Calendar of Events
Our calendar is full on Chicago's North Shore. From famed festivals, special interest tours, walks and talks to an elite array of theatrical offerings, world-class concerts, unique performing arts presentations, sporting events and so much more, Chicago’s North Shore offers the visitor an exceptional array of entertainment options. Want to stay in the know about North Shore happenings? Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll send what’s going on in the area to your inbox every month!
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Sam Bush
May 30, 2026
There was only one prize-winning teenager with gumption enough to say, “thanks,...
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Everyone at Play
May 31, 2026
Kohl Children’s Museum was specifically designed to be inclusive of all childre...
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Danceworks Creation
June 7, 2026
Join us for DanceWorks - Creation - 10th annual dance performance. Northwestern&rsquo...
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Thursday Night Markets
June 11, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp...
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Livestock Fair
June 13, 2026
Visitors of all ages will love hands-on activities, games, and crafts. Feeling hungry...
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JOB
April 9, 2026 - June 14, 2026
Jane, an employee at a big tech company, has been placed on leave after video o...
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Grapes on the Green
June 20, 2026
The Village of Northbrook opens in new tab and Northbrook Park District are excited t...
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Main Street Fair
June 27, 2026
The Main Street Fair returns for a second year of celebrating summer on Main Street i...
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Evanston Garden Walk
June 28, 2026
Please come join us,in rain or shine, for a walk through some of the most creative, b...
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Everyone at Play
June 28, 2026
Kohl Children’s Museum was specifically designed to be inclusive of all childre...
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The Last 5 Years
June 5, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents The Last 5 Years - Straight from Broadway, Jason...
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Damn Yankees
May 22, 2026 - July 6, 2026
Batter up! It’s summertime at Theo and we’re bringing the grand slam of m...
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Jay and the Americans
July 7, 2026
A Jay and The Americans show is a backstage pass for the audience to their musical hi...
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Grand Opening Night
July 11, 2026
Ravinia presents Grand Opening Night. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing...
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Billy Idol
July 12, 2026
Ravinia presents Billy Idol. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li...
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Japan Festival 2026
July 11, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese cu...
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Harry Connick Jr.
July 15, 2026
Ravinia presents Harry Connick Jr. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li...
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Paul Simon
July 17, 2026 - July 18, 2026
Ravinia presents Paul Simon. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a c...
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Evanston Cars & Coffee
July 19, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ...
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The Harvest
July 17, 2026 - July 19, 2026
In the basement of a small evangelical church in southeastern Idaho, a group of young...
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Leopoldstadt
June 4, 2026 - July 19, 2026
At the dawn of the 20th century, Vienna is the heart of European culture. While an ex...
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On the Movies
July 24, 2026
Ravinia presents On the Movies. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ...
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Chanticleer
July 26, 2026
Ravinia presents Chanticleer. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a ...
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Chris Botti
July 26, 2026
GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalist...
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Lincolnwood Fest 2026
July 23, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Lincolnwood Fest is our community’s premier summer event, bringing together res...
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Laurie Berkner
August 1, 2026
Ravinia presents Laurie Berkner. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like...
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Watchhouse
August 2, 2026
Watchhouse is an Americana/folk duo based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The group w...
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The River Bride
July 31, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Three days before a wedding, a handsome and mysterious man is fished from the Amazon ...
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Thursday Night Markets
August 6, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp...
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Chance the Rapper
August 8, 2026
Ravinia presents Chance the Rapper. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing l...
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Hugh Jackman
August 9, 2026
Ravinia presents Hugh Jackman. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a...
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Joe Bonamassa
August 12, 2026
Ravinia presents Joe Bonamassa. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ...
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Brahams X Radiohead
August 14, 2026
Ravinia presents Brahms X Radiohead . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing...
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Gregory Alan Isakov
August 19, 2026
Ravinia presents Gregory Alan Isakov. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing...
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Ricky Martin
August 20, 2026
Ravinia presents RIcky Martin. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a...
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Alabama Shakes
August 21, 2026
Ravinia presents Alabama Shakes. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like...
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Bonnie Raitt
August 22, 2026
Ravinia presents Bonnie Raitt. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a...
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Ally Venable Band
August 22, 2026
Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Ally Venable, entert...
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Grease Sing-Along
August 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Grease Sing-Along. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing l...
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Evanston Cars & Coffee
August 23, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ...
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Garden Chef Series
June 13, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Learn to cook with garden-fresh ingredients all summer long at the Garden Chef Series...
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Brandi Carlile
August 26, 2026
Ravinia presents Brandi Carlile. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like...
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Kool & The Gang
August 27, 2026
Ravinia presents Kool & The Gang . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothin...
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Alabama
August 28, 2026
Ravinia presents Alabama . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a con...
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Ray LaMontagne
August 29, 2026
Ravinia presents Ray LaMontagne . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing lik...
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Miranda Lambert
August 30, 2026
Ravinia presents Miranda Lambert . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li...
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Labrinth
September 2, 2026
Ravinia presents Labrinth . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a co...
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Music of the Baroque
September 3, 2026
Ravinia presents Music of the Baroque . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi...
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Thursday Night Markets
September 3, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp...
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Rod Stewart
September 5, 2026
Ravinia presents Rod Stewart. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a ...
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Bill W. & Dr. Bob
September 3, 2026 - September 5, 2026
In 1929, famous New York stockbroker Bill Wilson crashes along with the stock market ...
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Squeeze
September 6, 2026
Ravinia presents Squeeze . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a con...
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Evanston Wine Walk
September 10, 2026
Enjoy wine tastings in dozens of locally, independently-owned shops on Main Street an...
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Los Tigres del Norte
September 13, 2026
Ravinia presents Los Tigres del Norte . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi...
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Evanston Folk Festival
September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 12th +...
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I Love You Because
August 14, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents I Love You Because. Modern dating is a mess. Sometimes...
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Tom Jones
September 18, 2026
Ravinia presents Tom Jones. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a co...
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Martina McBride
September 19, 2026
Ravinia presents Martina McBride . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li...
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Evanston Cars & Coffee
September 20, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ...
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Jacob Collier
September 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Jacob Collier. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ...
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Head East
September 24, 2026
The legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for authentic, fu...
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Don McClean
September 25, 2026
North Shore Center Presents Don McLean, an evening with the legendary singer-songwrit...
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Glenview Blocktoberfest
September 26, 2026
Come together and celebrate downtown Glenview with live music, food, beverages, and f...
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Wilmette's Sound of Summer
June 4, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Bring a lawn chair and takeout from your favorite Wilmette restaurant and sit on the ...
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40 Fingers
September 30, 2026
They are called 40 FINGERS, they are Italian and they are the phenomenal quartet of g...
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Touch-a-Truck
October 3, 2026
Grab a hard hat and join us for this free family event that allows children to see, t...
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Ghostbusters in Concert
October 7, 2026 - October 8, 2026
Experience the original Ghostbusters film like never before projected on the big scre...
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Northbrook Farmers Market
June 17, 2026 - October 14, 2026
Treat yourself to some Wednesday Love at Northbrook Farmers Market! Enjoy the freshes...
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Maria Bamford
October 24, 2026
Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental...
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Winnetka Farmers Market
June 6, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Saturdays Rain or Shine! Bring home some of the most luscious, fresh- picke...
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Wilmette French Market
April 18, 2026 - October 31, 2026
The Wilmette French Market operates every Saturday from 8am to 1pm just east of the W...
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Skokie Farmers Market
May 31, 2026 - November 1, 2026
The 2026 Skokie Farmers’ Market begins on Sunday, May 31, and will be open...
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Sisters
August 13, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Matilda and Greta have always been there for one another, through joy and grief...
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David Cross
November 15, 2026
This comedy performance features the Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and ...
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Fran Lebowitz
November 18, 2026
Lebowitz worked odd jobs, such as taxi driving, belt peddling, and apartment cleaning...
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The Royale
October 22, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Jay is a really good boxer, so good they call him “The Sport.” He’s...
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Centennial Farm Exhibit
February 27, 2026 - December 31, 2026
A Look at Farming Then and Now. The exhibit showcases a century of agricultural chang...
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Creditors
April 8, 2027 - July 3, 2027
Adi, a struggling painter, is on holiday at the seaside with his glamorous wife, Tekl...
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