• COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Support local businesses and Evanston organizations!

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    Joerg Metzner Instagram Takeover

    March 13

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    Joerg Metzner of "Picturing Evanston" fame gives takes over our Instagram page for a day.

     

    Joerg is an amazing local photographer, whose work regularly appears in the Evanston Roundtable.

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    Flight School with Beesy

    March 13

    7:00pm

    Sketchbook Evanston

    821 Chicago Ave

     

    Enjoy talking beers with Beesy!

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    Katherine Gotsick Instagram Takeover

    March 15

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    Katherine Gotsick is the Executive Director of the Main-Dempster Mile.

     

    She'll be giving us a walking tour of the business district and sharing Fun Facts about the businesses.

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    FOR KIDS:

    The Music of the Beatles & More

    March 16

    Doors 1:30pm

    Show 2:00pm

    Evanston SPACE

    1245 Chicago Ave

     

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. See you at the show!

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    St. Patricks Day! Irish Dancers at Firehouse Grill

    March 16

    6pm

    Firehouse Grill

    750 Chicago Ave

     

    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Sheila Healy Academy of Irish Dancing at Firehouse Grill. Irish whiskey shot specials in effect.

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    Evanston Roundtable Instagram Takeover

    March 19

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    The Evanston Roundtable will share a look back at selected stories they've told about MDM businesses.

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    Dog Man Day at Booked!

    March 19

    3pm-5pm

    Booked

    506 Main St

     

    DOG MAN 12: THE SCARLET SHEDDER is coming! Join Booked for our second annual after-school release party for the latest installment of the Dog Man series!

     

    As is tradition, we'll have the newest Dog Man book for pickup (though we strongly suggest you preorder to guarantee your copy on the day) along with activities, giveaways and all the after-school fun you can have in a one room book store!

     

    Reserve your copy of the book at www.bookedevanston.com/events

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    Carrie Jackson Instagram Takeover

    March 21

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    Carrie Jackson is a SE Evanston neighbor, writer, social media maven and rock star local supporter.

     

    She'll give you a Carrie's eye view of the Mile.

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    Terrarium Workshop at Cultivate

    March 21

    6:00pm

    Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery

    704 Main St

     

    • Learn how to design, build, and care for your very own terrarium.
    • Do you get to take your new terrarium home with you? You betcha! Not only do you get to learn how to create beautiful treasures- you get to take them home, too!
    • You'll have gained new knowledge and insight, and possibly a favorite new hobby!
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    Emma Moss Instagram Takeover

    March 22

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    Emma Moss is an incredible artist. You may have seen her work in local windows and on sidewalk signs (or even on the sidewalk during Downtown Evanston's Sidewalk Chalk Mural contest). She also has a day job on the Mile, at Chiropractic First.

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    Floral Design Class: Butterflies and Blossoms

    March 22

    7:30pm-9:30pm

    Maison du Prince

    1239 Chicago Ave

     

    Join us for a magical evening of floral design and butterfly inspiration at Butterflies & Blossoms! Get expert instruction on creating stunning arrangements with fresh spring flowers from award winning floral designer Ramsey Prince while sipping champagne and enjoying a memorable girl's night out. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned butterfly expert Joe Rudy from The Butterfly Company and shop for beautiful butterfly-themed decor and accessories. Reserve your spot now and let your creativity take flight!

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    Clairvoyant Center Instagram Takeover

    March 23

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    The Clairvoyant Center of Chicago gives us a unique, zen view of the Mile from their home in the heart of the district at Chicago & Lee Streets.

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    Maike's Marvels Instagram Takeover

    March 25

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    Our neighbor Maike van Wijk (MDM's unofficial official photographer) takes so many photographs of the neighborhood, you can count on us sharing a story or two from Maike almost every day! It's about time she takes over the page!

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    Perspective Gallery Instagram Takeover

    March 27

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    Perspective Gallery is a local gem, bringing fine art photography to the Mile year-round. We're thrilled and lucky to have them bring some gorgeous images to our page.

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    Doug & Alicia Boehm Instagram Takeover

    March 29

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    Doug Boehm manages social media for a couple MDM businesses, including US, The Main-Dempster Mile! He and his wife Alicia are both talented photographers. Looking forward to their personal take on the Mile!

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    SPACE Cocktail Class: Low ABV edition

    March 30

    12:00pm

    Evanston SPACE

    1245 Chicago Ave

     

    Join us for another Space cocktail building class curated and hosted by long-time Space bartender Lisa Zielke.

    In this class, we'll be learning how to make delcious low ABV cocktails.

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    Shorefront Legacy Instagram Takeover

    March 31

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    MDM Instagram Page

     

    March goes out like a lion with this Shorefront Legacy takeover! Executive Director Laurice Bell grew up right here on the Mile, and she also co-founded the Evanston Rules podcast. She will have so much to share. We can't wait.

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    EVANSTON MADE:

    First Saturdays!

    April 6

    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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    Plant Parenthood Class at Cultivate!

    April 7

    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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    SPOTLIGHT: YEA FESTIVAL Urban Gallery Walk

    Starting May 15th, you can see the work of young Evanston Artists hanging in shop windows on the Mile. This year's pandemic-friendly YEA Fest "Urban Gallery Walk" showcases and celebrates the art of Evanston's youth. We are thrilled that so many of our businesses will host these budding artists' work.

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