Egyptian American Society of Chicago

15/08/2026

EAS invites you to attend the 4th annual EAS Summer Lakefront Party overlooking the scenic Lake Michigan. Join us on Saturday, August 29th, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm for a memorable and enjoyable afternoon! This year, we have an exciting program planned with entertainment, food, and fun.

This event will once again be held at the South Pavilion on Lake Forest Beach, located at 501 Lake Rd, Lake Forest. Dinner will be provided. Parking is limited. Parking passes can be purchased online for $15.00 a vehicle, online, on a first come first serve basis. However, we advise parking at the Lake Forest Metra (see address below) and car-pooling or Ubering when possible to the South Pavilion.

Free Parking is located at: Lake Forest Metra, 322 E. Deerpath Rd.

Public Transportation from Chicago: Ogilvie Metra train station to Lake Forest Train Station (North line) - Carpool and/or Uber recommended from the Metra.

Adult ticket: $60

High School and 15 and under: $25

Limited Parking Passes: $15 (purchased online)

Purchase Tickets at: EASChicago.org/tickets

Bring your entire family and come see old friends while making new ones at this memorable annual event.

15/08/2026

EAS invites you to attend the 4th annual EAS Summer Lakefront Party overlooking the scenic Lake Michigan. Join us on Saturday, August 29th, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm for a memorable and enjoyable afternoon! This year, we have an exciting program planned with entertainment, food, and fun.

This event will once again be held at the South Pavilion on Lake Forest Beach, located at 501 Lake Rd, Lake Forest. Dinner will be provided. Parking is limited. Parking passes can be purchased online for $15.00 a vehicle, online, on a first come first serve basis. However, we advise parking at the Lake Forest Metra (see address below) and car-pooling or Ubering when possible to the South Pavilion.

Free Parking is located at: Lake Forest Metra, 322 E. Deerpath Rd.

Public Transportation from Chicago: Ogilvie Metra train station to Lake Forest Train Station (North line) - Carpool and/or Uber recommended from the Metra.

Adult ticket: $60

High School and 15 and under: $25

Limited Parking Passes: $15 (purchased online)

Purchase Tickets at: EASChicago.org/tickets

Bring your entire family and come see old friends while making new ones at this memorable annual event.

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21/06/2026

The Egyptian American Society (EAS) of Chicago organized an event for the Chicago Premiere screening of the documentary film "The Memoirs of M. A. Draz" on Sunday, June 14th, at the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures of the University of Chicago. The event, which was attended by a number of luminaries, distinguished community members, and EAS board members, included a panel discussion. The presentation and discussion were led by Dr. Dina Rashed, EAS president, who coordinated the Q&A session with the panelists: Ambassador Nada Draz, Consul General of Egypt in Chicago, and Professor Ossama Abdelgawwad of Valparaiso University. The discussion saw active participation from the audience and mostly centered around the visionary writings of Sheikh Draz, who pioneered an enlightened view of religions, especially in his seminal book "The Moral World of the Qur'an" based on his doctoral thesis at the Sorbonne University.

10/06/2026

You are invited to a special afternoon of culture and connection as we gather for the Chicago premiere screening of The Memoirs of M.A. Draz and a farewell reception honoring Egyptian Consul General in Chicago, Ambassador Nada Draz.

An award-winning film, it tells the story of one of the renowned scholars of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif who pursued and received his Ph.D. from Sorbonne University, France after finishing his studies at Al-Azhar in Egypt. Writing two dissertations while at Sorbonne, his seminal work is considered a landmark in Islamic ethics.

This will be an opportunity to celebrate this rich journey between the East and West while also expressing our appreciation for Ambassador Draz’s dedicated service to our community. Ambassador Draz will conclude her post in Chicago this summer.

The screening and reception will take place on June 14th at the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, the University of Chicago, from 5 – 8:30 p.m.

This is a free event but requires registration, so please RSVP through this form by June 10th at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDL8JDGYaYTDBt8ijvZY_Rjrf08PtM4vAvws-h-LAPd5ZBxw/viewform

03/05/2025

The Egyptian American Society of Chicago invites you to join us for our annual EAS Spring Party on Sunday, June 1st, starting at 2:30 pm at the beautiful Bolingbrook Golf Club.
We are very excited to have Maria Pappas join us as the guest speaker. Ms. Pappas is a Greek American attorney and politician who has served as the Cook County Treasurer since 1998 and a friend of the Egyptian community.
Come celebrate spring, connect with old and new friends, and enjoy dinner and live entertainment by DJ Beno and a keyboard reception by Emad Baghdady. Special discounts are offered for tables of 10, high school and college students, and children 12 and under. Purchase your tickets today at https://www.easchicago.org/tickets

10/09/2024

Come and enjoy the festivities at this annual community event at St. Mark’s Coptic Church in Burr Ridge. Lot’s of great fun for the entire family! More information is available on the flyer below.

07/08/2024

EAS invites you to the Annual EAS Summer Lakefront Party, set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Michigan. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment with music from classic hits to the latest beats by DJ Beno and a special guest appearance by Chicago’s iconic musician, Adel Fadel. For ticketing information, go to: EASChicago.org/tickets

05/06/2024

Unique Study Opportunity in Egypt!

The EAS and the Consulate General of Egypt in Chicago would like to share the following important announcement on behalf of the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau in Washington D.C.:

“Searching for the perfect study opportunity to kickstart your dream career? Eager to obtain a degree in the medical field but concerned about funding the years of study? Studying in a country with quality education for an affordable budget seems like an impossible equation? Not anymore! Join us on Thursday, 6th of June at 6 pm to learn about more options for securing your dream career, whether studying Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary ...and much more. For registration, send an email to: [email protected]”

Join via Zoom at: https://rb.gy/tv18mz

19/04/2024

EAS invites you to our annual Spring Party on Sunday, May 19th, starting at 2:30 pm at the beautiful Bolingbrook Golf Club. We are excited to have H.E. Ambassador Nada Draz, Consul General of The Arab Republic of Egypt in Chicago as our guest speaker. Ambassador Draz is committed to serving and meeting with the Egyptian community in Chicago. Come celebrate spring, connect with old and new friends, and enjoy dinner and live entertainment by DJ Beno. Special discounts are offered for tables of 10, high school and college students, and children under 15. Purchase your tickets today at EASChicago.org/Tickets!