This Week's Evanston Area Events

Evanston IL

17 May, 2021

12:18 PM

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EVANSTON, IL — Looking for things to do in the Evanston area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Evanston Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup? You can add it to the 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. Mom and Me Diaper Drive When: Monday, May 17th at 11:45 p.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 YizkorWhen: 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 Featured Event: NAMI Cook County North Suburban "Light the Way" 2021 Virtual Gala When: Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. What: Join us virtually on May 20th to celebrate the work of NAMI Cook County North Suburban. Our video presentation will include heartfelt stories about how NAMI CCNS Lights the Way for members of our community with mental illness and those who love them. We are honoring NorthShor... Learn More Featured Event: NAMI Cook County North Suburban "Light the Way" 2021 Virtual Gala (Alyx Kesselring) Rental Counseling/Tenant Training When: Thursday, May 20th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: This workshop will educate tenants on self-advocacy tips, lease options, selecting a rental, and financial sustainability. This workshop will focus on overcoming potential renting barriers and helping participants prepare for sustainable housing. It will educate tenants going ... Learn More The Josselyn Center's Spring Benefit When: Thursday, May 20th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Virtual- Zoom What: The Josselyn Center will host a virtual Spring Benefit on Thursday, May 20th from 1:00-2:00 CST, featuring a conversation with Lucy McBride, MD entitled "Navigating the New Normal: Prioritizing Mental Health Post-Pandemic". All donations from this event will support The Jossel... Learn More Creative Wellness with Mikalina Rabinsky When: Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Piven Theatre via Zoom! What: In this class we will explore making and meditation through the lens of mythology as tools for our own creative practice. We will feature short, guided meditations and creative exercises to plant and nurture seeds exploring one's self as a maker in community. Each participant ... Learn More Featured Event: One-day online with Jack Davis on Lightroom/Camera Raw techniques When: Saturday, May 22nd at 9:00 a.m. What: Fort Dearborn-Chicago Photo Forum Presents: Develop Mode Lifesavers in Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw with Jack Davis Saturday, May 22, 2021,  9am-4pm with 1-hour lunch break General Admission $95; Fort Dearborn members: $55See more details and register at: https://www.chi... Learn More Featured Event: One-day online with Jack Davis on Lightroom/Camera Raw techniques(Charapin Pongtornpipat) Featured Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat & Sun, May 22-23 | 10am-4pm When: Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection What: Shop small, local, safe & sustainable at the Oak Brook Artisan Market. We'll be spreading out on the picturesque 10-acre grounds of The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook.  Look for the white tents visible from York Rd. (just south of 22nd St.) on & around Great Lawn, Gazebo &am... Learn More Featured Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat & Sun, May 22-23 | 10am-4pm (StyleChicago) UCE Parking Lot Pop-Up Sale When: Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Unitarian Church of Evanston What: Join us on Saturday, May 22 for a fun day of bargains and community. Our UCE Parking Lot Pop Up Sale is happening! Don't miss this chance to be with fellow congregants of all ages. Come and shop for bikes, household items, art, and more! Nick the balloon guy will be there with... Learn More Drag Queen Story Hour - Shabbat Shechina When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: zoom - www.tinyurl.com/HakafaShabbatShechina What: Saturday, May 22, 2021 11:00 - 11:30 am CDTJoin us for a Drag Queen Story Hour and special Shabbat celebration, with BeBe Sweetbriar, hosted by Congregation Hakafa.****Please register to get the event zoom link!****www.tinyurl.com/HakafaShabbatShechinaDrag Queen Story Hour cel... Learn More Featured Event: Junior Auxiliary's 5th Annual Spin of Steel When: Sunday, May 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Studio SPIN - Highland Park What: Join the Skin of Steel Junior Auxiliary (HS students from NT, Loyola, Woodlands, GBS, HP, Regina) in raising awareness about melanoma and raising funds for the international melanoma tissue bank at high-energy, fun spin classes at Studio Spin in Highland Park on Sunday, May 23... Learn More Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat & Sun, May 22-23 | 10am-4pm When: Sunday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection What: Shop small, local & sustainable at the Oak Brook Artisan Market. We'll be spreading out on the picturesque 10-acre grounds of The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook. Look for the white tents visible from York Rd. (just south of 22nd St.) on & around Great Lawn, Gazebo & Sid... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Evanston 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.