what to do in chicago weekend of january 19, 2019

Are you looking for things to practice and where to makeTHE scene in Chicago this calendar month? Notice SociaLifeChicago's curated social agenda for January events below, with our picks for some of Chicago's best events, and then bookmark this page. From shopping events, fundraisers, fashion/trunk shows, fine art events and more than, we bring you a fun list of things to do in Chicago each calendar month where you don't make A scene merely make THE scene.

Issue: Art Establish Chicago Conversation with Dawoud Bey

Virtually: Join lensman Dawoud Bey as he discusses his new series, Night Coming Tenderly, Blackness, which reimagines sites in and effectually Cleveland along the last stages of the Cloak-and-dagger Railroad, with Richard and Ellen Sandor Chair and Curator of Photography Matthew Witkovsky. Following the programme, relish a reception celebrating the artist.
LOCATION: Rubloff Auditorium
WHEN: Fri January 11
Time:vi-7pm
Access/COST: Complimentary Admission CLICK HERE

EVENT: Founder'south One-act @ CAA

ABOUT:The Founder'southward One-act, Chicago Athletic Association hotel'southward newest event series, returns for a night of stand up up, put on in partnership with The Lincoln Lodge – the nation's longest running, independent stand comedy evidence – to bring yous Chicago'due south most hilarious local talent. Hosted by Chris Higgins with the laughter brought to you past:Deanna Ortiz (WGN Radio), Kellye Howard (Comedy Cardinal), Marty DeRosa (Just For Laughs Comedy Festival), Adam Burke (NPR's Wait Look Don't Tell Me).
LOCATION: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel | 12. S. Michigan Avenue
WHEN: January 12, 2019
Fourth dimension: Doors 8pm
Price: $15 | CLICK HERE

Event: Creative Minds Talks with Hazard the Rapper and Renée Fleming

About: Award-winning rapper, producer, and philanthropist Chance the Rapper joins celebrated operatic singer, arts activist, and Lyric Creative Consultant Renée Fleming for another edition of Artistic Minds Talks. These two dynamic artists volition participate in a conversation onstage as they discuss activism, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and the future of pedagogy.
LOCATION: Lyric Opera of Chicago | 20 N. Upper Wacker Drive.
WHEN: Saturday January 12
Time:Doors 6pm
ADMISSION/Cost: Tickets start at $29 CLICK HERE

EVENT: Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Dialogue Keynote with Elaine Welteroth

ABOUT:TheMuseum of Gimmicky Art Chicago presentsDialogue, a popular signature series that inspires audiences to notice their civic voices. Dialogue keynote speaker Elaine Welteroth kicks off the monthly serial in January with a conversation on topics of diversity and inclusion and ways to empower the next generation of change makers. MCA Director Madeleine Grynsztejn will deliver the introduction to the talk.
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Edlis Neeson Theater
WHEN:Monday Jan fourteen, 2019
TIME: 6pm
Admission/COST: Gratuitous-SOLD OUT, WAITLIST ONLY | CLICK HERE

Event: Dinner & Fireside Conversation with Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon

ABOUT: The Marriage League Boys & Girls Clubs and the Respect ninety Foundation proudly present an exclusive night of fun, dinner and cocktails, baseball and Chicago history and most importantly philanthropy.
LOCATION: Union League Club of Chicago | 65 W. Jackson
WHEN: Tuesday, January 15
TIME: 6pm
ADMISSION/COST: Individual tickets $250, Tables of 10 $5,000

EVENT: Donald E. Graham in Conversation with John A. Canning, Jr.

ABOUT: John A. Canning, Jr., Chairman of Madison Dearborn Partners, sits downwardly with Donald Graham, Co-founder of TheDream.US Scholarship Programme and Chairman of the Graham Holdings Company (previously The Washington Post), to discuss DREAMers, philanthropy, journalism and more.
LOCATION: Maggiano'southward Banquets | 111 W. Grand Ave.
WHEN: Wed, January 16, 2019
TIME: 11:30 a.m. reception/12:00 p.k. lunch
ADMISSION/Toll: $35.00 Fellow member | $35.00 Member Invitee | $50.00 Non-member CLICK HERE

Issue: A Talk by Snarkitecture—The Embankment Chicago

Virtually: Bring together Alex Mustonen and Benjamin Porto of the New York-based collaborative design practice Snarkitecture for a talk in Chicago. The event volition take place in advance of the unveiling of The Beach , a large-scale interactive installation that will open to the public on Saturday, Jan 19 in the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. Following the talk, the bookshop volition host a book signing of Snarkitecture's contempo catalogue, published by Phaidon.

LOCATION: The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts | 4 W. Burton Place
WHEN: Thursday Jan 17
Time:half-dozen-8pm
ADMISSION/COST: Free Admission CLICK Here

Outcome: Jen Kirkman @ Thalia Hall

Well-nigh: Comedian Jen Kirkman of the critically acclaimed Netflix specials "I'k Gonna Die Alone" and "Just Keep Livin'?" is besides a writer on the Emmy and Gilded Globe laurels winning Amazon show, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
LOCATION: Thalia Hall | 1807 S. Allport Street
WHEN:January 17, 2019
TIME: Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm
Admission/Price:$26 – $36 CLICK HERE

EVENT: Ignite the Nighttime: An Evening of Possibilities

Near: Join us for an inspiring night every bit we help grow the side by side generation of difference-makers and recognize our customs'due south about active leaders who are passionate about showing young people what'due south possible for their unique futures. Keynote oral communication from Liz Dozier (Founder & CEO of Chicago Across) and one-time principal of Fenger Academy High School who appeared on CNN's docu-series "Chicagoland." Invitee volition go the take chances to bid on silent sale plus dinner, drinks and live entertainment as we laurels the collective impact of our influencers and crown the 2019 Spark Influencer of the Year.
LOCATION: The Ivy Room | 12 Eastward Ohio St.
WHEN:Th January 17, 2019
TIME: 6pm
Access/Cost:175+/person CLICK HERE

Upshot: An Evening with Erykah Badu

Most:Erykah Badu'due south upcoming concert at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Access.
LOCATION: Aragon Ballroom | 12. S. Michigan Artery
WHEN: Sat Jan 19, 2019
Fourth dimension: 8pm
COST: $59.50/person + Fees | CLICK Here

EVENT: "Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah"

Most: Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'south vision of creating a "beloved community" as people from all beyond the city and beyond come together under i roof to exist a office of this "joyously interactive, everybody-clap-your-hands experience." Warm up with celebrated soloists Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Karen Marie Richardson — joined by famed Detroit pianist Alvin Waddles and over 100 Chicago musicians and singers — every bit they put a blues, jazz, gospel, and rock twist on Handel's classic oratorio.
LOCATION: Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University | 2324 W Fulton St.
WHEN: Saturday Jan nineteen and Sunday January 20
Time:varies
ADMISSION/COST: $29-$79CLICK Here

Outcome: Black Creativity Gala 2019

Well-nigh: The Blackness Creativity Gala hosted by the Museum of Science and Industry each yr to assist heighten awareness and support for their scientific discipline education efforts to promote curiosity, creativity and confidence in underserved communities. Black Creativity offers a wide range of targeted, culturally relevant Stalk education programming supported past the Museum'southward Welcome to Science Initiative . Black Creativity programs and exhibits attain over ten,000 students, their teachers, and their families in underserved Chicago neighborhoods each year.
LOCATION: Museum of Scientific discipline and Industry, Chicago | 5700 South. Lake Shore Drive
WHEN: Sat, January 26, 2019
Time: 6pm
COST: $350+ CLICK Hither FOR TICKETS/SPONSORSHIP

EVENT: Snowball 2019

Nearly: Bring together u.s.a. for our 31st anniversary gala, Snowball, Junior Quango's annual blackness necktie gala. All gain benefit Inferior Quango, which raises money for the Pediatric & Adolescent HIV/AIDS Programme at Lurie Children's Hospital.
LOCATION: Field Museum | 12 East Ohio St.
WHEN:Saturday Jan 26, 2019
Time: 8pm-1am
Access/Toll:GA Tickets $190/person | VIP Tickets $250/person CLICK HERE

EVENT: Chicago Restaurant Week

Most:Chicago Restaurant Week is an annual upshot in Feb celebrating Chicago restaurants with special menus at stock-still prices. This year'south Chicago Restaurant Week volition be the largest always, with almost 400 local restaurants participating. That includes over 100 first-time participants and 45 suburban restaurants. Kick off Chicago Restaurant Week at Beginning Bites Bash on Jan. 24! Sample bites from 70+ Chicago restaurants at the Field Museum.
LOCATION:Chicago and Suburbs
WHEN: Mon January 25 Until Thursday February seven, 2019
Time: varies
COST: special prix fixe menus starting at $24 for brunch and tiffin, and $36 and/or $48 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity). | CLICK Hither

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