an evanston community organization
Offices @ CoLab
900 Chicago Ave., Ste. 104
Evanston, IL 60202
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Support local businesses and Evanston organizations!
Beer 101 w/ Beesy from Sketchbook!
June 8
7:00pm-8:30pm
The Wine Goddess
702 Main St
We asked our favorite beer professional, Beesy Malone from Sketchbook, if she'd consider co-teaching a class with our very own beer guy, Morgan. To our delight, she agreed, and on June 8th she'll teach Beer 101, helping us navigate the wonderful world of beer in all of its varieties, from lagers to ales, from IPAs to Stouts.
SUMMER KICKOFF BLOCK PARTY
June 9
5:30pm-7:30pm
600 Main St
Train Station Alley
Live music by Midnight Sun the Band, great food and beverage from the Wine Goddess, Firehouse Grill, YoFresh and more, plus all the block party staples - sidewalk chalk
CLASS:
"Plant Parenthood"
with the Cultivate Plant Nerds
June 11
1:00pm
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!
We offer 15% off your purchases on the day of your workshop.
Our workshops are all BYOB and BYOF (Bring your own friends!)
PRIDE Candle Lighting & Remembrance Ceremony
June 11
7:00pm
St. Paul (Pride) Park
780 Chicago Ave
Evanston Pride will hold their annual candle lighting and remembrance ceremony at their adopted city park, St. Paul Park, at the corner of Chicago Ave & Washington St.
GET DOWN FOR GOOD! at Pour
June 14
7pm-9pm
Evanston Pour
528 Dempster St
Evanston Made+Pour present Get Down for Good, a monthly 2 hour dance party fundraiser benefiting local nonprofits.
Get Down for Good on Wednesday, June 14, in support of Evanston Made! 7-9p. $5/door, cash bar, dance music by DJ Johnny Price !
Dance, make friends, and support the Arts and Culture in Evanston!
4th Annual Evanston Juneteenth Parade
June 17
10:30am
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The parade will consist of performances by the South Shore Drill Team and The Jesse White Tumblers along with floats, walking groups, marching bands and cars.
The commemoration will continue where the parade ends at Ingraham Park until 6pm with additional festivities, food, vendors and speakers.
Date & time:
Saturday June 17th
Parade start time 10:30am
Robert Crown Community Center
1801 Main street, Evanston
After celebration:
12noon to 6pm
Ingraham Park (back of Civic Center)
2100 Ridge ave, Evanston
Astro Talk & Tea
Lighthouse Yoga
1234 Sherman Ave
Cancer season, 6.17
Leo season, 7.22
Virgo season, 8.19
Libra season, 9.23
Discover the energy and symbolism of each new astrological season. Every month, we’ll gather to discuss the featured zodiac sign and what it can mean for your life. She’ll offer ideas on how to use the energy in your work, relationships, yoga practice, wellness practices, and more! Plus, learn about the new moon, full moon, and other key astrological dates occurring that month.
Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate
June 18
7:30am
Long Field, Evanston
10K RUN | 5K RUN AND WALK | YOUTH MILE
Each year, Race Against Hate, one of the largest events of its kind in the nation, brings together thousands of people every year from all over Chicagoland to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence.
Live at Sketchbook Evanston:
June 18th
3:00pm-5:00pm
Sketchbook Evanston
821 Chicago Ave
Join us this week for country tunes from DB3! Expect to hear Johnny Cash to John Prine to Kenny Chesney and EmmyLou Harris to Miranda Lambert, with many stops in between.
Female fronted by Reva Goodman (Rhythm Guitar), paired with Rich Nelson (bass guitar) create tight vocal harmonies. Multi-instrumentalist Rick Veras (guitar, fiddle mandolin) adds texture and excitement to their sound. No cover, hit the tip jar to support local musicians!
SPACE/UNION 15th Anniversary Festival
June 24
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SPACE/Union
1245 Chicago Ave
Schedule:
Union Stage Schedule:
PRIDE PARTY & STORYTIME at Booked
June 24
10:30am
Booked
506 Main St
We're thrilled to close out the month with a Pride Party with bestselling author, activist and journalist Juno Dawson to celebrate her new book, YOU NEED TO CHILL!, which is out (and in store!) now.
We'll have adorable giveaways, story time and signing with Juno and rainbow crafts galore! Galore, we say! RSVP requested.
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
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