2024 Gargoyle Gala

The University of Chicago Graduate Council invites you to join other UChicago Grad students for an evening of food, drinks, and dancing at the Adler Planetarium!

Tickets include admission, food, professional photography, and full open bar access. There will be two rounds of ticket sales, with 600 tickets per round:

• Round 1: October 14, 5 PM Central ($55)
• Round 2: October 28, 5 PM Central ($60)

At-cost tickets ($150) will also be available beginning November 4. A ll attendees and their guests must be 21+ and bring a valid form of legal ID (state ID, passport) to enter the event. Tickets must be purchased by a UChicago graduate student using a UChicago email. If you are bringing a guest, you must purchase a second ticket.

Semiformal attire is recommended for this event.

For this event, we have activated automatic refunds to streamline the refund process. Please note that Eventbrite incurs a fee for this service. Because of guest count deadlines set by the venue, refunds will NOT be granted after November 3.

Please enter through the main entrance of the Planetarium on Solidarity Drive. Doors will open at 6:00 PM.

We have secured parking spots for those who need them in the Planetarium Lot next to the Planetarium off Solidarity Drive for $15. 

For coat check purposes, there will be a coat check room at the Adler Planetarium next to the entrance.

If you would like to request a specific song at this event, please do so by 11/9 using this form. 

ROASTED TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE GATEAUX 

Assorted Flatbread, Crusty French Baguette, and Basil Pistou

SEASON'S FRESHEST FRUITS 

Selection of the season's best

GOURMET CROSTINI BAR 

Guests Top Garlic Toasted Tuscan Bread from a Selection of:

Tomato Basil Relish, Balsamic White Beans, Rustic Eggplant Caponata

CHICKEN SATAY SKEWER 

Mint Yogurt Coulis

OPEN-FACED ROAST BEEF WITH RED ONION MARMALADE SANDWICH

Blue Cheese, Peppered Citrus, Focaccia

OPEN-FACED HERB ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH

Tomato Mustard, Sliced Cucumber, Watercress, Sourdough

If you have any questions, dietary restrictions, or accessibility needs, please fill out this form using your uchicago email. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

*by attending, you agree to be photographed

Host or Publisher Graduate Council and UChicagoGRAD