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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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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
5
Nov

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Xavier

November 5, 2026
Xavier vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renovated ... MORE
5
Nov

Prairie Moon Open Jazz Jam Session

November 5, 2026
The first Thursday of every month, Prairie Moon restaurant in Evanston hosts an open ... MORE
6
Nov

Dave Bixler Trio Incognito + 1

November 6, 2026
David Bixler is an acclaimed American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, educator, and ... MORE
6
Nov

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Stony Brook

November 6, 2026
Stony Brook vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball.  The newly renovat... 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

John Moulder Quartet

November 7, 2026
"The sound is tremendous as are the performances...To these ears, (Moulder's... MORE
7
Nov

Ladies' Home Journal - A concert with vocal ensemble La Caccina

November 7, 2026
Join us for a program of vocal music that celebrates feminine strength, resilience, a... 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
5
Nov

Dempster Street Holiday Kickoff Open House

November 5, 2026 - November 7, 2026
All weekend long, businesses on Dempster Street will be giving you good reasons to ge... 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
9
Nov

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Boston University

November 9, 2026
Boston University vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The state-of-the-... MORE
13
Nov

Marques Carroll Quartet

November 13, 2026
A bold performer, soulful composer, and passionate educator, Marques Carroll is dedic... 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

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs DePaul

November 13, 2026
DePaul vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The state-of-the-art Welsh-R... 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

Petra Van Nuis Quartet

November 14, 2026
Petra van Nuis is a jazz vocalist who has been described by DownBeat Magazine as havi... 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

Jason Narducy Book Release: Talkhouse Podcast Live Taping with Lizz Winstead

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

Miles & Jill Kaeding

November 15, 2026
 Featuring selections from American Bach Revisited together with tracks from the... MORE
16
Nov

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Columbia

November 16, 2026
Columbia vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The state-of-the-art ... 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
20
Nov

The Flat Five

November 20, 2026
The FLAT FIVE is all about the “group vocal” sound. This is a sound that ... MORE
20
Nov

Steve Million/Young Organ Trio

November 20, 2026
Steve Million is a well-known pianist and organist in Chicago who has teamed up many ... MORE
21
Nov

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Northern Illinois

November 21, 2026
Northern Illinois vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly... 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

Isabella Isherwood Quartet

November 21, 2026
Isabella Isherwood is a Chicago-based jazz vocalist, pianist, and actor. Critic Neil ... MORE
21
Nov

Downtown Evanston Farmers Market Holiday Market

November 21, 2026
The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market will be open on Saturday, November 21, 2026... MORE
21
Nov

Steve Poltz

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

John McEuen: A Career Retrospective

November 22, 2026
John McEuen, born in Oakland, CA in 1945, moved to southern California’s Orange... 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
23
Nov

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Oakland

November 23, 2026
Oakland vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renovated... MORE
25
Nov

Prairie Moon Special Thanksgiving Eve Concert

November 25, 2026
Kick-off the holiday season with friends and family and enjoy live music along with d... 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
27
Nov

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs DePaul

November 27, 2026
DePaul vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renovated ... MORE
27
Nov

Chris Greene Quartet

November 27, 2026
The Chris Greene Quartet comes of age! Led by native Evanstonian saxophone giant Chri... MORE
27
Nov

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Northeastern

November 27, 2026
Northeastern vs Northwestern University Men's Basketball.The state-of-the-art Wel... 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

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
28
Nov

Dave Miller Trio

November 28, 2026
Guitarist and composer Dave Miller (Greg Ward’s Rogue Parade, Dustin Laurenzi&r... MORE
29
Nov

Cesar Rosas & The Chi-Town Playboys

November 29, 2026
Cesar Rosas is a founding member of the iconic band, Los Lobos. Founded in 1973, the ... MORE
30
Nov

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Illinois State

November 30, 2026
Illinois State vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly re... 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
1
Dec

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Wisconsin

December 1, 2026
Wisconsin vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The state-of-the-art... MORE
3
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas Sountrack performed live by the Chris White Trio

December 3, 2026
Take in the true magic of the season as the Chris White Trio performs the beloved and... MORE
4
Dec

Mike Cooley on Tour 2026

December 4, 2026
Mike Cooley is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as a member ... 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

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Indiana

December 5, 2026
Indiana vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renovated... MORE
5
Dec

Roses for the Roches ft. Nora O’Connor, Sima Cunningham, and Kelly Hogan

December 5, 2026
ROSES for THE ROCHES - a tribute to Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy Roche with special guest... MORE
5
Dec

Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert - Early and Late Shows

December 5, 2026
A live, solo concert performance by Laurie Berkner! Laurie’s Holiday Party conc... 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
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
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
Dec

Palmhouse Holiday Market

December 12, 2026 - December 13, 2026
Join us for a two-day holiday market filled with local shopping, festive food and dri... MORE
12
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir - Multiple Shows

December 12, 2026 - December 13, 2026
The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi's complete A Charlie Brown Christmas... MORE
16
Dec

Evanston Made - Holiday Party

December 16, 2026
Join us at Evanston Made's Holiday Market to mix, make merry, mingle and shop! ... MORE
16
Dec

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Mercyhurst

December 16, 2026
Mercyhurst vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball.  The newly renovate... MORE
18
Dec

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs George Washington

December 18, 2026
George Washington vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly... MORE
19
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Chris White Trio and Choir - Multiple Shows

December 19, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Experience a bit of nostalgia as The Chris White Trio and Choir performs Vince Guaral... 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
21
Dec

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Eastern Illinois

December 21, 2026
Eastern Illinois vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly ... MORE
20
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Kevin Fort Trio

December 20, 2026 - December 21, 2026
Experience a bit of nostalgia as The Kevin Fort Trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s ... MORE
22
Dec

A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring The Commercials

December 22, 2026
Listen to jazz trio The Commercialists play Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Chri... MORE
20
Nov

Evanston Made Holiday Market

November 20, 2026 - December 23, 2026
Shop Evanston Made’s 6th Holiday Market, features original art and handmade goo... MORE
29
Dec

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Chicago State

December 29, 2026
Chicago State vs Northwestern University Men's Basketball.The state-of-the-art We... MORE
30
Dec

New Year’s Extravaganza Ben Kweller w. special guest Case Oats (2 Days) SRO

December 30, 2026 - December 31, 2026
BK is back and he's not the same. Who could be after the heartbreak he's endu... MORE
3
Jan

A Celebration of the Songs of Michael Smith

January 3, 2027
The Fourth Annual Celebration of the Songs of Michael Smith  Featuring Anne Hil... MORE
3
Jan

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Minnesota

January 3, 2027
Minnesota vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The state-of-the-art Wels... MORE
7
Jan

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Michigan State

January 7, 2027
Michigan State vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly re... MORE
10
Jan

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Washington

January 10, 2027
Washington vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renova... MORE
28
Nov

Souvenir: A Fantasia On The Life of Florence Foster Jenkins

November 28, 2026 - January 10, 2027
Meet Florence Foster Jenkins—the socialite turned opera singer with a voice lik... MORE
13
Jan

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Illinois

January 13, 2027
Illinois vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The state-of-the-art Welsh... MORE
16
Jan

Wild Horses

January 16, 2027
Wild Horses are dusty folk trio from Grand Rapids, Minnesota where founding members J... MORE
16
Jan

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Rutgers

January 16, 2027
Rutgers vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The state-of-the-art W... MORE
20
Jan

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Nebraska

January 20, 2027
Nebraska vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renovate... MORE
23
Jan

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Illinois

January 23, 2027
Illinois vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renovate... MORE
23
Jan

S.G Goodman Presents: Visiting Hours, An Evening of Songs and Stories

January 23, 2027
S.G. Goodman returns from the Western Kentucky bottomland with her latest full-length... MORE
27
Jan

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Indiana

January 27, 2027
Indiana vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball.  The state-of-the-art ... MORE
30
Jan

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs USC Athletics

January 30, 2027
USC Athletics vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball.  The newly renov... MORE
31
Jan

Fulton Chamber Players

January 31, 2027
Violinist Addison Teng and violist Amy Hess from the Evanston-based Fulton Chamber Pl... 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
4
Feb

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Penn State

February 4, 2027
Penn State vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renova... MORE
13
Feb

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Iowa

February 13, 2027
Iowa vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The state-of-the-art Wels... MORE
13
Feb

Modern Love - a musical celebration of love in all its forms

February 13, 2027
This Valentine’s Day, join us for a celebration of love in all its forms. From ... 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
16
Feb

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Oregon

February 16, 2027
Oregon vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renovated ... MORE
21
Feb

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Maryland

February 21, 2027
Maryland vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renovate... MORE
24
Feb

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs UCLA

February 24, 2027
UCLA vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball.  The newly renovated Wels... MORE
25
Feb

Northwestern University Women's Basketball vs Minnesota

February 25, 2027
Minnesota vs. Northwestern University Women's Basketball.  The newly renovat... MORE
27
Feb

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Nebraska

February 27, 2027
Nebraska vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball. The newly renovated W... 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
2
Mar

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Michigan State

March 2, 2027
Michigan State vs. Northwestern University Men's Basketball.  The newly reno... MORE
29
Jan

Violet

January 29, 2027 - March 7, 2027
Join us on the Greyhound bus as we take a theatrical journey from North Carolina to O... MORE
5
Dec

Downtown Evanston's Winter Indoor Farmers Market

December 5, 2026 - March 13, 2027
Immanuel Lutheran is excited to host the winter version of the Evanston Farmer’... 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
29
Mar

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

March 29, 2027
Julian Price Lage is an American guitarist and composer. A child prodigy, Lage perfor... 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
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
10
Nov

Donovan's Garage: Evanston's Free Monthly Jazz Performance Laboratory

November 10, 2026 - May 25, 2027
A monthly jazz performance laboratory led by Donovan Mixon.  The History Center ... 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
16
Apr

Once On This Island

April 16, 2027 - May 30, 2027
The Olivier Award-winning Once On This Island follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl, as sh... 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
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
9
July

A Chorus Line

July 9, 2027 - August 22, 2027
Theo presents the ultimate behind-the-scenes theatrical event inviting audiences into... MORE
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