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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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1
Mar

North Shore Restaurant Month 2026

 March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
North Shore Restaurant Month is back! These great culinary offers are available March... MORE
27
Feb

Shmekia Copeland

 February 27, 2026
Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful... MORE
27
Feb

Miss Jamie's Farm - A Fun & Educational Music Show

 February 27, 2026
Miss Jamie's Farm is a popular music show for young kids and their families, shar... MORE
27
Feb

Denise La Grassa Band - A Crossroads Communion

February 27, 2026
A powerhouse in the Chicago blues scene, Denise La Grassa leads her band with grit, s... MORE
28
Feb

Cosmic Country Showcase f. Jonny Fritz

 February 28, 2026
Cosmic Country Showcase is the cult-hit otherworldly country revue. Based in Chicago,... MORE
28
Feb

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Oregon

 February 28, 2026
Indiana vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The newly renovated We... MORE
28
Feb

Fall in Love with Downtown Glenview

 February 28, 2026
This unique event offers the joy of skating without the difficulty of navigating the ... MORE
1
Mar

Highway Dream - 50 Years of Tom Petty

 March 1, 2026
In 1976, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers dropped their debut, sparking a legacy of hi... MORE
20
Feb

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying!

February 20, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Big business means big laughs in this riotous romp through the corporate world that t... MORE
4
Mar

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Purdue

 March 4, 2026
Purdue vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The newly renovated Wel... MORE
5
Mar

Trivia Night hosted by Stewpenous Productions

 March 5, 2026
Join us the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm for a fun and engaging night of tri... MORE
7
Mar

Funny Women of a Certain Age

 March 7, 2026
Carole Montgomery “A comedy treasure who even more people need to know about.&r... MORE
7
Mar

Pat McGee Band

 March 7, 2026
Pat McGee has a passion for bringing wildly talented people together. Since the forma... MORE
7
Mar

Rock the House

March 7, 2026
We are excited to welcome three of our favorite local bands who will perform live at ... MORE
7
Mar

Spirit Elephant - Ditching Dairy: Ice Cream and Cheese Sauce Edition

 March 7, 2026
We’re delighted to invite you to a very special culinary experience at Spirit E... MORE
7
Mar

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

March 7, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
7
Mar

Downtown Evanston S'mores on the Square

March 7, 2026
Downtown Evanston and City of Evanston Parks and Recreation are excited to cohost S&#... MORE
8
Mar

Scythian

 March 8, 2026
Named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythian (sith-ee-yin) plays roots music from Celtic, E... MORE
8
Mar

Balancing the Scales - Celebrating Evanston Women Past and Present

 March 8, 2026
Come join us on International Women’s Day for this special event celebrating Ev... MORE
8
Mar

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Comfortably Classical II

 March 8, 2026
Journey with us into our second century as we take a trip through magnificent symphon... MORE
12
Mar

Wayfair Sip & Shop feauturing Bridget [email protected]

 March 12, 2026
Join Wayfair on March 12 from 5:30–8 pm at their store at Edens Plaza for a No ... MORE
13
Mar

The Western Elstons

 March 13, 2026
The Western Elstons music mixes classic honky tonk, western swing and rockabilly. Thi... MORE
13
Mar

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

March 13, 2026
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival produced by the Evanston Environmental Associatio... MORE
14
Mar

Revelator - A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band

 March 14, 2026
REVELATOR is a brand new power-house tribute band based in Chicago, dedicated to hono... MORE
6
Mar

Woman's Club of Evanston 73rd Annual Review - All Downstage from Here

 March 6, 2026 - March 14, 2026
Join us for an evening of musical comedy in the Woman's Club of Evanston's hi... MORE
15
Mar

Peppa Pig: My First Concert - Live Orchestra - 2 Shows!

 March 15, 2026
Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and new baby sister Evie, are comi... MORE
15
Mar

St. Patrick's Day Celebration with One of the Girls

 March 15, 2026
One of the Girls is a one-of-a-kind Irish band and must-see entertainment every March... MORE
15
Mar

Coarse Italian's Limoncello Night

 March 15, 2026
Squeeze the day and join us for an evening of limoncello tasting, live demonstration,... MORE
15
Mar

Whoisaubry w. Scenic Route & Lima

 March 15, 2026
While using hip hop as a base, Aubry experiments with sounds of Neo-Soul, R&B, an... MORE
13
Mar

Danceworks 2026: Semiquincentennial

 March 13, 2026 - March 15, 2026
Join in for Northwestern’s annual dance showcase featuring new works by acclaim... MORE
7
Mar

Imagine That and Splish Splash

 March 7, 2026 - March 15, 2026
Join us for a vibrant and engaging introduction to the magic of theatre, specially de... MORE
17
Mar

Show & Tell: Feeling Lucky

March 17, 2026
 The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell: Feeling Lucky. Join us for t... MORE
17
Mar

Quarantones - Erin Go Rock

 March 17, 2026
The Quarantones is a small auditioned men’s vocal ensemble, promoting and singi... MORE
19
Mar

Gregorian - Pure Chants World Tour

 March 19, 2026
For 25 years, GREGORIAN have thrilled millions of people worldwide with their choreog... MORE
20
Mar

Charlie Parr

 March 20, 2026
In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to crea... MORE
20
Mar

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Water Tales

March 20, 2026
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival produced by the Evanston Environmental Associatio... MORE
21
Mar

Kash'd Out w. Beach Fly

 March 21, 2026
Florida-based reggae/rock band Kash’d Out has been hustling hard since day one.... MORE
21
Mar

DIrty Dancing in Concert

March 21, 2026
You fell in love with their first dance, now it’s your turn to relive it. Dirty... MORE
22
Mar

Chicago Stars vs Kansas City Current

 March 22, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
22
Mar

Mindy Smith

 March 22, 2026
Good things, it’s often said, come to those who wait. And yet, as one of the gr... MORE
22
Mar

Rooted in History

 March 22, 2026
Do you know where your story began? Join us for a hands-on activity where families an... MORE
22
Mar

Benny The Bull at Wayfair

 March 22, 2026
Chicago's favorite mascot is coming to the Wayfair store. Stop by to take a pictu... MORE
21
Mar

Dad or Alive and Career Tomboy

 March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Come enjoy both Dad or Alive and Career Tomboy! Full bar, no cover! Alternative rock ... MORE
20
Mar

Village Follies - Spring Show 'Dream Big'

 March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Come experience the 2026 Annual Variety Show, Dream Big!  The Village Follies w... MORE
19
Mar

Evanston Dance Ensemble: Ramble On

 March 19, 2026 - March 22, 2026
The Evanston Dance Ensemble is diving into the archives. Join us as we explore the cu... MORE
7
Mar

JCC Film Festival 2026

 March 7, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Our mission is to showcase culturally diverse films inspired by Jewish life that ente... MORE
7
Feb

The Orchid Show - Feelin' Groovy

 February 7, 2026 - March 22, 2026
The Chicago Botanic Garden rewinds to the ‘60s and ‘70s during The Orchid... MORE
25
Mar

Chicago Stars vs Orlando Pride

 March 25, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
26
Mar

John Moreland and Patterson Hood

 March 26, 2026
John Moreland and Patterson Hood are acclaimed Americana/alt-country singer-songwrite... MORE
27
Mar

Abbey Ray and the Sunstones

 March 27, 2026
A new band from Chicago playing Americana, Country, Roots Rock, the Blues, and more..... MORE
28
Mar

Louisiana Calling w. Sonny Landreth Band and The Iguanas

 March 28, 2026
Following up on last year’s sold-out shows and standing ovations across the cou... MORE
28
Mar

Talib Kueli

March 28, 2026
The Brooklyn-based MC earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, sociall... MORE
5
Mar

Music Theater Works presents CATS

 March 5, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Music Theater Works kicks off its 46th season with CATS, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ... MORE
26
Feb

Two Sisters and a Piano

 February 26, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Trapped under house arrest, novelist Maria Celia and her sister Sofia can still hear ... MORE
10
Mar

MiniCircus @ Wayfair with Jared the Juggler

 March 10, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Head to the Wayfair store and enjoy a FREE circus performance with your little ones, ... MORE
3
Apr

A Tribute to Bob Weir with Railheart ft. Noah Plotkin, Packy Lundholm, Jared Rabin, Danny Chaimson and Adam Gardner

 April 3, 2026
Railheart is a rock 'n' roll country band fused into one dynamic group based ... MORE
4
Apr

Mud Morganfield Celebrates the Birthday of Muddy Waters

 April 4, 2026
 Over Last two years, Mud Morganfield eldest son of the undisputed king of the B... MORE
4
Apr

Winnetka Bunny Hop Dash 5k

 April 4, 2026
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and hop into Spring at the New Winnetk... MORE
4
Apr

Bear's Choice

 April 4, 2026
Who doesnt love the sounds of the Dead? We do and we like to play, put it in a blende... MORE
4
Apr

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

April 4, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
5
Apr

Coarse Italian's Easter Brunch

April 5, 2026
Enjoy a beautiful Easter brunch with your family! Brunch favorites include steakhouse... MORE
12
Apr

Matt Ulery’s Mother Harp and Sifting Stars

 April 12, 2026
This special concert unfolds in two distinct but connected sets that spotlight the br... MORE
14
Apr

Show & Tell: Top Secret

 April 14, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell: Top Secret. We’d love to tel... MORE
17
Apr

Yasmin Williams

 April 17, 2026
Yasmin Williams is an American composer and fingerstyle guitarist from Northern Virgi... MORE
17
Apr

Jimmie Allen

 April 17, 2026
Jimmie Allen is one of the most dynamic and boundary-pushing artists in music today. ... MORE
19
Apr

Sinkane

 April 19, 2026
We Belong, is the eighth studio album from Sinkane, a band led by multi-instrumentali... MORE
6
Mar

The Drowsy Chaperone

 March 6, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Escape into the glitz and glamour of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’, the (fictiti... MORE
24
Apr

MJ Live

 April 24, 2026
Jalles moved to the United States from Brazil at the age of 16, to fulfill his dreams... MORE
25
Apr

Chicago Stars vs Boston Legacy FC

 April 25, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
25
Apr

Ronnie Baker Brooks

 April 25, 2026
Chicago guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and multiple Blues Music Award-winner Ronnie ... MORE
8
Nov

Indoor Farmers Market

November 8, 2025 - April 25, 2026
The Indoor Farmers’ Market returns to the Ecology Center for the 2025-26 season... MORE
26
Apr

Souled American: Record Release Show

 April 26, 2026
Like a secret that can be kept no longer, the elusive & influential Souled Americ... MORE
26
Apr

Downtown Evanston - Earth Day Clean Up

April 26, 2026
Join Downtown Evanston and The Woman's Club of Evanston on Sunday, April 26, 12-2... MORE
11
Jan

Winter Market on Main

 January 11, 2026 - April 26, 2026
The Winter Market on Main is back, and it’s twice as big as last year. Thi... MORE
28
Apr

The Psychology of Serial Killers

 April 28, 2026
The Psychology of Serial Killers features a touring masterclass, diving deep into the... MORE
29
Apr

Chicago Stars vs Gotham FC

 April 29, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
29
Apr

Hannibal Buress

 April 29, 2026
From within the bustling heart of the Windy City, a comedian named Hannibal Buress em... MORE
30
Apr

Tom Papa - The Grateful Bread Tour

April 30, 2026
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic vo... MORE
2
May

Dog Man the Musical

 May 2, 2026
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is ... MORE
2
May

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

May 2, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
3
May

Chicago Stars vs Portland Thorns FC

 May 3, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
3
May

Andrey Makarevich & Laima Vaikule

 May 3, 2026
Andrey Makarevich and Laima Vaikule Two legendary artists, one stage, and an endless ... MORE
3
May

Touch A Truck Family Festival 2026

 May 3, 2026
The Women’s Board of Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago proudly pr... MORE
3
May

Davina and the Vagabonds

 May 3, 2026
Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with ... MORE
5
May

Jake Shimabukuro

 May 5, 2026
Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry h... MORE
8
May

Marc Broussard w. Sway Wild (2 Nights)

 May 8, 2026 - May 9, 2026
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Marc Broussard is a unique performer who e... MORE
10
May

Artemis presented by WDCB - 2 shows (early-late)

 May 10, 2026
Founded and led by pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble ... MORE
10
May

Coarse Italian Mother's Day Brunch

May 10, 2026
Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal! Coarse Italian is... MORE
8
May

David's Redhaired Death

 May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Two women find that they have everything in common until the death of a brother drive... MORE
1
May

Love & Information

 May 1, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the doo... MORE
10
Apr

Poor Behavior

 April 10, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents Poor Behavior. A visit from old friends takes an unexp... MORE
9
Apr

The Angel Next Door

April 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Northlight Theatre presents The Angel Next Door - Young author Oliver Adams is o... MORE
24
Jan

Argentina's Niños - Welcome to Argentina

 January 24, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Explore immersive environments that introduce families to Argentine culture, arts, an... MORE
12
May

Show & Tell: Work in Progress

 May 12, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show &Tell: Work in Progress. I don’t feel lik... MORE
14
May

Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl

May 14, 2026
Once again, we are teaming up with Evanston Made to pop up one-night only art exhibit... MORE
17
May

Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues f. Ernie Watts

 May 17, 2026
CHAMBER BLUES An entirely original genre of music. Groundbreaking. Creative genius. M... MORE
16
May

Skokie Festival of Cultures

May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Since its inception in 1991, the Skokie Festival of Cultures has become one of the pr... MORE
24
May

Chris Greene Quartet - CGQ Turns 21

 May 24, 2026
The Chris Greene Quartet comes of age! Led by native-Evanstonian saxophone giant Chri... MORE
30
May

Sam Bush

 May 30, 2026
There was only one prize-winning teenager with gumption enough to say, “thanks,... MORE
31
May

Chicago Stars vs San Diego Wave FC

 May 31, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
31
May

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Essentials

 May 31, 2026
Journey with us into our second century as we take a trip through magnificent symphon... MORE
22
May

In The TIme of the Butterflies

 May 22, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal sisters i... MORE
6
June

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

June 6, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
11
June

Downtown Evanston Spring Sip & Stroll

June 11, 2026
Join us on Thursday, June 11, 5-8pm for our Spring Sip & Stroll! Explore downtown... MORE
11
June

Thursday Night Markets

June 11, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp... MORE
13
June

Art in the Village, Winnetka's Fine Art Fair

June 13, 2026 - June 14, 2026
The 14th Annual Art in the Village juried art show sponsored by the North Shore Art L... MORE
8
May

Art, Theory, and Practice MFA Thesis Exhibition

 May 8, 2026 - June 14, 2026
2025 Master of Fine Arts degree candidates — present their thesis projects and ... MORE
9
Apr

JOB

 April 9, 2026 - June 14, 2026
 Jane, an employee at a big tech company, has been placed on leave after video o... MORE
21
Mar

Beneath the Surface: Labor and Consumerism

March 21, 2026 - June 14, 2026
Building from Baloji’s photograph, recently acquired by The Block Museum of Art... MORE
4
Feb

Photography in Mali: Hamdia Traoré’s Marabouts of Jenne in Context

 February 4, 2026 - June 14, 2026
The storied city of Jenne, a center of Islamic learning, study, and scholarship since... MORE
4
Feb

Teresa Montoya: Tó Łisto (Yellow Water)

 February 4, 2026 - June 14, 2026
On August 5, 2015, the rupture of the abandoned Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colora... MORE
19
June

Winnetka Music Festival 10th Anniversary

 June 19, 2026 - June 20, 2026
Winnetka Music festival returns to the Northshore for it's 10th anniversary, with... MORE
21
June

Alejandro Escovedo & The Electric Saints

 June 21, 2026
Alejandro Escovedo's New Album ECHO DANCING is an Adventure in Life No one has r... MORE
23
June

Show & Tell: True Colors

 June 23, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell-True Colors, Celebrate Pride Month ... MORE
4
July

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

July 4, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
5
July

Chicago Stars vs Utah Royals FC

 July 5, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
5
June

The Last 5 Years

 June 5, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents  The Last 5 Years - Straight from Broadway, Jason... MORE
22
May

Damn Yankees

May 22, 2026 - July 6, 2026
Batter up! It’s summertime at Theo and we’re bringing the grand slam of m... MORE
7
July

Jay and the Americans

 July 7, 2026
A Jay and The Americans show is a backstage pass for the audience to their musical hi... MORE
9
July

Thursday Night Markets

July 9, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp... MORE
10
July

Benise: 25 Years of Passion

 July 10, 2026
IIt’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” cele... MORE
18
July

Chicago Stars vs Angel City FC

 July 18, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
18
July

Michael Carbonaro: Wonder Boy

 July 18, 2026
Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy is the all-new live tour from the star of The Carbonaro ... MORE
19
July

Evanston Cars & Coffee

 July 19, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ... MORE
11
July

Evanston Plein Air Festival 2026

July 11, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Evanston Made presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Festival: July 11-19, 2026. This city... MORE
4
June

Leopoldstadt

 June 4, 2026 - July 19, 2026
At the dawn of the 20th century, Vienna is the heart of European culture. While an ex... MORE
21
July

Show & Tell: Summer Nights

 July 21, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell - Summer Nights. Summer loves, summ... MORE
26
July

Chris Botti

July 26, 2026
GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalist... MORE
24
July

Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale and Chalk Art Contest

 July 24, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Prepare for a burst of color and an abundance of fantastic finds as Downtown Evanston... MORE
31
July

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?

July 31, 2026
In Have I Said Too Much: The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures, Stewart Copelan... MORE
1
Aug

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

August 1, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
6
Aug

Thursday Night Markets

August 6, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp... MORE
9
Aug

Chicago Stars vs Bay FC

 August 9, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
18
Aug

Steve Earle - 51 Years of Song & Stories

 August 18, 2026
Stephen Fain Earle is an American singer-songwriter and actor who blends country, fol... MORE
23
Aug

Chicago Stars vs Racing Louisville FC

 August 23, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
23
Aug

Evanston Cars & Coffee

August 23, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ... MORE
29
Aug

The Wilmette 5th Anniversary Block Party

August 29, 2026
Since its debut in 2022 as part of Wilmette’s sesquicentennial (150-year celebr... MORE
13
Aug

Music Theater Works presents West Side Story

 August 13, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Music Theater Works’ season kicks off A timeless tale of love and rivalry,... MORE
3
Sep

Thursday Night Markets

September 3, 2026
Now entering its 7th year, our Thursday Night Markets are an opportunity to show supp... MORE
5
Sep

Northwestern University Football vs. South Dakota State

 September 5, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The Wildcats offer... MORE
5
Sep

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

September 5, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
6
Sep

Chicago Stars vs North Carolina Courage

 September 6, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
12
Sep

Evanston Folk Festival

September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Evanston Folk Festival returns to lakefront at Dawes Park: Saturday, September 12th +... MORE
14
Aug

I Love You Because

 August 14, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents I Love You Because. Modern dating is a mess. Sometimes... MORE
19
Sep

Northwestern University Football vs.Colorado

September 19, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Colorado Buffaloes. The Wildcats offer some of the... MORE
20
Sep

Chicago Stars vs Washington Spirit

 September 20, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
20
Sep

Evanston Cars & Coffee

September 20, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ... MORE
24
Sep

Head East

 September 24, 2026
The legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for authentic, fu... MORE
2
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs. Penn State Homecoming

 October 2, 2026
Northwestern Wildcats host their Homecoming Game againt the Penn State Nittany Lions ... MORE
3
Oct

Leonid & Friends 2 Shows

 October 3, 2026
Leonid & Friends is a globally acclaimed, genre-defying 11-piece collective renow... MORE
3
Oct

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

October 3, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
4
Oct

Downtown Evanston Big Bite Night

October 4, 2026
Northwestern students are invited to explore restaurants and cafes in Downtown Evanst... MORE
4
Oct

Chicago Stars vs Denver Summit FC

 October 4, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
10
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs. Ball State

 October 10, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host The Ball State Cardinals. The Wildcats offer some of t... MORE
18
Oct

Chicago Stars and Seattle Reign FC

 October 18, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
23
Oct

Chicago Stars and Houston Dash

 October 23, 2026
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
24
Oct

Downtown Evanston Trick or Treat Stroll

October 24, 2026
Bring your kids Downtown Evanston to trick or treating at local businesses! Stroll ar... MORE
24
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs. Rutgers

 October 24, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Wildcats offer some o... MORE
30
Oct

The Sinatra Experience from Las Vegas

 October 30, 2026
From Las Vegas to Skokie — The Sinatra Experience — a brilliant tribute s... MORE
1
May

Evanston Rides - May - October

 May 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Evanston Rides! | May to October Get ready to pedal into summer with Downtown Evansto... MORE
8
Oct

Music Theater Works Presents Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville

 October 8, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Music Theater Works presents the first professional production of Jimmy Buffet's ... MORE
7
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs. Iowa Hawkeyes

 November 7, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Wildcats offer some of the best... MORE
7
Nov

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

November 7, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
28
Nov

Downtown Evanston Small Business Saturday

November 28, 2026
Shop BIG at your local shops during the holiday season! Join us on Saturday, November... MORE
28
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois

 November 28, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Wildcats offer some ... MORE
5
Dec

Downtown Evanston Holiday Light Celebration

December 5, 2026
All families, friends, and neighbors are invited to Fountain Square in Downtown Evans... MORE
5
Dec

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

December 5, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
10
Dec

Downtown Evanston Warm Bevvy Walk

December 10, 2026
Celebrate what we love most about the season -- a special holiday mug filled with warm... MORE
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Feb

Centennial Farm Exhibit

 February 27, 2026 - December 31, 2026
A Look at Farming Then and Now. The exhibit showcases a century of agricultural chang... MORE
17
Dec

Music Theater Works presents Hairspray

 December 17, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Music Theater Works presents Hairspray - Full of heart and 1960s flair, HAIRSPRA... MORE
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