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FEBRUARY2MONDAYGoodman Theater Fame, Fantasy, Food, Adventure Auction. Silent andlive auction to support Goodman productions and education programs 5:30 p.m., ThePeninsula Hotel, Chicago. GoodmanTheatre.org.3TUESDAYThe Executives’ Club of Chicago, Women’s Leadership Breakfast/Diversity Leadership Series. Featuring Madame Ertharin Cousin, who has morethan 25 years of national and international non-profit, government and corporateleadership experience. 7:15 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. tinyurl.com/o2flfaf.5THURSDAYThe Chicago Lighthouse Sweets for Sight. Valentine’s Day-themed fundraisingevent with proceeds supporting Lighthouse children’s enrichment programs. 6 p.m.,DeLux Bar & Grill, Chicago. tion for Corporate Growth Chicago, M&A Market Trends. Paneland networking event. 8 a.m., Standard Club, Chicago. acgchicago.com.7SATURDAYChicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Noteworthy Night Gala Benefit:An Evening with The Second City. Combines The Second City’s sketch comedywith the music of CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago.annf@carolfoxassociates.com.Horizons for Youth, On Cloud Nine. Provides K-12 scholarships, mentoring, anda community of support for children in low-resource areas of Chicago. 7 p.m., VenueOne, Chicago. app.etapestry.com.Lake Forest Symphony, Hot Jazz on a Cold Night. Cocktails, dinner anddancing to The Jazz Consortium Big Band. 6:30 p.m., Onwentsia Club, Lake Forest.lakeforestsymphony.org.Little Company of Mary Hospital, Crystal Heart Ball. Gourmet dinnerprepared by Blue Plate Catering and music by the Indigo Orchestra. 6:30 p.m., FieldMuseum, Chicago. lcmh.org/foundation.Lyric Opera of Chicago Wine Auction. Includes a silent auction, dinner and liveauction. 5:30 p.m., Civic Opera House, Chicago. lyricopera.org.St. Rita High School, Caritas - The Valentine Dinner Dance. Supports theschool’s 110-year tradition of providing a quality Augustinian Catholic education to youngmen across Chicagoland. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. StRitaHS.com.8SUNDAYAmerican Lung Association Fight for Air Climb. Climb to the top of theChicago suburbs’ tallest building. 7 a.m., Oakbrook Terrace Tower. fightforairclimb.org.The Kindness Connection, Kind Beans - Little and Big. Family friendly eventsupporting TKC in conjunction with the grand opening of Little Beans Cafe with open playin two separate, age-appropriate areas for children up to age 12. 3 p.m.,Little Beans Cafe, Evanston. thekindnessconnection.org.10TUESDAYCedille Records, Chicago Treasures: Celebrating Cedille Record’s25 years of recording Chicago’s world-class musicians. Cocktails andperformances by pianist Jorge Federico Osorio and violinist Rachel Barton Pine.5:30 p.m., Mesirow Financial, Chicago. cedillerecords.org.11WEDNESDAYKovitz Shifrin Nesbit Seminar: Burst Pipes - Who is Responsible?For property managers, homeowners, landlords, and others. 7 p.m., Northern IllinoisUniversity, Naperville. tinyurl.com/q8zbyeo.Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Leading andEmbracing Transformational Change. Three CEOs share lessons learned fromthe business and cultural challenges they have faced and the role they expect theirhuman resources teams to play in helping drive business results. 8 a.m., Standard Club,Chicago. jpeterson@hrmac.org.12THURSDAY - LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAYADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 5AHabitat for Humanity Chicago, Valentine’s Build. Spend Valentine’s Daymeeting new people while working toward affordable housing in Chicago. 8 a.m., WestPullman, Chicago. habitatchicago.org.Sideshow Theatre Co., Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers. Feb. 1314. Over-the-top outfits with fast-talking managers and ebullient entourages. 10 p.m.,Logan Square Auditorium, Chicago. sideshowtheatre.org.14SATURDAY - VALENTINE’S DAYThe Cradle Foundation, First Look for Charity. Black-tie preview of theChicago Auto Show, benefitting The Cradle and 17 other Chicago-area charities. 7 p.m.,McCormick Place, Chicago. misbell@cradle.org.16MONDAY - PRESIDENT’S DAY18ASH WEDNESDAYChicago Booth Social Enterprise Initiative, Social Impact LeadershipSeries. “Unlocking College Persistence: A Data-Driven Model that Works,” with JeffNelson, co-founder and chief executive officer of OneGoal. 6 p.m., Gleacher Center,Chicago. OneGoal-SILS.EventBrite.com.Erie Family Health Center, Eriedescence. All proceeds support Erie’s holistichealth education programs. 6 p.m., Galleria Marchetti, Chicago. eriefamilyhealth.org.19THURSDAYHACIA Annual Banquet. Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of keyminority and female businesses who have participated in Chicagoland constructionprojects in the past year. 5 p.m., Hilton Chicago. tinyurl.com/npompwf.FRIDAY20Chicago Architecture Foundation, Engineering Fest. Feb. 20-21. Introducesyouth to engineering careers, and celebrates the achievements of the engineers whosework is an essential part of Chicago’s skyline. Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago.nsnodgrass@architecture.org.Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, Heroes’ Night Annual Gala. 6p.m., Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago. EpilepsyChicago.org.International Teams, Leading Smart. Leadership conference for Chicago area keyinfluencers in business, for-profit and non-profit leadership. 9 a.m., International Teams,Elgin. anna.pavey@iteams.org.21SATURDAYBack on My Feet, Mardi Gras Chaser 5/10K. Chicago’s only winter 10K. 10a.m., Montrose Harbor, Chicago. backonmyfeet.org.Gift of Adoption Fund, There is Nothing Sweeter Than Family. Helpvulnerable children in the United States and around the world become adopted. 8 p.m.,Key Club at Hubbard Inn, Chicago. giftofadoption.org/chicagoevent.html.Holy Family Catholic Community, Mardi Gras Gala. Supports the Academy’sfour main ministries: Adult Faith, Family Faith and Teen Faith. 6 p.m., Meadows Club,Rolling Meadows. holyfamilygala.org.Josephinum Academy Winter Lunch. Learn about the school’s work to inspireyoung Chicagoland women. 11:30 a.m., Union League Club, Chicago. josephinum.org.THURSDAY26Chicago Bulls Charities, An Evening with the Chicago Bulls. Includes dinneron the court. 6:30 p.m., Advocate Center, Chicago. bulls.com.Chicago Family Business Council at DePaul University, SuccessionPlanning: The Building Blocks to Passing Along Your Business. Hands-onworkshop for families and businesses. 2 p.m., Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus, OakBrook. chicagofbc.com.Energy Center of Wisconsin, Illinois Better Buildings: Better BusinessConference. Feb. 26-27. Residential building and remodeling conference. 7 a.m.,Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel & Conference Center, Rosemont. ecw.org.James Tyree Foundation, Living Through Giving Fundraiser. A gathering ofChicago’s business leaders, friends and family. 5:30 p.m., Mesirow Financial, Chicago.jamestyreefoundation.org/.Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago,Darkroom. Auction supporting the museum’s exhibitions, public programs andcommunity engagement efforts. 5:30 p.m., Private Club, Chicago. mocp.org.27 FRIDAYAmerican Heart Association, Go Red for Women Luncheon. Chicagowomen and the men who love them join in the fight against heart disease and stroke.10 a.m., Macy’s On State Walnut Room, Chicago. ChicagoGoRedforWomen.org.Chicago Booth Social Enterprise Initiative, On Board Conference onNonprofit Board Service. Booth students and alumni come together with nonprofitleaders to discuss trends and best practices. 8:30 a.m., Gleacher Center, Chicago.tinyurl.com/qcdswrs.Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Sembrando El Futuro.Celebrates the accomplishments of the organization’s members and the generosity of itspartners. 6 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. haceonline.org.Hyde Park Day School, Crystal Clear: 15 Years of Making FuturesBright Benefit. Supports the school’s Bright Futures Scholarship Fund that serveschildren of average-to-superior intelligence who have learning disabilities. 6 p.m., GlenView Club, Golf. hydeparkday.org.28SATURDAYAmerican Cancer Society, Black and White Ball. 5:30 p.m., Westin LombardYorktown Center, Lombard. susan.thomas@cancer.org.Onward Neighborhood House, Night of Bright Futures FundraisingGala. Supports programs that provide child and adult education and food pantryservices to low income immigrants in the Belmont Cragin and surrounding community.7:30 p.m., Trump International Hotel & Tower, Chicago. onwardhouse.org/gala.Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Latin Nights - 2 BearTie Ball. Dining, dancing, raffle, live and silent auctions with awards to O’HareMidway Limousine Service and The Langham Hotel. 6 p.m., Union Station, Chicago.bearnecessities.org .Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, Caring Hearts Gala:Phantom of the Gala - A Masquerade Ball. Black tie optional event with openbar, dinner, live band, dancing, live and silent auction, and raffles. 6 p.m., CotillionBanquets, Palatine. ptscc.org.Clearbrook, A Grapevine of Friends. Discover the different flavors and aromasof wines and the uniqueness of craft beers; also features gourmet food stations, livemusic and dancing. 6:30 p.m., Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca. clearbrook.org/friendswinetasting.Robert Crown Center for Health Education, Happy to Be Me! Luncheon.Celebrates female relationships and empowerment, helping girls build confidence,navigate adolescence, and communicate with the important women in their lives.11 a.m., The Carlisle, Lombard. robertcrown.org/happytobeme.shtml.Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Giving Gala. Dinner, silent and live auctions, rafflesand entertainment to benefit the YMCA’s scholarship fund. 6 p.m., Bolingbrook GolfClub, Bolingbrook. jolietymca.org.West Suburban PADS Have-a-Heart. Dinner and a silent auction followed bylive music and dancing to help end homelessness in Cook County. 6:30 p.m., UnionLeague Club, Chicago. westsuburbanpads.org/events.13FRIDAYAssociation of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter, EducationalProgram and Breakfast. 8:30 a.m., Maggiano’s, Chicago. afpchicago.org.22SUNDAYGene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago,Hollywood on State: A Red Carpet Celebration. Chicago’s longest-runningawards-viewing party filled with glamour, gourmet food, libations, and the live Oscartelecast in two theaters. 6 p.m., Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago. siskelfilmcenter.org.Endeleo Institute, Historically Black College and University Fair.Prospective students and parents exchange vital information about historic institutions ofcultural relevance. 9 a.m., South Shore Cultural Center, Chicago.facebook.com/endeleoinstitute.Chicago Health Executives Forum Annual Meeting. Industry authoritiesdiscuss the future for hospitals, and how to prepare now for significant changes ahead. 5p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. chefchicago.org.Juvenile Protective Association, All In for Kids Casino Night. Secondannual event. 7 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. juvenile.org.St. Joseph School Open House. Visit the school and learn about the programsit offers students age 2 through 8th grade. 9 a.m., St. Joseph School, Wilmette.stjosephwilmette.com.Chicago Botanic Garden Orchid Show Preview. Cocktail party organized bythe Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. 5:30 p.m., Chicago BotanicGarden, Glencoe. jmccaffrey@chicagobotanic.org.25WEDNESDAYCenter for Disability and Elder Law, Light Up the Loop - WinterAwards Benefit. Networking event with awards presentation to Alderman Edward M.Burke, McDonalds’s Corp., Locke Lord LLP and the late Honorable Richard J. Elrod. 5:30p.m., Baker & McKenzie offices, Chicago. tinyurl.com/n8rtx87.24TUESDAYHubbard Street Dance Chicago, Taste at Tru. Annual luxury wine tastingand silent auction benefitting the renowned dance company’s programs and hosted byMichelin-starred restaurant Tru. 6 p.m., Tru, Chicago. hubbardstreetdance.com/taste.Marillac St. Vincent Family Services, Fleur de Lis Ball. Black-tie event toraise over half a million dollars on behalf of the Marillac St. Vincent Family Services. 6p.m., Navy Pier Grand Ball R

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