SEPTEMBER By Chandler Rollins, Sydney Price and Mary Kaleta

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THROUGH 9/7Charlie Trotter: Chef, Artist, ThinkerPeer inside the mind of the late master chef Charlie Trotter at City Gallery’s premiere exhibit, which displays his personal objects, James Beard Award medal and stunning food photography celebrating his keen eye for presentation. 10am. Free. Historic Water Tower, 806 N. Michigan Ave., 312.742.0808, cityofchicago.org

THROUGH 11/7Assassination Theater: Chicago’s Role in the Crime of the CenturyEven after 50 years, Americans still question who shot JFK and why. In this world-premiere production, actors and a panoply of projections

MILLENNIALS Joffrey Ballet opens its 60th anniversary season with a special repertory program showcasing new works by the country’s next generation of talent, including a world premiere by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and the Chicago premiere of Fool’s Paradise, choreographed by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. Times vary. Tickets $32-$155. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, 800.982.2787, joffrey.org16th

GALLERY WALKWork from some of the brightest stars in the art world will be on view during the River North Design District’s Fall Gallery Walk. Curated by Daniel Kinkade, the 10 participating showrooms, including Lightology and Studio 41, will highlight a variety of mediums from Phillip Schalekamp’s concentric square paintings to Sheila Ganch’s fi gurative sculptures. 5PM. Free. Locations vary, rivernorthdesigndistrict.com

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will uncover the evidence and shed light on the Windy City’s connection to the nation’s most infamous crime. Times vary. Tickets $20-$49. Museum of Broadcast Communications, 360 N. State St., 800.838.3006, assassinationtheater.com

9/5Chicago’s Best Summer WingFestTaste wings from 40 of the finest chicken establishments in the city; listen to live music; and sip craft beer, all in the name

of children in need across Illinois. 1pm. VIP tickets $100. Bailey Auditorium, 1340 W. Washington Blvd., wingfest.net

9/8-10/11Jamaica FarewellBased on her true life story, writer-performer Debra Ehrhardt chronicles her escape from revolution-torn Jamaica in the 1970s to fulfill her lifelong dream of coming to America. Times vary. Tickets $50. The Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted

St., 312.988.9000, jamaicafarewelltheplay.com

9/8-11/8The Tempest After captivating audiences last fall in King Lear, Larry Yando was tempted to perform on the same stage again. The result? A classic tale of vengeance through the character of Prospero that has been underscored and choreographed to send haunting chills down your spine. Times vary. Tickets from $48.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.5600, chicagoshakes.com

9/10Idol StructuresStop by the opening reception of Chicago-based artist Matt Siber’s solo exhibition, which will make you view everyday signs and advertisements in a new light—literally. Missed opening night? The exhibit will run through December. 5pm. Free. DePaul Art Museum,

RIGHT MOVESChristopher Wheeldon’s Fool’s Paradise

SCENIC ROUTESCENIC ROUTE Phillip Schalekamp’s “Undulating Schalekamp’s “Undulating Circumstances” will be on Circumstances” will be on display at Gallery Walk.display at Gallery Walk.

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935 W. Fullerton Ave., 773.325.7506, museums.depaul.edu

9/11Gala of the Arts Setting the stage to help people in need, the 14th annual Gala of the Arts hosted by the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites attendees to enjoy an exquisite art show, raffle and entertainment by tribute band AbbaFab. 6pm. Tickets from $250. Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom, 600 E. Grand Ave., 312.948.6864, catholiccharities.net/signatureevents

9/11Woman’s Board Annual September GalaThe 95th annual gala honors Jerri and David H. Hoffmann and the Jerri Hoffmann Carpentersville Child + Family Center with the Pauline K. Palmer award, for their dedication to improving the lives of children and families through Children’s

Home + Aid. 6:30pm. Tickets $500. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312.424.6811, childrenshomeandaid.org/gala

9/11-9/12Windy City Wine FestivalSample more than 300 aperitifs from wineries around the world and signature dishes from the city’s top restaurants while supporting the Grant Park Conservancy. Times vary. Tickets $35-$45.Buckingham Fountain, 301 S. Columbus Drive, 888.695.0888, windycitywinefestival.com

9/11-9/2217th Annual World Music Festival Award-winning world musicians, including Mahmoud Ahmed and Aziz Sahmaoui, unite at this citywide, multivenue, 11-day festival that has attracted over 650,000 concertgoers since its inception. Times vary. Free. Locations vary, cityofchicago.org

9/12Over the Moon: Celestial BallJoin the Women’s Board of the Adler Planetarium for an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing at its annual black-tie gala set under the Adler’s stars. 6:30pm. Tickets from $800. Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312.553.2000, pjhchicago.com/event/adler

9/13Midway Fly Away 5KCompete with thousands of Chicagoans in an exhilarating timed race event with stunning views of the city’s skyline while supporting Special Olympics Chicago as jumbo jets take off and land overhead. 9am. Tickets $20-$40. Chicago Midway International Airport, 5500 S. Laramie Ave., sochicago.org

9/14 Taste of the First TeeLuke Donald returns to Chicago for his seventh annual Taste of the First Tee wine-tasting event. The PGA tour star and

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SIXTH ANNUAL FITFESTGather your friends and family and join Bright Pink for a health and wellness day featuring a series of high-energy workouts led by the Chicago Bulls/Sox Academy trainers, FFC, The Dailey Method, Shred415 and WERQ instructors to take breast and ovarian cancer awareness and transform it into life-saving action. 9AM. Tickets $500. Fitness Formula Club Union Station, 444 W. Jackson Blvd., brightpink.org/fi tfest

BY DESIGN Moscow School of Management, designed by David Adjaye

A GREAT FITJoin Bright Pink’s FitFest for cancer awareness.

wine producer invites guests to an evening of fun and drinks benefiting the First Tee charity organization. 6pm. Tickets from $500. 425 Conway Farms Drive, 847.729.9833, thefirstteegreaterchicago.org/taste

9/15Conlon Real Estate Golf ClassicSpend a day on the green while supporting Misericordia and the Conlon Wildlife Foundation, which provides vital services to animals in need. 9am. Tickets $250-$1,000. Harborside International Golf Center, 11001 S. Doty Ave., 312.733.7201, conlonrealestate.com/golf

9/16-10/18Oklahoma!Tensions are high

between farmers and cowboys across the rolling lands of territorial Oklahoma in this feisty romance. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway classic springs to life at the hands of director Jim Corti. Times vary. Tickets $41-$56. Paramount Theatre, Aurora, 23 E. Galena Blvd., 630.896.6666, paramountaurora.com

9/17Vernissage 2015Get ready to be wowed at this year’s Vernissage, an opening night preview of EXPO Chicago’s 140 galleries hosted by The Museum of Contemporary Art’s Women’s Board. 5pm. VIP tickets from $100. Festival Hall, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 312.397.4017, mcachicago.org

MAK ING PLACE: THE ARCHITECTURE OF DAVID ADJAYEAfrican-born architect David Adjaye shares his distinct design approach and “Afropolitan” aesthetic in his fi rst solo museum survey featuring furniture, housing, public buildings and master plans that fi ll the Art Institute of Chicago’s fi rst-fl oor Abbott Galleries and the Modern Wing’s second-fl oor architecture and design galleries. 10:30AM. Tickets from $14. 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312.443.3600, artic.edu

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9/17-11/15 East of EdenSteppenwolf Theatre Company marks 40 years with the world-premiere adaptation of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s East of Eden by award-winning director and Steppenwolf co-founder Terry Kinney. Times vary. Tickets $20-$89. 1650 N. Halsted St., 312.335.1650, steppenwolf.org

9/18Back to School SoireeInfused with energy from City Year’s red-jacketed AmeriCorps members, this one-of-a-kind event celebrates the organization’s impact on the lives of the city’s students. 5pm. Tickets $100. The Library & Conference Suites, 190 S. LaSalle St., 312.423.7170, cityyear.org

9/19Harvest BallBask in the beauty of the fall season with cocktails, a dinner and auction at The Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s annual black-tie event. 6pm. Tickets from $550. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, 847.835.6958, chicagobotanic.org/guild/harvestball

9/19Symphony BallKick off the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 125th anniversary season with a not-to-be-missed evening of music,

dinner, dancing and a special performance of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” 6pm. Tickets from $1,250. Palmer House, 17. E. Monroe St., 312.294.3185, cso.org

9/20The National Brass EnsembleJoin the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as 26 of the finest brass players in America, all of whom hold principal positions in the CSO, perform for their Chicago debut at Orchestra Hall. 3pm. Tickets $33-$116. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., 312.294.3000, cso.org

9/22Culturefest Live!Sip cocktails and comment on the latest happenings with hosts Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens of Slate’s Culture Gabfest before they hit the stage for the live recording of their weekly podcast, here in Chicago for the first time. 7:30pm. Tickets $50. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., 773.871.6607, musicboxtheatre.com

9/25Friends of Prentice Benefit EveningCelebrate Northwestern Memorial’s Prentice Women’s Hospital’s proud legacy of philanthropy and volunteerism at its 30th annual benefit. 6pm.

Tickets $600. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place, 312.926.5798, friendsofprentice.org/2015-benefit

9/25Illumination 2015 Dine and dance with the Loop’s business and cultural leaders at the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation’s 11th annual gala to celebrate the people and places that make Chicago a thriving city. 6:30pm. Tickets $375-$5,500. Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St., 312.782.9160, loopchicago.com/foundation/gala

9/25Storybook GalaStep into the magical world of Willy Wonka at the Wood Family Foundation’s inaugural gala to support Pitch In, an afterschool mentoring program for the city’s at-risk youth. 6:30pm. Tickets from $125. Moonlight Studios, 1446 W. Kinzie St., 312.924.9234, wffpitchin.org/events

9/25-9/26Flying BachAfter six sold-out shows last year, The Flying Steps, a world-champion German dance troupe, are soaring back to The Chicago Theatre’s stage for one weekend only. 8pm. Platinum tickets $225. 175 N. State St., 800.745.3000, thechicagotheatre.com

1. Sept. 13: Mod Mex & Mod Mix Start the festivities early with a VIP reception and five-course Mexican dinner at Topolobampo, hosted by chef Rick Bayless and featuring chefs Javier Plascencia, José Ramón Castillo, Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark, and cocktail pairings by mixologist Jay Schroeder, Eryn Reece and Erick Rodríguez. 5pm. Tickets $195-$275. 445 N. Clark St.

2. Sept. 25: Hamburger Hop Join local chefs at the official Chicago Gourmet kickoff event. Watch the burger showdown while sampling delicious bites, beer, spirits and wine. 6pm. Tickets from $125. Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace, 205 E. Randolph St.

3. Sept. 26: Punch Kings, Pigs n’ Tiki

Head to the Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace for a tiki-inspired evening of punches and pork from 12 of Chicago’s top mixologists and 10 heritage pig farmers, the latter of whom will partner with notable chefs to present a unique spin on the traditional pig roast. 8pm. Tickets $75. 205 E. Randolph St.

4. Sept. 27: Rise & Shine Gourmet Food, family and fitness unite for a morning of wellness at Maggie Daley Park with your choice of sunrise yoga led by CorePower Yoga or a run-walk with the Chicago Area Runners Association. After breaking a sweat, treat yourself to a well-earned brunch prepared by Lula Cafe’s Jason Hammel and Matthias Merges of Yusho. 8am. Tickets $15-$55. 337 E. Randolph St.

WHAT’S COOKING? More than 150 of Chicago’s fi nest restaurants, chefs and sommeliers gather Sept. 25-27 for cook-offs, gourmet tastings and an afterparty or two at Chicago Gourmet presented by Bon Appétit. Hungry for more? Check out these can’t-miss events below. Noon. Tickets from $170. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., 312.380.4129, chicagogourmet.org

EAT UP Chefs fl ock to annual favorite Chicago Gourmet, a weekend of food festivities.

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