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– Midwinter’s Night’s Dream Mardi Gras bash, 7 p.m. Friday, the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E. Pearson St. Pre-dinner nibbles, a three-course meal, silent auction and the Dick Judson Orchestra. $130. Donations benefit adult mission programs of Fourth Presbyterian Church. 312-787-4570.
– The Union Club’s Mardi Gras benefit for the Crossroads Center, 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Hors d’oeuvre, three beverage tickets, one raffle ticket and the Matt McGuire jazz trio. $60, $100 for two. 312-831-9354.
