2021 100BMC Holiday Party and Toy Drive

About the 2021 100BMC Holiday Party and Toy Drive

Join the 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. (100BMC) for a night of music, dancing and fun as we strive to assist those who are less fortunate to celebrate this holiday season. This year we will have R&B band Delivery Point and an old school vs. new school battle of the DJs between DJ Mark Fuller Flava (Old School) and DJ Just One (New School) that will keep you dancing all night. Tickets include complimentary beverages by Molson Coors Beverage Company until exhausted.

You must be at least 21 or older to attend. No tickets will be sold at the door. All attendees are required to provide PRINTED proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event OR full vaccination (at least two weeks after final dose) for entry. The name from your negative COVID-19 test or vaccination card must match the name on your ID.

All bags will be searched and must adhere to the House of Blues’ Clear Bag Policy. No exceptions. Only the following bags are allowed:

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (Maximum size: 12″x6″x12″)
• Small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand (Maximum size: 4.5″ x 6.5″)

The 100 BMC Holiday Toy Drive collects thousands of dollars in toys and gift donations every year. Funds raised to support this act of community kindness and engagement are used to purchase additional gifts and personal necessities for women and children in homeless shelters, community outreach organizations, and health centers in an effort to make the holiday season brighter for children and families experiencing a difficult period in their lives.

Sponsors include: Molson Coors Beverage Company, Enterprise, CIBC, Lyft, Country Financial, Walmart, HAVI, FedEx and PNC Bank.

Attire

After 5 cocktail (semi-formal) attire.

Parking / Transportation

Limited valet parking will be available on a first come first served basis. There are several parking garages nearby. Lyfts are readily available in the area.

Health and Safety / COVID-19 Protocols

Your health and safety is our top priority. As COVID-19 guidance has evolved, so have our protocols. The 2021 100BMC Holiday Party and Toy Drive will require attendees to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the event OR full COVID-19 vaccination (at least two weeks after final dose). Proof must be a PRINTED copy of a negative test result or vaccination, or the original vaccination card. The name from your negative COVID-19 test or vaccination card must match the name on your ID. For additional information, review the House of Blues COVID-19 FAQs.

Attendees are required to wear protective masks at all times while in the venue regardless of vaccination status, except when actively eating or drinking.

Event Protocols – What You Should Know

• Vaccine Verification/Negative Test Results – Per the House of Blues Venue Safety Guidelines, it is required that each guest provide proof of full vaccination (at least two weeks after final dose) or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the event (must be taken on 12/10/2021 at 6PM CT or later). A screenshot or photo of either of these documents will suffice. This will be the first piece of information required for entry. Please have it handy as well as your ticket QR code(s) to expedite the check-in process. For additional information, review the House of Blues COVID-19 FAQs.
• Ticket QR Code(s) – After registration you (the ticket buyer) should have received a confirmation email from Ticket Falcon with a PDF attached including your ticket QR code(s). In the event you are unable to access your PDF confirmation, you can quickly show your ticket QR code(s) via the Ticket Falcon My Tickets page. Please have your ticket QR codes readily available before you reach check-in with your brightness turned up to expedite the process. Note: Only the ticket buyer receives confirmation of all tickets purchased including those purchased on behalf of others. If your party is not arriving together, please forward the ticket QR code(s) to them to ensure a seamless check-in.
• Entry—All guests must enter through the rawhide entrance. There will be adequate signage to highlight where this entrance is. Please do not enter the House of Blues via the main entrance.
• Face Masks— Wear your face mask regardless of vaccination status. You may remove your face mask when actively eating and drinking. On-site House of Blues personnel will ensure masks are worn properly over the nose and mouth.
• Toys— Do not forget to bring a toy (valued at at least $20) if you purchased the $15 “Early Bird General Admission with Toy” ticket type. If you purchased the $35 “General Admission without Toy” ticket type you are not required to bring a toy for entry.
• Age Restriction— You must be at least 21 to enter.
• Coat Check— Coach check is available on the 2nd floor music hall toward the back, behind the bar. Coat check is $5 – cash only.
• Bag Policy— All bags will be searched and must adhere to the House of Blues’ Clear Bag Policy. No exceptions. Only the following bags are allowed: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (Maximum size: 12″x6″x12″) or Small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand (Maximum size: 4.5″ x 6.5″).
• Social Distancing— Social distancing will be in effect. There are no current state mandates, but we’ll prioritize distancing at 3 feet. We encourage frequent hand washing, sanitizing, and distancing. We will provide on-site sanitizing stations in high-touch areas. On-site signage will provide reminders for physical distancing throughout 2021 100BMC Holiday Party and Drive, and highlight health and safety rules.