This Weekend's Upcoming Evanston Area Events

Evanston IL

13 May, 2021

3:46 PM

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Looking for things to do in the Evanston area? As we close our laptops and put our books/work away for a quick unplug, don't forget to take a look around town to participate in the fun activities here in Evanston. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the community calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Lessons from Evanston's Caring Adult Network for STEAM: Parenting When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: You're invited to participate in a community conversation. We need your voice! This moderated conversation invites Black parents and caring adults to share their experiences as learning support agents for their youth and how they have championed their youth's participation in ... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PMWhen: Friday, May 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar - Friday 3:00PM CST What: ==> Click Here to Register Friday 3PM CST FREE Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop+Live Q & A Discover how to best protect your family and assets. Learn how to avoid probate court. In a simple format. Easy to Understand ==> Click Here to Register Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM (Bill Wilson) Featured Event: Get Your Illinois Medical Cannabis Card From Home! When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: TeleMedicine Physician Certification Visit What: Appointments Available 6 Days a Week Monday-Friday and 10am-6pm Saturdays 10am-2pm Click Here to Book Now! We're proud to be nominated by our patients and subscribers to The Chicago Reader for the second year in a row as "The Best Clinic in Chicago to Get A Medical Cannabis Card!... Learn More Featured Event: Get Your Illinois Medical Cannabis Card From Home! (Educated Alternative) 7th-12th Grade Outdoor Pop-Up Theatre (In-Person) When: Saturday, May 15th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Piven Theatre What: Rediscover your love for story theatre and the Piven technique! While much our work translates wonderfully to zoom and the virtual world, story theatre exists in the magical space between the actor and the audience. This in-person class is intended for returning Piven students... Learn More Chicago a cappella's Virtual Salute to Jonathan Miller When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. What: Join Chicago a cappella for a heartwarming online event featuring tributes to the group's founding Artistic Director Jonathan Miller, who stepped down in 2020 after 27 successful seasons. The event takes place on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 7 p.m., and it will feature personal ... Learn More Featured Event: Erev Shavuot Festival Service and Lecture When: Sunday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter and Congregation Kol Emeth for an Ere Shavuot Service and Lecture.  Rabbi Schechter's lecture will discuss Anti-Zionism: Then and Now.  To get the link for this free Zoom event please email [email protected].  Be sure to join us for festival ... Learn More Featured Event: Erev Shavuot Festival Service and Lecture (Judy Aronson) Featured Event: Shavuot Festival Service When: Monday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter and Congregation Kol Emeth for a Shavuot Festival Service. To get the link for this free Zoom event please email [email protected]. Be sure to join us for festival services including Yizkor on Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 am.  Learn More Featured Event: Shavuot Festival Service (Judy Aronson) Mom and Me Diaper Drive When: Monday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 8765 W Higgins Road suite 450 What: Each and every year, and especially during the pandemic, our families have identified diapers and wipes as a major area of need. Therefore, in time for Mother's Day, Kids Above All is launching our first annual Mom and Me Drive. We ask that you help us collect and donate diap... Learn More Featured Event: Shavuot Festival Service including Yizkor When: Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter and Congregation Kol Emeth for a Shavuot Festival Service including Yizkor. To get the link for this free Zoom event please email [email protected]. Learn More Featured Event: Shavuot Festival Service including Yizkor (Judy Aronson) Featured Event: Homewood Stories May Show ; Hybrid (in person and live stream) When: Tuesday, May 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Wilmette Theatre What: YOU are INVITED to Come Join Us for an evening of storytelling!The storytelling cast will be sharing LIVE from the stage in front of an audience of 25 (socially distanced and masked) while the show will also be steamed via YouTube to enjoy from your home!Come be part of out BE... Learn More Featured Event: Homewood Stories May Show ; Hybrid (in person and live stream)(Karen ODonnell) Roycemore School Admissions Morning When: Tuesday, May 18th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Virtual What: For 100 years, Roycemore has prepared students for college and beyond by focusing on each student's individual strengths and talents. We are an independent school offering a Pre-School through 12th Grade experience. We offer rigorous academics in addition to helping students d... Learn More Outdoor Improv, Games, and Risk-Taking When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Piven Theatre What: Want to know what Piven is all about? Are you interested in getting into a theater class, shaking off the dust, and activating your creativity? This class allows students to discover the Piven Technique by learning theatre games and improvisation in a fun, supportive, ensemble... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on theEvanston Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.