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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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16
July

Music on the Esplanade - Third Coast Bluegrass

July 16, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
17
July

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

 July 17, 2025
Come and enjoy the monthly Summer Thursday Flamenco Series, from 6-8pm! Enjoy Spanish... MORE
17
July

Summer Swizzle

 July 17, 2025
Chalet’s most-loved summer tradition. Join us for Summer Swizzle, our exclusive... MORE
17
July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Funkadesi - featuring Pavithra Anand

July 17, 2025
Funkadesi has been wowing crowds for over 27 years with their blend of Indian bhangra... MORE
18
July

Mahler’s Second Symphony: “Resurrection” CSO & Chorus + Marin Alsop

 July 18, 2025
Mahler's Second Symphony: Resurrection" with the CSO at, 7:30pm. Ravinia boa... MORE
18
July

Summer of Sound at Westfield Old Orchard

July 18, 2025
Enjoy an unforgettable summer experience at Westfield Old Orchard! Enjoy free concert... MORE
18
July

Glencoe Al Fresco

 July 18, 2025
Join Writer Theatre, The Village of Glencoe and Glencoe Public Library on Friday Nigh... MORE
18
July

Evenings on the Farm July

July 18, 2025
Join us for an evening of old-fashioned fun perfect for all ages! No registration nee... MORE
18
July

Joy Clark and Kyshona

July 18, 2025
Kyshona lends her voice and music to those who feel silenced, forgotten or alone. She... MORE
19
July

Classic Albums Live Performs The Eagles' Hotel California

 July 19, 2025
Classic Albums Live at 7:30pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events rang... MORE
19
July

Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, & I’m in Therapy

 July 19, 2025
Steve Solomon’s smash hit, is inspired by Steve’s hilarious family and al... MORE
19
July

Best of Soul perfromed by Brandon James

 July 19, 2025
“The Best of Soul” featuring music from Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, The... MORE
19
July

Japan Festival 2025

 July 19, 2025
Join us on Saturday, July 19 at Sports Park East in Skokie for Japan Festival 2025, a... MORE
19
July

Art Encounter's Downtown Evanston Mural Tour

July 19, 2025
Want to learn more about the artists and stories behind Art Encounter's Evanston ... MORE
18
July

Winnetka Sidewalk Sale

July 18, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Experience the 2025 Winnetka Sidewalk Sale — an open-air shopping and services ... MORE
20
July

Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony - CSO + Marin Alsop, Himari, violin

July 20, 2025
Beethoven's Seventh Symphony - CSO + Marin Alsop - Himari, violin at, 5:00pm. Rav... MORE
20
July

Sundari

July 20, 2025
“Sundari” is a captivating musical that intertwines the elegance of Katha... MORE
19
July

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... MORE
16
July

Evanston Plein Air Festival 2025

July 16, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Evanston Made presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Festival: July 16-20, 2025. This city... MORE
6
June

The Marvelous Wondrettes

June 6, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater bounces back to the fabulous '50s and '60s with a toe-tappin... MORE
21
July

Music on the Esplanade-The Jolly Ringwalds

 July 21, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
21
July

Chicago Union Frisbee

July 21, 2025
As a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA)™, the Chicago Union compe... MORE
21
July

Blue Monday: Mike Wheeler

 July 21, 2025
Mike Wheeler has a vast knowledge of music and a voice that's reminiscent of the ... MORE
22
July

Starlight Concert Series - Finom

July 22, 2025
Finom performs their Rock music at 6:30pm.  Six outdoor concerts and 4 outdoor m... MORE
22
July

Albert Castiglia

July 22, 2025
Albert Castiglia (born August 12, 1969) is an American blues singer, songwriter and g... MORE
23
July

Music on the Esplanade - Windy City Ramblers

 July 23, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
23
July

Beck CSO + Edwin Outwater, conductor 
with support from Molly Lewis

 July 23, 2025
Beck CSO + Edwin Outwater, conductor with support from Molly Lewis at 7:30pm. Ravinia... MORE
23
July

Max and Benny's Bingo Brunch

 July 23, 2025
Enjoy Brunch, play bingo, win fun prizes! If you can't make today's brunch, c... MORE
24
July

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

 July 24, 2025
Come and enjoy the monthly Summer Thursday Flamenco Series, from 6-8pm! Enjoy Spanish... MORE
24
July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Joel Paterson Swing Quartet

 July 24, 2025
Guitar legend Joel Paterson and his Quartet bring you Chicago's finest blend of J... MORE
24
July

Northbrook Grand Prix

July 24, 2025
Join Northbrook Park District for activities in the park between races, and watch the... MORE
25
July

Chef Sheherazde CSO+Marin Alsop

 July 25, 2025
Chef Sheherazade + CSO at, 8:00pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events ... MORE
25
July

Glencoe Al Fresco

 July 25, 2025
Join Writer Theatre, The Village of Glencoe and Glencoe Public Library on Friday Nigh... MORE
25
July

Benise: 25 Years of Passion

 July 25, 2025
It’s one hot night as Benise celebrates 25 years of fiery Spanish guitar and da... MORE
25
July

Nicholas Tremulis and the Prodigals

 July 25, 2025
Born in 1960 to a jazz piano-playing father and a blues-singing mother, Tremulis grew... MORE
26
July

Jammin' 5K/10K & Foam Frenzy 1/2 Mile Fun Run

 July 26, 2025
Rock out and run at the Jammin’ 5K/10K! This exciting timed event, for ages 10 ... MORE
26
July

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms w.special guest Spin Doctors

 July 26, 2025
Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms w/special guest Spin Doctors, at  6:00pm. Ravini... MORE
24
July

Central Street Sidewalk Sale

 July 24, 2025 - July 26, 2025
Thursday, July 24 to Saturday, July 26, come out for the BIGGEST sales of the year at... MORE
5
July

Chalet Farm Truck - Saturdays in July

 July 5, 2025 - July 26, 2025
Get ready to dig in and discover the freshest picks of the week, hand-selected from o... MORE
27
July

“Italian” Mendelssohn & Elgar’s Enigma CSO + Marin Alsop

 July 27, 2025
“Italian” Mendelssohn & Elgar’s Enigma CSO + Marin Alsop, ... MORE
27
July

Kat Edmonson

 July 27, 2025
Kat Edmonson is a Songwriters Hall of Fame award-winning songwriter and singer. She h... MORE
27
July

Coffee & Classics - Super Vintage (pre-1960)

 July 27, 2025
Fuelfed’s Coffee & Classics® has grown very quickly since the first 24 ... MORE
26
July

Art at the Glen

July 26, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Come celebrate one of Glenview’s most beloved community traditions! Start your ... MORE
25
July

Main-Dempster Mile Sidewalk Sale

 July 25, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Shop participating businesses along the Main-Dempster Mile. From July 25-27, enjoy si... MORE
25
July

Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale and Chalk Art Contest

 July 25, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Take advantage of the best summer deals at local shops and grab brunch or lunch at a ... MORE
24
July

2025 NV5 Invitational

 July 24, 2025 - July 27, 2025
The NV5 Invitational is a professional golf championship on the Korn Ferry Tour featr... MORE
24
July

Lincolnwood Fest 2025

 July 24, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Neighbors rejoice at this annual community festival! Lincolnwood Fest is all about fa... MORE
24
July

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... MORE
19
June

Dhaba on Devon Avenue

 June 19, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Writers Theatre introduces you to Dhaba Canteen,  a stalwart institution on Chic... MORE
1
June

Downtown Evanston - Sunday Jazz at the Square

 June 1, 2025 - July 27, 2025
Come for a relaxing lunchtime at Sunday Jazz at the Square, a weekly live music serie... MORE
28
July

Music on the Esplanade - Strung Out

 July 28, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
30
July

Music on the Esplanade - The Donna Herula Band

July 30, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
31
July

Lang Lang’s The Disney Book CSO + Edwin Outwater, conductor

 July 31, 2025
Lang Lang’s The Disney Book, CSO + Edwin Outwater, conductor, at 7pm. Ravinia b... MORE
31
July

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

 July 31, 2025
Come and enjoy the monthly Summer Thursday Flamenco Series, from 6-8pm! Enjoy Spanish... MORE
31
July

Downtown Summer Sounds - Mixx Company Band

July 31, 2025
Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings. Th... MORE
3
July

Lincolnwood Summer Concert Series

July 3, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Every Thursday in July - grab a lawn chair and a picnic basket and enjoy music under ... MORE
1
Aug

Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience CSO+ Martin Gellner

 August 1, 2025
Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience - CSO+ Martin Gellner at 7:30pm. Ra... MORE
1
Aug

The Chicago Soul Spectacular

 August 1, 2025
Chicago Soul Spectacular is a diverse collective of artists performing authentic 60&r... MORE
2
Aug

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

August 2, 2025
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
2
Aug

Train w. special guest Edwin McCain

 August 2, 2025
Train w.special guest Edwin McCain at 7pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100... MORE
2
Aug

Starlight Movie Series - Toy Story / Inside Out

 August 2, 2025
The movies Toy Story will be shown at 5:30pm and Inside Out at 7:20pm. Concerts and o... MORE
2
Aug

Historic Apartment Buildings 2025 Walking Tour

 August 2, 2025
This tour through southeast Evanston explores how the different architectural styles ... MORE
3
Aug

1812 Overture with cannons Tchaikovsky Spectacular CSO + Laura Jackson, conductor / Zlatomir Fung, cello

 August 3, 2025
1812 Overture with cannons, Tchaikovsky Spectacular CSO + Laura Jackson, conductor /... MORE
2
Aug

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... MORE
30
July

Northbrook Days 2025

 July 30, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Every year, volunteers across our community come together for five days and put on an... MORE
4
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Fernandez & Kimball

August 4, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
6
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Reunion Jazz Orchestra

August 6, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
6
Aug

Phantom Island Tour King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard with Chicago Philharmonic + Sarah Hicks

 August 6, 2025
Phantom Island Tour - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard with Chicago Philharmonic... MORE
18
June

Wednesday in the Woods: Children's Concerts

 June 18, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Join us for free interactive children’s concerts! Bring a picnic lunch or pick ... MORE
4
June

Glenview Bearfoot in the Park Concerts

 June 4, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Glenview’s Bearfoot in the Park Concerts showcases the best the Chicago music s... MORE
7
Aug

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

 August 7, 2025
Come and enjoy the monthly Summer Thursday Flamenco Series, from 6-8pm! Enjoy Spanish... MORE
7
Aug

Earth Wind & Fire

 August 7, 2025
Earth Wind & Fire at 7:30pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events ra... MORE
7
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - Cecy Santana Band

 August 7, 2025
Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings. Th... MORE
7
Aug

Thursday Night Markets

August 7, 2025
Now entering its 7th year, Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Markets showcase ar... MORE
8
Aug

Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers

August 8, 2025
Dwayne (Dopsie) Rubin hails from one of the most influential Zydeco families in the w... MORE
8
Aug

Summer of Sound at Westfield Old Orchard

August 8, 2025
Enjoy an unforgettable summer experience at Westfield Old Orchard! Enjoy free concert... MORE
9
Aug

Laurie Berkner

 August 9, 2025
Laurie Berkner at, 11am. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events ranging fr... MORE
9
Aug

Debussy’s La mer & Bruch’s Concerto CSO + Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor

August 9, 2025
Debussy's La Mer & Bruch's Concerto at 7:30pm. Ravinia boasts a robust li... MORE
10
Aug

A Night of Motown and Classic R&B with Gerald McClendon, The Soulkeeper

 August 10, 2025
Gerald, known in Chicago as the “Soulkeeper.” One of the most reminiscent... MORE
10
Aug

All-Mozart Evening - CSO+ Louis Langrée

 August 10, 2025
CSO + Louis Langrée, conductor / Garrick Ohlsson, piano at 5pm. Ravinia boasts... MORE
10
Aug

Evanston Cars & Coffee

 August 10, 2025
Join us this summer for Evanston Cars & Coffee, a new series of free community ev... MORE
10
July

Twisted Melodies

 July 10, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Flashback to 1979, when singer and composer Donny Hathaway was a soul music icon, kno... MORE
11
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Brass From The Past

August 11, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
13
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Guitarra Azul

August 13, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
25
June

Wednesdays on the Green - Summer Sessions in Skokie

 June 25, 2025 - August 13, 2025
Experience the ultimate summer vibes in Skokie! Join the fun every Wednesday at 7pm o... MORE
14
Aug

Peckish Pig Thursday Flamenco Nights

 August 14, 2025
Come and enjoy the monthly Summer Thursday Flamenco Series, from 6-8pm! Enjoy Spanish... MORE
14
Aug

Annual Community Movie Night - Lilo & Stitch

August 14, 2025
This year, we’re bringing the magic to a new location—and we can't wa... MORE
14
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds -Wolfman

 August 14, 2025
 Downtown Summer Sounds is a free outdoor concert series on Thursday evenin... MORE
15
Aug

Billy Branch & The Sons of the Blues

 August 15, 2025
Billy Branch is an Emmy Award winner, a three time Grammy Award ® nominee, and a ... MORE
15
Aug

An Evening with Cynthia Erivo

 August 15, 2025
An Evening with Cynthia Erivo at, 7:30pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 ... MORE
15
Aug

Evenings on the Farm August

August 15, 2025
Join us for an evening of old-fashioned fun perfect for all ages! No registration nee... MORE
16
Aug

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 CSO + Peter Oundjian, conductor

 August 16, 2025
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 - CSO + Peter Oundjian, conductor / Nobuyuk... MORE
16
Aug

Wheeling Park District -Los Lonely Boys Brotherhood Tour

 August 16, 2025
Los Lonely Boys, the Grammy-winning trio of brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza, ar... MORE
16
Aug

Brick by Brick - 2024 Walking Tour

August 16, 2025
An exploration of the beautiful materials that compose Evanston’s remarkable ar... MORE
17
Aug

Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto No. 1 CSO + David Robertson, conductor

August 17, 2025
Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto No. 1- CSO + David Robertson, conductor / She... MORE
17
Aug

Jambon

August 17, 2025
Jambon is the brainchild of long time Sonia Dada keyboardist Chris “Hambone&rdq... MORE
16
Aug

Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival

August 16, 2025 - August 17, 2025
The alluring streets of downtown Evanston host the community favorite Evanston Art &a... MORE
7
Aug

Music Theater Works presents Fiddler on the Roof

 August 7, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Music Theater Works presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, which shares the happiness and tear... MORE
23
July

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... MORE
18
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Saturday June Band

 August 18, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
19
Aug

Starlight Concert Series - The Midnight Sun Band

 August 19, 2025
The Midnight Sun Band performs 60's music and today's hits at 6:30pm.  S... MORE
17
June

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 ... MORE
20
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Kal Bergandahl Project

 August 20, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
20
Aug

Max and Benny's Bingo Brunch

August 20, 2025
Enjoy Brunch, play bingo, win fun prizes! Order off the menu and see what luck is in ... MORE
21
Aug

Lenny Kravitz

 August 21, 2025
Lenny Kravitz at 8pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events ranging from ... MORE
21
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - Jake Sanders Quintet

 August 21, 2025
The Jake Sanders Quintet plays swing & classic jazz for your dancing and listenin... MORE
22
Aug

Sydny August w. Moyana and Young (In)

August 22, 2025
Sydny August is a singer-songwriter hailing from Chicago’s north side. She meet... MORE
22
Aug

Maren Morris

 August 22, 2025
Maren Morris at , 8:00pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of over 100 events ranging f... MORE
22
Aug

Summer Sendoff Block Party featuring Chicken Bone

 August 22, 2025
Celebrate Summer with us and Chicken Bone on the last weekend before school starts up... MORE
24
Aug

The Chicago Jazz Dads

 August 24, 2025
The Chicago Jazz Dads isn’t just a name—it’s simply the most accura... MORE
23
Aug

John Legend 20th Anniversary of Get Lifted 2 SHOWS

 August 23, 2025 - August 24, 2025
John Legend 20th Anniversary of Get Lifted at 8:00pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup ... MORE
22
Aug

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... MORE
25
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Classical Blast

August 25, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
26
Aug

Evanston Starlight Concert Series - The Sullivan Sisters

 August 26, 2025
The Sullivan Sisters perform their bluegrass music at 6:30. Six outdoor concerts and ... MORE
26
Aug

Black Circle: Brazilian Tribute to Pearl Jam

 August 26, 2025
Black Circle is a renowned Brazilian rock band celebrated for their electrifying Pear... MORE
27
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Topology Swing Machine

 August 27, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
27
Aug

John Pizzarelli Trio - 2 Shows

August 27, 2025
Guitarist and singer JOHN PIZZARELLI has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “r... MORE
27
Aug

UB 40 with the Buena Vista Orchestra

August 27, 2025
UB 40 with the Buena Vista Orchestra at 7:00pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup of ove... MORE
28
Aug

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-Along

 August 28, 2025
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-Along at 6pm. Ravinia boast... MORE
28
Aug

Downtown Summer Sounds - The McNary Experience

 August 28, 2025
The McNary Experience offers a soulful musical experience combining old school and ne... MORE
29
Aug

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

 August 29, 2025
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience with Chicago Philharmonic + An... MORE
30
Aug

Ray LaMontagne 20th Anniversary Tour

 August 30, 2025
Ray LaMontagne Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour at 7pm. Ravinia boasts a robust lineup o... MORE
30
Aug

Starlight Movie Series -Wild Robot / Asteroid City

 August 30, 2025
The movies Wild Robot will be shown at 5:30pm and Asteroid City at 7:20pm. Concerts a... MORE
31
Aug

Fiesta Ravinia La Original Banda El Limón / Como La Flor: The Ultimate Selena Tribute / and more!

August 31, 2025
Fiesta Ravinia - La Original Banda El Limón / Como La Flor: The Ultimate Selen... MORE
31
Aug

Coffee & Classics - Patina, Works in Progress, and Kids Sticker Day

 August 31, 2025
Fuelfed’s Coffee & Classics® has grown very quickly since the first 24 ... MORE
14
July

Grove Gallery - Flow: The Water Show

 July 14, 2025 - August 31, 2025
 Painters capture the essence of water. Reflect upon the abstract shapes of colo... MORE
26
Apr

Science + You

 April 26, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Enter a child-sized laboratory to explore how scientists impact your health and welln... MORE
26
May

Butterflies & Blooms

 May 26, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Immerse yourself in a habitat filled with live butterflies. The 2,800-square-foot mes... MORE
3
Sep

Red Hot Chilli Pipers

 September 3, 2025
It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ens... MORE
4
Sep

Downtown Summer Sounds - Suite Mollie Band

 September 4, 2025
The Suite Mollie Band plays a mix of R&B, Funk, Rock, and a bit of Jazz. Dow... MORE
4
Sep

Thursday Night Markets

September 4, 2025
Now entering its 7th year, Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Markets showcase ar... MORE
5
Sep

Ani DiFranco with guest Hurray for the Riff Raff

 September 5, 2025
Angela Maria "Ani" DiFranco is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter. She ... MORE
5
Sep

NRBQ

 September 5, 2025
NRBQ are that rare group that’s eclectic, stylistically innovative, and creativ... MORE
6
Sep

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

September 6, 2025
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
6
Sep

Stand Up Show with Caroline Rhea

 September 6, 2025
Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her role as “H... MORE
6
Sep

Northwestern University Football vs. Western Illinois

 September 6, 2025
The Northwestern Wildcats host Western Illinois Leathernecks. The Wildcats offer some... MORE
7
Sep

Roseanne Cash

 September 7, 2025
Joanne Cash is an American singer-songwriter and author who has released 15 albums an... MORE
7
Sep

Chicago Stars and Orlando Pride Lakefront Faceoff

 September 7, 2025
Chicago Stars Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in the Chic... MORE
15
Aug

Side by Side by Sondheim A Musical Entertainment

 August 15, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Oil Lamp Theater celebrate the life and works of the late, great Stephen Sondheim wit... MORE
10
Sep

An Evening with Roger McGuinn

 September 10, 2025
An Evening with Roger McGuinn begins with the stage dark and the sound of Roger&rsquo... MORE
11
Sep

Evanston Wine Walk - Sip & Stroll

September 11, 2025
Enjoy wine tastings in dozens of locally, independently-owned shops on Main Street an... MORE
12
Sep

Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond

 September 12, 2025
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had ... MORE
12
Sep

Dominique Fils-Aimé

September 12, 2025
Dominique Fils-Aimé graces the stage once again, unveiling her latest album, &... MORE
13
Sep

Monkeys On A String - A Tribute to Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds

 September 13, 2025
Monkeys on a String is the nation’s one and only authentic tribute to Dave Matt... MORE
13
Sep

Burnham in Evanston - Walking Tour

September 13, 2025
Daniel Burnham, Chicago’s most well-known architect, chose to live in what he c... MORE
13
Sep

Northwestern University Football vs. Oregon

September 13, 2025
The Northwestern Wildcats host Oregon Ducks. The Wildcats offer some of the best Divi... MORE
13
Sep

North Shore Fall Artisan Market

September 13, 2025 - September 14, 2025
This curated outdoor market showcases the Midwest’s finest artisans in food, fa... MORE
18
Sep

Walter Trout 2 Shows!

 September 18, 2025
All of us are broken. But no-one is beyond repair. It’s a philosophy that WALTE... MORE
19
Sep

Leonid & Friends 2025 or 6 to 4 Tour

September 19, 2025
LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny abili... MORE
21
Sep

Lene Lovich

 September 21, 2025
Lene Lovich, the Post-Punk/New Wave icon who could count John Lennon and Frank Zappa ... MORE
13
Aug

Rachmaninoff and the Tsar

 August 13, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Having safely escaped Russia during the 1917 revolution, beloved composer and pianist... MORE
7
June

Patterned by Nature - From Polka Dot to Stripes - Nature's got Style

 June 7, 2025 - September 21, 2025
This summer, celebrate the universal attraction to patterns through playfully planted... MORE
26
Sep

The George Sexton Abbey Road Show

 September 26, 2025
Martin Sexton puts his signature style on his rendition of this iconic Beatles album ... MORE
27
Sep

Paula Poundstone

September 27, 2025
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a sp... MORE
27
Sep

Glenview Blocktoberfest

September 27, 2025
Come together and celebrate downtown Glenview with live music, food, beverages, and f... MORE
27
Sep

Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses – Lakeshore Historic District Walking Tour

September 27, 2025
Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses – Lakeshore Historic Dist... MORE
27
Sep

Northwestern University Football vs. UCLA

 September 27, 2025
The Northwestern Wildcats host the UCLA Bruins. The Wildcats offer some of the best D... MORE
28
Sep

Joss Stone

 September 28, 2025
Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist who released her acclaimed debut... MORE
28
Sep

Coffee & Classics - Ferrari Club of America

 September 28, 2025
Fuelfed’s Coffee & Classics® has grown very quickly since the first 24 ... MORE
28
Sep

Corinne Bailey Rae

 September 28, 2025
Corinne Jacqueline Bailey Rae is a British singer and songwriter. She is best known f... MORE
2
Oct

Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan

 October 2, 2025
In 2017, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album... MORE
3
Oct

Classic Seger: Bob Seger’s Greatest Hits Live

 October 3, 2025
Classic Seger is bringing the legendary sounds of Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet B... MORE
3
Oct

Veronica Swift w. Cat Ridgeway & The Tourists

October 3, 2025
Having been known to the world as one of the most dazzling and versatile performers o... MORE
4
Oct

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

October 4, 2025
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
4
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs. ULM

 October 4, 2025
The Northwestern Wildcats host ULM Ragin' Cajuns. The Wildcats offer some of the ... MORE
5
Oct

Evanston Made Maker's Market

October 5, 2025
Celebrating the 7th year in Downtown Evanston, the Maker's Market is a unique sho... MORE
18
June

Northbrook Farmers Market

June 18, 2025 - October 8, 2025
The Northbrook Farmers Market's mission is to support local farmers, producers an... MORE
9
Oct

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... MORE
9
Oct

Mary Chapin Carpenter/Brandy Clark - Summer & Fall Tour

 October 9, 2025
One of music’s “most reliable and empathetic songwriters” (Pitchfor... MORE
10
Oct

Orleans and Firefall

October 10, 2025
Platinum hit-makers ORLEANS are now celebrating 50 YEARS of live performances! Praise... MORE
11
Oct

Walking Evanston's Alleys - Walking Tour

October 11, 2025
Discover how Chicago became the alley capital of the country! On this tour, we'll... MORE
12
Oct

Vienna Teng w. special guest Alex Wong

 October 12, 2025
Vienna Teng’s adventurous chamber-folk songwriting has drawn praise from the li... MORE
6
Sep

TL;DR Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix

 September 6, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Following a critically acclaimed world premiere at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego,... MORE
13
Oct

Indigenous People's Day 2025

 October 13, 2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture and history of Native people past, p... MORE
15
Oct

An Evening with Tommy Emmanuel CGP Live in Concert

 October 15, 2025
William Thomas Emmanuel AM is an Australian guitarist. Originally a session player in... MORE
17
Oct

Nate Smith

 October 17, 2025
Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia. His... MORE
18
Oct

Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses – Lakeshore Historic District 2025 Walking Tour

 October 18, 2025
Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses – Lakeshore Historic Dist... MORE
18
Oct

Northwestern University Football vs.Purdue

October 18, 2025
The Northwestern Wildcats host the Purdue Boilermakers. The Wildcats offer some of th... MORE
21
Oct

Tab Benoit - I Hear Thunder Tour 2025

 October 21, 2025
Tab’s personal growth and advancement as a songwriter and musician have culmina... MORE
22
Oct

Steve Forbert & Peter Holsapple

 October 22, 2025
Steve Forbert is a true American musical treasure, underscored by his new album, Dayl... MORE
23
Oct

An Evening with Steve Poltz

 October 23, 2025
It might’ve even been last night, but Steve Poltz just played the greatest show... MORE
23
Oct

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

 October 23, 2025
Frances Ann Lebowitz is an American author, actor, and public speaker known for her s... MORE
24
Oct

Lera Lynn - Ruin Me Tour

 October 24, 2025
Lera Lynn is an acclaimed singer-songwriter whose haunting voice, cinematic soundscap... MORE
21
June

Glenview Farmers Market

 June 21, 2025 - October 25, 2025
The Glenview Farmers Market will open for the season on June 21 o... MORE
31
May

Winnetka Farmers Market

 May 31, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Saturdays Rain or Shine! Bring home some of the most luscious, fresh- picke... MORE
26
Oct

Jackopierce

 October 26, 2025
Jackopierce formed in 1988 in Dallas as theater students at SMU. The duo steadily mad... MORE
26
Oct

Coffee & Classics - Era Appropriate Attire, New Member Cars and First Responders (who are Fuelfed Members)

 October 26, 2025
Fuelfed’s Coffee & Classics® has grown very quickly since the first 24 ... MORE
28
Oct

Patty Griffin & Rickie Lee Jones

 October 28, 2025
Join us for a rare double bill with Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones, two of Americ... MORE
1
Nov

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

November 1, 2025
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
3
May

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market

 May 3, 2025 - November 1, 2025
The Downtown Evanston Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 3 through Novem... MORE
19
Apr

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... MORE
1
June

Skokie Farmers Market

 June 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
The 2025 Skokie Farmers’ Market begins on Sunday, June 1, and will be open... MORE
8
Nov

Rachael & Vilray 2025 Tour

 November 8, 2025
‘RACHAEL & VILRAY’ has been a musical act since Rachael Price saw her... MORE
14
Nov

Willie Watson

 November 14, 2025
Soon before Willie Watson turned 18, he met God in an apple orchard. Or at the very l... MORE
15
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs. Michigan

 November 15, 2025
The Northwestern Wildcats host Michigan Wolverines . The Wildcats offer some of the b... MORE
23
Oct

Music Theater Works presents Godspell

 October 23, 2025 - November 16, 2025
Music Theater Works presents Godspell, Day by day for more than 50 years, audiences h... MORE
22
Nov

Northwestern University Football vs. Minnesota

 November 22, 2025
Northwestern Wildcats host Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wrigley Field in some of the b... MORE
5
Dec

Donna the Buffalo

 December 5, 2025
Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has... MORE
6
Dec

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

December 6, 2025
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
6
Dec

Seven Things I've Learned - An Evening with Ira Glass

 December 6, 2025
Ira Glass is the creator, producer & host of This American Life, the iconic weekl... MORE
30
Oct

As You Like It

 October 30, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Facing exile at home, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia see... MORE
17
Sep

Pouring, Spilling, Bleeding: Helen Frankenthaler and Artists’ Experiments on Paper

 September 17, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011) began printmaking in 1961, working ac... MORE
7
Nov

Urinetown

 November 7, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Welcome to Urinetown! A hilarious, satirical, and wildly entertaining musical that tu... MORE
3
Dec

The Unfair Advantage

 December 3, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Sleight of hand specialist Harry Milas lifts the veil on the world of card cheating, ... MORE
1
Jan

Living Stories Contemporary Woodland Native American Art

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Reflected through the artists’ works and perspectives and the rooted in Great L... MORE
18
Dec

Music Theater Works presents "Annie"

 December 18, 2025 - January 4, 2026
For more than 100 years, the beloved story of a spunky, red-headed orphan who lands a... MORE
14
Nov

Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape

November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
An illuminated trail for enchanting winter nights Embrace the spirit and beauty of t... 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
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
6
Mar

Souvenir: A Fantasia On the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins

 March 6, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Meet Florence Foster Jenkins—the socialite turned opera singer with a voice lik... 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
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
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
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