebrating 16 years of achievement residents. 6 p.m., Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/chf. those who have lost their battle to pediatric cancer; funds raised benefit at GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers. Noon, GiGi’s the organization’s pediatric cancer research grants. 9 a.m., Chicago. Playhouse, Hoffman Estates. gigisplayhouse.org/hoffmanestates/gigi-fest. Chicago Public Library Foundation, Carl Sandburg Literary bearnecessities.org. Awards Dinner. Recognizes literary and artistic achievements of Respiratory Health Association, Lung Power Team at Chicago established and emerging writers, while raising funds for the Foundation Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Light the Way to Marathon. Friends, families and colleagues team up to run for a future free and innovative programs at the Library. UIC Dorin Forum, Chicago. Find a Cure. Through Oct. 31, more than 200 Chicago-area buildings are of lung disease. 7:30 a.m., downtown Chicago. resphealth.org. cplfoundation.org. illuminated pink; others support the cause by flying breast cancer awareness flags—all to remind Chicagoans about the importance of breast cancer 14 MONDAY – COLUMBUS DAY Gateway for Cancer Research, Be a Hero Cocktail Reception. early detection, self-exams and scheduling mammograms. lynnsage.org. Cocktails, appetizers, silent auction and music organized by the Associates 16 WEDNESDAY Board. gatewaycr.org/signature-events. American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Cinema/Chicago, 55th Chicago International Film Festival. Breast Cancer. Throughout October—National Breast Cancer Through Oct. 27, feature, documentary and short films from across the Gateway for Cancer Research, Chicago Cures Gala. Dinner, Awareness Month—noncompetitive walks throughout Chicagoland. globe. AMC River East 21, Chicago. chicagofilmfestival.com. cocktails, entertainment, silent and live auction support Gateway’s impact makingstrideswalk.org. on cancer research trials worldwide. gatewaycr.org/signature-events. 18 FRIDAY 2 WEDNESDAY Chicago Children’s Choir, Red Jacket Optional. Raises funds to Girls 4 Science,10th Anniversary Celebration and Advisory Mercy Housing Lakefront, Moving Forward Together. unite 5,000 singers through music. The Geraghty, Chicago. ccchoir.org. Board Fundraiser. Raises funds to support free STEM-focused quarterly Networking, an inspiring keynote address, dinner and awards in support programs. girls4science.org. of a world where poverty is alleviated, communities are healthy, and all 19 SATURDAY people can develop their full potential. 4:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. The Joffrey Ballet Fall Luncheon. Networking event featuring Grant Park Music Festival, Advocate for the Arts Awards mercyhome.org. a conversation with the artistic team exploring the Joffrey’s upcoming Benefit. Supports the Festival’s ten-week season of free concerts at the production and the importance of female choreographers in ballet. Pritzker Pavilion, and its life-long learning programs for audiences of all 3 THURSDAY 11:30 a.m., Chicago. joffrey.org/luncheon. ages. 6 p.m., Chicago. pjhchicago.com/event/gpmf. Gary Comer Youth Center, Redefine Possible Luncheon. Supports the development of local youth at the Grand Crossing center. 11:30 a.m., The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Light The Night Metro Greater Chicago Food Depository, Canstruction Chicago. Fairmont Millennium Park, Chicago. garycomeryouthcenter.org. Chicago. Culminating months of fundraising, supporters from across the Chicago architects, engineers, contractors and designers build structures community come together. 5 p.m., Chicago. lightthenight.org/illinois. made entirely of canned food, all of which is donated to the GCFD. Giordano Dance Chicago, Dancing With the Giordano Stars. Merchandise Mart, Chicago. canstructionchicago.org. Chicago A-listers heat up the dance floor with Giordano dance partners in hopes 20 SUNDAY of winning the coveted disco ball. Park West, Chicago. giordanodance.org. Marklund Run, Walk and Roll - Geneva. A 5K/1-mile event Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Dinner. Commercial real estate raising funds for individuals with profound disabilities; followed by a party in influencers and thought leaders enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner and 4 FRIDAY the park. 8 a.m., Marklund Hyde Center, Geneva. marklund.org. networking with proceeds benefiting the Foundation’s mission to fund GI Leyden Family Service and SHARE Program Fundraiser. Dinner cancer research and advance real estate education. 5 p.m., Hilton Chicago. dance and silent auction to support the social service agency and inpatient 21 MONDAY eisenbergfoundation.org. substance abuse facility serving Cook County and Illinois. 6 p.m., Marriott Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Chicago Dinner. Provides Northwest, Hoffman Estates. leydenfamilyservice.org post-secondary educational scholarships to children of severely injured Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services, Equal Marines and Navy corpsmen. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. Access to Justice Award Luncheon. Honors law firms and individuals 5 SATURDAY pjhchicago.com/event/mcsf. for pro bono excellence. 11:30 a.m., Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. WINGS Program, Inc., Purple Tie Ball. Commemorating Domestic metrofamily.org. Violence Awareness Month with a cocktail reception, dinner, auctions, 23 WEDNESDAY entertainment and an award presentation to an outstanding WINGS Navy Pier Gala. Supports Navy Pier’s free, year-round arts and culture Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Fall Benefit graduate. 6 p.m., Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca. wingsprogram.com/ programs. Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, Chicago. navypier.org. Luncheon. A celebrity keynote speaker and a “Purse-sue the Cure” upcoming-events. silent auction of designer handbags, with proceeds supporting research, 24 THURSDAY fellowships and educational programs at Northwestern Medicine and the 6 SUNDAY YMCA of Metro Chicago, Recognition Dinner. Supports programs Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital, and services that develop children, families and communities throughout 11 a.m., Hilton Chicago. lynnsage.org. Race for the Kids at Comer Children’s. 5K run, walk, kid’s dash Chicagoland. 6 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. ymcachicago.org. and kid’s mile supporting research at Comer. 9 a.m., University of Chicago. mHUB, Fourth Revolution Awards. Recognizes Midwest giving.uchicago.edu/raceforthekids. 26 SATURDAY manufacturing for its leadership and innovation, and award winners who North Shore Board of Northwestern Settlement, House In have made significant contributions to the ecosystem. mhubchicago.com. 7 MONDAY The Wood Gala. Raises money for Northwestern Settlement’s summer Children’s Home & Aid, Lost Dunes Golf Outing. Golf, lunch, camp and STEM-based outdoor education programs for inner-city children. Midtown Educational Foundation, Reach for Excellence Awards cocktail reception, dinner buffet and auction. 10 a.m., Lost Dunes Golf Club, 6 p.m., Theater on the Lake, Chicago. northshoreboard.org. Dinner. Helps place Chicago’s at-risk youth on a path to success with Bridgman, Mich. childrenshomeandaid.org/events. after-school programs to strengthen low-income students in academics and 31 THURSDAY - HALLOWEEN character. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. midtown.org/dinner. 9 WEDNESDAY – YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNDOWN Quad Communities Development Corp., Celebrating Women TBD National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Gift of Life Gala. in Commerce. In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, a Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Young Professionals Board, Black-tie cocktail reception, auctions, dinner and dancing. 6:30 p.m., Drake night of empowerment honoring Bronzeville area business owners. 6 p.m., Great Futures Gala. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, Hotel, Chicago. nkfi.org. Little Black Pearl, Chicago. qcdc.org. raffle and entertainment. bgcc.org/events. Rush University-Office of Global Health and Community, 10 THURSDAY Brain Research Foundation, Discovery Dinner. Helps fund Empowerment Art for Health. Proceeds fuel women’s health Park Lawn, Queen of Hearts. Through Oct. 23, a weekly drawing innovative neuroscience research. pjhchicago.com/event/brf. initiatives in Haiti and the continued development of primary care services in where winners split proceeds with Park Lawn, which provides services to the Dominican Republic. rush.edu. individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 7 p.m., The Office Sports Bar & Grill, Crestwood. parklawn.com. BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 24A NOVEMBER 1 FRIDAY Society of Architectural Historians Awards Gala. A unique 15 FRIDAY Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Little Black coming together of architectural practice and academic study. 6 p.m., PAWS Chicago, Fur Ball. Guests and their canine companions walk the Dress Luncheon. Silent auction, lunch and an opportunity to learn more Chicago. sah.org/gala. red carpet to raise money for Chicago’s homeless pets. 6 p.m., , about supporting pediatric cancer research. bearnecessities.org. Chicago. pawschicago.org/furball. 9 SATURDAY Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, Annual Easterseals Limitless: Celebrating Possibilities. Dining, 16 SATURDAY Appeal. Through Dec. 31, supports children, teens and adults with live auction, raffles, dancing and more supporting the children and A Safe Haven Foundation, Legacy of Excellence Gala. Honoring disabilities. wdsra.com/wdsra-foundation/donate. families of Easterseals. Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. 25 years of addressing and solving underlying causes of addiction, poverty eastersealschicago.org. and homeless for all types of people. 7 p.m., Drake Hotel, Chicago. 2 SATURDAY asafehaven.org/25yeargala. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Ringside for Mercy’s Sake. Keshet Fall Concert. Music and entertainment benefiting programs for Black-tie gala features white collar amateur boxing, fine dining, specialty children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 19 TUESDAY cocktails, dancing, live and silent auctions. 6 p.m., Chicago Marriott Grand North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Skokie. keshet.org. City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, Seven Strong Benefit. Ballroom. mercyhome.org/ringside. Celebratory evening to support City Colleges’ programs. ccc.edu. Misericordia Heart of Mercy Women’s Board, Heart of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs Gala. Cocktail reception, dinner Mercy Ball. Live and silent auctions, paddle raise, cash raffle, dinner and St. Coletta’s of Illinois, Caritas Benefit. Celebrating St. Colette’s and dancing. 5:30 p.m., Union League Club, Chicago. ulbgc.org. drinks set to live music. 6 p.m., Hilton Chicago. misericordia.com. 70th year of making a difference in the lives of children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Chicago suburbs. Working in the Schools, The Blackboard Affair. Proceeds provide Parents Against Child Sex Abuse, Family Style Dinner and stcolettail.org. literacy programs to 90 CPS elementary schools. 5:30 p.m., Revel Fulton Fundraiser. Adult-only event to support stopping child sex abuse through Market, Chicago. witschicago.org. prevention, uncovering and healing. 6 p.m., Chicago. parklawn.com. 28 THURSDAY – THANKSGIVING

4 MONDAY 11 MONDAY – VETERANS DAY OBSERVED TBD 3Arts Awards. Honoring 20 Chicago women artists, artists of color and Friends of Prentice Fundraising Benefit. Cocktails, dinner and artists with disabilities in the performing, teaching and visual arts. 3arts.org. 12 TUESDAY dancing to celebrate and grow the organization’s legacy of helping shape i.c.stars TechBash. Networking with drinks and a chance to mix with women’s healthcare in our community and beyond. 6 p.m., Chicago. 7 THURSDAY Chicago’s tech community. 6 p.m., Chicago. icstars.org. friendsofprentice.org. Chicago United, Bridge Awards Dinner. Chicagoland leaders celebrate diversity and inclusion in the business community. Hilton Chicago. 14 THURSDAY Metropolitan Family Services, Mpower the Night. Chicago- chicago-united.org. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Winter area business and philanthropic leaders celebrate the culmination of the Wishes: Holiday Cocktail Celebration. Celebrating the healthcare year’s support for Metropolitan Family Services with a cocktail reception, 8 FRIDAY that Lurie Children’s provides to the children of Chicago and beyond. dinner, raffles, live auctions and an award presentation. 6 p.m., Chicago. Journeys The Road Home, Bid for Hope Benefit Gala. Live 6:30 p.m., The Casino Club, Chicago. luriechildrens.org/winterwishes. metrofamily.org. and silent auction, wine pull and more give the gift of hope to those experiencing homelessness and housing instability. journeysroadhome.org. Jackson Chance Foundation, Ping Pong Ball. Celebrities and The Ireland Funds Chicago Dinner. Promotes and supports peace, athletes battle Chicago’s top-ranked table tennis wizards, with culinary culture, education and community development across the island of Ireland treats and cocktails. 4:30 p.m., St. Jane Hotel, Chicago. jacksonchance.org. and Irish communities globally. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. irelandfunds.org.

American Heart Association: Chicago Go Red For Women Executive Luncheon, February 2018. Photo: Bill Richert Keshet Annual Banquet, March 2018 BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 26A DECEMBER 6 FRIDAY 8 SUNDAY 22 SUNDAY – HANUKKAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN Chicago Botanic Garden, All Aboard. Set in the Garden’s festive WINGS Program, Inc., Sweet Home Chicago. Family holiday Wonderland Express, proceeds ensure that the Garden can continue to brunch with gingerbread house decorating, Santa and Mrs. Claus, balloon 24 TUESDAY – CHRISTMAS EVE protect biodiversity, connect people with plants, and move forward with artist, family portraits and musical entertainment by Ralph’s World. 25 WEDNESDAY – CHRISTMAS DAY thriving research, education and programs that support its mission. 10 a.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. wingsprogram.com/upcoming- 6:30 p.m., Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. chicagobotanic.org. events. 26 THURSDAY – KWANZAA BEGINS

7 SATURDAY 12 THURSDAY 31 TUESDAY – NEW YEAR’S EVE Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Rebuilding Together, Metro Chicago Housewarming Party. Children’s Ball. Raises funds for research taking place through the Networking, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to kick off the upcoming program TBD Manne Research Institute. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing year, and efforts for new and current partners and volunteers interested in Catholic Charities, Spirit of the Saint Nicholas Ball. Reception, and touching stories of Lurie Children’s own patients. Chicago Hilton. improving the homes and communities of low-income residents in need. dinner, live entertainment, cocktails, dancing and late-night sweets and childrensresearchfund.org. 6 p.m., IBEW 134, Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. treats, with all proceeds benefiting Catholic Charities programs which serve nearly 200,000 children in Cook and Lake counties each year. 6:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. catholiccharities. net.

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, Children’s Fashion Show, National Kidney Foundation of Illinois: Gift of Life Gala, October 2018 September 2018. Photo: Rich Howe Photography

Community Services Foundation: Cinco de Mile 5K, May 2018. Photo: Chris Moran. Arts & Business Council of Chicago: Annual Benefit Luncheon, March 2018. Photo: Eric Shropshire BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 3A28A 2018 GALA RECAP

Leyden Family Service and the SHARE Program: Sweet 16th Annual Fundraiser, October 2018 Photo: Malora Silver PAWS Chicago: 5K Walk/Run, June 2018. Photo: Rich Chen Photography

Association for Individual Development: AID Color Burst 5k – “Fun Run & Roll,” June, 2018 Rebuilding Together, Metro Chicago, Battle of the Bands, March 2018. Photo: Zack Share

Salt & Light Coalition: Afternoon tea, October 2018 John Didrickson and Danielle Foster from Goldman Sachs. Photo: Brenda Del Rio Chicago High School for the Arts: Kerfuffle!, April 2018. Photo: Oscar Munoz BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 3A30A 2018 GALA RECAP

Leadership Greater Chicago: Celebrate Leaders Event, April 2018. From left: Maria Wynne, Dr. Helene Gayle and Connie L. Lindsey. Photo: Ana Miyares Chicago Botanic Garden Summer Dinner Dance

Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund: 29th Annual Golf Classic, June 2018

After School Matters: Annual Gala, September 2018 Free Spirit Media: Founders’ Circle, October 2018

Bike MS: Tour de Farms, June 2018 BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 3A32A 2018 GALA RECAP

St. Coletta’s of Illinois:29th Annual Kennedy Golf Invitational, August 2018. Clearbrook: Shining Star Ball committee, April 2018 Photo: Nichole O’Keefe

StreetWise Annual Gala Honoring the 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans, September 2018 Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual gala, Zoo Ball, July 2018. Photo: Alain Milotti Photography

Giordano Dance Chicago: Dancing With the Giordano Stars, October 2018. Photo: Philip Thomas Photography Cristo Rey Jesuit High School: ¡VIVA!, May 2018. Photo: Tricia Koning BIG DATES 2019 ADVERTISING SECTION 3A34A 2018 GALA RECAP

Digestive Health Foundation Gala: Celebrating the Power of Family, June 2018 Driehaus Design Initiative: Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence, April 2018. Photo: Chicago Corporate Photography and Video Photo: Allen Bourgeois & Kasia Jarosz

Laugh Your Face Off: Comedy fundraiser, May 2018. Pat and Amy Tomasulo

Chicago Children’s Choir: CCC Unplugged, February 2018 GI Research Foundation: 57th Annual GI Research Foundation Ball, Laugh-A-Ball! A FUNdraiser, May 2018

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago: Move for Kids, May 2018 American Cancer Society Discovery Ball, April 2018. Photo: Francis Son Photography