Please join the Chicago Reader for our 3rd Annual UnGala fundraiser at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago celebrating the bright future of the Reader!

THIS IS A 21+ EVENT.

Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
VIP reception: 6 – 7 p.m.; General Admission: 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | 220 E Chicago Ave
Entertainment: DJ sets by Ariel Zetina and our headliner, Grammy Award Nominated DJ, Terry Hunter of The Chosen Few DJs. Magic by Deshawn Mason of Second City and Comedy by Kendra Jamaica
Cost: VIP Ticket $250 | General Admission $100
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!
After Party: Your ticket includes access to our exclusive after party at Diego in West Town from 9PM - 12AM! Each UnGala guest will receive a complimentary Johnnie Walker cocktail.

With:

VIP tickets include access to the exclusive VIP Reception from 6 - 7 PM, with access to an open bar, light bites, and entertainment
General Admission ticket includes an open beer & wine bar from 7 - 9 PM
A killer line up of some of Chicago’s best DJs, artists, and more
Raffles & silent auction with amazing prizes

Thank you so much to our sponsors for their generous support of the 2024 Reader UnGala: Wintrust Bank, The Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation, Baron Harris Healey, Clayco, A-Gas Rapid Recovery, Poetry Foundation, Grayson Holmbeck, Good Plan, Chicago Federation of Labor, East Lake Management, Blanc Gallery, and Franczek P.C.

Your ticket is inclusive of access to to our exclusive after party at Diego in West Town! Each UnGala guest will receive a complimentary Johnnie Walker cocktail.

The amount of a contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the amount contributed, reduced by the value of any goods or services provided by the organization. Accordingly, $40 of each general admission ticket and $130 of each VIP ticket is eligible for an income tax deduction.

3rd Annual Reader UnGala Benefit

Please join the Chicago Reader for our 3rd Annual UnGala fundraiser at the Museum of Contemporary Art celebrating the bright future of the Reader with the very best of Chicago arts and entertainment.