There are so many outstanding nonprofits in the Chicago area, which means there is always a glamorous gala or fabulous fundraiser to get excited about. Here are some of our favorite events:
Art, Antiques & Home Décor
- Chicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show RIC Women’s Board Preview Party (April 2016)
- Infant Welfare Society Showhouse Event (spring 2016)
- Junior League of Evanston-North Shore Designer Kitchen Tour (May 6, 2016)
- Rehabilitative Institute of Chicago Art in Motion (June 2016)
- The Winnetka Auxiliary of the Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center Cook’s Tour (September 2016)
- Chicago Lighthouse Associate Board’s House and Garden Walk (June 23, 2016)
- The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem American Craft Expo (Sept. 23–25, 2016)
- Art Institute Snap Gala (fall 2016)
Fabulous Experience Auctions
- Goodman Theatre Fame, Fantasy, Food, and Adventure Auction (Feb. 2, 2016)
- American Cancer Society Discovery Ball (April 2, 2016)
- Writers Theatre WordPlay Gala (April 16, 2016)
- GALA 2016 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (April 23, 2016)
- Cubs Charities Bricks and Ivy Ball (April 2016)
- Bears Cares (May 2016)
For Fashionistas
- Northwestern University Settlement House Style Under the Stars (Nov. 11, 2015)
- LAUNCH: Driving Fashion Forward (spring 2016)
- 61st Gold Coast Fashion Award Show benefiting Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (fall 2016)
- Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center’s 90th Annual Fashion Show (fall 2016)
For Families
- “Cinderella” at Lyric Opera of Chicago (closes Oct. 30, 2015)
- Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” (opens Dec. 4, 2015)
- Kohl Children’s Museum New Year’s Eve Bash (Dec. 31, 2015)
- Chicago Botanic Garden HallowFest (fall 2016)
Luncheons
- Chicago Women in Philanthropy Annual Luncheon (March 1, 2016)
- Adler Planetarium Women in Space Science Award Luncheon (spring 2016)
- The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center 22nd Annual Spring Luncheon (May 16, 2016)
- Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Fall Benefit Luncheon (fall 2016)
- UNICEF Chicago Humanitarian Awards Luncheon (October 2016)
Make It Better Philanthropy Awards Winner Events
- Garfield Park Conservatory Wine Under Glass
- Youth Organizations Umbrella 45th Annual Benefit (March 2016)
- Solidarity Bridge Fiesta (April 9, 2016)
- Beyond Sports Foundation Graduation Dinner (May 2016)
- Literature for All of Us Annual Honor Thy Mother Luncheon (May 2016)
- Midwest Palliative Hospice & CareCenter Care Affair (May 2016)
- Bernie’s Book Bank Book Lovers’ Lunch (spring 2016)
- Sit Stay Read Bark ‘N Ball (spring 2016)
- Posse Chicago Power of 10 (October 2016)
- Mother’s Trust Foundation Betty Bash (October 2016)
Service & Schools
- Invest For Kids 7th Annual Conference (Nov. 4, 2015)
- KIPP Chicago Schools KIPP Talk (February 2016)
- City Year Ripples of Hope Gala (spring 2016)
- ChiArts Kerfuffle (April 2016)
- Steppenwolf Red or White Ball (April 2016)
- A Better Chicago (spring 2016)
Top Galas Well Supported By Our North Shore Audience
- Giordano’s 11th Annual Dancing with the Giordano Stars (fall 2016)
- Museum of Science & Industry 36th Annual Columbian Ball (October 2016)
- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Benefit (fall 2016)
- Options for Youth 26th Anniversary Benefit (October 2016)
- Kohl Childrens Museum Evening to Imagine Gala (October 2016)
- Rolf Pancreatic Cancer Foundation/Speak out for a Cure (fall 2016)
- Jackson Chance Ping Pong Ball (Oct. 29, 2015)
- Service Club of Chicago 135th Annual Gala (Nov. 6, 2015)
- ROW Recovery on Water Gala (Nov. 14, 2015)
- Pathways.org Gala (Nov. 16, 2015)
- Misericordia Through First Look Auto Show (Feb. 12, 2016)
- Holocaust Museum Humanitarian Awards Dinner (spring 2016)
- SPEX Seeing Hope Together Gala for Little City Foundation (spring 2016)
- American Heart Association Chicago Heart Ball (April 9, 2016)
- American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast (April 28, 2016)
- UNICEF Message Of Hope Luncheon (April 2016)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago 67th Annual Woman’s Board Summer Ball (May 20, 2016)
- Goodman Theatre Gala (spring 2016)
- Music Institute Of Chicago Annual Gala (spring 2016)
- Lincoln Park Zoo Ball (July 15, 2016)
- Ravinia Gala Benefit (July 23, 2016)
- Chicago Botanic Garden Harvest Ball (September 2016)
- Women’s Board of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Ball (September 2016)
- Lyric Opera Opening Night and Opera Ball (September 2016)
