• COMMUNITY CALENDAR

    Support local businesses and Evanston organizations!

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    Swantiques Fall Pop-Up

    Business Hours

    Nov 10-Dec 10

    Thurs-Sun 11-6

     

    518 Main St

     

    The Pop-Up will feature a curated collection of antique, mid-century, and postmodern furnishings and other treasures, including a private collection of vintage rugs and vintage vinyl from Nickdvyne Records.

     

    Other local artists and vendors will be popping in for a shorter time, including Bond Artisan Foods and local artist and weaver Cie Bond. Opening Night will be on Friday, November 10, 5-9 pm. Thereafter, the Pop-Up will be open Thursdays through Sundays 11 am-6 pm.

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    EVANSTON MADE:

    First Saturdays!

    December 2

    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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    PHOTO EXHIBIT

    OPENING RECEPTION

    December 2

    5:00pm-8:00pm

    Perspective Gallery

    1310 1/2-B Chicago Ave

     

    Perspective Gallery is proud to present a show by photographers William Harper and Kaushik Sunder Rajan. Harper’s work titled The Path of Line demonstrates how lines in nature are paths shaped by specific relationships to time, space, nature, and to the history and desires of the line maker. Sunder Rajan’s work, titled Time is Caught Between Breath and Mourning, explores themes of loss and remembrance by attending to the ephemerality of everyday encounters, and the moments of pause and reflection they engender.

     

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    Pet Pics with Santa at Follow Your Nose!

    December 2, 9, 16

    11am-3pm

    Follow Your Nose

    1245 Chicago Ave 

     

    Santa returns to Follow Your Nose for pics with your favorite pet.

     

    Santa will also be there during the Hometown Holiday Stroll, 5pm-8pm Thursday December 7th

     

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    AMO Holiday Artisan Fairs

    December 2, 16

    11:00am-3:00pm

    Art Makers Outpost

    609 South Blvd

     

    MARK YOUR CALENDAR.....HOLIDAY SHOPPING IS UPON US!!!!!

     

    Shop from over 20 different amazing artisans over 2 days at the Art Makers Outpost Artisan Fair on December 2nd AND December 16th from 11am-3pm!!!!!!

     

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    Brothers K

    Art Night

    December 2

    6pm-8pm

    Brothers K Coffeehouse

    500 Main St

     

    Drawing! Collaging! Art with friends at Brothers K

     

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    Marie Parie Boutique Holiday Shindig

    December 2

    3pm-8pm

    Marie Parie Boutique

    508 Main St

     

    Please join us for a Giving and Receiving Shindig!

    Enjoy tastes, bubbly, friends, and merriment, with 15% off all day!

    *A portion of proceeds will be donated to Connections for the homeless, so reach deep and spend big!

     

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    Holiday Craft Fair

    December 3

    12pm-5pm

    Sketchbook Brewing

    821 Chicago Ave

     

    Grab a beer and shop from local vendors, taking place in both taprooms! The fair features a variety of crafts and goods including bath & body products, jewelry, specialty foods, home decor, and more. Perfect for last minute gifts or treats for yourself!

     

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    Date Night Pottery Class

    December 2

    6:00pm-7:00pm

    Alley Cat Studios

    821 Main St

     

    Date Night at Alley Cat Studios will become one of your favorites! Whether you're impressing that special someone, or out for a night on the town with friends, stop by for a good time as we have messy fun with the pottery wheels creating amazing works of art! Each student may choose 3 creations to be fired and schedule a glazing time to glaze finish their masterpieces at an additional cost

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    Plant Parenthood Class at Cultivate!

    December 3

    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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    QUEER MOVIE NIGHT at Booked

    December 3

    4:30pm

    Booked

    506 Main St

     

    First Sunday of Every Month 4:30 PM
    at Booked

    Once a month, "the youths" take over Booked and watch a movie! All ages welcome, but we ask that a parent or older sibling stick around with any kids under 10. There will be snacks! This is a BYOBeanbag event (or you can use our folding chairs and floor cushions)!

    Many thanks to bookseller Eidon for organizing our friendly movie nights at Booked!

     

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    MDM Hometown Holiday Celebration & Stroll

    December 7

    5:00pm-8:00pm

    See Link for Participating Businesses

     

    Here's what you can hope to enjoy during the Hometown Holiday stroll:

    • Hot cocoa and cider from local restaurants
    • Complimentary shopping bags for all the holiday shopping you'll do
    • Strolling carolers and holiday music performances in stores
    • Vote in our annual Holiday Tree Decorating Contest
    • Free holiday cookies and other holiday treats
    • Christmas Concert by the St. Luke's choir
    • NEW! Living windows filled with holiday scenes

     

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    Art Makers Outpost Holiday Artisan Fairs

    December 7

    6:45pm

    Art Makers Outpost

    609 South Blvd

     

    Join us for an amazing evening of Sustainable Handmade Gift Making with owner/artist Valerie Kahan & Master Sewing Teacher Emma Kochak Thursday December 7th at 6:45 BYOB- Appetizers Included along with all materials! @followers Register to reserve your spot $50 per person.

     

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    SPACE/Union Holiday Jamboree!

    December 10

    12pm-3pm

    Evanston SPACE

    1245 Chicago Ave 

     

    Get in the holiday spirit! Join us from 12pm-3pm on Sunday, December 10 for an afternoon of pop-up concerts, holiday treats and drinks, facepainting and more. Union Pizzeria will be open for lunch. Drop by anytime!

    Union Stage Schedule

    12:00pm - The Hogmires

    12:45pm - Pierce Crask

    1:30pm - Bowmanville

    2:15pm - Billingsley & Earp

     

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    Multicultural Tree Lighting & Festival

    December 17-24

     

    12/17 Tree Lighting

    1:30pm-2:30pm

     

    Art Makers Outpost

    609 South Blvd

     

    Join us for an amazing evening of Sustainable Handmade Gift Making with owner/artist Valerie Kahan & Master Sewing Teacher Emma Kochak Thursday December 7th at 6:45 BYOB- Appetizers Included along with all materials! @followers Register to reserve your spot $50 per person.

     

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    Evanston Pride Queer Holiday Maker's Market

    December 17

    10am-2pm

    Evanston SPACE

    1245 Chicago Ave 

     

    Evanston Pride assembles queer artisans and makers to sell their holiday (and other) goods at SPACE. All items are handmade.

     

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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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