From the organizers:

Please join us on Saturday, January 23, 2016 to celebrate the life, work and memory of our friend and teacher, René Girard. We will gather as a community at Mon Ami Gabi, a French restaurant located at 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, Illinois. The evening will begin at 4:00pm with a service of remembrance, followed by tributes and will conclude with a dinner hosted by the Raven Foundation. (RSVP required by December 21)

https://www.ravenfoundation.org/memorial-for-rene-girard-on-january-23-2016/