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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Summer Swizzle
July 17, 2025
Chalet’s most-loved summer tradition. Join us for Summer Swizzle, our exclusive...
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Glencoe Al Fresco
July 18, 2025
Join Writer Theatre, The Village of Glencoe and Glencoe Public Library on Friday Nigh...
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Joy Clark and Kyshona
July 18, 2025
Kyshona lends her voice and music to those who feel silenced, forgotten or alone. She...
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Japan Festival 2025
July 19, 2025
Join us on Saturday, July 19 at Sports Park East in Skokie for Japan Festival 2025, a...
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Winnetka Sidewalk Sale
July 18, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Experience the 2025 Winnetka Sidewalk Sale — an open-air shopping and services ...
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Sundari
July 20, 2025
“Sundari” is a captivating musical that intertwines the elegance of Katha...
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Glencoe Festival of Art
July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Get creative at the Glencoe Festival of Art with 100 artists on your perfect summer d...
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Albert Castiglia
July 22, 2025
Albert Castiglia (born August 12, 1969) is an American blues singer, songwriter and g...
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Northbrook Grand Prix
July 24, 2025
Join Northbrook Park District for activities in the park between races, and watch the...
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Glencoe Al Fresco
July 25, 2025
Join Writer Theatre, The Village of Glencoe and Glencoe Public Library on Friday Nigh...
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Kat Edmonson
July 27, 2025
Kat Edmonson is a Songwriters Hall of Fame award-winning songwriter and singer. She h...
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Art at the Glen
July 26, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Come celebrate one of Glenview’s most beloved community traditions! Start your ...
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2025 NV5 Invitational
July 24, 2025 - July 27, 2025
The NV5 Invitational is a professional golf championship on the Korn Ferry Tour featr...
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Lincolnwood Fest 2025
July 24, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Neighbors rejoice at this annual community festival! Lincolnwood Fest is all about fa...
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Out of Space Skokie 2025
July 24, 2025 - July 27, 2025
It’s that time again for Out of Space 2025! 4 days of amazing music and fun. Th...
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Dhaba on Devon Avenue
June 19, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Writers Theatre introduces you to Dhaba Canteen, a stalwart institution on Chic...
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Wilmette Art Fair
August 2, 2025 - August 3, 2025
A perfect summer day awaits at the Wilmette Art Fair! Start your day with breakfast a...
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Northbrook Days 2025
July 30, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Every year, volunteers across our community come together for five days and put on an...
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Earth Wind & Fire
August 7, 2025
Earth Wind & Fire at 7:30pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events ra...
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Laurie Berkner
August 9, 2025
Laurie Berkner at, 11am. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events ranging fr...
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Twisted Melodies
July 10, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Flashback to 1979, when singer and composer Donny Hathaway was a soul music icon, kno...
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Jambon
August 17, 2025
Jambon is the brainchild of long time Sonia Dada keyboardist Chris “Hambone&rdq...
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Clue: A Walking Mystery
July 23, 2025 - August 17, 2025
CLUE: A Walking Mystery is an interactive, IRL game of the beloved board game. In thi...
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Summer Music Series 2025
June 17, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Bring a lawn chair and takeout from your favorite Wilmette restaurant and sit on the ...
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Lenny Kravitz
August 21, 2025
Lenny Kravitz at 8pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events ranging from ...
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Maren Morris
August 22, 2025
Maren Morris at , 8:00pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events ranging f...
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Skokie's Backlot Bash
August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Now in its eighteenth year, the three-day Bash will also host a carnival midway...
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Science + You
April 26, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Enter a child-sized laboratory to explore how scientists impact your health and welln...
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Butterflies & Blooms
May 26, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies. The 2,800-square-foot mes...
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Thursday Night Markets
September 4, 2025
Now entering its 7th year, Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Markets showcase ar...
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NRBQ
September 5, 2025
NRBQ are that rare group that’s eclectic, stylistically innovative, and creativ...
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Roseanne Cash
September 7, 2025
Joanne Cash is an American singer-songwriter and author who has released 15 albums an...
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Dominique Fils-Aimé
September 12, 2025
Dominique Fils-Aimé graces the stage once again, unveiling her latest album, &...
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Walter Trout 2 Shows!
September 18, 2025
All of us are broken. But no-one is beyond repair. It’s a philosophy that WALTE...
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Lene Lovich
September 21, 2025
Lene Lovich, the Post-Punk/New Wave icon who could count John Lennon and Frank Zappa ...
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Rachmaninoff and the Tsar
August 13, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Having safely escaped Russia during the 1917 revolution, beloved composer and pianist...
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Paula Poundstone
September 27, 2025
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a sp...
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Glenview Blocktoberfest
September 27, 2025
Come together and celebrate downtown Glenview with live music, food, beverages, and f...
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Joss Stone
September 28, 2025
Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist who released her acclaimed debut...
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Corinne Bailey Rae
September 28, 2025
Corinne Jacqueline Bailey Rae is a British singer and songwriter. She is best known f...
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Northbrook Farmers Market
June 18, 2025 - October 8, 2025
The Northbrook Farmers Market's mission is to support local farmers, producers an...
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A.J. Croce plays Croce
October 9, 2025
Like only the most enduring of artists, A.J. Croce embodies a joyful love of music th...
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Orleans and Firefall
October 10, 2025
Platinum hit-makers ORLEANS are now celebrating 50 YEARS of live performances! Praise...
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Nate Smith
October 17, 2025
Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia. His...
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Winnetka Farmers Market
May 31, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Saturdays Rain or Shine! Bring home some of the most luscious, fresh- picke...
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Jackopierce
October 26, 2025
Jackopierce formed in 1988 in Dallas as theater students at SMU. The duo steadily mad...
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Wilmette French Market
April 19, 2025 - November 1, 2025
The Wilmette French Market operates every Saturday from 8am to 1pm just east of the W...
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Skokie Farmers Market
June 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
The 2025 Skokie Farmers’ Market begins on Sunday, June 1, and will be open...
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Willie Watson
November 14, 2025
Soon before Willie Watson turned 18, he met God in an apple orchard. Or at the very l...
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Donna the Buffalo
December 5, 2025
Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has...
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As You Like It
October 30, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Facing exile at home, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia see...
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Urinetown
November 7, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Welcome to Urinetown! A hilarious, satirical, and wildly entertaining musical that tu...
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The Unfair Advantage
December 3, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Sleight of hand specialist Harry Milas lifts the veil on the world of card cheating, ...
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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 ...
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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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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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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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