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900 Chicago Ave., Ste. 104
Evanston, IL 60202
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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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
- 2/10-2/14, Drop off non-perishable food for the Evanston Community Fridges to the Allie & Julie Team at Compass, 814 Dempster St
- 2/15, Help shop, pack and deliver with the Allie & Julie team.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Community Fridges.
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.
Charmed: A Special Galentine's Evening
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
Wednesday Night Trivia at Firehouse Grill!
Firehouse Grill
750 Chicago Ave
Sunday Trivia at Sketchbook!
Every Sunday
3pm
Sketchbook Brewing
821 Chicago Ave
Free to participate!
"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.
EVANSTON MADE:
First Saturdays!
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
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.
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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