This Week's Upcoming Evanston Area Events

Evanston IL

21 June, 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 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. High School Monologue and Audition Technique for Stage/On-Camera When: Monday, June 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Piven Theatre via Zoom! What: Explore adapting our ensemble-driven technique to the art of performing solo. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for high school students to develop their monologue skills and get a leg up on their next audition for school productions, professional theatres, and conserva... Learn More Meditation (Becoming Aware of oneself) in Evanston When: Monday, June 21st at 7:00 p.m. What: Meditation Session: 1)  During this class I will explain how to meditate 2)  Guide you through the meditation process 3)  Help you to understand how to become aware of youself and the power of that 4)  Then will have you connect randomly with several people to share your exper... Learn More Post-Purchase - Next Steps for New Homeowners When: Tuesday, June 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: Open Communities and Evanston Public Library present this workshop to homeowners looking to learn about post-purchase options, including preventive maintenance, sustaining homeownership, taxes: property and income, foreclosure, financial pitfalls, working with a contractor, and an... Learn More Affordable Housing 101 Part 2 When: Tuesday, June 22nd at 6:30 p.m. What: Hi all, thank you to all the people that attended our May workshops the turnout was great! June sessions are now available for registration. Learn about what "affordable housing" means, its impact on our community, how big the shortage is, and what we can do as community membe... Learn More Envision Networking (On-Line Speed Networking) in Evanston When: Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. What: Tired of Networking where people try to sell you at our events its much different. All attendees much take a pledge: 1)  No Hard Selling 2)  No Disrespect 3)  No Auto Adding to E-mail List or Drip Campaigns 4)  No Recruiting   We are builing a high quality type of networking a... Learn More Featured Event: Young People's Race, Power, and Technology 2021 Film Festival When: Thursday, June 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University What: Block Cinema and TREE Lab present the second iteration of the Young People's Race Power and Technology Project (YPRPT) film festival of 2021FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, ONLINE About this event In partnership with the TREE Lab in Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy, ... Learn More Featured Event: Young People's Race, Power, and Technology 2021 Film Festival (Lindsay Bosch) Broadway Song for 7th-12th Grade (Virtual) When: Thursday, June 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Piven Theatre via Zoom! What: Sing your heart out! Prepare a new song or breathe new life into your repertoire with expert music instruction and Piven technique-informed training. Learn More Black Children and Mental Health When: Thursday, June 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Live Webinar What: Join us as we discuss Black Children and Mental Health. Our panel of therapists and parents will discuss the stigma that exists around mental health and why the rate of Black families seeking mental health care and treatment is much lower than White families. Emotional and men... Learn More Kids Above All Stand Up for Kids Comedy Night When: Thursday, June 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Event What: Kids Above All Stand Up for Kids Comedy Night Date: Thursday, June 24 Time: 7-8 p.m. Comedians: Patti Vasquez, Rocky LaPorte and Warren B Hall. Cost: $40 for access to the link to view, proceeds benefit the children and families in the care of Kids Above All. Website link: htt... Learn More Featured Event: Trot for Tails Walkathon When: Saturday, June 26th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Centennial Park What: We're back in person for the Trot for Tails supporting the Evanston Animal Shelter. Please join us for a 2-mile walk along Evanston's beautiful lakefront. June 26th. Centennial Park starting at 9:00 AM. Local vendors providing treats, pet information, games and more! Learn More Featured Event: Evanston Chamber Music Society Summer Festival When: Saturday, June 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Charles Gates Dawes House What: We are back with our summer concert series! Evanston Chamber Music Society Summer Festival premieres on June 26 with members of the best orchestra in the world, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra playing two piano quintets including Schubert's famous Trout. The other two dates are... Learn More Featured Event: Evanston Chamber Music Society Summer Festival (Victor Asuncion) Featured Event: Sports Cards and More Show - June 27, 2021 in Orland Park When: Sunday, June 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Orland Park Civic Center What: Sports Cards and More Show Orland Park Civic Center - 14750 South Ravinia, Orland Park, IL  Sunday, June 27, 2021 Customer Doors Open: 9 a.m. (No Early Birds Please)   Admission: $1 Adults, Kids 12 and Under: FREE Every customer is automatically entered in the door prize drawi... Learn More Featured Event: Sports Cards and More Show - June 27, 2021 in Orland Park (Sports Cards and More Show LLC ) Featured Event: Festival of Fine Arts - 2021 When: Sunday, June 27th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Art Center Highland Park What: This coming June 26th and 27th, 10 am to 5 pm both days, The Art Center Highland Park will host their 22nd Annual Festival of Fine Arts. "I think the community is ready to restart doing what they loved before the pandemic hit. Last week we had the first in-person art show open... Learn More Featured Event: Festival of Fine Arts - 2021 (James Lynch) Evanston Garden Walk When: Sunday, June 27th at 12:00 p.m. What: Tickets are now on sale for the Evanston Garden Walk!  Join us for this socially distanced visit to an array of private gardens.  Proceeds provide scholarships to the Ecology Center's Summer Camps and supports the Apiary, home to 40,000 honeybees! 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, 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.