What’s going on this week: The Art Institute’s “They Seek a City”, a toast to Harry Caray, Jim Belushi’s latest endeavor and plenty of dancing.
ABOVE: ‘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 $1,000. Call (312) 443-3133 or visit Cvent.com/d/bcqd7s.
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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: Jim Belushi and the Chicago Board of Comedy
Comedian and Daily Splash columnist Jim Belushi swings by The Comedy Bar to showcase his signature brand of Chicago-bred comedy. He’ll share the stage with his improv group, The Chicago Board of Comedy, which includes son Robert Belushi and “According to Jim” costar Larry Joe Campbell.
Time: 8 p.m.
Place: The Comedy Bar, 157 W. Ontario
Cost: $15. Visit Comedybarchicago.com.
Feb. 28: ‘Living Through Giving’
The James Tyree Foundation — dedicated to exploring innovative approaches in education and health care in memory of the late Sun-Times owner — hosts a cocktail party fundraiser at Mesirow Financial.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: 353 N. Clark
Cost: $200-$5,000. Call (888) 334-1738 or visit Jamestyreefoundation.org/living-through-giving.
March 2: American Cancer Society Black & White Ball
WMAQ-Ch. 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/hide nseek2013.
March 4: Steppenwolf Salutes Women in the Arts Luncheon
Award-winning actress Mary-Louise Parker (“Weeds,” “The West Wing”) is the guest of honor at this annual fundraiser, where she’ll participate in a question-and-answer session with Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey.
Time: Noon.
Place: JW Marriott Chicago, 151 W. Adams
Cost: $200. Call (312) 654-5632 or visit Steppenwolf.org.
March 6: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Humanitarian Awards Dinner
The Skokie-based institution honors William Brodsky, chairman and CEO of the Chicago Board Options Exchange; Linda Johnson Rice, chairman of Johnson Publishing Company; and J.B. Pritzker, managing partner of The Pritzker Group, for their commitment to the museum’s mission. Renowned journalist and author Bob Woodward delivers the keynote address.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker
Cost: Individual tickets: $400. Call (847) 967-4852 or visit Ilholocaustmuseum.org.
March 7: Gilda’s Club: Uncorked
Swirl, sniff and sip for a good cause at this palate-pleasing tasting event, benefiting the cancer support services long-offered by Gilda’s Club Chicago. Wines and craft beers come from the portfolio of Wirtz Beverage Group, with bites from Blue Plate.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: UBS Tower Conference Center, 1 N. Wacker
Cost: $45 in advance, $50 at the door. Call (312) 464-9900 or visit Gildasclubchicago.org.
March 8: ‘King of the River’
Put on your poker face and head over to the Chicago Cultural Center’s grand Preston Bradley Hall for this casino-style event benefiting Meals on Wheels. The evening’s activities include a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, blackjack, craps and roulette.
Time: 6:30p.m.
Place: 78 E. Washington
Cost: $80-$325. Visit Mealsonwheelschicago.org.
March 8-17: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
This ever-engaging troupe returns with an array of offerings, including a world premiere from Kyle Abraham, hip-hop choreographer Rennie Harris’ “Home” and the timeless Ailey classic, “Revelations.”
Place: Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress
Cost: $32-$92. Call (800) 982-2787 or visit Ticketmaster.com/auditorium.
March 9-April 14: ‘Measure for Measure’
Recognized for his devotion to playwright Eugene O’Neill, Goodman Theater Artistic Director Robert Falls takes a crack at Shakespeare with this dark socio-sexual comedy, set in the faltering New York of the 1970s.
Place: 170 N. Dearborn
Cost: $25-$86. Call (312) 443-3800 or visit Goodmantheater.org.
