• COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Support local businesses and Evanston organizations!

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    Fill the Community Fridges with Compass

    Feb 10-Feb 15

    Compass Evanston

    814 Dempster St

    Help show your love to those in need this Valentine's season

    1. 2/10-2/14, Drop off non-perishable food for the Evanston Community Fridges to the Allie & Julie Team at Compass, 814 Dempster St
    2. 2/15, Help shop, pack and deliver with the Allie & Julie team.

    CLICK HERE to learn more about the Community Fridges.

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    WORKSHOP: Introductory Jazz Guitar

    February 11

    6:30pm-8:00pm

    Guitar Works Ltd

    709 Main St

    Lots of guitarists are intimidated by jazz - Maj7Demented chords, reading sheet music, modes of the major scale. This workshop will demystify the world of jazz guitar by taking rock/blues guitar skills and using them to throw back the curtain of jazz guitar. If you know the A minor pentatonic and the A7 chord, you have all you need to begin comping and improvising, whether you're brand new to jazz or would like insight into expanding your existing skill set. Harmonic generalization, shell voicings, basic comping rhythms, and modular forms within the CAGED system will be emphasized.

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    Charmed: A Special Galentine's Evening

    February 12

    4:00pm-8:00pm

    Pink & Tan

    604 Dempster St

    RSVP

    Celebrate Galentine’s with us for a cozy evening with pals! Come personalize necklaces and bracelets with special gold-filled Jessica Matrasko charms while enjoying beautiful meringues from Dream Cake Test Kitchen, a glass of bubbly, and delectable snacks. Local astrologer Natalie Canizares will offer personalized Venus readings as we explore ways to feel centered, protected, and connected. Please RSVP.

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    Valentine's Day!

    February 14

    Sales are Already Underway!

    Find the perfect gift or experience for your special person at our Valentine's Gift & Dining Guide. Whether it be a sweet card, a cute gift, a special dining experience, a mani-pedi, or something else you've thought of ... we've updated your options on this page.

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    ITA Trivia Party

    February 16

    4:00pm-6:00pm

    Double Clutch Brewery

    2121 Ashland Ave

    Join us for a trivia night that is anything but trivial! Enjoy some lighthearted competition while supporting the Institute for Therapy through the Arts' Financial Aid program!

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    Soup & Bread Night at the Wine Goddess: Beef Barley

    February 19

    6:30pm-8:30pm

    The Wine Goddess

    704 Main St

    What are Soup n' Bread Nights? We: feed you soup, bread, and drink. You: eat soup, break bread, and clink glasses with your friends, neighbors, and strangers. We keep each other warm, nourished, and a little bit buzzed through the cold and dreary winter months. It's downright Midwestern!

    This year, Meaghan and Morgan, well-known around these parts for their soup-making moxie, will be our Chefs de Cuisine. On this night, Meaghan will debut her soon-to-be-famous Beef Barley soup.

    Tickets are $40, and include a big bowl of soup, crusty bread (or, tortillas for Tortilla Soup), and two glasses of wine (red or white, paired with the soup). Mid-winter camaraderie with your neighbors = free of charge!

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    Terrarium Making Workshop

    February 20

    6:00pm-7:00pm

    Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery

    704 Main St

    Spark a brand-new passion: Learn how to design, build, and care for your terrarium! We provide all necessary materials and walk you through the construction of your very own terrarium that you get to take home at the end of class.

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    Stitch at Sketch!

    February 20

    6:30pm-8:30pm

    Sketchbook Brewing

    821 Chicago Ave

    Our friends at Evanston Stitchworks are moving all Wednesday drop ins to the Sketchbook Tap Room in Evanston. Stitching of all kinds welcome: embroidery, mending, cross stitch--whatever you love to do.

     

    **Please try to let us know in advance if you're coming. That way we can save enough seats. And if you find that you can't make it, just let us know so we don't hold a seat that isn't needed.

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    OPEN MIC NIGHT at Guitar Works

    February 25

    7:00pm-8:30pm

    Guitar Works, Ltd

    709 Main St

    Guitar Works Open Mic Nights welcome guitar players and vocalists of any skill level. Beginners performing for an audience for the first time, singer/songwriters eager to share original material and seasoned pros wanting to join in on the fun are all invited to share the Guitar Works Stage at this community building experience.

    Not ready to take the stage? Join us in the audience and help support our local musicians!

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    Spiritual Healing Night: "Encouraging Wellbeing-ness in Winter"

    February 27

    4:00pm-7:30pm

    915 Chicago Ave

    Spend an evening with local wellness professionals, including presenters from the Clairvoyant Center of Chicago, Cora Healthcare, Eden Agora Spa, and Evanston Family Chiropractic & Wellness (check the event for more presenters as they confirm). We'll explore spiritual energy and the power of spiritual healing to get through the home stretch of winter.

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    What's Happening at SPACE

    Evanston SPACE

    1245 Chicago Ave

     

    There is literally always something amazing to do in the neighborhood once you understand that we're the home of one of the most amazing concert venues in Chicagoland. Enjoy browsing the packed schedule at the link.

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    Find a Trivia Night on the Mile!

    See Below for Details

    Tuesday Night Trivia

    at Pour!

    Every Tuesday

    6pm-8pm

    Evanston Pour

    528 Dempster St

    1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes, plus Happy Hour Specials

    DETAILS

    Wednesday Night Trivia at Firehouse Grill!

    Firehouse Grill

    750 Chicago Ave

    DETAILS

    Sunday Trivia at Sketchbook!

    Every Sunday

    3pm

    Sketchbook Brewing

    821 Chicago Ave

    Free to participate!

    DETAILS

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    Join a Local Book Club!

    See Below for

    Dates and Details

     

    Booked Club for

    Grown-Ups!

    Booked, 506 Main St

    DETAILS

     

    POUR Book Club

    Evanston Pour,

    528 Dempster

    DETAILS

     

    Sunday Smut Book Club

    December 8, 3:30pm

    "I'll Be Gone for Christmas" by Georgia K. Boone

    Booked, 506 Main St

    DETAILS

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    ATTN LITTLES: Regular Storytimes on the Mile

    Frog on a Log Storytime at Booked!

    Tuesday and Friday, 10:30am

    Booked, 506 Main St

    DETAILS

     

     

    Storytime & Giggles at Thrift House!

    1st & 3rd Saturdays

    Jr League Thrift House

    920 Chicago Ave

    DETAILS

     

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    "Magical Realism: AI Photography" Fine Art Photography Exhibit

    Jan 30-Feb 23

    Perspective Gallery

    1310-B Chicago Ave

    This groundbreaking exhibit invites visitors to pass through the true-story telling space created by photography into an uncanny world of impossible possibilities. The new creative openings presented by artificial intelligence challenge artists use this new tool to claim new territories of expression in their practice. Each of the eight artists in this show have found a unique voice in this adventure.

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    EVANSTON MADE:

    First Saturdays!

    March 1

    CLICK HERE to see exhibits, events and details

    First Saturday Evanston Art Events invite the community to explore Evanston’s Creative Community, at openings and events across Evanston. Build your art-filled day using the event listing below (all have different times and locations) and the Google Map

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    Sketch at Sketchbook!

    March 1

    1:00pm

    Sketchbook Evanston

    821 Chicago Ave

    The Fonseca Cup has drawn in competitors from the Chicagoland area, as well as top competitors from all over the world, including Japan, El Salvador, Venezuela, Albania, Senegal, the Dominican Republic, and Canada. Our goal is to provide an efficient and professionally run event for competitors of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

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    Plant Parenthood Class at Cultivate!

    March 2

    1:00pm-2:00pm

    Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery

    704 Main St

    Join Cultivate's very own Lee for this lecture format class designed to instill the confidence and knowledge you need to to cultivate your own green oasis at home!

    During the workshop, we will discuss plant care fundamentals - including proper light and where to find it, watering techniques, regulating humidity, and how to adjust care when you observe unwelcome changes.

     

    Everything a new plant parent needs to succeed! We offer 15% off your purchases on the day of your workshop.

    Our workshops are all BYOB and BYOF (Bring your own friends!)

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