Join the third annual Rachel Lynn x Corri Lynn Founders dinner at the luxurious Sofitel Chicago on Nov. 22! At this intimate dinner party, guests will meet the two founders of the jewelry business and embark on the ultimate sparkle adventure to celebrate the holidays. Guests will be treated to a memorable evening, filled with food, fun, surprises, and receive an exclusive RL x CL gift pack. An exquisite four course menu awaits, with each dish accompanied by a tequila craft cocktail pairing! 

Tickets are $280 per person. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit ExploreTok.

Mon Ami Gabi Executive Chef David Koehn and team welcome S.K.Y. Executive Chef Stephen Gillanders to the bistro for a culinary collaboration. The five-course dinner will blend elements of both concepts in dishes like Beef Carpaccio with Comté and Black Truffle Fondants, Caramelized Sea Scallops Confit Pork Belly Pave, and more. A paired beverage will be served alongside each course. The one-night-only event celebrates Chef Gillanders’ upcoming return to the Belden-Stratford and first collaborative event with Lettuce Entertain You since his Chef-in-Residence at Intro in 2015.

Tickets are $125 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) and can be purchased here.

Head to Oakville Grill & Cellar on Saturday, November 9 and get a taste of wine country in the fall with endless pours from Hendry, Matthiasson, and Forlorn Hope wineries. On-site sommeliers will guide guests through each Napa wine and select bottles will be available for retail purchase. The afternoon also features bottomless Espresso Martinis, Aperol Spritzes, and bites like Smoked Salmon Dip Crostini and Jamón & Cheese boards. A live DJ will keep the party going as guests mingle with fellow wine lovers and participate in exciting hands-on activations. Tickets are available for $95, plus tax (gratuity not included) and can be purchased here.

On Thursday, November 7, Shula’s Steak House Chicago at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk presents the Culinary Masterpiece Chef’s Dinner - an exclusive dining experience that fuses the world of fine art with exceptional cuisine. Created by Executive Chef Tim Wedell in collaboration with promotional partner the Art Institute of Chicago, guests can enjoy a multicourse meal inspired by the museum’s most iconic pieces. This one-night-only event invites guests to savor dishes that bring the colors, textures, and compositions of classic artworks to life on the plate.

The culinary experience will be complemented by a curated selection of wines, chosen to enhance the flavors and artistic themes of each course. Dinner reservations can be purchased for $125 per guest through the hotel’s website. Each purchased ticket includes entry into a raffle to win two complimentary tickets to the Art Institute of Chicago.

Where culinary arts, cocktails and creativity collide! Taste of Hope brings award-winning chefs and Chicago foodies together to celebrate the American Cancer Society's progress in the fight against cancer. Taste of Hope has always featured our wonderful Chicagoland restaurants and this year is no different. 

Now in its eleventh year, the event is hosted annually by the American Cancer Society’s Taste of Hope Executive Leadership Committee and has raised over $4,300,000 to support the American Cancer Society’s mission and goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Come join the fight!

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets!

The Bamboo Room, the award-winning 22-seat rum-centric cocktail bar tucked inside notable Chicago destination Three Dots and a Dash, welcomes Robert Adamson of Strong Water (Anaheim, California) for an exclusive pop up experience on Friday November 1st. For one night only, guests can enjoy a four-course tasting menu of tropical cocktails crafted by the James Beard-nominated Strong Water team. Seatings are available from 4pm-10pm for $75 per person. Reservation time is limited to 1.5 hours. Tickets are $75.00 per person and can be booked on OpenTable

Mix your passion for paella, tapas, and sangria with a passionate performance of flamenco! On Friday, November 1, Lincoln Park’s Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! will host a contemporary flamenco performance with pintxos, tapas, and beverages from their full dining menu. Enjoy an afternoon filled with Spanish bites, beverages, and dancing! The event cover is $25 per person, plus the price of your meal (tax and gratuity not included) and tickets can be purchased here.

Top Chef Season 15 winner and celebrity chef Joe Flamm is teaming up with Heffer BBQ to host the ultimate fall backyard barbecue at BLVD Steakhouse on their all-season Atrium on October 30th. Chef Flamm is bringing out the smoker for a night to remember. For $50, guests will be able to enjoy a tray of finger lickin’ BBQ straight off the meat smoker for one night only, with speciality cocktails from Whistle Pig Whiskey, as well as a Bourbon-rubbed 24oz prime ribeye with cowboy butter and a house-made banana cream pie. Tickets are available here. 

This Halloween, the 900 N. Michigan Shops has everything you need to celebrate the spooky season with the whole family! Come to Fright Affair on October 27th from 12-3 pm for a festive day of trick-or-treating and fun hosted by nationally syndicated PBS talk show host and executive producer Whitney Reynolds. The event will include a concert hosted by Bubbles Academy, costume parade, trick-or-treating and more! Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased HERE (All proceeds go directly to Lakeshore Public Media.)

On Friday, October 25th, join Lottie’s at Theater on the Lake from 7 pm to 11 pm for a Halloween Hoedown unlike any other! Enjoy line dancing, food trucks, the Morgan Wallen Tribute Band ‘Whiskey Friends’ and exclusive Lottie’s merchandise. Cap off the night with a best-dressed country western contest where you can show off your favorite western fit. General admission tickets are $85 and V.I.P tickets are $150. Click here to purchase your tickets.

Brasero will host the sixth annual ‘Pausing For The Cause’ collaboration dinner with Maxwells Trading to benefit Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) on Monday, September 30th. Executive Chef and Owner Chef John Manion and Chef De Cuisine Adam Meyer of Brasero will be joined by Chef Erling Wu-Bower and Chef Chris Jung of Maxwells Trading for the ticketed event, creating a special family-style, shareable feast. All proceeds raised during the evening will go directly to suicide prevention initiatives at Vibrant Emotional Health. 

The evening will be an intimate celebration of food, wine, and community. A selection of talented local sommeliers will also be in attendance to assist with wine service. Tickets are $500 per person and proceeds will be donated to Vibrant Emotional Health. Guests can purchase a ticket here.

Come celebrate Old Fashioned Fest at Dearly Beloved! In this Tasting and Bartender competition, guests will get to experience what the best bartenders in the city have got to offer. Come taste what these master mixologists have got in store as they compete for the ultimate old fashioned bragging rights.

Ticket includes tastings of 8 Old Fashioned varieties and 2 full Old Fashioned cocktails from master bartenders and can be purchased at this link.

Grab your best gal pals and celebrate the changing seasons with a fall-forward activity at the Mag Mile’s airy French daytime cafe, Venteux! On Friday, 9/27, Venteux’s beautiful cafe space is welcoming Latina-owned & operated Celeste’s Flower Shop for a guided pumpkin floral arrangement class, led by Celeste’s very own Miriam Juárez. At 6 pm, kick off the evening with a glass of Chandon Garden Spritz, then learn how to put together a stunning autumn arrangement using the season’s freshest blossoms and a pumpkin base. All supplies will be provided, then at the end of the night, guests will be able to bring their floral creations home.

Tickets are $85/per person (price excludes tax & fees) and are available via Eventbrite, here.

Join Green City Market and 100+ of Chicago’s top food and beverage talent, including Galit, BLVD Steakhouse, Avec, Daisies and so many more, on Thursday, September 5 for a food festival unlike any other, where you can taste bites and beverages from Chicago's top culinary talents while celebrating local food and supporting our local, sustainable growers.

All proceeds benefit Green City Market's 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission to secure the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating our community, and expanding access to locally-grown food. GA and VIP tickets can be purchased HERE!

LondonHouse Chicago is set to unleash the fun at their second annual Wooftop Pawty! This pawsome event will take place on Saturday, August 24th, from 8am-10am, on the stunning LondonHouse rooftop, offering tail-wagging views of the Chicago skyline. Chicagoans and their pups can expect a morning of pet- friendly activities, treats galore, pet photography and rooftop views, all while supporting a great cause as a portion of proceeds will benefit the Anti-Cruelty Society! Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased here.

In honor of Sifr, River North’s woodfired Middle Eastern restaurant from Chef Sujan Sarkar and Chef Sahil Sethi, are excited to celebrate their one year anniversary in Chicago with a collaboration dinner featuring Chef Jonathan Zaragoza on Tuesday, August 20. During dinner service, guests will be able to enjoy a 5-course tasting menu from the three chefs, in an evening filled with influences of Indian, Middle Eastern and Mexican cuisine.

Celebrate Sifr’s anniversary with us with a one-of-a-kind global dining experience featuring some of Chicago’s best chefs. Tickets and reservations are available on OpenTable here. 

Come celebrate the 3rd Annual Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival at Mariano’s Bronzeville on Saturday, August 3rd. From 12-8:30 PM, Martin Luther King Drive between 39th and 37th will be filled with the soulful sounds of smooth jazz, delicious food, and a wonderful sense of community.

Curated by music producer Frank Goss III, this festival honors Bronzeville’s rich musical heritage. It’s the only smooth jazz festival in the city, featuring live performances from acclaimed musicians like Corey Wilkes, Marquel Jordan, Carlos Cannon, and Chris Miskel.

Bonne Fête Nationale! Celebrate Bastille Day, France's National Holiday on Sunday, July 14, at Mon Ami Gabi. Enjoy two weeks of Bastille Day-inspired dinner and Sunday brunch specials from Friday, July 12 through Friday, July 26, including timeless French favorites such as Chilled Mussels Marmande and Wild Atlantic Cod. Reservations can be made here.

Chef Stephanie Izard opened Girl & the Goat on Randolph Street 14 years ago this month, so every July she likes to bring a whole lot of fun across “Goatland!” To kick things off this year, she is hosting an epic party at Cabra - inspired by summer queen Chappell Roan. The party will be on July 18th from 6-9pm with her friends, Chefs Joe Sasto, and Jonathon Sawyer. They’ll be serving up lots of seasonal eats, cocktails by Santo Tequila, frozen Goat Floats and more! Come for the bites and stay for the stunning rooftop views.

Tickets are $125 and a portion of each ticket goes directly to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. They can be purchased at OpenTable, linked here.

For one-day only, Miru at The St. Regis Chicago is transforming its 11th floor Terrace into a Japanese “Yatai” (English translation: "shop stand"). Experience the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Japanese-inspired street food, including grilled A5 wagyu yakitori, a kampachi handroll station, made-to-order okonomiyaki, and more. Guests will also enjoy a curated selection of Japanese beer, wine, Takanome sake, and a signature cocktail infused with Kagoshima green tea. Tickets are $98 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) and can be purchased here.

West Town’s Nettare will host their first ever Sunday Supper series on June 30 where inspiration is taken from the nostalgia of backyard summer cookouts. Nettare is partnering with Horse Thief Hollow Brewing and the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences to source beer, spent grains, and beef! Come join for this six course indulgence and celebrate the first month of summer!

Doors will open for this event at 5:00 for a cocktail hour before dinner begins at 6:00. Tickets are $125 pp (excluding tax & gratuity) and can be purchased here.

Dive into summer fun at The Oakville Wine Mixer. On Saturday, June 29 from 11 AM to 2 PM, the sun-soaked afternoon features bottomless flights of Lieu Dit white and rosé wines, bottomless servings of our featured spritz and mocktail, and mini espresso martinis. On our Four Seasons Estate Terrace, sip and savor alongside servings of Oakville favorites and passed appetizers. Take part in exciting activations and take-home goodies.

For $85, plus tax (gratuity not included), toast to summertime Chicago with a quintessential seasonal soirée. Tickets can be purchased here.