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FUNDRAISING EVENTS
& CHEF DINNERS

by Sebastian White in collaboration with
some of the best Chefs in Chicago

Upcoming Events

All profits from the dinner popups & chef collaboration events support
The Evolved Network's youth programming.
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Many Lights, One Table — Galit × The Evolved Network × Café Yaya
Join Chef Zach Engel and Chef Sebastian White for Many Lights, One Table — a four-course, family-style holiday dinner with wine pairings at Café Yaya. An evening of warmth, creativity, and connection in support of The Evolved Network’s mission to nurture belonging through food.
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Past Events
Take a peek behind the scenes of some of our past pop-up experiences and get inspired to join us next time!
Friday, July 4
Craft. Soul. Community. | A Chef-Curated Benefit Dinner
An exclusive six-course dinner with wine pairings featuring Chicago’s most celebrated chefs — benefitting The Evolved Network’s soul-centered work with youth across Chicago.
Sunday, June 22
Eat & Evolve 2025
An immersive, chef-driven evening supporting The Evolved Network’s transformative youth programming across Chicago. Join us November 3 at the iconic Merchandise Mart for a celebration of food, healing, and belonging — where every bite helps grow possibility.
Thursday, June 12
Nourish the Future: A Night of Food & Wellness
Sunday, January 12
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
Five-course dinner with optional wine pairings will take place on Monday, August 5th, from 6-9 pm at Vistro Prime in Hinsdale
Friday, June 21
Eat & Evolve 2024
The Evolved Network's annual fundraising event featuring some of the best Chicago restaurants
Sunday, July 7
Vistro Prime x TEN
Five-course dinner with optional wine pairings will take place on Monday, August 5th, from 6-9 pm at Vistro Prime in Hinsdale
Wednesday, February 28
Earth's Day at Uvae: A Soirée in Honor of Gwen Barjon
5 course tasting menu by Sebastian White at Uvae Kitchen and Wine bar
Monday, October 16
Eat & Evolve 2023
The Evolved Network's annual fundraising event featuring some of the best Chicago restaurants
Wednesday, May 10
Luella's Southern Kitchen Fundraising Pop-up
by Sebastian White in collaboration with Chef Darnell Reed
Tuesday, April 18
Fundraising Collaboration dinner at Demera in support of The Evolved Network
by Chefs Tigist Reda, Sebastian White, Sarah Stegner & Casey Doody
Friday, February 17
'Sprouts of Change' at eden
Fundraising collaboration dinner by Sebastian White & Chefs Devon Quinn in support of The Evolved Network
Thursday, February 23
Dove's Luncheonette Fundraising Pop-up
by Sebastian White in collaboration with Chefs Paul Kahan & Sam O'Keefe
Friday, December 23
Let Freedom Ring: A Dinner Inspired by the life and legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the MLK Holiday at Uvae
The Civil Rights of Food brought to you by Chef Q. Ibraheem & Chef Sebastian White
Tuesday, December 20
Eat & Evolve 2022
Enjoy food stations from some of Chicago’s top chefs, cocktails and mocktails from eden’s cash bar, and learn how we can help Chicago’s youth be their best self and build a better tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 8
The Evolved Network NFP’s Appreciation and Nonprofit Leadership Luncheon
Hosted by Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris at Prairie Grass Café
Sunday, October 2
Restaurant Pop-Up at UVAE Kitchen and Wine Bar
Buy your ticket to a fundraising 5 course dinner by Chef Sebastian White and wine pairing by Chef Lindsey Anderson
Tuesday, October 4
Live culinary demo at Green City Market
Come join us on Saturday morning for a free culinary demonstration by Chef Sebastian fresh fresh produce from Green City Market
Monday, December 26
Fundraising dinner at Prairie Grass Cafe
brought to you by 2x James Beard Foundation Award winner Chef Sarah Stegner & Chef Sebastian White
Thursday, February 2
Prairie Grass Cafe Collaboration Dinner
by Sebastian White and 2x James Beard Winning chef Sarah Stegner
Thursday, September 21
Feeding Mind, Body, Soul, & Community
by Sebastian White in collaboration with Personal Chef Candice Howarth
Friday, May 10
The Evolved Network x Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits Backyard Bash
A festive kick-off to summer! Come hang out, eat, listen to live music! Bring your friends & fam and yard games.