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25
Apr

Ronnie Baker Brooks

 April 25, 2026
Chicago guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and multiple Blues Music Award-winner Ronnie ... MORE
2
May

Central Street Spring's ALIVE

 May 2, 2026
Shop. Dine. Explore! Come celebrate spring on Central Street, May 2. Enjoy spring-the... MORE
31
May

Everyone at Play

 May 31, 2026
Kohl Children’s Museum was specifically designed to be inclusive of all childre... MORE
30
May

North Shore Artisan Spring Market

May 30, 2026 - May 31, 2026
The North Shore Artisan Market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, ... MORE
3
June

Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane

 June 3, 2026
Ravinia presents Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane.  On a warm summer evening,... MORE
5
June

Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk

 June 5, 2026
Ravinia presents Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk.  On a warm summer evening, there... MORE
6
June

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

June 6, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
7
June

Danceworks Creation

June 7, 2026
Join us for DanceWorks - Creation - 10th annual dance performance. Northwestern&rsquo... MORE
7
June

Alisa Weilerstein & Inon Barnatan

 June 7, 2026
Ravinia presents Alisa Weilerstein & Inon Barnatan.  On a warm summer evenin... MORE
8
June

Music on the Esplanade - Bitter Jester Music Festival

June 8, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
10
June

Music on the Esplanade - Second Hand News - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

June 10, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
11
June

Thursday Night Markets

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

Ensemble Español - Spanish Dance Theater

 June 13, 2026
As the company celebrates its golden anniversary season, we are excited to present th... MORE
13
June

Glenview Summer Fest 2026

 June 13, 2026
The perennial Glenview favorite Summer Fest event takes place Saturday, June 13, brin... MORE
13
June

Art in the Village, Winnetka's Fine Art Fair

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

Art, Theory, and Practice MFA Thesis Exhibition

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

JOB

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

Beneath the Surface: Labor and Consumerism

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

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

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

Teresa Montoya: Tó Łisto (Yellow Water)

 February 4, 2026 - June 14, 2026
On August 5, 2015, the rupture of the abandoned Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colora... MORE
15
June

Music on the Esplanade - Bitter Jester Music Festival

June 15, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
17
June

Music on the Esplanade-West End 40

June 17, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
20
June

Grapes on the Green

June 20, 2026
The Village of Northbrook opens in new tab and Northbrook Park District are excited t... MORE
19
June

Winnetka Music Festival 10th Anniversary

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

27th Annual Ricky Birdsong Memorial Race Against Hate

June 21, 2026
The 27th Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate honors the legacy of Ricky ... MORE
22
June

Music on the Esplanade - David Chiriboga Ensemble

June 22, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
23
June

Show & Tell: True Colors

 June 23, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell-True Colors, Celebrate Pride Month ... MORE
24
June

Music on the Esplanade - American English - Tribute to The Beatles

 June 24, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
25
June

Sons of Seger - Bob Seger Tribute

 June 25, 2026
Experience the timeless sound of Bob Seger with a high-energy tribute performance fea... MORE
26
July

Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash

 July 26, 2026 - June 26, 2026
Ravinia presents Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash. On a warm summer evening, there&rs... MORE
27
June

Main Street Fair

 June 27, 2026
The Main Street Fair will showcase artistic wares from over 100 artisans from across ... MORE
27
June

North Shore Summer Artisan Market

June 27, 2026
The North Shore Artisan Market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, ... MORE
28
June

Everyone at Play

 June 28, 2026
Kohl Children’s Museum was specifically designed to be inclusive of all childre... MORE
29
June

Music on the Esplanade - Saturday June Band

June 29, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
1
July

Music on the Esplanade - Jonas Friddle Trio

July 1, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
4
July

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

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

Chicago Stars vs Utah Royals FC

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

The Last 5 Years

 June 5, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Oil Lamp Theater presents  The Last 5 Years - Straight from Broadway, Jason... MORE
6
July

Music on the Esplanade - Latin Swing Factor

 July 6, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
7
July

Jay and the Americans

 July 7, 2026
A Jay and The Americans show is a backstage pass for the audience to their musical hi... MORE
8
July

Music on the Esplanade - Totally Taylor

 July 8, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
9
July

Thursday Night Markets

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

Benise: 25 Years of Passion

 July 10, 2026
IIt’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” cele... MORE
11
July

Grand Opening Night

July 11, 2026
Ravinia presents Grand Opening Night. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing... MORE
12
July

Billy Idol

 July 12, 2026
Ravinia presents Billy Idol.  On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... MORE
11
July

Japan Festival 2026

 July 11, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese cu... MORE
13
July

Music on the Esplanade - The Messengers

 July 13, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
15
July

Harry Connick Jr.

 July 15, 2026
Ravinia presents Harry Connick Jr. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... MORE
15
July

Music on the Esplanade - Third Coast Bluegrass

July 15, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
17
July

The Main Dempster Mile - Pein Air Fesitval Block Party

 July 17, 2026
Once again, we're hosting a block party celebration for Evanston Made's Plein... MORE
17
July

Evanston Made - Plein Air Festival Block Party

July 17, 2026
Once again, we're hosting a block party celebration for Evanston Made's Plein... MORE
18
July

Chicago Stars vs Angel City FC

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

Michael Carbonaro: Wonder Boy

 July 18, 2026
Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy is the all-new live tour from the star of The Carbonaro ... MORE
17
July

Paul Simon

 July 17, 2026 - July 18, 2026
Ravinia presents Paul Simon. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a c... MORE
16
July

Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio

 July 16, 2026 - July 18, 2026
Ravinia presents Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio. On a warm summer eve... MORE
19
July

Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and Violin Concerto

 July 19, 2026
Ravinia presents Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and Violin Concert... MORE
19
July

Maz Jobrani - The Keep it Going Tour

 July 19, 2026
Maz Jobrani is a comedian and actor who performs around the world and recently releas... MORE
19
July

Evanston Cars & Coffee

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

Evanston Plein Air Festival 2026

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

Leopoldstadt

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

Music on the Esplanade - Generation

July 20, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
21
July

Show & Tell: Summer Nights

 July 21, 2026
The Writers Theatre presents Show & Tell - Summer Nights. Summer loves, summ... MORE
22
July

Violinist Augustin Hadelich

 July 22, 2026
Ravinia presents Violinist Augustin Hadelich. On a warm summer evening, there’s... MORE
22
July

Music on the Esplanade - Dancing Queen - Tribute to Abba

 July 22, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
23
July

Mahler's Sixth Symphony

 July 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Mahler’s Sixth Symphony. On a warm summer evening, there&rsquo... MORE
24
July

On the Movies

 July 24, 2026
Ravinia presents On the Movies. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ... MORE
25
July

An Evening with St. Vincent

 July 25, 2026
Ravinia presents An Evening with St. Vincent. On a warm summer evening, there’s... MORE
25
July

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Tribute to Aretha Franklin

 July 25, 2026
R-E-S-P-E-C-T is a powerful tribute to Aretha Franklin, starring LaShera Moore Ellis ... MORE
26
July

Chris Botti

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

Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale and Chalk Art Contest

 July 24, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Prepare for a burst of color and an abundance of fantastic finds as Downtown Evanston... MORE
23
July

Lincolnwood Fest 2026

 July 23, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Lincolnwood Fest is our community’s premier summer event, bringing together res... MORE
27
July

Music on the Esplanade - Classical Blast

July 27, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
28
July

Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band

 July 28, 2026
Ravinia presents Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band. On a warm summer evening, th... MORE
29
July

Music on the Esplanade - The Donna Herula Band

July 29, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
31
July

Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony

 July 31, 2026
Ravinia presents Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony. On a warm su... MORE
31
July

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?

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

Laurie Berkner

 August 1, 2026
Ravinia presents Laurie Berkner. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like... MORE
1
Aug

John Williams and Rachmaninoff

 August 1, 2026
Ravinia presents John Williams and Rachmaninoff. On a warm summer evening, there&rsqu... MORE
1
Aug

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

August 1, 2026
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston Art Events, a self-guided exploration of ... MORE
2
Aug

This Land: America in Song

 August 2, 2026
Ravinia presents This Land: America in Song. On a warm summer evening, there’s ... MORE
2
Aug

Watchhouse

 August 2, 2026
Watchhouse is an Americana/folk duo based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The group w... MORE
3
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Fernandez & Kimball

August 3, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
5
Aug

Danish String Quartet

 August 5, 2026
Ravinia presents Danish String Quartet. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi... MORE
5
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - The Box Band

 August 5, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
6
Aug

Snowy Sounds of Sibelius and Strauss

 August 6, 2026
Ravinia presents Snowy Sounds of Sibelius and Strauss. On a warm summer evening, ther... MORE
6
Aug

Thursday Night Markets

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

Stravinsky’s The Firebird and Debussy

August 7, 2026
Ravinia presents Stravinsky's The Firebird and Debussy. On a warm summer evening,... MORE
8
Aug

Chance the Rapper

 August 8, 2026
Ravinia presents Chance the Rapper. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing l... MORE
9
Aug

Hugh Jackman

 August 9, 2026
Ravinia presents Hugh Jackman. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a... MORE
10
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Brass From The Past

August 10, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
11
Aug

Brian McNight & Gladys Knight

 August 11, 2026
Ravinia presents Brian McNight and Gladys Knight. On a warm summer evening, there&rsq... MORE
12
Aug

Joe Bonamassa

 August 12, 2026
Ravinia presents Joe Bonamassa. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ... MORE
12
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - The Four C Notes - A Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

 August 12, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
13
Aug

The Music of Quincy Jones

 August 13, 2026
Ravinia presents The Music of Quincy Jones . On a warm summer evening, there’s ... MORE
14
Aug

Brahams X Radiohead

 August 14, 2026
Ravinia presents Brahms X Radiohead . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing... MORE
15
Aug

moe. and Umphrey’s McGee

August 15, 2026
Ravinia presents moe. and Umprey's.  On a warm summer evening, there’s... MORE
16
Aug

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

 August 16, 2026
Ravinia presents Tchaikovsky Spectacular. On a warm summer evening, there’s not... MORE
17
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Guitarra Azul

August 17, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
18
Aug

Steve Earle - 51 Years of Song & Stories

 August 18, 2026
Stephen Fain Earle is an American singer-songwriter and actor who blends country, fol... MORE
19
Aug

Gregory Alan Isakov

 August 19, 2026
Ravinia presents Gregory Alan Isakov. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing... MORE
19
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Strung Out

August 19, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
20
Aug

Ricky Martin

August 20, 2026
Ravinia presents RIcky Martin. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a... MORE
21
Aug

Alabama Shakes

 August 21, 2026
Ravinia presents Alabama Shakes. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like... MORE
22
Aug

Bonnie Raitt

 August 22, 2026
Ravinia presents Bonnie Raitt. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a... MORE
23
Aug

Grease Sing-Along

 August 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Grease Sing-Along. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing l... MORE
23
Aug

Chicago Stars vs Racing Louisville FC

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

Evanston Cars & Coffee

August 23, 2026
Downtown Evanston invites you to display your vintage (pre-2000) cars at one or more ... MORE
24
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Saturday June Band

August 24, 2026
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
25
Aug

Deep Purple with special guest Kansas

 August 25, 2026
Ravinia presents Deep Purple with special guest Kansas. On a warm summer evening, the... MORE
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
27
Aug

Kool & The Gang

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

Alabama

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

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
30
Aug

Miranda Lambert

 August 30, 2026
Ravinia presents Miranda Lambert . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... 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
2
Sep

Labrinth

 September 2, 2026
Ravinia presents Labrinth . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a co... 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
5
Sep

Rod Stewart

 September 5, 2026
Ravinia presents Rod Stewart. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like a ... MORE
6
Sep

Squeeze

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

Los Tigres del Norte

 September 13, 2026
Ravinia presents Los Tigres del Norte . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothi... 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
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
19
Sep

Martina McBride

 September 19, 2026
Ravinia presents Martina McBride . On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing li... MORE
23
Sep

Jacob Collier

 September 23, 2026
Ravinia presents Jacob Collier. On a warm summer evening, there’s nothing like ... MORE
17
June

Northbrook Farmers Market

June 17, 2026 - October 14, 2026
The Northbrook Farmers Market's mission is to support local farmers, producers an... 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
1
May

Evanston Rides - May - October

 May 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Evanston Rides! Get ready to pedal into summer with Downtown Evanston in partnership ... 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
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
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
13
Aug

Sisters

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