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VERONICA CLEMENTS: PINKY PROMISE EXHIBITION DATES: July 29–September 10, 2023 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, August 6, 1–4 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm; Friday, 9 am–5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am–4 pm EVANSTON ART CENTER ANNOUNCES A NEW EXHIBITION, PINKY PROMISE, FEATURING WORKS BY VERONICA CLEMENTS. The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to […]
Evanston + Vicinity Biennial EXHIBITION DATES: August 26 – October 1, 2023 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, August 27, 1-4 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm; Friday, 9 am–5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am–4 pm EVANSTON ART CENTER ANNOUNCES A NEW EXHIBITION, EVANSTON + VICINITY BIENNIAL The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is proud to present […]
St James Armenian Church-Evanston is proud to once again host the Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival. Over the years, the largest Armenian event in the area has become a favorite end-of-summer event for Chicagoans of all ethnic backgrounds. The festival offers a leisurely sunny afternoon of delicious Armenian cooking, rousing music, and great company. The […]
Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products perceived to be of greater quality, such as artistic value or environmental value. The goal of the Upcycling Fair is to learn how to transform items that would normally be discarded so […]
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Artfully Facing Trauma. The exhibition will be on display from August 30- September 17, 2023, and will be free and open to the public. The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is proud to present a new exhibition, Artfully Facing Trauma, featuring […]
Join us for the concert by Grammy elected Chicago Blues Hall of Fame Australian born artist Michael Charles and His Band as they take you on a guitar driven journey through thirty-nine years and forty releases of original music. The precision and level of energy will leave you astounded by the driving force, the contemporary […]
Drop in for YWCA's Financial Empowerment Clinic Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start? The YWCA Financial Empowerment Clinic will help you with:* Financial questions, resources and referrals Information about financial education classes Getting financial and career coaching Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs All participants that […]
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of Evanston’s Creative Community, featuring art on display at venues across Evanston. Shop for handmade goods, meet small business owners, enjoy a delicious meal, learn to sketch and make ART Friends! Join us Saturday, September 2, check for times per location in Evanston. Google Map […]
An anticipated Evanston art event, Amy O. Woodbury's 23rd Annual Front Yard Art Sale, featuring original art by Evanstonian Amy O. Woodbury, will be on sale Saturday September 2nd, 9am-5pm, 1931 Colfax Street, Evanston. Rain date: Sunday September 3rd, 9am-5pm. Prices start at $25 (Paypal, cash or check). Free admission, free street parking.
Studio 3's Open Studio days are created to make art materials and a creative makers space available to all in our community. Join us for our First Saturday's Open Studio where you can check out our community art space and gallery and make some art! All ages welcome! Studio 3's Open Studio is part of […]
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 12 noon to 7pm for fun and conversation as the Mason Park Players honor two outstanding Evanstonians: Bennett Johnson and C. Louise Brown. There will be games for children of all ages, lots of great music, plenty of good food, and a ceremony at 2:30 pm to celebrate […]
The Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery, in South India are coming to Evanston. – Be part of this extraordinary solemn construction process, returning often to see the growth of the mandala. Each day begins and ends with a formal ritual. All is offered for World Peace and Compassion. Closing and Dissolution: Saturday, 2 pm. The […]
Drop in for YWCA's Financial Empowerment Clinic Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start? The YWCA Financial Empowerment Clinic will help you with:* Financial questions, resources and referrals Information about financial education classes Getting financial and career coaching Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs All participants that […]
Come downtown for an evening market and live music at Fountain Square. The Thursday Night Market is a monthly, fun-filled evening featuring a 30 artists, makers, and retail shops. See below for the entertainment for each night! Bring the family to browse the artist tents and dance at Fountain Square followed by dinner or a sweet treat at a […]
The McGaw YMCA is welcoming fall with a FREE fun-filled Family Fest Weekend from Friday, September 8 – Sunday, September 10! Enjoy their fantastic Family Gym playground set-up that now includes two bounce houses! Be the first to dive into the re-opened pools with Family Swim! Choose from a variety of board games, activities or […]
Evanston’s Noyes Cultural Arts Center Presents Comprovisation A Dance, Art and Glissotar Musical Collaboration by Artist-In-Residence Etienne Rolin From September 5-October 10 – Opening Reception, Friday, September 8, 4-7 p.m. – AUGUST 11, 2023 – Franco-American composer and visual artist Étienne Rolin will present Comprovisation, a FREE art show and September 8th performance, at the […]
Looking for a religious school and synagogue community that’s a great fit for your family? Join us at the Evanston Lakefront to “Explore Kehillah”. Shabbat Littles, from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Lakefront is a wondrous experience for 0-5 year olds and their grownups. Join us for this joyful mix of liturgy and […]
The ETHS class of 1973 will take a guided tour of ETHS on Saturday, Sept.9, 2023 at 10 AM CDT. The tour is free and will be followed by an optional lunch ($15 for lunch) at noon. You can register for the tour and/or luncheon here: https://www.eths1973.org/events
The reunion activities are scheduled for the weekend of September 8-10, 2023. The main event will be a Double Clutch Brewing Company, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 from 6 to 11 PM CDT. You can register to attend by clicking: https://www.eths1973.org/events. For more information about the reunion and the other planned activities, please visit our Facebook […]
The reunion is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 8-10, 2023. The main event will be dinner and dancing at Double Clutch Brewing Company on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 from 6 to 11 PM CDT. Double Clutch is located at 2121 Ashland in Evanston. You can register here: https://www.eths1973.org/events. For more information about the reunion, […]
Join us for a fun open house event featuring a High Holiday Fun Fair for kids with holiday themed crafts and activities. No charge, RSVP required before September 7th. Ages 5-12 RSVP to yehudis@jewishevanston.com
Lesley Mentgen Delmenico has produced an original film based entirely in Evanston. Developed by a team of theater and film professionals from Grinnell University, DePaul University, Northwestern University and Columbia College, the film presents seven reenacted first-person accounts of Evanston residents sharing their experiences of living in Evanston The first screening is at 3 p.m. […]
Lesley Mentgen Delmenico has produced an original film based entirely in Evanston. Evanston residents sharing their experiences of living in Evanston. Developed by a team of theater and film professionals from Grinnell University, DePaul University, Northwestern University and Columbia College, the film presents seven reenacted first-person accounts of Evanston residents sharing their experiences of living […]
Do you know a child who loves to sing? St. Luke's invites children ages eighteen and under to join us for an open choir rehearsal and information session on Monday, September 11, at 6:00 p.m. A pizza dinner will be served! The Choir School of St. Luke's is open to children of all backgrounds and […]
The Interfaith Action of Evanston’s Produce Mobile is scheduled to pop up in Evanston on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Robert Crown Community Center. Produce Mobile volunteers will distribute 15-25+ lb of fresh fruit and vegetables per person to Cook County residents while supplies last. Those who have not previously […]
Join us at the Evanston History Center for a lunchtime presentation by Dr. Arden Handler. Dr. Handler will discuss her research about the history of the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE), founded in 1913 by volunteers who began distributing milk to impoverished families with infants and toddlers. By 1918, the society opened prenatal and […]
We are thrilled to be joined by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, a well known, award-winning author and writer who serves as scholar in residence at the National Council of Jewish Women. She was named by Newsweek as a "rabbi to watch" and a "faith leader to watch" by the Center for American Progress. The author of several books, […]
Drop in for YWCA's Financial Empowerment Clinic Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start? The YWCA Financial Empowerment Clinic will help you with:* Financial questions, resources and referrals Information about financial education classes Getting financial and career coaching Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs All participants that […]
Sip & Stroll for a Good Cause! 100% of profits from the 2023 Wine Walk will go to the Shorefront Legacy Center. Enjoy wine tastings in dozens of locally, independently-owned shops on Main Street and Dempster St in Evanston. There will be small bites at many stops and live music along the way. Plus, it's […]
Join us online for a discussion in French of a French film with English subtitles: "Les Femmes du 6e Étage" (“The Women on the 6th Floor”). You'll watch the film on your own through a streaming service such as hoopla, Kanopy, YouTube and Amazon. For more information and the meeting link, RSVP at Meetup.com/afnorthshore/events or […]
The Golden Rule sailboat of Veterans for Peace has been sailing for a year, taking anti-nuclear messages to nearly 100 cities along the Mississippi River, in Cuba, up the East Coast, and along the Great Lakes, with Chicago as its last port. The crew will show a film and make a presentation in Evanston's Lake […]
Shofar Walk? What’s that? Imagine being surrounded by community, walking together with the lake as our backdrop, sounding the shofar and taking in the beauty of JRC’s choir. From Shofar to Shofar: We celebrate our gathering and the joy of the New Year! Greet friends and community of all ages as we walk a loop […]
EXHIBITION DATES: September 16 – October 29, 2023 GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am–4pm EVANSTON ART CENTER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS, Mardy Sears and Adriana Poterash Evanston, September — Evanston's vibrant art scene is set to shine brighter than ever as two remarkable artists, Mardy Sears and Adriana Poterash, come together to present […]
We gather in “our church” for our JRC High Holiday traditions. Connect with your community for Teshuvah (personal reflection and accountability), Tefillah (prayer and spiritual connection), and Tzedakah (commitment to repairing brokenness through justice). All are welcome! Visit jrctogether.org/high-holidays for our full High Holiday schedule and to reserve guest tickets. Special $18 “Chai” holiday ticket for […]
Saturday, September 16, 2023, come to the Evanston Art Center to meet with art college admissions teams, get information, and/or have your art portfolio reviewed before applying to colleges and universities. This is a free event, registration is required! Colleges/Universities Attending: Columbia College Chicago College for Creative Studies Lake Forest College Milwaukee Institute of Art […]
At Home in Evanston: Diverse Experiences of Our City is a film of diverse perspectives on living in Evanston today. It was created by Performance in Place Theatre Company partners Lesley Delmenico and Caroline Latta, with De Paul film-maker Alex Sherman and NU graduate assistant Shelby Mack. Interviewees (portrayed by professional local actors) include: a […]
At Home in Evanston: Diverse Experiences of Our City is a film of diverse perspectives on living in Evanston today. It was created by Performance in Place Theatre Company partners Lesley Delmenico and Caroline Latta, with De Paul film-maker Alex Sherman and NU graduate assistant Shelby Mack. Interviewees (portrayed by professional local actors) include: a […]
Join us for the next concert of our Fall Concert Series at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, IL. The concert is on Monday, September 18, at noon, featuring The Silver-Rose Flute Guitar Duo. The concert is free and open to the public, and an offering will be collected to support the music ministries of […]
Calm, Cool and Catalytic: How Older Americans Can Lead During an Era of Existential Threats with Jill Riddell Join us for a Levy Lecture Tuesday, September 19 at 1:30 p.m. Jill Riddell will discuss the role older adults play in facing the existential threat of climate change. She'll offer different models of response that can […]
Join Mayor Biss, City staff, and community leaders for a discussion of potential legislation requiring new construction to be fully electric, without natural gas connections. - Learn about why the City is considering phasing out new natural gas connections for new construction - Understand the trade-offs of possible exemptions, timelines, and other communities’ approaches - […]
Drop in for YWCA's Financial Empowerment Clinic Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start? The YWCA Financial Empowerment Clinic will help you with:* Financial questions, resources and referrals Information about financial education classes Getting financial and career coaching Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs All participants that […]
Join us for Let's Talk @ Lunch on the third Wednesday of every month! About this event You're invited to join community members for our monthly Let's Talk at Lunch sessions, hosted by YWCA Evanston/North Shore's Equity Institute team. As we learn to talk THROUGH the issue of racism (instead of around it), we need […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. The Evanston History Center regrets the cancellation and apologizes to all who registered. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Join us at the Evanston History Center for a presentation by Diane Dillon exploring the range of contributions women made to the 1893 World’s Columbian […]
Join us as we rock-and-roll this summer with a Jamming Jean Concert on Sept. 22 featuring the band Suite Mollie. The lively group of diversely talented artists will delight and […]
Grab a friend and start your night with some drinks and house music by DJ Jay Queens. No cover.
Jazz trumpeter Bobby Lewis has performed with jazz greats such as Curtis Mayfield, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Peggy Lee and more. In this concert, Lewis -- along with Pat Mallinger on sax, Pete Benson on piano, Stewart Miller on bass and Bob Rummage on drums -- presents an evening of outstanding music and fascinating stories […]
Artruck is a showcase of local artists, with some great bread and conversation too! Come out to the 1100 block of Ashland Ave. on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 7-10 p.m. to admire trucks full of art. The event is free to attend with the goal to provide space for artists to show their work and build an […]
Join Paws and Claws Cat Rescue for our annual capstone event, Rally for Rescues, on Sat, Sept. 23 from 11 am - 1 pm at Baker Park in Evanston to help raise funds and awareness for homeless felines. Featuring family-friendly games, arts and crafts, face painting, food and drinks, merch, adoptable kitchens, a raffle/silent auction, […]
Do you want to know the best time to reseed your lawn? Ask questions about pruning your roses or planting natives? Have you wondered about how to garden organically, compost or grow vegetables? You'll get a chance to ask those questions and more, and get more gardening tips and information from trained Master Gardeners from […]
At Home in Evanston: Diverse Experiences of Our City is a film of diverse perspectives on living in Evanston today. It was created by Performance in Place Theatre Company partners Lesley Delmenico and Caroline Latta, with De Paul film-maker Alex Sherman and NU graduate assistant Shelby Mack. Interviewees (portrayed by professional local actors) include: a […]
.. Sophie Elisabeth was a 17th-century German duchess who was also a composer, musician, and poet. She influenced generations of German musicians through her patronage of the arts, yet her music has almost never been performed in modern times. In this program, The Newberry Consort will feature music written by Sophie Elisabeth as well as […]
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, continues with our morning services weaving together Torah, music, teachings, and liturgy. The Yizkor service will take place following the Torah service, featuring time for individual remembrance. All are welcome! Visit jrctogether.org/high-holidays for our full High Holiday schedule and to reserve guest tickets. Special $18 “Chai” holiday ticket for young […]
Bring the family and join Rabbi Rachel Weiss and song leader Michaela Brooke for our camp-style service featuring singing, stories, and multi-age celebration of the Day of Atonement. The entire community is welcome at this child-centered service. No tickets required. Children must be accompanied by their grown up. Visit jrctogether.org/high-holidays for our full High Holiday […]
You've seen them TAKE THE PLUNGE, you've let them OFF THE HOOK, they've gotten BRAVER AND BOULDER, and they've had ANTS IN THEIR P.A.N.T.S., but now it's time for the InvestiGATORS to get ALL TIDE UP with the 7th book in the series! Y'all know we love a good book release party. Put this on […]
Drop in for YWCA's Financial Empowerment Clinic Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start? The YWCA Financial Empowerment Clinic will help you with:* Financial questions, resources and referrals Information about financial education classes Getting financial and career coaching Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs All participants that […]
Public Lecture at the McCormick Auditorium, Norris Center, open to the Northwestern community and the general public. Please REGISTER using this link: https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/603325 = 1999 Campus Drive on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University. Adam Aron is a cognitive neuroscientist, professor of psychology, and climate activist. His research focuses on the social psychology of collective […]
Join Open Communities' staff, board, friends, family, and community members at Ten Thousand Villages in Evanston for a community shopping event benefiting Open Communities. Visit the store from 5-8PM for snacks, drinks, info about OC, and shopping for handmade Fair Trade gifts, housewares, clothing, accessories, toys, chocolate, coffee, and more! 15% of all sales at […]
The D65 PTA Pumpkin & Fall Decor Fundraiser is OPEN NOW! All proceeds from the sale benefit the D65 PTA One Fund and will be distributed to all schools. We believe the future of PTA work relies on collaboration and community engagement. One district. One Fund. One community equitably meeting the needs of all students […]
Come hang out at Evanston Pour and listen to the old school funky beat style of DJ Noleian! 528 Dempster Street. All Ages, no cover.
The Soul Message Band is a soulful, bluesy jazz group lead by B3 organ player Chris Foreman. Blind at birth, Foreman started playing piano at age five and began formal training at seven, and has since gone on to work with jazz greats including Hank Crawford, Albert Collins, Bernard Purdie, The Mighty Blue Kings and […]
Through sensory experiences, music, movement, art, puppet-play, and more, tots and their caregivers will experience what makes Shabbat so special! Meet other grown ups and be a part of our Shabbat community with a special class for our youngest friends. Planned especially for 1- and 2-year-olds. $120 (one child), $180 (2 children)
Please join PEER Services at Step Up for Recovery, our annual 1-mile walk and community-builder on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Evanston Lakefront. PEER Services is a nonprofit provider of substance use prevention and treatment services to teens and adults in Northern Cook County. Step Up with us to show support for people with […]
Scarecrows and Pumpkin Patch and Apple Cider. OH MY! The Evanston Ecology Center is hosting their first annual Harvest Fest at Eggleston Park on Sat., Sept. 30, from noon to 4 p.m. The Scarecrow-making contest is sure to be a hit! To join the contest, please bring an outfit for your scarecrow to wear. Stakes […]
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