an evanston community organization
Offices @ CoLab
900 Chicago Ave., Ste. 104
Evanston, IL 60202
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Support local businesses and Evanston organizations!
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.
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
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.
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!!!!!!
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!
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!
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
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!)
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!
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:
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.
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
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.
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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