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

Evanston IL

24 May, 2021

12:02 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. Wondering how you can get your event 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. 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 Featured Event: Music with Rabbi Barry Schechter When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Congregation Kol Emeth and Rabbi Barry Schechter for a free evening of music of many genres to cheer the spirit on Zoom.  Please rsvp to [email protected] to be sent the link. Learn More Featured Event: Music with Rabbi Barry Schechter (Congregation Kol Emeth) 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, and 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 VentureCat 2021 (VIRTUAL) When: Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. What: VentureCat, Northwestern's annual student startup competition, will be held virtually as 25 student-led teams pitch their early-stage businesses to industry judges where more than $300,000 in non-dilutive prize money will be awarded to teams. The virtual event features the f... Learn More Featured Event: Meta Given CHICAGO Tribune Editor and Celebrated Cookbook Author! When: Thursday, May 27th at 5:45 p.m. What: META GIVEN (1888-1981) was born 133 years ago on January 25, 1888 to James Henry and Eliza Ann (Lacy) Given in the Ozarks of Missouri.   META GIVEN got her education at the Normal School #2 out of Warrensburg now University of Central Missouri. And she obtained her bachelors ... Learn More Featured Event: Meta Given CHICAGO Tribune Editor and Celebrated Cookbook Author! (Danette Mondou) Avoid Foreclosure When: Thursday, May 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: This workshop educates homeowners about the various options available to assist them in avoiding foreclosure. It will cover information on the foreclosure process, how to adapt financially, adjust/restructure your budget, and keep the lines of communication open with your lend... Learn More Creative Wellness (Virtual) When: Thursday, May 27th 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: Evanston Made's Annual Members Group Art Show When: Friday, May 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Art Center What: Join us for Evanston Made's Annual Members Group Art Show at Evanston Art Center, featuring 175+ contemporary art pieces, 2D/3D. Dates: May 28-June 30! The Group Show returns to the Evanston Art Center on Central Street in Evanston, right next to Hewn Bakery. This will be a... Learn More Featured Event: Evanston Made's Annual Members Group Art Show (Lisa Degliantoni) See all the local events posted by your neighbors, 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.