Evanston: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Evanston IL

20 May, 2021

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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 weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want 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. 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 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 1:00 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, and 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: 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) 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 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: Spanish Class for Beginner Adults ZOOM When: Sunday, May 23rd at 4:45 p.m. Where: Online WORLDWIDE What: ONLINE 6 WEEK SPANISH COURSE WITH ZOOM Our Spanish classes for beginners are an excellent choice! We have carefully created a unique curriculum that gives students well rounded training. Reading, writing, conversation & auditory comprehension via ZOOM! Stay home, stay safe... Learn More Featured Event: Spanish Class for Beginner Adults ZOOM (Delilah Ortiz) 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 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 Interfaith Action of Evanston's Hospitality Center Hits 35! When: Sunday, May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: https://www.facebook.com/interfaithactionofevanston What: Celebrate the 35th birthday of Interfaith Action of Evanston's Hospitality Center with a special virtual event at 7 p.m. on May 23, featuring musical tributes from local musicians including renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine and local rapper Big Chuck. The event is happenin... Learn More New Directions When: Sunday, May 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Nichols Concert Hall What: Celebrate an ebullient season finale featuring Mozart, Brahms, and the rescheduled world premiere of Stacy Garrop's Chiaroscuro! Visit rembrandtchambermusicians.org for additional information about ticketing for this concert and our 2020-2021 season. Ticket Price: $38 Learn More Financial Literacy When: Monday, May 24th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: Learn the financial steps to reach your financial goal. This workshop is geared toward communities in Cook, DuPage, and Lake County, Illinois. This workshop will educate individuals on reaching their short vs. long-term goals, maximizing income, budgeting, emergency funds, inv... Learn More Outdoor Improv Games and Risk-Taking When: Tuesday, May 25th 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 So That Happened: Voicing Our Pandemic Lives in Transition When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Onilne What: Bold Voice Collaborative presents an evening of community, catharsis, and shared "WTF?" as six storytellers voice their pandemic truths. BVC founder and Evanston author Deborah Siegel-Acevedo hosts as we hear stories started in or inspired by our course, Voice the Pandemic: A ... Learn More Check out more awesome 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, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. 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.