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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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26
Aug

Brandi Carlile

 August 26, 2026
Ravinia presents Brandi Carlile. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like... MORE
26
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Billy Elton

 August 26, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
26
Aug

MahJong 101: Learn to Play American MahJong

August 26, 2026
Join Palmhouse in Evanston for a fun and beginner-friendly Mahjong 101 class! In this... MORE
27
Aug

Christian Dillingham Trio

 August 27, 2026
Versatile. Dynamic. Compelling. Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian Dillingham is ... MORE
27
Aug

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 August 27, 2026
Come and experience Westend 40, R&B, Soul, Rock, Dance and Modern Pop. Enjoy free... MORE
27
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - Jake Sanders Quintet

August 27, 2026
The Jake Sanders Quintet plays swing & classic jazz for your dancing and listenin... MORE
27
Aug

Kool & The Gang

 August 27, 2026
Ravinia presents Kool & The Gang . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothin... MORE
28
Aug

Scott Burns Quartet

 August 28, 2026
Possessing a warm, expressive sound, an energetic rhythmic feel, and formidable melod... MORE
28
Aug

Summer of Sound at Westfield Old Orchard - Smash Mouth

 August 28, 2026
Step into a vibrant atmosphere & let live music elevate your evening – gath... MORE
28
Aug

Glencoe Al Fresco

August 28, 2026
Join Writers Theatre, the Village of Glencoe and the Glencoe Public Library for the S... MORE
28
Aug

Alabama

 August 28, 2026
Ravinia presents Alabama . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a con... MORE
28
Aug

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

August 28, 2026
Blues vocalist, harmonica master and songwriting legend Rick Estrin, leader of the mu... MORE
28
Aug

Jim Messina

 August 28, 2026
Messina brings his band, The Road Runners, and performs a show that highlights Messin... MORE
29
Aug

Stephen Harvey Trio

 August 29, 2026
Stephen Philip Harvey is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based saxophonist, composer, ... MORE
29
Aug

Mahjong Party

August 29, 2026
Join us for a fun-filled in-person Mahjong Party where friends and newcomers gather t... MORE
29
Aug

Dr. Seuss Goes to the Opera

 August 29, 2026
Ravinia presents Dr. Seuss Goes to the Opera. On a warm summer evening, there’s... 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
29
Aug

Ray LaMontagne

 August 29, 2026
Ravinia presents Ray LaMontagne . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing lik... MORE
29
Aug

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Origami

 August 29, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
29
Aug

Revelator - A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band

 August 29, 2026
This high-energy tribute celebrates the powerful roots, blues, and jam-band sound of ... MORE
29
Aug

Starlight Movie Series - Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

 August 29, 2026
The 2026 Evanston Starlight Concert & Movie Series features free outdoor movies a... MORE
30
Aug

Taste of Armenia Street Fair 2026

 August 30, 2026
Tase of Armenia is back! Bring your family, bring your friends, and come experience a... MORE
30
Aug

Miranda Lambert

 August 30, 2026
Ravinia presents Miranda Lambert . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... MORE
30
Aug

Skokie Park District's America's 250th Trivia Night

 August 30, 2026
Celebrate America's 250th birthday by testing your knowledge of the last 250 year... MORE
30
Aug

Mike Clark Organ Trio ft. Jerry Z and Dave Stryker

 August 30, 2026
Legendary drummer and Headhunters founding member Mike Clark returns to Space with B3... MORE
30
Aug

Taste of Evanston 2026

 August 30, 2026
At Taste, live music welcomes hundreds of guests to a sunlit lakeside lawn where they... MORE
28
Aug

Skokie's Backlot Bash

August 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026
A three day street festival in Downtown Skokie, Skokie's Backlot Bash will host a... 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
19
June

Whirlwind - Control the power of air!

June 19, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Airmailing - Explore the capabilities of wind and air with our all-new WhirlWind exhi... MORE
18
May

Dedicated to the Proposition: Abraham Lincoln

 May 18, 2026 - August 31, 2026
The Radmacher Gallery at Skokie Public Library presents Dedicated to the Proposition:... MORE
2
Sep

History of Old Orchard Walking Tour

September 2, 2026
Celebrate Old Orchard Mall's 70th anniversary with a stroll down memory lane and ... MORE
2
Sep

Labrinth

 September 2, 2026
Ravinia presents Labrinth . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a co... MORE
3
Sep

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 September 3, 2026
Come and experience Petty Kings, a tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Enjoy ... MORE
3
Sep

Downtown Summer Sounds - Suite Mollie Band

September 3, 2026
The Suite Mollie Band plays a mix of R&B, Funk, Rock, and a bit of Jazz. Now... MORE
3
Sep

Music of the Baroque

September 3, 2026
Ravinia presents Music of the Baroque . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi... 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
4
Sep

Alejandro Urzagaste Trio

 September 4, 2026
Alejandro was born in Iowa and raised in the midwest. His affinity for music began cu... MORE
4
Sep

John Primer and Friends Tribute to Theresa's Lounge

 September 4, 2026
After completing a tribute to his humble beginnings in Mississippi, the three-time Gr... MORE
5
Sep

Evanston Folk Festival Day Party

September 5, 2026
You're invited to a free Labor Day party on the Space patio from 12pm-4pm. Stop b... 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

Walking Tour: Prairie School North Evanston

 September 5, 2026
This architectural tour highlights the Prairie School (late 19th to early 20th centur... MORE
5
Sep

Rod Stewart

 September 5, 2026
Ravinia presents Rod Stewart. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a ... 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
3
Sep

Bill W. & Dr. Bob

 September 3, 2026 - September 5, 2026
In 1929, famous New York stockbroker Bill Wilson crashes along with the stock market ... MORE
6
Sep

Squeeze

 September 6, 2026
Ravinia presents Squeeze . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a con... 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
10
Sep

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 September 10, 2026
Come and experience Big Brother's Vinyl, high energy rock and blues, featuring du... MORE
10
Sep

Steve Night & Abigail Riccards

September 10, 2026
Steve’s first step into the professional jazz world came in the living room of ... MORE
10
Sep

Evanston Wine Walk

September 10, 2026
Enjoy wine tastings in dozens of locally, independently-owned shops on Main Street an... MORE
11
Sep

Songwriter's Circle Celebrating LGBTQIA+: Evanston Folk Festival Aftershow

 September 11, 2026
Join us for a Songwriter's Circle celebrating LGBTQIA+, moderated by NPR's An... MORE
11
Sep

Jim Trompeter Quartet

 September 11, 2026
Across his work as a composer, performer, and teacher, Jim Trompeter is first and for... MORE
11
Sep

First Friday in Hubbard Woods ft. Steely Dad

 September 11, 2026
Join us for an evening of style and creativity at First Friday in Hubbard Woods! Part... MORE
11
Sep

Punch Brothers - Folk Festival Kick-Off Show

September 11, 2026
Punch Brothers is an American band consisting of Chris Thile, Brittany Haas, Noam Pik... MORE
11
Sep

Bookends & Beginnings: An Evening with Carla Hall and Natalie Moore

September 11, 2026
Join Bookends & Beginnings for an unforgettable evening in-person and book-s... MORE
12
Sep

Andy Pratt Trio

September 12, 2026
Andy Pratt is a Chicago-based jazz guitarist, vocalist, & composer who has been a... MORE
12
Sep

Saint Errant Brewing Oktoberfest 2026

 September 12, 2026
Join us from 12 PM - 7 PM at the Taproom for an epic day of beer, food, and fun! Lock... MORE
12
Sep

Clutchtober Fest 2026

 September 12, 2026
Double Clutch Brewing Company’s 5th Annual Clutchtober Fest is back! Join us fo... MORE
12
Sep

Walking Tour: Historic Apartment Buildings

 September 12, 2026
This tour through southeast Evanston explores how the different architectural styles ... MORE
12
Sep

Alison Krauss & Union Station

 September 12, 2026
Ravinia presents Alison Krauss & Union Station . On a warm summer evening, there&... MORE
13
Sep

A Tribute to John Prine's Bruised Orange: Evanston Folk Festival Aftershow

 September 13, 2026
A Tribute to John Prine's Bruised Orange. The album will be performed in its enti... MORE
13
Sep

Los Tigres del Norte

 September 13, 2026
Ravinia presents Los Tigres del Norte . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi... MORE
13
Sep

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome

 September 13, 2026
Fred Armisen is bringing his Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome show to Cah... MORE
12
Sep

Westield Windy City Market

 September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Windy City Market brings the vibrant energy of Chicago’s local maker scene to l... MORE
12
Sep

Shimmering Summer -The Bubbler is Back

 September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Glowby the Bubbler returns for another magical experience.... 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
16
Sep

Ronnie Baker Brooks

 September 16, 2026
Chicago guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and multiple Blues Music Award winner Ronnie... MORE
17
Sep

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 September 17, 2026
Come and experience Industrial Drive, an eclectic variety of rock music from the 80&#... MORE
17
Sep

Ziggy Marley and Thievery Corporation

 September 17, 2026
Ravinia presents Ziggy Marley and Thievery Corporation . On a warm summer evening, th... MORE
18
Sep

Tom Jones

 September 18, 2026
Ravinia presents Tom Jones. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a co... MORE
18
Sep

10,000 Maniacs

 September 18, 2026
Celebrating 45 years as one of alternative rock's most beloved bands, 10,000 Mani... MORE
18
Sep

Somi

September 18, 2026
Vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright Somi Kakoma is the Midwestern daughter of i... MORE
18
Sep

Monkey's On a String

 September 18, 2026
Monkeys On a String is the nations only authentic tribute to Dave Matthews and Tim Re... MORE
19
Sep

Northbrook Brewfest 2026

 September 19, 2026
The 6th Annual Northbrook Brewfest returns this fall! The Northbrook Park District an... 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
19
Sep

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Meet the Artist

September 19, 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe... MORE
19
Sep

Martina McBride

 September 19, 2026
Ravinia presents Martina McBride . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... MORE
19
Sep

Petty Kings - Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

 September 19, 2026
Petty Kings deliver an authentic tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, bringing... 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

Candi Jenkins

 September 20, 2026
Candi Jenkins is an up-and-coming roots artist making a name for herself with classic... MORE
20
Sep

Flea Market Frenzy

September 20, 2026
Thinking of having a garage or yard sale this year, but you don't have the space?... 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
19
Sep

Shimmering Summer Finale

September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Close out the season with an Oktoberfest-style family event.  ... MORE
19
Sep

Central States Dahlia Society Show

September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Get ready for an explosive burst of color that will leave you loving dahlias! Present... MORE
18
Sep

Sketchbook Oktoberfest 2026

 September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Think traditional—but with a twist! Our annual Oktoberfest annual celebration w... MORE
23
Sep

Jacob Collier

 September 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Jacob Collier. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ... MORE
23
Sep

Knorrwood - Over-The Shire and Far Away

 September 23, 2026
"Over the Shire & Far Away" is a powerful rock n' roll tribute to t... MORE
24
Sep

Wheeling Thursday Night Live

 September 24, 2026
Come and experience Dry County Line, all styles of country and western musiuc layered... MORE
24
Sep

Head East

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

Nefesh Mountain

 September 24, 2026
Nefesh Mountain’s Beacons is a deeply personal double album inspired by a missi... MORE
25
Sep

The Wellermen

September 25, 2026
The Wellermen first captured global attention in 2021, when their viral sea shanty pe... MORE
25
Sep

Don McClean

September 25, 2026
North Shore Center Presents Don McLean, an evening with the legendary singer-songwrit... MORE
8
June

America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Join a Walking Tour

 June 8, 2026 - September 25, 2026
America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories- July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversar... MORE
26
Sep

Alicia Witt Album Release Show - Between Heaven and Earth (and David Lynch)

 September 26, 2026
Alicia Roanne Witt is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and pianist who plays p... MORE
26
Sep

Glenview Blocktoberfest

September 26, 2026
Come together and celebrate downtown Glenview with live music, food, beverages, and f... MORE
27
Sep

An Evening of Simon & Garfunkel with Phil Angotti & Tommi Zender

 September 27, 2026
Singer/guitarist Phil Angotti and multi-instrumentalist Tommi Zender will perform cla... MORE
21
Sep

Westfield Foodie Week

 September 21, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Welcome to 7 days of tasting menus, special offers and more! Visit our amazing food a... MORE
4
June

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 ... MORE
30
Sep

40 Fingers

 September 30, 2026
They are called 40 FINGERS, they are Italian and they are the phenomenal quartet of g... MORE
1
Oct

Reed Timmer

 October 1, 2026
Dr. Reed Timmer is an extreme meteorologist and renowned storm chaser with a PhD in m... MORE
2
Oct

World Ballet Company - Swan Lake

 October 2, 2026
The World Ballet Company presents Swan Lake. This production features 50 professional... 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
2
Oct

First Friday Art Walk in Hubbard Woods

October 2, 2026
Our First Friday monthly event series wraps up the 2026 season with Art Walk! Sip, ni... MORE
3
Oct

Northbrook Autumnfest 2026

 October 3, 2026
Celebrate the season with this free family event at the Northbrook Autumn Fest! Just ... MORE
3
Oct

Wilmette Wine Walk

October 3, 2026
Get ready for a fun in-person event at the WKCC Wine Walk in charming Downtown Wilmet... MORE
3
Oct

Goin' Live Band

October 3, 2026
We are a group of 5 members with a love for music and entertaining crowds. We have be... MORE
3
Oct

Walking Tour: Double Houses Lakeshore Historic District

 October 3, 2026
This Walking Tour is based on the Design Evanston book Hidden in Plain Sight: Evansto... 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

Touch-a-Truck

October 3, 2026
Grab a hard hat and join us for this free family event that allows children to see, t... MORE
3
Oct

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Indigo Park Tour

 October 3, 2026
Hornsby has won three Grammy Awards: a 1987 Grammy Award for Best New Artist with Bru... 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

Cactus and Canyons: A Tribute to the Sun-Drenched Country-Rock of Laurel Canyon

October 4, 2026
Before country-rock had a name, it had a place. Laurel Canyon was where folk met elec... 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
7
Oct

History of Old Orchard Walking Tour

October 7, 2026
Celebrate Old Orchard Mall's 70th anniversary with a stroll down memory lane and ... MORE
7
Oct

Ghostbusters in Concert

 October 7, 2026 - October 8, 2026
Experience the original Ghostbusters film like never before projected on the big scre... MORE
9
Oct

80's Double Feature - Beetlejuice & The Lost Boys

 October 9, 2026
Celebrate spooky season with an unforgettable 80’s Double Feature at Palmhouse ... MORE
9
Oct

Jahnavi Harrison

 October 9, 2026
Jahnavi Harrison is a musician, writer, artist and practitioner of bhakti - yoga. She... MORE
10
Oct

Mocktoberfest

 October 10, 2026
Mocktoberfest is a German-inspired festival built around great NA drinks, playful ene... MORE
10
Oct

Nitelite Presents: Face 2 Face

 October 10, 2026
Face 2 Face® is an electrifying tribute band that pays homage to two iconic piano... 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
10
Oct

An Intimate Evening with Copeland w/Jenny Dee

 October 10, 2026
Longevity in music comes through pushing yourself and expanding the possibilities of ... MORE
11
Oct

Third Coast Symphony -Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere

 October 11, 2026
The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra has merged with the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra t... MORE
11
Oct

An Evening With Steve Dawson with special guests Jason Adasiewicz, Jason Roebke, Diane Christiansen and Alton Smith

 October 11, 2026
Steve Dawson will look back over 35 years of songs and music making, including songs ... MORE
10
Oct

Westfield Windy City Market

October 10, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Windy City Market brings the vibrant energy of Chicago’s local maker scene to l... MORE
17
June

Northbrook Farmers Market

June 17, 2026 - October 14, 2026
Treat yourself to some Wednesday Love at Northbrook Farmers Market! Enjoy the freshes... MORE
16
Oct

Feast a da Funny

October 16, 2026
In Italian culture there are numerous celebrations or “feasts”, such as S... MORE
17
Oct

Walking Tour: Double Houses & Prairie School Ridge Historic District

 October 17, 2026
This tour covers both the double houses featured Design Evanston’s book Hidden ... MORE
17
Oct

Toad The Wet Sproket with Willie Porter

 October 17, 2026
With the release of their timeless Rings: The Acoustic Sessions, and 2026 being the 4... MORE
16
Oct

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

 October 16, 2026 - October 17, 2026
Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fi... MORE
18
Oct

Stage on Screen: The Misanthrope

 October 18, 2026
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagi... MORE
18
Oct

May Erlewine and Packy Lundholm

October 18, 2026
One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, May Erlewine has... 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
9
Sep

The Front Door

 September 9, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Northlight Theatre presents The Front Page - In a 1930s Chicago press room, wise... MORE
23
Oct

Vincent Neil Emerson

 October 23, 2026
Since his 2019 debut, Emerson has made his contemporary mark on the tradition of Amer... 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

Maria Bamford

 October 24, 2026
Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental... MORE
24
Oct

Spooky Saturday on the Main Dempster Mile

October 24, 2026
Kids of all ages are invited to trick or treat the businesses of the Main-Dempster Mi... 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
24
Oct

Central Street Trick or Treat

October 24, 2026
Family fun awaits! Celebrate Halloween on Central Street. Trick-or-treat at participa... MORE
20
June

Glenview Farmers Market

 June 20, 2026 - October 24, 2026
The Glenview Farmers Market will open for the season on June 20 o... MORE
1
May

Evanston Rides - May - October

 May 1, 2026 - October 24, 2026
Evanston Rides! Get ready to pedal into summer with Downtown Evanston in partnership ... MORE
25
Nov

Jackopierce

November 25, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Jackopierce formed in 1988 in Dallas as theater students at SMU. The duo steadily mad... MORE
25
Oct

Bill Blagg: Family Magic

 October 25, 2026
Illinois native Bill Blagg brings comedy, storytelling, audience participation and in... MORE
25
Oct

Day of the Dead Family 5k Walk/Run

October 25, 2026
Join us for a 5K run/walk celebrating the Day of the Dead. Run through picturesque He... MORE
7
Oct

Night of 1,000 Jack-O'Lanterns

October 7, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Let the gourd times roll! Dare to walk an eerily enchanting path aglow with artist-ca... MORE
26
Oct

Bill Blagg: Science of Magic

 October 26, 2026
Illusionist Bill Blagg combines spectacular magic with hands-on science to reveal how... MORE
26
Oct

Downtown Skokie Trick or Treat Halloween Event

 October 26, 2026
All residents and their families are invited to dress up and walk the streets of down... MORE
28
Oct

Taste of the Town 2026

 October 28, 2026
Celebrating more than 20 years of celebrations, Wheeling's Taste of the Town will... MORE
29
Oct

Northbrook Chamber Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore

 October 29, 2026
The Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore brings all your favorite restaurant... MORE
30
Oct

Career Tomboy

 October 30, 2026
Career Tomboy plays “alternative classics and deep cuts”. That means we p... 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
6
June

Winnetka Farmers Market

 June 6, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Saturdays Rain or Shine! Bring home some of the most luscious, fresh- picke... MORE
18
Apr

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... MORE
1
Nov

Davis Plays Davis: A Tribute to Miles Davis

 November 1, 2026
The Miles Davis Centennial celebration continues as Orbert Davis brings his acclaimed... 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
2
Oct

Dial M For Murder

 October 2, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents  Alfred Hitchcock’s adored, chilling thrill... MORE
31
May

Skokie Farmers Market

 May 31, 2026 - November 1, 2026
The 2026 Skokie Farmers’ Market begins on Sunday, May 31, and will be open... MORE
4
Nov

Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart

 November 4, 2026
Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart is a triumphant double-album and a maste... MORE
6
Nov

Julian Lage Quartet ft. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen

 November 6, 2026
Julian Price Lage is an American guitarist and composer. A child prodigy, Lage perfor... 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

Sons of Chicago

 November 7, 2026
Experience an evening of Bruce Springsteen classics performed by the acclaimed 12-pie... 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
6
Nov

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

 November 6, 2026 - November 7, 2026
After thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landsc... MORE
9
Oct

Scream Scene Haunted House

October 9, 2026 - November 7, 2026
Scream Scene is a seasonal haunted house held every October in Skokie. Each haunting ... MORE
2
May

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

 May 2, 2026 - November 7, 2026
The Downtown Evanston Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 2 through Novem... MORE
8
Nov

Adam Ezra Group w. Sirsy

 November 8, 2026
We don’t see many artists building the kind of momentum Adam Ezra Group is gene... MORE
29
Oct

Grace and the Butterfly Effect

 October 29, 2026 - November 8, 2026
A story that nurtures curiosity and care, reflecting how the Wirtz Center helps young... MORE
13
Aug

Sisters

August 13, 2026 - November 8, 2026
 Matilda and Greta have always been there for one another, through joy and grief... MORE
11
Nov

AJ McLean presents Alexander James: The Better Man Tour

 November 11, 2026
For decades, Alexander James has been a part of Backstreet Boys, one of the most succ... MORE
13
Nov

Tyrone Wells

 November 13, 2026
I’m a lot of things in no particular order… a preacher’s son, a br... MORE
13
Nov

Bored Teachers Is it Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour

 November 13, 2026
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last oun... MORE
14
Nov

Central Street Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting

November 14, 2026
Light the way to your holidays on Central Street. Our shops are filled with treasures... MORE
14
Nov

Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour

November 14, 2026
Playing is the joy and satisfaction of touring, but it comes with the hard part -- tr... MORE
14
Nov

Amythyst Kiah

November 14, 2026
Produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer) and recorded at his Nashvi... MORE
15
Nov

David Cross

 November 15, 2026
This comedy performance features the Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and ... MORE
15
Nov

Conversation on Politics, Comedy, and Music with Jason Narducy & Lizz Winstead: Talkhouse Podcast Live Taping

 November 15, 2026
Indie rock musician lifer Jason Narducy joins comic and The Daily Show co-creator Liz... MORE
16
Nov

Keb' Mo'

 November 16, 2026
Born and raised in Compton, Keb' began his remarkable journey at the age of 21, w... MORE
17
Nov

Ana Gasteyer Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular

November 17, 2026
ANA GASTEYER is perhaps best known for her incomparable work on Saturday Night L... MORE
18
Nov

Fran Lebowitz

 November 18, 2026
Lebowitz worked odd jobs, such as taxi driving, belt peddling, and apartment cleaning... MORE
19
Nov

The Last Waltz Tribute 50th Anniversary

 November 19, 2026
Inspired by The Band's legendary farewell concert at San Francisco's Winterla... MORE
20
Nov

Gravity & Other Myths Ten Thousand Hours

 November 20, 2026
GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS brings Ten Thousand Hours, a breathtaking, family-friendly ... MORE
17
May

Visit Schmidt-Burnham Log House

 May 17, 2026 - November 20, 2026
The Schmidt-Burnham Log House is the oldest log structure in Cook County, Illinois. B... MORE
21
Nov

The Wood Brothers

 November 21, 2026
The Wood Brothers are an American roots band consisting of brothers Chris and Oliver ... MORE
21
Nov

Steve Poltz

 November 21, 2026
Noineen Noiny Noin is without reservation, the most absurdly-named, pulchritudinous, ... MORE
22
Nov

Lincolnwood 50th Annual Turkey Trot -5k/10k/Walk/Dash

November 22, 2026
The 50th Annual Lincolnwood Turkey Trot tradition is back again for another year!&nbs... MORE
20
Nov

Feeding Beatrice

 November 20, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University as It starts w... MORE
20
Nov

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

November 20, 2026 - November 22, 2026
The Holiday Bazaar is a juried holiday art and gift show organized for more than 20 y... MORE
13
Nov

She Loves Me

 November 13, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for A charming... MORE
26
Nov

Evanston Flying Turkey 5k Run

November 26, 2026
The Evanston Flying Turkey 5k presented by Endeavor Health returns for 2026 on Thanks... 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

Holly Jolly Fest & Tree Lighting

 November 28, 2026
Join us at Holly Jolly Fest as we kick off the holiday season in a winter wonderland ... MORE
28
Nov

Susan Werner - 2 Shows

 November 28, 2026
Susan Werner doesn’t just perform music — she reinvents it every time she... MORE
28
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs. Illinois

 November 28, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Wildcats offer some ... MORE
29
Nov

Third Coast Symphony -The 007 Days of Christmas

 November 29, 2026
The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra has merged with the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra t... MORE
22
Oct

The Royale

 October 22, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Jay is a really good boxer, so good they call him “The Sport.” He’s... MORE
2
July

Getting out the Vote - Election Ephemera from Evanston to the White House

 July 2, 2026 - November 30, 2026
Join us in exploring Evanston’s long history of political activism through this... MORE
2
Dec

Stella Cole

 December 2, 2026
On her highly anticipated debut recording, Stella is presented performing interpretin... 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
6
Dec

Brains On! Live: Your Brain is Magic - 2 shows

 December 6, 2026
Brains On, the wildly popular podcast for kids, is hitting the road with a hilarious ... MORE
4
Dec

Steve Solomon's Cannoli, Latkes, and Guilt

 December 4, 2026 - December 6, 2026
He's back! Just in case you've missed one of Steve Solomon's award winnin... MORE
9
Sep

Picturing the Modern Metropolis: Prints and Photographs from the Block’s Collection

 September 9, 2026 - December 6, 2026
In the twentieth century, many artists working in the United States were drawn to the... MORE
8
Dec

Camila Fernandez

December 8, 2026
Camila Fernández is a Mexican singer, daughter and granddaughter respectively ... 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
12
Nov

Pete the Cat

 November 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026
Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean Your favorite c... MORE
17
Dec

Huey & The News - Tribute to Huey Lewis & The News

December 17, 2026
This high-energy tribute celebrates the unforgettable sound of Huey Lewis and The New... MORE
18
Dec

Charlie White's Charlie Brown Christmas

December 18, 2026
Come celebrate the season with an evening of holiday cheer as The Chris White Trio pr... MORE
28
Nov

We're Glad You're Here Holidays - Shop Local

 November 28, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Simple, happy, fun and retro activations to make you remember why it’s great to... MORE
11
Nov

All the World

November 11, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Northlight Theatre presents All the World - Two actors find themselves in an eve... MORE
20
Nov

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

November 20, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater Experiences the audience favorite classic with unmatched holiday che... MORE
27
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
28
Jan

Execution of Justice

 January 28, 2027 - January 31, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for This docud... MORE
12
Feb

Vladimir

 February 12, 2027 - February 14, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University and Set in Lima, Pe... MORE
24
Feb

Peking Acrobats

 February 24, 2027
Experience astonishing feats of balance, flexibility, strength and precision performe... MORE
19
Feb

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

 February 19, 2027 - February 28, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University to be Inspired... MORE
9
Mar

Ultimate Johnny Cash - Walkin' The Line

 March 9, 2027
Filled with anecdotes, stories and history pulled from Johnnys many biographies, conc... MORE
12
Mar

Danceworks 2027 (my conscience is clear)

March 12, 2027 - March 14, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for the Danceworks ... MORE
3
Feb

The American Five

February 3, 2027 - March 14, 2027
Northlight Theatre presents The American Five - “I have a dream…&rd... MORE
11
Feb

Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter

February 11, 2027 - March 28, 2027
An ordinary commute becomes a whirlwind instant of once-in-a-lifetime possibility. La... MORE
23
Apr

Taming of the Shrew

 April 23, 2027 - May 2, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University when In an att... MORE
7
May

Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

 May 7, 2027 - May 9, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University when A gang of... MORE
22
Apr

James and the Giant Peach

 April 22, 2027 - May 14, 2027
Roald Dahl's beloved story comes to life as James embarks on a fantastic journey ... MORE
7
Apr

Here There are Blueberries

 April 7, 2027 - May 16, 2027
Northlight Theatre presents Here There are Blueberries - In 2007, a mysterious a... MORE
21
May

Cyrano de Bergerac

May 21, 2027 - May 30, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for This &ldqu... MORE
29
May

Imagine U Theatre for the Very Young: In the Loop

 May 29, 2027 - June 6, 2027
Join Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Northwestern University for a vibrant and e... MORE
5
May

Writers Theatre presents Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me - A New Play with Music

 May 5, 2027 - June 27, 2027
Hershey Felder, known for his hit portrayals of musical geniuses in his beloved compo... MORE
8
Apr

Creditors

 April 8, 2027 - July 3, 2027
Adi, a struggling painter, is on holiday at the seaside with his glamorous wife, Tekl... MORE
9
June

Pearl's in the House

 June 9, 2027 - July 18, 2027
Northlight Theatre presents Pearl's in the House - Legendary performer Pearl... MORE
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