Chicago’s heavyhitters box for charity at this premier black-tie gala

Who said galas have to be stuffy? This month, Strength in the City is back with Chicago’s most thrilling soiree, Rebels For A Cause, featuring a curated food and beverage experience and high-intensity boxing matches between notable Chicagoans.

On Thursday, January 22, leaders from the city’s hospitality, fitness and wellness industries will take the ring at Time Out Market Chicago in the heart of the West Loop. The evening is about more than just seeing notable Chicagoans hit one another (though we’re definitely excited about that)—Rebels For A Cause will raise money and awareness for four Windy City nonprofits.

Each ticket supports Wellness 4 Every 1, a school and corporate program that provides inclusive access to health and wellness programs; Re-Connect Chicago, which empowers youth through mentorship and community engagement; Healthy Hood Chi, an organization that creates health equity in underserved communities; and Box United, which promotes unity, confidence and connection through boxing education.

Doors open at 5:30pm, followed by live music performances, dining and cocktails, before boxing bouts begin at 7pm. It’s bound to be an unforgettable night, so grab your tickets (starting at $65) here, and get ready for one of the most exhilarating galas Chicago has ever seen.