Gail Simmons (of Top Chef) will host a global celebration of food at the Common Threads World Festival, which will take place Monday, March 23, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, at 6 p.m.
Celebrity chefs will include Table 52’s Art Smith (a co-founder of Common Threads with his partner, Jesus Salgueiro) and Tru’s Gale Gand.
The after-party will take place at The James Hotel, 55 E. Ontario, with a special musical guest. Last year’s guest was R&B singer John Legend. Tickets are $250-$500. See www.CommonThreads.org.