This week: The Women’s Innovation Network (WIN) Black History Month Innovation Panel, G-EAZY, Field of Dreams Anniversary Gala and more.
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Feb. 19
● Women’s Innovation Network (WIN) Black History Month Innovation Panel
WMAQ-Channel 5’s LeeAnn Trotter moderates a conversation on entrepreneurship with achievers such as Jetta Bates, creator of JettaSetting; artist and educator Makeba Kedem-DuBose; PR maven Dori Wilson; and Dawgelene Sangster, author and founder of Think Royally, Inc.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: International House, University of Chicago, 1414 E. 59th
Cost: Free. RSVP at Ladiesofwin.org.
Feb. 20
● G-EAZY
After opening for Lil’ Wayne and Snoop Lion (back when he was Dogg), the Oakland-born artist — whose album “Must Be Nice” reached No. 3 on the iTunes hip-hop chart last fall — steps up his independent career with a 34-city tour. He brings his unique sound to Lincoln Hall, with Ground Up and Skizzy Mars opening.
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: 2424 N. Lincoln
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit Lincolnhallchicago.com.
Feb. 21
● Field of Dreams Anniversary Gala
At its 18th annual event, Girls in the Game — which provides fitness opportunities, health education and leadership development to young women — honors Olympians Brandi Chastain, Allyson Felix and Swin Cash, plus local fierce females like ESPN Chicago anchor Sara Spain and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Chicago Marriott Downtown, 540 N. Michigan
Cost: $175. Call (312) 633-4263 or visit Girlsinthegame.org/fieldofdreams.
Feb. 22
● Shirley MacLaine
The saucy star, who most recently gave Maggie Smith a run for her money on “Downton Abbey,” stops by St. Charles to reflect on her colorful career as a singer, dancer, actress and author.
Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Arcada Theater, 105. E. Main, St. Charles
Cost: $49-$125. Visit Oshows.com.
Feb. 22
● PAWS ‘Animal Magnetism’
Bring your favorite furry companion to this annual event, benefiting our four-legged friends. Enjoy dinner, dancing and a raffle with items such as passes to Lollapalooza and Four Seasons gift cards.
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie
Cost: $125 in advance, $150 at the door; $25 per pet. Visit Animalmagnetism.pawsevents.org.
Feb. 23-March 23
● ‘Short Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet’
Rachel Rockwell, one of the city’s busiest and most admired directors, adapts the timeless tragedy, creating a compact and compelling family-friendly production.
Time: Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Place: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand
Cost: $16-$20. Call (312) 595-5600 or visit Chicagoshakes.com.
Feb. 24
● ‘Oscar Experience: Chicago 2013′
Like New Year’s Eve, Academy Awards night is an occasion to be shared — seeing the stars and what they wear is so much more fun with a crowd. There’s no better way to celebrate this annual spectacle than at the Gene Siskel Film Center’s “Oscar Experience,” the only event sanctioned by the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences. Don your best cocktail attire and root for your favorites while enjoying drinks and dinner from Pure Kitchen. General admission: $100, VIP $200 (includes preferred seating and swag). 6 p.m. 164 N. State. Call (312) 846-2072 or visit Siskelfilmcenter.org.
Feb. 28
● 15th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray
Join celebrities such as Ernie Banks, Billy Corgan, Tom Ricketts and Caray’s widow, Dutchie, and raise a glass to a beloved Chicago sports icon. Then enjoy a fireworks show over Lake Michigan, complete with Harry Caray hologram glasses. Richard Roeper and Roe Conn will also broadcast their WLS-AM radio show live from the event.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Harry Caray’s Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand
Cost: Free. Learn more at Harrycarays.com.
Feb. 28
● ‘Living Through Giving’
The James Tyree Foundation — dedicated to exploring innovative approaches in education and health care — hosts a cocktail party fundraiser at Mesirow Financial.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: 353 N. Clark
Cost: $200-$5,000. Visit Jamestyreefoundation.org/living-through-giving or call (888) 334-1738.
March 2
● ‘Gglassquerade’
Lookingglass celebrates 25 years of wildly inventive theater with this blowout event at the Four Seasons. Stephen Colbert — who consorted with the company’s founders back when he was a student at Northwestern University — receives the organization’s Civic Engagement Award.
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: 120 E. Delaware
Cost: Tickets start at $1,250. Call (773) 477-9257 or email Events@lookingglasstheatre.org.
March 2
● American Cancer Society Black & White Ball
WMAQ-Channel 5 anchor Allison Rosati emcees this year’s big event, taking place at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center. Between spins on the dance floor, cast a bid for such auction items as a Napa Valley getaway or Colorado ski experience.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: 70 Yorktown Shopping Center
Cost: $250. Call (630) 932-1151 or visit Acsblackwhiteball.com.
March 2
● ‘Hide N Seek Masquerade’
The young professionals of the Chicago Children’s Museum Metropolitan Board do their bit for the institution’s education programs and community initiatives with this fundraiser. Savor hors d’oeuvres from the likes of Hub 51 and Paris Club while enjoying music from Brock of Les Trois Stooges and The Dolls.
Time: 9 p.m.
Place: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand
Cost: $90. Call (312) 464-7714 or visit Ccm.convio.net/hidenseek2013.
March 2
● ‘They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950’
The next big Art Institute exhibit, “They Seek a City,” explores how artistic newcomers to Chicago shaped the cultural profile of their adopted home. The museum’s Leadership Advisory Committee hosts an opening gala with cocktails in Terzo Piano restaurant and dinner in the Modern Wing.
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: 159 E. Monroe
Cost: $350 or $1000. Call (312) 443-3133 or visit Cvent.com/d/bcqd7s.
