Reader UnGala Celebration

Wed, Oct 18, 2023, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm CT

Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S Ashand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607, United States (US)

18 Oct

About the Event

Please join the Chicago Reader for our 2nd Annual UnGala fundraiser at the Epiphany Center for the Arts celebrating the bright future of the Reader with the very best of Chicago arts and  entertainment.

 

THIS IS A 21+ EVENT.

 

  • Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
  • VIP reception:  6 – 7 p.m.; General Admission:  7 – 11 p.m.
  • Location: Epiphany Center for the Arts. 201 Ashland Avenue in Chicago
  • Cost: Sponsorship levels start at $500; Tickets start at $20
  • Attire: Whatever you fancy! From biz casual to Met Gala-fab, our only ask is that you add a little Reader Yellow or gold into your look. Whether it’s a monochromatic yellow storm, or just a small pop of gold, make it your own! Click here for the UnGala Dress Code to get some style inspiration!

With:

  • 3 areas of entertainment + fun (full line-up to be announced!)
  • A VIP reception with access to a 2-hour open bar, light bites, and entertainment
  • A killer line up of some of Chicago’s best music + live art + dance including
  • Food provided by locally sourced and artisan producers
  • Cash bar available all night
  • Raffles with amazing prizes

Emceed by: Naira (@naira.bills)

 

With appearances and performances by:


Peter CottonTale

Sparklmami

The Trenchies

Yanna Cello

Rockstar EV

DJ IGGY

NOTAPLANTSHOP

RTST

Alyssa Low

The Body Confident Queens

Blesstonio

Lady D

CHECK OUT THE READER UNGALA SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

Sponsors:

Please see our sponsorship package options here. For more information on sponsorship opportunities and advertising packages, reach out Diane Pascal, at [email protected].

Location

Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S Ashand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607, United States (US)

Date and Time

Wed, Oct 18, 2023, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm CT

Tickets

Rainbow Cone – General Admission
Seating Type: General Admission

General admission ticket for Low Income / Student / Young Professional guests. [More]

General admission ticket for Low Income / Student / Young Professional guests.

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Sale ends Tue, Oct 17, 2023, 6:00 pm CT
$20.00+ $1.60 service fee
Maxwell Street Polish – General Admission
Seating Type: General Admission

General admission ticket. [More]

General admission ticket.

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Sale ends Tue, Oct 17, 2023, 6:00 pm CT
$50.00+ $2.50 service fee
Chicago Dog – General Admission
Seating Type: General Admission

General admission ticket. [More]

General admission ticket.

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Sale ends Tue, Oct 17, 2023, 6:00 pm CT
$100.00+ $4.00 service fee
Michigan Avenue – VIP Ticket
Seating Type: General Admission

One VIP ticket for VIP reception from 6 -7 p.m. Ticket includes open bar through… [More]

One VIP ticket for VIP reception from 6 -7 p.m.

Ticket includes open bar through 8pm at UnGala, passed hors d'oeuvres, open bar with DJ and exclusive performance, signed Tony Fitzpatrick print.

For further corporate sponsorship packages, reach out to Diane Pascal, Chief Development Officer at [email protected] or Amber Nettles, VP of Sales and Business Development at [email protected]

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Sale ends Tue, Oct 17, 2023, 6:00 pm CT
$250.00+ $8.50 service fee

Donations

Donation to Reader Institute for Community Journalism Inc.

Donate to Reader Institute for Community Journalism Inc. Your donation is greatly appreciated!

Sale ends Wed, Oct 18, 2023, 11:00 pm CT

Refund Policy

No refunds offered.

Organizer

The Chicago Reader
Founded in 1971, the Reader is Chicago’s alternative nonprofit newsroom.

Organizer

The Chicago Reader
Founded in 1971, the Reader is Chicago’s alternative nonprofit newsroom.