This year, Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas celebrates a special anniversary of Mario, Make Me a Model with the tenth installment of the beloved competition. From Aug. 20-21, hopefuls can test their luck at open model calls at multiple Mario Tricoci locations. Up to 50 contestants will continue to quarter-finals at the St. Jane Hotel, commencing Tues., Aug. 28. Open model calls: Mon., Aug. 20, at the Lower Level of 900 N. Michigan Ave.; Tues., Aug. 21, at Mario Tricoci Schaumburg, 675 Mall Dr., Schaumburg, and at Mario Tricoci Oakbrook, 284 Oakbrook Ctr., Oak Brook; tricoci.com/m4

Inspired by the theme that food can be healthy and delicious, the Global Lyme Alliance will host its second annual Sublyme Soiree on August 23rd, 2018 from 5:30pm-9:00pm at Venue West. Guests will enjoy dishes from Chicago's fifteen top chefs, including Paul Kahan, Marchesa, Ema and True Food Kitchen. Featuring a live auction, cocktails from Koval Distillery and vintage wines, it's a night not to be missed. General admission tickets: $125.00. VIP tickets, including private VIP research dinner: $225.00. 5:30pm at Venue West Chicago, gla.org/2018Chicago

On Saturday, September 8, 2018, the Adler Planetarium Women’s Board will host the Adler’s biggest fundraising event of the year. The annual gala, set under the stars, raises funds for educational programming that engages people in doing science and inspires young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Adler is pleased to recognize American hero, Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. and Magellan Corporation represented by President, Bob Arthur. Adler Planetarium, 1300 South Lake Shore Drive. https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/join-give/fundraising-events/celestial-ball/

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum’s Board of Trustees will host its first gala in celebration of the Museum’s 10th anniversary on the evening of Thursday, September 13, 2018. The event will honor leading Chicago architect, preservationist, and sustainable designer, Joseph Antunovich. Proceeds from the gala will support the Driehaus Museum’s exhibitions, educational and cultural programming, as well as the ongoing care of the historic Nickerson Mansion. 40 East Erie Street, https://bit.ly/2HrLI56

The "Team up for Tony" benefit match will take place on Prince of Wales Field in support of polo player Tony Sekera, who was left paralyzed following an accident during a solo stick and ball practice in June 2017. Guests can pack their own picnic for the ticketed tailgate and enjoy a match of high goal polo. All proceeds will be donated to the Sekera family for Tony's long-term care and therapy. $30 per tailgate spot, $10 for general field parking: https://bit.ly/2LP9Tk1; 2606 York Rd., Oak Brook

Five finalists from the Mario, Make Me a Model 2018 competition will strut the runway with 20 professional models during the final leg of the competition. The show, hosted at the Northerly Island Tent on Northerly Island, will feature five emerging Chicago designers, and Tricoci will announce the 2018 winner. 1521 S. Linn White Dr., tricoci.com/m4