Chill Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Discover chill things to do in Evanston, IL on VibeHawk: theatre, galleries, markets and yoga. Browse upcoming events with dates, venues, and ticket prices, then tap any listing for details and tickets.

• Music and Movement at Schreiber

  Nov 7 – Nov 19, 2026 · All day

  1552 W. Schreiber Ave., Rogers Park, IL

  $16

• The Block Collects

  Nov 7 – Dec 6, 2026 · All day

  Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Picturing the Modern Metropolis: Prints and Photographs from The Block's Collection

  Nov 7 – Dec 6, 2026 · All day

  The Block Museum of Art, IL

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• Catholic Mass at Evanston Campus

  Nov 8 – Apr 18, 2027 · All day

  Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University / Newman Center, 2110 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL

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• Introspective: Afrocentric Portraits by Sam Onche

  Nov 8 – Dec 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

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• JRC ArtsFest

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL

  Free

• Autumn Qigong & Sound Bath

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 10:15 AM

  1108 Davis Street, Evanston, IL

  $29.75–$35

• Sensory Friendly Performance

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Start times 9:20 AM – 11:00 AM

  Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

  $8–$20

• The Art of Tissues and Textures

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 12:30 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, Robert Crown Multipurpose Room, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

• House Tours

  Nov 8 – May 6, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL

  $10

• Color Theory: A Complete Color Guide

  Nov 8 – Apr 25, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Creativity and Protected Speech: Why Self Publish Under Fascism

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Live Irish Music Session at Celtic Knot

  Nov 8 – Dec 27, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Celtic Knot Public House, 2022 Central Street Evanston, Illinois

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• Memory & Motion

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

  $10–$25

  Genres: classical

• Pallavi Mahidhara Plays Dohnanyi

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

  $44–$49

  Genres: classical

• The Names We Give to Home Exhibit Opening

  Nov 8 – Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Dittmar Gallery, Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Break Right Through That Line: Football at Northwestern

  Nov 8 – Dec 18, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Deering Library, 1937 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL

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• The Niceties

  Nov 8 – Nov 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL

  $33

• Adam Ezra Group w. Sirsy

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Research Computing and Data Drop-in Support

  Nov 9 – Apr 19, 2027 · 3:00 PM

  Mudd Hall, 2233 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Balance & Posture for Healthy Aging

  Monday, November 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Sold out

• Clases de GED en español: Las artes del lenguaje

  Nov 9 – Mar 1, 2027 · 6:30 PM

  Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• PEPL Monthly Meeting

  Nov 9 – Dec 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• Sunrise Yoga

  Nov 10 – Mar 18, 2027 · 7:00 AM

  Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Studio 2, 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL

  $13–$20

• Research Room Open

  Nov 10 – Dec 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201

  $10

• Sexual Health Awareness Resource Table

  Nov 10 – Dec 8, 2026 · 2:30 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot

  Nov 10 – Dec 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Celtic Knot Public House, 2022 Central Street Evanston, Illinois

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• CCDI Parent Meeting

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Tyler Ballgame

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Evanston Space, Evanston, IL

  $27.27

  Genres: country/folk

• Donovan's Garage: Evanston's Free Monthly Jazz

  Nov 10 – Apr 27, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• LLSP Weekly Study Lounge

  Nov 11 – Apr 28, 2027 · 11:30 AM

  Crowe Hall, 1-132, 1860 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Curiosity Cafe: The Midnight Ride of William Dawes

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Let's Get Inky

  Nov 11 – Mar 3, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Rebel STEAMers

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• Vacant Stares: Adrienne Brown on Rethinking Urban Emptiness

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Anime Club (for Adults!)

  Nov 11 – Dec 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Norris Fall Film Series

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Great Lake Swimmers w. Colleen Brown

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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  Genres: country/folk

• All the World

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Northlight Theatre, 1012 Church St., Evanston, IL

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• Lunches by the Lake

  Nov 12 – Jan 28, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  Kellogg Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL map it, IL

  Free

• CIERA Theory Group

  Nov 12 – Mar 18, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  1800 Sherman Avenue, 8th floor, Café, Evanston, IL

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• Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center: Mobile Living Room

  Nov 12 – Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Free

• jBaby | November Book & Coffee Club

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM

  Evanston Pour, 528 Dempster St, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Legal Clinic/CLÍNICA JURÍDICA: Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI)

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Free

• L.A. Confidential in 35mm with Guest Eric Hoyt

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

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• She Loves Me

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · All day

  Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

  $20–$30

• Marques Carroll Quartet

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · All day

  Local Note Jazz Club, 1716 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Dreams That Money Can Buy with Karina Longworth

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Dancing on the Spot Presents Artist(s) Statement

  Nov 13 – Nov 21, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Berger (Albert) Park 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL

  $10–$15

• Fall Winter Friday Nights

  Nov 13 – Apr 9, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Tyrone Wells

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

  $40.54–$73.72

  Genres: country/folk

• Petra Van Nuis Quartet

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · All day

  Local Note Jazz Club, 1716 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• The Curious Art of Collecting and Creating with Michael Horvich

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Art Encounter, IL

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• Language Cafe (in partnership w/INT'L CAFE)

  Nov 14 – Dec 15, 2026 · Start times 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Free

• The Perfection Campaign

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

  Nov 14 – Feb 26, 2027 · 6:30 PM

  St Luke's Episcopal Church, IL

  $38.50

  Genres: classical

• Academy Orchestra Concert

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Nichols Concert Hall at Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: classical

• Amythyst Kiah w. Buffalo Nichols

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

  $29.97–$43.24

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Michael J. Miles & Jill Kaeding

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• Reversible Family-Friendly Apron Workshop at Sew on Central

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Sew on Central, 1937 Central Street Evanston, Illinois

  $8

• MIC's Fall Festival

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Nichols Concert Hall at Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Evanston Grows Harvesting Workshop

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Grove Gallery, 619 Grove Street, Evanston, IL

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• HOSU Presents: In The Night of Carnival

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Nichols Concert Hall at Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  $30

  Genres: classical

• Order Your Thanksgiving Fixings

  Nov 16 – Nov 20, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  Prairie Moon Restaurant, 1635 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL

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• Monday Movie: The Sheep Detectives

  Monday, November 16, 2026 · 5:30 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Free

• EEA Meeting

  Nov 15 – Apr 19, 2027 · Start times 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

  Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Death Cafe

  Monday, November 16, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• Laura Anglade

  Monday, November 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Get Charged

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  1015 Howard Street, Adult Day Services, 1015 Howard Street, Adult Day Services, Evanston, Illinois

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• Get Charged: A 1-Hour Interactive Brain Health Experience

  Nov 17 – Feb 23, 2027 · 11:00 AM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Let's Learn and Sing in Japanese

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 1:30 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Armor Down Girls

  Nov 17 – Mar 16, 2027 · 4:00 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in 35mm with Director Ken Kwapis

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

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• Sublimation Puzzles

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Sold out

• Alzheimer's Assoc. Dementia Caregivers Support Group

  Nov 17 – Dec 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Landlord/Tenant Walk-in Hours with MTO

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Block Student Alumni on the Making of Perennial Blossom

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 3:30 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Better Blood Sugar, Better Energy: Simple Food Strategies for Metabolic Health

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 5:30 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• We Are the Shaggs with Guest Filmmaker Ken Kwapis

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

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• Humbird w. Bad Posture Club

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  $20.63–$33.90

  Genres: country/folk

• Common Scams and Prevention Tips

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• This Must Be The Place" Place Card & Table Setting Workshop

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Space to Place, 1712 Sherman Ave. Rear Building, Evanston, IL

  $10

• You (Probably) Haven't Seen This Before

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

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• Anthony Geraci Band ft. Oscar Wilson and Dave Specter

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  $23.33–$36.61

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Feeding Beatrice

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · All day

  Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater, 1949 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL

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• Steve Million/Young Organ Trio

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · All day

  Local Note Jazz Club, 1716 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Evanston Made Holiday Market

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · All day

  Downtown Evanston, 924 Davis Street, Evanston, IL

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• Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

  Nov 20 – Nov 21, 2026 · All day

  Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

  $5

• EHC Out & About: The Gichigamiin Museum

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Gichigamiin Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL

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• Sublimation Puzzles: Golden Gears

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Winter Arts and Craft Expo Preview Party

  Nov 20 – Jan 19, 2027 · Start times 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $50–$55

• Variety Night: Arts & Crafts Evening

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL

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• Goodbye Dragon Inn in 35mm

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

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• The Flat Five

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: country/folk, jazz/blues

• Isabella Isherwood Quartet

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · All day

  Local Note Jazz Club, 1716 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• The Maestro and the Monster: A Concert Celebrating Akira Ifukube

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 3:30 PM

  Nichols Concert Hall at Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  $10–$40

  Genres: classical

• Steve Poltz

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: country/folk

• Friendsgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Callan Plaza, 621 Howard Street Evanston, Illinois

  Free

• MIC Chorale Concert presents: America!

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Nichols Concert Hall at Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: classical

• John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  $33.90–$60.45

  Genres: country/folk

• Meccha Chameleon In Real Life

  Monday, November 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Laser Engrave Stamps

  Monday, November 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Get to Know the Guitar: Kids Edition

  Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Tuesday Repair Cafe

  Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 10:15 AM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• The Care Collective: A Social Hour for Family Caregivers

  Nov 24 – Jan 26, 2027 · 10:30 AM

  Evanston Public Library Main Branch, 1703 Orrington Avenue, IL

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• Nick Moss Band feat. Dennis Gruenling

  Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• November Free Day

  Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL

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• Small Business Saturday Holiday Shopping Passport

  Saturday, November 28, 2026 · All day

  Dayhouse Coworking, 922 Davis Street, Evanston, IL

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• Dagwaagin (Fall) Artist Market – Small Business Saturday

  Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL

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• Susan Werner

  Saturday, November 28, 2026 · Start times 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: pop, country/folk

• Engraved Coasters

  Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Asian Entertainment Appreciation Group

  Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• Mod-a-Tee Monday

  Monday, November 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• The Joy-Con Crew: It's Game Time

  Monday, November 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• A Swinging Christmas: The Jimmy Farace Quartet featuring Anna Donnelly

  Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Teen Paint and Sip: Winter Edition

  Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Antonius-Tín Bui in Conversation: Students Shape the Collection

  Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

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• Hot Cocoa & a Cold Case

  Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Drop-In Stitch at Sketch

  Dec 2 – May 5, 2027 · 6:30 PM

  Sketchbook Evanston, 821 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

  Free

• Doorways of Chicago with Ronnie Frey

  Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack Live with the Chris White Trio

  Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• The House on the Beach: Denis Mitchell on American TV

  Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

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• Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center: Mobile Living Room

  Dec 4 – Mar 5, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• Chicken in the Car: 70s Chicago Street Films

  Friday, December 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

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• EAC Free Documentation Workshops

  Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Weekend Art Walk: River North Art Galleries

  Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Art Encounter, IL

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• Kevin Fort Trio Evanston Space

  Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston Space, Evanston, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Little Gems: Small Works Show

  Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 2:00 PM

  Grove Gallery, 619 Grove Street, Evanston, IL

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• Laurie Berkner: A Holiday Concert

  Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Start times 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St. , Evanston, IL

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• Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

  Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  Fountain Square, IL

  Free

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

  Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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  Genres: country/folk

• Brains On! LIVE: Your Brain is Magic!

  Sunday, December 6, 2026 · Start times 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

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• Laser Cut Ornaments

  Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Debut Orchestra, Prep Strings, Overture Strings Fall Concert

  Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 1:30 PM

  Northwestern University’s Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Cir. Dr., Evanston, IL

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• Let's Roll: An Evening of Tabletop Gaming

  Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 3:30 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• Philharmonic Orchestra and Concert Orchestra Fall concert

  Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Northwestern University’s Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Cir. Dr., Evanston, IL

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• History Book Discussion Group: The Gales of November

  Monday, December 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Elaine Dame: Cool Yule - A Holiday Jazz Collection

  Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Curiosity Cafe: Invented in Evanston

  Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL

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• SistaStrings

  Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• Warm Bevvy Walk

  Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  Rotary International Visitors Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL

  $5–$10

• Lo-Fi Study Cafe

  Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• Funkadesi: 30th Anniversary Concert

  Friday, December 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• PEPL Festive Pop-Up

  Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• A Charlie Brown Christmas with Chris White Trio

  Sunday, December 13, 2026 · All day

  Evanston Space, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Winter Qigong & Sound Bath

  Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 10:15 AM

  1108 Davis Street, Evanston, IL

  $35

• Teen Dungeons and Dragons

  Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• The Art of Chainmaille Jewelry

  Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 12:30 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, Robert Crown Multipurpose Room, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• Monday Movie: TBD

  Monday, December 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Blue Monday: Remembering Barrelhouse Chuck

  Monday, December 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Felt Ornaments

  Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Dave Specter's Cool Azul Organ Trio ft. Chris Foreman and Greg Rockingham

  Thursday, December 17, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Cricut Mugs - Golden Gears

  Friday, December 18, 2026 · 10:30 AM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Friendship and Charlotte Cornfield w. Fred Thomas

  Friday, December 18, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• A Charlie Brown Christmas with Chris White Trio & Choir

  Dec 5 – Dec 22, 2026 · Start times 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Adult Dungeons and Dragons

  Nov 15 – Dec 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Joel Paterson Hi-Fi Christmas ft. Oscar Wilson

  Sunday, December 20, 2026 · Start times 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Holiday Concert

  Monday, December 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Prairie Moon Restaurant, 1635 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• John Prine Tribute with Illegal Smiles

  Wednesday, December 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• December Free Day

  Wednesday, December 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  Free

• A Celebration of the Songs of Michael Smith

  Sunday, January 3, 2027 · 2:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: pop, country/folk, jazz/blues

• Contemporary Reflections on Tiffany Glass

  Sunday, January 10, 2027 · 9:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

• Blue Monday: Freddie Dixon Blues Band

  Monday, January 11, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Antje Duvekot and David Berkeley

  Wednesday, January 13, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

  See tickets

  Genres: country/folk

• Ask a Master Gardener Winter & Spring Edition

  Jan 16 – Apr 24, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

• Newsies the Musical: Preview Performance by Northwestern Dolphin Show

  Saturday, January 16, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

• Wild Horses w. The Spine Stealers

  Saturday, January 16, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

  $27.27–$33.90

  Genres: country/folk

• 24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert

  Sunday, January 17, 2027 · 3:00 PM

  Nichols Concert Hall at Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: classical

• Story Jam Presents: A Celebration of MLK Day

  Monday, January 18, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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  Genres: jazz/blues, country/folk

• The Western Elstons

  Friday, January 22, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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  Genres: country/folk

• S.G. Goodman Presents: Visiting Hours

  Saturday, January 23, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

  $113.37

  Genres: country/folk

• The Price

  Jan 24 – Feb 28, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  The Den Theatre, Bookspan space, IL

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• Alela Diane w. Shannon Lay

  Monday, January 25, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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  Genres: country/folk

• Matt the Electrician and Tim Easton

  Tuesday, January 26, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• Yonder Mountain String Band

  Jan 27 – Jan 28, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

  $113

  Genres: country/folk

• STEM Out of School: Soap Making

  Thursday, January 28, 2027 · 4:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Fulton Chamber Players

  Sunday, January 31, 2027 · 4:00 PM

  Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• Tray Wellington Band and Jared Rabin Band

  Sunday, January 31, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• The American Five

  Wednesday, February 3, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  Northlight Theatre, 1012 Church St., Evanston, IL

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• Vladimir

  Friday, February 12, 2027 · All day

  Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Wallis Theater, 1949 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL

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• Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

  Feb 19 – Feb 28, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

  $8–$30

• Indoor Refresh Workshop

  Sunday, February 21, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  Ridgeville Park Community House, 908 Seward St., IL

  $20

• Dan & Peggy Reeder Evanston Space Concert

  Wednesday, March 10, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  Evanston Space, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

  Genres: country/folk

• Saturday Repair Cafe

  Nov 14 – Mar 15, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Mason Jennings

  Saturday, March 20, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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  Genres: country/folk

• D.K. Harrell

  Sunday, March 21, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Noyes Cultural Arts Exhibit

  Saturday, March 27, 2027 · 4:00 PM

  927 Noyes Street, Second Floor Gallery Evanston , IL

  Free

• Joan Ruppert | Making the Cut Exhibition

  Sunday, March 28, 2027 · 9:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, IL

  Free

• Genealogy Drop In

  Saturday, April 3, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Here There Are Blueberries

  Wednesday, April 7, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  Northlight Theatre, 1012 Church St., Evanston, IL

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• Taming of the Shrew

  Friday, April 23, 2027 · All day

  Northwestern Wirtz Center | Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

• The Last Revel

  Friday, April 23, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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  Genres: country/folk

• Women's Wear | Beth Adler

  May 1 – May 6, 2027 · 9:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

• Framework | Audrey Barcio

  May 1 – May 6, 2027 · 9:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  See tickets

• Ivanov

  May 1 – May 6, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  The Den Theatre, Bookspan space, IL

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• Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

  Friday, May 7, 2027 · All day

  Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Hal & Martha Hyer Wallis Theater, 1949 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL

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