Arts Events and Things to do in Evanston, IL

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Authors on Tap: Nora Lange and Lindsay Hunter
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
Authors on Tap: Nora Lange and Lindsay Hunter
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Tue, Apr 7, 9:30 AM
Chicago · The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Tue, Apr 7, 9:30 AM
Chicago · The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Almost full
Co-working Days: March 2026
Thursday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Pilot Project Brewing
Almost full
Co-working Days: March 2026
Thursday at 10:00 AM
Chicago · Pilot Project Brewing
Women Painting Women: International Women’s Month Reception
Today at 5:00 PM
Evanston · Grove Gallery
Women Painting Women: International Women’s Month Reception
Today at 5:00 PM
Evanston · Grove Gallery
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There Will Likely Be Some Blood
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
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There Will Likely Be Some Blood
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
FISHY
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
FISHY
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Theatre School at DePaul University, Studio 408
Monday Mayhem Rush Tribute with Animation
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
Monday Mayhem Rush Tribute with Animation
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00 PM
Elmwood Park · 7725 W Belmont Ave
Utopias: The Landscape group art exhibit
Fri, Apr 3, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 5504 W Lawrence Ave
Utopias: The Landscape group art exhibit
Fri, Apr 3, 6:00 PM
Chicago · 5504 W Lawrence Ave
Gallery Night
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM
Evanston · Creative Coworking
Gallery Night
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM
Evanston · Creative Coworking
Staff & Friends Reading
Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
Staff & Friends Reading
Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
craft church by Gallery Wrightwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 3325 W Wrightwood Ave
craft church by Gallery Wrightwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM
Chicago · 3325 W Wrightwood Ave
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Open Mic @ The Eco Flamingo Market Cafe
Sunday at 7:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · 4754 N Rockwell St
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Open Mic @ The Eco Flamingo Market Cafe
Sunday at 7:00 PM + 1 more
Chicago · 4754 N Rockwell St
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Front Porch Reading Series
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · Front Porch Arts Center
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Front Porch Reading Series
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Chicago · Front Porch Arts Center
Almost full
STOMPING GROUNDS 2026 - Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Sun, Mar 22, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Almost full
STOMPING GROUNDS 2026 - Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Sun, Mar 22, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
Exhibition Tour of Oren Pinhassi: Into Your Arm's Length
Sat, May 9, 1:30 PM
Chicago · The Arts Club of Chicago
Exhibition Tour of Oren Pinhassi: Into Your Arm's Length
Sat, May 9, 1:30 PM
Chicago · The Arts Club of Chicago
PAVLOV IMPROV
Sat, Mar 28, 9:00 PM + 9 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
PAVLOV IMPROV
Sat, Mar 28, 9:00 PM + 9 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
PHEROMONE: IML SPECIAL EDITION
Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Jackhammer
PHEROMONE: IML SPECIAL EDITION
Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Jackhammer
STREET FIGHTER 6, POKÉMON COSPLAYERS - Anime Midwest 2026
Sat, Jul 4, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
STREET FIGHTER 6, POKÉMON COSPLAYERS - Anime Midwest 2026
Sat, Jul 4, 10:00 AM
Rosemont · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
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Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown
Tuesday at 8:30 PM + 24 more
Chicago · Lottie's Pub
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Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown
Tuesday at 8:30 PM + 24 more
Chicago · Lottie's Pub

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Authors on Tap: Nora Lange and Lindsay Hunter

DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Co-working Days: March 2026

Monday Mayhem Rush Tribute with Animation

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Women Painting Women: International Women’s Month Reception

FISHY

There Will Likely Be Some Blood

Front Porch Reading Series

Authors on Tap: Nora Lange and Lindsay Hunter

Authors on Tap: Nora Lange and Lindsay Hunter

DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, April 7, 2026

DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Co-working Days: March 2026

Co-working Days: March 2026

Women Painting Women: International Women’s Month Reception

Women Painting Women: International Women’s Month Reception

There Will Likely Be Some Blood

There Will Likely Be Some Blood

FISHY

FISHY

Monday Mayhem Rush Tribute with Animation

Monday Mayhem Rush Tribute with Animation

Utopias: The Landscape group art exhibit

Utopias: The Landscape group art exhibit

Gallery Night

Gallery Night

Staff & Friends Reading

Staff & Friends Reading

craft church by Gallery Wrightwood

craft church by Gallery Wrightwood

Open Mic @ The Eco Flamingo Market Cafe

Open Mic @ The Eco Flamingo Market Cafe

Front Porch Reading Series

Front Porch Reading Series

STOMPING GROUNDS 2026 - Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

STOMPING GROUNDS 2026 - Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

Exhibition Tour of Oren Pinhassi: Into Your Arm's Length

Exhibition Tour of Oren Pinhassi: Into Your Arm's Length

PAVLOV IMPROV

PAVLOV IMPROV

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson

PHEROMONE: IML SPECIAL EDITION

PHEROMONE: IML SPECIAL EDITION

STREET FIGHTER 6, POKÉMON COSPLAYERS - Anime Midwest 2026

STREET FIGHTER 6, POKÉMON COSPLAYERS - Anime Midwest 2026

Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown

Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown

Things to do around Evanston

Trends in Evanston

1. Job fairs

2. St patrick's day

3. Kids

4. Cahn auditorium

5. Singles

6. Northwestern university

7. Egg hunt

8. Arab

9. Valentines day events

10. Flower arranging

11. Easter events

12. Comedy club

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Evanston?

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