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21
Sep

Eurydice

 September 21, 2023 - October 22, 2023
Writers Theatre introduces you to the newlywed and newly dead Eurydice as she arrives... MORE
22
Oct

“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli

 October 22, 2023 - April 14, 2024
More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. &ldqu... MORE
28
Sep

Do Everything Day Tour 2023

 September 28, 2023
Each September, the Frances Willard House Museum marks Frances Willard’s birthd... MORE
28
Sep

Downtown Evanston Fiesta Hispana! Let's Continue the Tradition

September 28, 2023
Bringing our Latinx and LGBTQIA+ communities together in celebration. C ome one, com... MORE
29
Sep

Joan Osborne

 September 29, 2023
Joan Osborne is an American singer, songwriter, and interpreter of music, having reco... MORE
29
Sep

Linda Eder

 September 29, 2023
Back by popular demand, we are excited to welcome Linda Eder back to the Center as sh... MORE
30
Sep

Northwestern University Football vs. Penn State Nittany Lions

 September 30, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Wildcats offer some ... MORE
30
Sep

Glenview Blocktoberfest

September 30, 2023
Party like it's 1999 with a jam-packed lineup of live music, food, and family ent... MORE
30
Sep

Gallery Talk - Rosalie Favell - Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera

September 30, 2023
The exhibit Rosalie Favell: Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera presents an extensiv... MORE
30
Sep

Bill & Jilian Nershi featuring Jason Hann

 September 30, 2023
Guitarist and co-founder of The String Cheese Incident, Bill Nershi, and wife Jilian ... MORE
1
Oct

Peckish Pig Annual Pig Roast

 October 1, 2023
Tickets include full access to their buffet of slow-roasted whole pig and delicious s... MORE
1
Oct

Coco Montoya

October 1, 2023
Coco Montoya releases his double CD set on RUF Records, Songs From The Road, the next... MORE
1
Oct

Bike the Ridge in Evanston

October 1, 2023
Ridge Avenue will be closed to ALL vehicular traffic between Howard and Church Street... MORE
1
Oct

Nino Katamadze & Insight

 October 1, 2023
World-renowned jazz sensation Nino Katamadze and Insight Band have announced their hi... MORE
1
Oct

45th Annual Northbrook Shermerfest

October 1, 2023
Take a step back in time at this fun-filled community fall festival. Fun for all age... MORE
1
Oct

The Grove Folk Fest

October 1, 2023
Local history comes to life at The Grove Folk Fest on Sunday, October 1 from 11am-5pm... MORE
26
Aug

Evanston Art Center’s 26th Evanston and Vicinity Biennial 2023

 August 26, 2023 - October 1, 2023
The Biennial Jury chooses six artists to receive awards, the Best in Show and Runner ... MORE
6
Oct

Art Attack! In Hubbard Woods

 October 6, 2023
Explore Hubbard Woods businesses during this annual celebration of art, design and fa... MORE
6
Oct

Dave Hays & The Mermaid w/Tim Hause

 October 6, 2023
Tim Hause is a singer/songwriter from Philadelphia. Since 2014 Tim has carved out a n... MORE
6
Oct

Sergio Mendes Bossa Nova Samba Celebration

 October 6, 2023
One common thread weaves throughout the staggeringly diverse tapestry of music that S... MORE
7
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs.Howard Bison

 October 7, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Howard Bison. The Wildcats offer some of the best ... MORE
7
Oct

Northbrook Autumnfest 2023

 October 7, 2023
Celebrate the season with this free family event at the Northbrook Autumn Fest! Just ... MORE
7
Oct

Wilmette Wine Walk

October 7, 2023
Bring your friends to downtown Wilmette to take part in the 2023 Wine Walk! After you... MORE
7
Oct

Animaniacs in Concert

 October 7, 2023
Animaniacs in Concert stars the show’s original Emmy-Winning composer, Randy Ro... MORE
8
Oct

Matt Wertz w/ Nathan Colberg

October 8, 2023
MATT WERTZ is excused. Yes, it has been three years since his last full-length releas... MORE
8
Oct

Skokie Park District Devonshire County Fair

October 8, 2023
Come one, come all to the Devonshire County Fair!Featuring a performance of heroes an... MORE
8
Oct

Evanston Made Maker's Market

October 8, 2023
Evanston Made and Downtown Evanston present Maker's Markets 5th Annual Season, wh... MORE
7
Oct

Fall Festival & Bulb Sale

 October 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Celebrate fall as you plan for spring. The 2023 Festival is anchored by the Fall Bulb... MORE
30
Sep

Chalet Nursery Scarecrow Making Event

 September 30, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Our popular fall family event is back! Enjoy quality time with your family at Ch... MORE
8
Sep

A Chorus Line

 September 8, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Skokie Theater invites you to the beloved crowd pleaser A CHORUS LINE. It revolutioni... MORE
7
Sep

Baked! The Musical

September 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre presents Baked! The Musical is an all-new, all-Asian musi... MORE
7
Sep

Birthday Candles

 September 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023
Northlight Theater invites you to spend Ernestine Ashworth's 17th birthday with h... MORE
9
Oct

Indigenous People's Day

 October 9, 2023
A day off from school is the perfect opportunity to visit The Grove’s Native Am... MORE
21
June

Northbrook Farmers Market

June 21, 2023 - October 11, 2023
The Northbrook Farmers Market's mission is to support local farmers, producers an... MORE
14
Oct

Art Talks! With Block Student Associates

 October 14, 2023
Meet the Block Museum Student Associates in our galleries for a close look ... MORE
13
Oct

Oszusci – TEATR OCH

 October 13, 2023 - October 14, 2023
Three relationships: two married couples and young lovers facing a decision – m... MORE
15
Oct

Evanston Vintage Garage Sale

October 15, 2023
It's in a GORGEOUS palace of a parking garage on the 5th floor with fancy elevato... MORE
15
Oct

Skokie Park District Flea Market Frenzy

October 15, 2023
Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items such as antiques, holiday deco... MORE
15
Oct

Music of the Baroque: Viva Vivaldi!

 October 15, 2023
Viva Vivaldi! Baroque favorite Antonio Vivaldi takes center stage in a celebration of... MORE
18
Oct

Wheeling Taste of the Town - The Foodie Event of the Year!

October 18, 2023
Taste of the Town, celebrates its 21st year on Wednesday evening, October 18th at the... MORE
19
Oct

The Six White Grapes You Should Know

 October 19, 2023
After learning tasting techniques and the basic styles of wine, we’ll taste and... MORE
19
Oct

Make & Take a Charcuterie w/Babs Boards

 October 19, 2023
Have you always wanted to learn how to make a salami rose? Now is your chance! Babs B... MORE
20
Oct

Leann Rimes

 October 20, 2023
Two words: LeAnn Rimes. The international, multi-platinum selling, acclaimed singer-s... MORE
21
Oct

Open House Celebration Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera

October 21, 2023
Spend a festive day at the Block Museum with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indi... MORE
21
Oct

May Erlewine w/Packy Lundholm

October 21, 2023
May Erlewine is a musician from Big Rapids, Michigan. She sings and plays the guitar,... MORE
17
June

Glenview Farmers Market

 June 17, 2023 - October 21, 2023
The Glenview Farmers Market will open for the season on June 17 on Sat... MORE
22
Oct

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Two Generations I

 October 22, 2023
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Two Generations I,  Robert Chen, violin and Beatr... MORE
22
Oct

John Strohm with special guest Freda Love Smith

October 22, 2023
John Strohm is an entertainment lawyer and former professional musician based in Nash... MORE
11
Oct

Night of 1,000 Jack-O'Lanterns

October 11, 2023 - October 22, 2023
Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, featuring a display of artist-carved pumpkins ... MORE
26
Oct

Tasting History with Max Miller in conversation with Nina Barrett

 October 26, 2023
Max Miller charmed his way to YouTube stardom with his witty, fascinating re-creation... MORE
27
Oct

Donna the Buffalo

 October 27, 2023
Donna the Buffalo is a band from Trumansburg, New York. It plays both original songs ... MORE
27
Oct

VSQ - Vitamin String Quartet - Music from Bridgerton

 October 27, 2023
Enjoy an evening with Vitamin String Quartet as they perform hits from Netflix’... MORE
28
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs.Maryland Terrapins

 October 28, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Maryland Terrapins. The Wildcats offer some of the... MORE
28
Oct

Spooky Saturday: Trick-or-Treat & Pumpkin Carving Contest

 October 28, 2023
Kids of all ages are invited to trick or treat the businesses of the Main-Dempster Mi... MORE
28
Oct

Vince Herman Band of Leftover Salmon

 October 28, 2023
Vince Herman is a guitarist and singer-songwriter best known for being one of the fou... MORE
28
Oct

The Wailin' Jennys

 October 28, 2023
The Wailin' Jennys are a Canadian music group. A 2011 review says they "sing... MORE
28
Oct

Isaac Mizrahi

October 28, 2023
Isaac Mizrahi makes his North Shore Center debut with his band performing a range of ... MORE
17
Sep

Historic Wagner Farm Fall Sales

September 17, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Mum Sales begin 9/17,  Pumpkin Sales begin 10/1, Sale hours: Daily, 10 am, Addit... MORE
3
June

Winnetka Farmers Market

 June 3, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Saturdays Rain or Shine! Bring home some of the most luscious, fresh- picke... MORE
6
May

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

 May 6, 2023 - October 28, 2023
The Downtown Evanston Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 6 through Octob... MORE
15
Apr

Wilmette French Market

 April 15, 2023 - October 28, 2023
The Wilmette French Market operates every Saturday from 8am to 1pm just east of the W... MORE
29
Oct

Wheeling Park District's Day of the Dead 5k Walk/Run

October 29, 2023
Join us for a 5K run/walk celebrating the Day of the Dead. Run through picturesque He... MORE
29
Oct

Songs of Elton John

 October 29, 2023
Join Alton Smith and Friends for a retrospective of Elton John's early career thr... MORE
29
Oct

Kohl Children's Museum Superhero Celebration

 October 29, 2023
Kohl Children’s Museum invites you to an action-packed Superhero Celebration on... MORE
29
Oct

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Two Generations II

 October 29, 2023
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra presents:  Two Generations II, featuring Ilya Kale... MORE
29
Oct

River Trail Nature Center's Un-haunted Forest

 October 29, 2023
Come in costume (if you like) for a magical hike through the forest. Limited space is... MORE
29
Oct

A Tribute to Jewish Women - From the Bible to the Boardroom

October 29, 2023
Presenting selections from the musical Stars of David by Daryl Roth. Featuring: In co... MORE
21
Sep

Ripcord

 September 21, 2023 - October 29, 2023
Oil Lamp Theater presents Ripcord, an uproarious comedy about two women who are force... MORE
1
Nov

Native Futures: Le’Ana Asher and Lydia Cheshewalla in conversation

 November 1, 2023
The Center for Native Futures “brings together Native artists to imag... MORE
3
Nov

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis

 November 3, 2023
HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv) is coming to you straight from a 70-show run Off-Broadwa... MORE
4
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs.Iowa Hawkeyes

 November 4, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Iowa Hawkeyes at the legendary Wrigley Field Stadi... MORE
4
Nov

Louis Cato Live

 November 4, 2023
GRAMMY-nominated Louis Cato, an internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, prod... MORE
5
Nov

Resilience Entertainment presents Dmitry Gordon

 November 5, 2023
Dmitry Ilyich Gordon is a Ukrainian journalist, interviewer, politician and singer. H... MORE
3
Nov

Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show

November 3, 2023 - November 5, 2023
The A+M Show is the ultimate destination for interior designers, treasure hunters and... MORE
20
Oct

Imagine U: Frida Libre

 October 20, 2023 - November 5, 2023
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts brings to to life Imagine U: Frida Libre, inspir... MORE
4
June

Skokie Farmers Market

 June 4, 2023 - November 5, 2023
The 2023 Skokie Farmers’ Market begins on Sunday, June 4, and will be open... MORE
8
Nov

Candy Cane Holiday Bazaar

November 8, 2023 - November 9, 2023
Free Admission! Find heirloom crafts, handmade gifts and beautiful artwork, all creat... MORE
11
Nov

Art Talks! With Block Associates

 November 11, 2023
Meet the Block Museum Student Associates in our galleries for a close look ... MORE
11
Nov

Historic Wagner Farm Harvest Supper

 November 11, 2023
The harvest is done and we're ready to celebrate with a casual supper highlightin... MORE
20
Oct

Music Theater Works presents Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon

 October 20, 2023 - November 12, 2023
Music Theater Works takes you into the magical Brigadoon, the enchanted town in the m... MORE
16
Nov

The Great Wines of Oregon

 November 16, 2023
We heart Oregon wines!  In this one, we’ll talk about the history, terroir... MORE
16
Nov

Gallery Talk - For One and All - Prints from the Block's Collection

 November 16, 2023
Block gallery talks explore exhibitions by posing multidisciplinary questions and per... MORE
17
Nov

The Moth Main Stage

November 17, 2023
WBEZ is honored to host the Moth Mainstage for live storytelling featuring talent fro... MORE
17
Nov

Jake Xerxes Fussell

November 17, 2023
Jake Xerxes Fussell is a singer and guitarist based in Durham, NC. He is, according t... MORE
17
Nov

Illuminate Northbrook Hot Cocoa Stroll

November 17, 2023
Gather in the heart of Northbrook to kick off the holiday shopping season with compli... MORE
18
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs.Purdue Boilermakers

 November 18, 2023
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Purdue Boilermakers. The Wildcats offer some of th... MORE
18
Nov

Holly Bowling

November 18, 2023
Cast aside any and all expectations.Whether behind the piano on a windswept mountaino... MORE
18
Nov

Snow White – The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - 2 Shows!

 November 18, 2023
There are fairy tales that inspire creators to create performances in different genre... MORE
18
Nov

Paul Mecurio's Permission to Speak - 2 Shows!

November 18, 2023
Paul is an Emmy & Peabody Award winning comedian for his work on “The Daily... MORE
19
Nov

Lincolnwood 47th Annual Turkey Trot -5k/10k

 November 19, 2023
Lace up your running shoes and join us in conquering the 47th Annual Lincolnwood Turk... MORE
19
Nov

Music of the Baroque: Windy City

 November 19, 2023
Politics may have prompted Chicago’s nickname, but wind and water are at the he... MORE
17
Nov

Heroes of the Fourth Turning

 November 17, 2023 - November 19, 2023
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts presents Heroes of the Fourth Turning. A story w... MORE
16
Nov

The Grove Holiday Market

November 16, 2023 - November 19, 2023
Start your holiday season at The Grove! Shop for holiday gifts, decorations, personal... MORE
10
Nov

The Prom

 November 10, 2023 - November 19, 2023
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts invites you to The Prom. A play that  tells... MORE
23
Nov

Temperance Thanksgiving Trikonasana (Yoga + Beer Tasting)

November 23, 2023
“Temperance Trikonasana” pairs beer with yoga and a cause and makes a spe... MORE
25
Nov

Holiday in the Park and Parade

November 25, 2023
Join us as we kick-off the holiday season with our annual Holiday in the Park &a... MORE
2
Dec

Art Talks! - Indigenous Artists Facing the Camera

 December 2, 2023
Meet the Block Museum Student Associates in our galleries for a close look ... MORE
20
Sep

Rosalie Favell - Facing the Camera

 September 20, 2023 - December 3, 2023
The Block presents the first Chicago presentation of Rosalie Favell: Facing the Camer... MORE
20
Sep

For One and All: Prints from The Block’s Collection

 September 20, 2023 - December 3, 2023
In its foundational years, The Block Museum of Art gained a reputation for presenting... MORE
7
Dec

Sparkling Wine from Around the World and Their Cheese Match Made in Heaven

 December 7, 2023
Our most anticipated class of the year! Two Thursdays in a row in December, we'll... MORE
14
Dec

Sparkling Wine from Around the World and Their Cheese Match Made in Heaven

 December 14, 2023
Our most anticipated class of the year! Two Thursdays in a row in December, we'll... MORE
16
Dec

Music of the Baroque: Holiday Brass and Choral

 December 16, 2023
Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. The Music of the Ba... MORE
17
Dec

Music of the Baroque: Holiday Brass and Choral

 December 17, 2023
Inspiring music in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces. The Music of the Ba... MORE
27
Oct

Assassins

 October 27, 2023 - December 17, 2023
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre is proud to bring you a multiple Tony Award-winning theat... MORE
16
Nov

Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol

November 16, 2023 - December 24, 2023
Writers Theatre brings to life Aunt Trudy, an avowed holiday skeptic who has been rec... MORE
16
Nov

Gift of the Magi

November 16, 2023 - December 30, 2023
Oil Lamp Theater presents The Gift of the Magi, a lovely adaptation of the short stor... MORE
30
Nov

Dial M for Murder

 November 30, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Northlight Theatre introduces you to Tony Wendice, who married his wife Margot for mo... MORE
10
Nov

Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape

November 10, 2023 - January 7, 2024
An enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail! The brightest spot for holiday cheer. E... MORE
17
Nov

Let It Shine Lightshow

November 17, 2023 - January 8, 2024
'Let It Shine' is a brand new curated drive thru light show in Chicago’... MORE
3
Jan

No Rest: The Epidemic of Stolen Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirits

 January 3, 2023 - December 31, 2024
A thought-provoking traveling exhibit highlighting the epidemic of stolen indige... MORE
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