Upcoming
Club Events
Endzone Luncheon
The End Zone Luncheon brings former NFL players to the Golf Lounge for an insider’s take on Sunday’s biggest moments, accompanied by a lunch buffet. They’ll break down key plays, answer questions, and share stories from on and off the field—moving the conversation between football, leadership, business, and the strategies that shape each. Whether you’re starting with Football 101 or already calling every play from your seat, there’s room at the table. $25++ per person
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Club Events
Burgers & Bourbon
Settle in for an evening of burgers and bourbon in Frame. We’re pairing featured burger specials with a curated lineup of bourbon pours for an easygoing night built around bold flavors, good drinks, and Club favorites.
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Club Events
Members Choice: Gamay
This month, we’re exploring Gamay—the bright, expressive red known for lively acidity, soft tannins, and vibrant notes of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and violet. Bring a bottle valued at $20+ to share and discover new favorites while sipping, savoring, and connecting with fellow wine lovers in a relaxed, interactive tasting experience. $8++ per person. Registration encouraged.
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Club Events
Mexican Independence Day
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Frame with an evening inspired by the flavors of Mexico. Explore a special à la carte menu alongside featured cocktails and zero-proof pours, available throughout dinner.
Register
Club Events
Real Estate Society: What's Working, What's Shifting
Join the Real Estate Society for a candid conversation on what’s working, what’s shifting, and what’s taking shape across today’s market. Connect with fellow Members, exchange perspectives, and hear what others are seeing across sectors, deals, and opportunities in real time. Cash bar available
Register
Club Events
Mocktail Mixology Class
Raise a glass to Wellness Week—no spirits required. Join us for a hands-on mocktail mixology class where you’ll craft and taste elevated zero-proof drinks while learning simple techniques to recreate your favorites at home. $15++ per person. 24-hour cancellation policy.
Register
Club Events
Tech Networking Night
Join fellow Members for an open-format Tech Club happy hour created for exchanging ideas, meeting new collaborators and shaping what comes next. Bring a topic you want to explore, a perspective worth sharing or simply your curiosity. Members interested in speaking, hosting or helping bring a future program to life are especially encouraged to join us. Complimentary to attend, a la carte menu available.
Register
Club Events
The Metropolitan - Networking Night: Out Professionals Chicago @ The Metropolitan
Expand your circle with Out Professionals Chicago at the Club. This evening brings together LGBTQ professionals, allies, Members, and guests for a polished networking social high above the city, designed for real conversation, new introductions, and connections that feel easy from the start. Expect a lively room, a welcoming crowd, and the kind of professional community where networking feels less transactional and more human.
Register
Club Events
The Metropolitan - Apple Cider Bar @The Metropolitan
Sip into the season at our Apple Cider Bar, featuring warm and chilled cider, festive fall toppings, and optional spirited add-ins to make it your own.
Register
Club Events
Chef's Choice Tasting
Be the first to savor what’s next! Join Chef Richard in the dining room for an exclusive sneak peek of the new menu items he’s been cooking up. Enjoy curated small bites, bold new flavors, and an intimate opportunity to mix, mingle, and chat one-on-one with Chef about the inspiration behind each dish. It’s an evening of fresh tastes, great conversation, and delicious discoveries — you won’t want to miss it!. $25++ per person. **48-hour cancellation policy.
Register
Club Events
Hispanic Heritage Cooking Class: Sopes
$20++ per person; includes cooking class and one glass of red or white wine. 48-hour cancellation policy.
Register
Club Events
Fall Harvest Dinner
Celebrate the start of fall with a seasonal Harvest Dinner showcasing warm flavors and chef-driven dishes.
Register
Club Events
TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon
Start your morning with TEDxLakeShoreDrive at The Metropolitan for an interactive Idea Workshop designed to help guests explore, shape, and strengthen ideas worth sharing. Whether you’re interested in delivering a TED or TEDx Talk, curious about the speaker selection process, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation, this salon invites Members and guests into a collaborative morning of perspective, connection, and creative exchange. Early Bird pricing through August 11: $15 Members | $35 Non-Members. Doors open at 7:00 AM, with the program beginning at 7:30 AM. **48-hour cancellation policy. Please CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets.
Club Events
The Business of Wellness
Wellness is always evolving—and some of the best ideas may already be within our own community. Join Wellness Committee Co-Chairs Tita Arroyo and Cherish Hicks for an evening designed to bring together members, wellness professionals, entrepreneurs, and curious minds around what’s next in health and well-being. Share a business, introduce an idea, or pitch an experience you’d love to see come to life at the Club. From fitness and nutrition to longevity, beauty, recovery, mindfulness, healthy living, and beyond, the evening is an opportunity to exchange expertise, discover new concepts, and make meaningful connections across the wellness space. Enjoy light bites and a wellness-inspired welcome beverage as ideas move around the room, conversations take shape, and the Committee gets a firsthand look at the experiences our community wants more of. Selected concepts may inspire future Wellness Committee programming and activations at the Club! Have something to share? Come ready with a brief introduction to your business, concept, or proposed experience—and why you think it would resonate with the Metropolitan community. No pitch required to attend. Come to connect, discover, and be part of the conversation shaping wellness at the Club.
Register
Club Events
MET 101
Unwind at happy hour while discovering all the opportunities your membership has to offer! Whether you’re a new Member or simply looking to reconnect, this event is the perfect way to: Learn about Member benefits, events, and exclusive programs. Meet fellow Members and start building connections. Ask questions and get insider tips to enhance your experience.
Register
Club Events
Fall Business Expo
Showcase your products, services, and expertise to a wider Club audience while connecting with entrepreneurs, professionals, and vendors from across Chicago. Whether you’re looking to attract new clients, build strategic relationships, or discover businesses within the Member community, this is your opportunity to make meaningful connections—and turn introductions into new possibilities.
Register
Club Events
Bourbon Heritage Happy Hour
Raise a glass to Bourbon Heritage Month with an early-evening happy hour in Frame. Explore featured bourbon pours and cocktails alongside a selection of happy hour bites, with special pricing available throughout the evening.
Register
Club Events
Bears vs. Eagles: Game Night
Football takes over Frame for Bears vs. Eagles. Join fellow Members for the matchup with game-day bites, beer, cocktails, and plenty of screens to keep you close to the action.
Register
Club Events
Cigar Club Outing: Skyline Club
Indulge in the art of fine cigars at Skyline Club, where city views meet timeless tradition. Spend an evening savoring premium cigars, enjoying curated pairings, and connecting with fellow enthusiasts in a refined, relaxed setting. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or just beginning your cigar journey, this gathering is the perfect chance to expand your palate and your circle. $60++ per person, includes open bar. Cigars provided. 48-hour cancellation policy.
Register
Club Events
WSC Mixer: Falling for Vino
The season is turning—and we’re pouring accordingly. Join the Wine & Spirit Club in Frame for a relaxed evening of wine, conversation and connection. Reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow wine lovers and settle into fall over a curated selection of pours. Already part of WSC? Your evening is complimentary. Curious about joining? Consider this your invitation to pull up a seat and discover the perks. Complimentary for WSC Members | $45++ for Non-WSC Members
Register
Club Events
Endzone Luncheon
The End Zone Luncheon brings former NFL players to the Golf Lounge for an insider’s take on Sunday’s biggest moments, accompanied by a lunch buffet. They’ll break down key plays, answer questions, and share stories from on and off the field—moving the conversation between football, leadership, business, and the strategies that shape each. Whether you’re starting with Football 101 or already calling every play from your seat, there’s room at the table. $25++ per person
Club Events
Burgers & Bourbon
Settle in for an evening of burgers and bourbon in Frame. We’re pairing featured burger specials with a curated lineup of bourbon pours for an easygoing night built around bold flavors, good drinks, and Club favorites.
Club Events
Members Choice: Gamay
This month, we’re exploring Gamay—the bright, expressive red known for lively acidity, soft tannins, and vibrant notes of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and violet. Bring a bottle valued at $20+ to share and discover new favorites while sipping, savoring, and connecting with fellow wine lovers in a relaxed, interactive tasting experience. $8++ per person. Registration encouraged.
Club Events
Mexican Independence Day
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Frame with an evening inspired by the flavors of Mexico. Explore a special à la carte menu alongside featured cocktails and zero-proof pours, available throughout dinner.
Club Events
Real Estate Society: What's Working, What's Shifting
Join the Real Estate Society for a candid conversation on what’s working, what’s shifting, and what’s taking shape across today’s market. Connect with fellow Members, exchange perspectives, and hear what others are seeing across sectors, deals, and opportunities in real time. Cash bar available
Club Events
Mocktail Mixology Class
Raise a glass to Wellness Week—no spirits required. Join us for a hands-on mocktail mixology class where you’ll craft and taste elevated zero-proof drinks while learning simple techniques to recreate your favorites at home. $15++ per person. 24-hour cancellation policy.
Club Events
Tech Networking Night
Join fellow Members for an open-format Tech Club happy hour created for exchanging ideas, meeting new collaborators and shaping what comes next. Bring a topic you want to explore, a perspective worth sharing or simply your curiosity. Members interested in speaking, hosting or helping bring a future program to life are especially encouraged to join us. Complimentary to attend, a la carte menu available.
Club Events
The Metropolitan - Networking Night: Out Professionals Chicago @ The Metropolitan
Expand your circle with Out Professionals Chicago at the Club. This evening brings together LGBTQ professionals, allies, Members, and guests for a polished networking social high above the city, designed for real conversation, new introductions, and connections that feel easy from the start. Expect a lively room, a welcoming crowd, and the kind of professional community where networking feels less transactional and more human.
Club Events
The Metropolitan - Apple Cider Bar @The Metropolitan
Sip into the season at our Apple Cider Bar, featuring warm and chilled cider, festive fall toppings, and optional spirited add-ins to make it your own.
Club Events
Chef's Choice Tasting
Be the first to savor what’s next! Join Chef Richard in the dining room for an exclusive sneak peek of the new menu items he’s been cooking up. Enjoy curated small bites, bold new flavors, and an intimate opportunity to mix, mingle, and chat one-on-one with Chef about the inspiration behind each dish. It’s an evening of fresh tastes, great conversation, and delicious discoveries — you won’t want to miss it!. $25++ per person. **48-hour cancellation policy.
Club Events
Hispanic Heritage Cooking Class: Sopes
$20++ per person; includes cooking class and one glass of red or white wine. 48-hour cancellation policy.
Club Events
Fall Harvest Dinner
Celebrate the start of fall with a seasonal Harvest Dinner showcasing warm flavors and chef-driven dishes.
Club Events
TEDxLakeShoreDrive Salon
Start your morning with TEDxLakeShoreDrive at The Metropolitan for an interactive Idea Workshop designed to help guests explore, shape, and strengthen ideas worth sharing. Whether you’re interested in delivering a TED or TEDx Talk, curious about the speaker selection process, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversation, this salon invites Members and guests into a collaborative morning of perspective, connection, and creative exchange. Early Bird pricing through August 11: $15 Members | $35 Non-Members. Doors open at 7:00 AM, with the program beginning at 7:30 AM. **48-hour cancellation policy. Please CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets.
Club Events
The Business of Wellness
Wellness is always evolving—and some of the best ideas may already be within our own community. Join Wellness Committee Co-Chairs Tita Arroyo and Cherish Hicks for an evening designed to bring together members, wellness professionals, entrepreneurs, and curious minds around what’s next in health and well-being. Share a business, introduce an idea, or pitch an experience you’d love to see come to life at the Club. From fitness and nutrition to longevity, beauty, recovery, mindfulness, healthy living, and beyond, the evening is an opportunity to exchange expertise, discover new concepts, and make meaningful connections across the wellness space. Enjoy light bites and a wellness-inspired welcome beverage as ideas move around the room, conversations take shape, and the Committee gets a firsthand look at the experiences our community wants more of. Selected concepts may inspire future Wellness Committee programming and activations at the Club! Have something to share? Come ready with a brief introduction to your business, concept, or proposed experience—and why you think it would resonate with the Metropolitan community. No pitch required to attend. Come to connect, discover, and be part of the conversation shaping wellness at the Club.
Club Events
MET 101
Unwind at happy hour while discovering all the opportunities your membership has to offer! Whether you’re a new Member or simply looking to reconnect, this event is the perfect way to: Learn about Member benefits, events, and exclusive programs. Meet fellow Members and start building connections. Ask questions and get insider tips to enhance your experience.
Club Events
Fall Business Expo
Showcase your products, services, and expertise to a wider Club audience while connecting with entrepreneurs, professionals, and vendors from across Chicago. Whether you’re looking to attract new clients, build strategic relationships, or discover businesses within the Member community, this is your opportunity to make meaningful connections—and turn introductions into new possibilities.
Club Events
Bourbon Heritage Happy Hour
Raise a glass to Bourbon Heritage Month with an early-evening happy hour in Frame. Explore featured bourbon pours and cocktails alongside a selection of happy hour bites, with special pricing available throughout the evening.
Club Events
Bears vs. Eagles: Game Night
Football takes over Frame for Bears vs. Eagles. Join fellow Members for the matchup with game-day bites, beer, cocktails, and plenty of screens to keep you close to the action.
Club Events
Cigar Club Outing: Skyline Club
Indulge in the art of fine cigars at Skyline Club, where city views meet timeless tradition. Spend an evening savoring premium cigars, enjoying curated pairings, and connecting with fellow enthusiasts in a refined, relaxed setting. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or just beginning your cigar journey, this gathering is the perfect chance to expand your palate and your circle. $60++ per person, includes open bar. Cigars provided. 48-hour cancellation policy.
Club Events
WSC Mixer: Falling for Vino
The season is turning—and we’re pouring accordingly. Join the Wine & Spirit Club in Frame for a relaxed evening of wine, conversation and connection. Reconnect with familiar faces, meet fellow wine lovers and settle into fall over a curated selection of pours. Already part of WSC? Your evening is complimentary. Curious about joining? Consider this your invitation to pull up a seat and discover the perks. Complimentary for WSC Members | $45++ for Non-WSC Members