The 28th annual “An Evening with the Chicago Bulls” Charity Gala was held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Advocate Center in Chicago and included a cocktail reception, dinner, silent auction, entertainment and more.  

Among the many guests of the event were the 2016-2017 Chicago Bulls players, coaches, ambassadors and broadcasters.

The gala honored the great work of the Chicago Bulls Charities as well as the induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame of Bulls Chairman, Jerry Reinsdorf.

Also honored was Chicago Bulls community partner After School Matters, a nonprofit organization providing life-changing after-school and summer program opportunities to Chicago high school teens. The Chicago Bulls charities provide financial support to many Chicagoland nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health and wellness of Chicago’s youth, as well as violence prevention, and military support.