This Week's Upcoming Evanston Area Events

Evanston IL

20 September, 2021

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EVANSTON, IL — Wondering what there is to do this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Evanston. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a comedy night, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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. Here are all of this week's events in and around Evanston: Personnel, Building & Grounds, Finance Committee When: Monday, September 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Dewey Elementary School What: Event listing from Dewey Elementary School: Monday, September 20 from 4:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Virtual FAN Event w/Eric Garcia & Steve Silberman When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Monday and September 20 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMWe're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation Eric Garcia: Senior Washington correspondent at The Independent and author of We're Not Broken Steve Silberman: Award-wining sci... Learn More Homecoming Spirit Day - Tye Dye Tuesday When: Tuesday, September 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday and September 21 (all day)Come Dressed in your favorite Tye Dye! Learn More Navigating Junior Year Counselor Lesson (from US History) When: Tuesday, September 21st at 8:30 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday, September 21 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PMJuniors meet in counselor-specific rooms during their US History class period to discuss junior year standardized testing and post-high school planning. Blocks 1, 3, and L1/5 meet to... Learn More The VIRTUAL 37th Annual American Craft Exposition (ACE) premier fine craft show – Sept. 20-26 When: Tuesday, September 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Online at https://americancraftexpo.org/ What: The American Craft Exposition brings together over 100 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces, luxury collections and uniquely creative, museum quality artwork. Many artists will be unveiling new pieces for the first time throughout the week. ACE is The Auxiliary of... Learn More 4th-8th Grade Intro to Piven (Tuesday) When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:30 p.m. Where: Piven Theatre What: This class is ideal for both new and returning students who are eager to play theatre games alongside supportive ensemble members. Students are encouraged to celebrate each other's work and strengthen their team-building skills, all while telling stories and improvising. Learn More Financial Literacy When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: Geared toward communities in Cook, DuPage, and Lake County, Illinois, this financial literacy workshop educates individuals on reaching short and long-term goals, maximizing income, budgeting, emergency funds, investment types, banking options, and retirement. It will also edu... Learn More GRADE 8 - Curriculum Night - Nichols Middle School When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Nichols Middle School What: Event listing from Nichols Middle School: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMFamilies of 8th Grade StudentsSept. 21, 2021 6:00 PM Central TimeJoin Zoom Meeting:https://district65.zoom.us/j/9588232807Meeting ID: 958 823 2807 Learn More Evanston Black Advocacy Network (E-BAN) When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMAre you the parent, guardian, grandparent, or teacher of a former, current or incoming Black ETHS student? Do you want to learn how you can advocate for and empower yourself and the ... Learn More Featured Event: Benefit Concert for Our Place When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Wallace Bowl, Gillson Park, Wilmette What: The Rotary Clubs of New Trier Township are planning a benefit concert for September 22, to be held in Gillson Park at the outdoor Wallace Bowl, from 5:00pm to 8pm. Our fundraising proceeds are all going to support Our Place, which is a center for teens and adults with intelle... Learn More Featured Event: Benefit Concert for Our Place(Debora Morris) Homecoming Spirit Day - Rep. Your Team When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Wednesday, September 22 (all day)Come Dressed in your favorite Team Gear! Learn More The VIRTUAL 37th Annual American Craft Exposition (ACE) premier fine craft show – Sept. 20-26 When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Online at https://americancraftexpo.org/ What: American Craft Exposition brings together over 100 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces, luxury collections and uniquely creative, museum quality artwork. Many artists will be unveiling new pieces for the first time throughout the week. ACE is The Auxiliary of Nor... Learn More Volunteer Fair - Evanston Township High School When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Wednesday, September 22 from 11:00 AM to 1:15 PMGet involved TODAY! Stop by the Volunteer Fair in the MAIN LOBBY on your way to lunch. Open lunch periods (periods 4,5,6) only. Contact Diana Balitaan, x7662. SERVICE MATTERS--Mea... Learn More Virtual "Navigating Junior Year" for Parents & Guardian of Juniors When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Wednesday, September 22 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMNavigating Junior Year for Parents of Junior StudentsJoin us virtually for College Planning: Navigating Junior Year for parents/guardians of ETHS Juniors. Come learn about the coll... Learn More Featured Event: Lived & Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: virtual What: Virtual Conversation to Center Around How to Live Better with Parkinson's, MS and Other Neuromuscular Conditions "Lived and Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl," will be held on Sept. 23, 2021 at 7 p.m. Presented virtually, the hour-long event features Stahl an... Learn More Featured Event: Lived & Learned: An Intimate Conversation with Lesley Stahl (susan stoga) Homecoming Spirit Day - Twin Day - Evanston Township High School When: Thursday, September 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Thursday, September 23 (all day)Dress alike with a peer or staff member! Learn More Fall Conference Online Sign-up Opens When: Thursday, September 23rd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Thursday, September 23 from 8:00 AM to 11:59 PMFall Conference Online Sign-up starts Thursday, September 23, at 8:00am and ends Wednesday, September 29, at 3:00pm. To begin, go to the Parent Teacher Conference Page. To log in, ... Learn More The VIRTUAL 37th Annual American Craft Exposition (ACE) premier fine craft show – Sept. 20-26 When: Thursday, September 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Online at https://americancraftexpo.org/ What: The American Craft Exposition brings together over 100 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces, luxury collections and uniquely creative, museum quality artwork. Many artists will be unveiling new pieces for the first time throughout the week. ACE is The Auxiliary of... Learn More Wildkit Futures Day planning - Evanston Township High School When: Thursday, September 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Thursday, September 23 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AMDescription:All Juniors Pre-filling PSAT Forms Learn More Housing & Community Conversation When: Thursday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: Housing has a history of inequality. In this workshop, we facilitate a discussion between community partners, housing leaders, and concerned citizens about housing. Whether it is redlining, generational wealth, affordability, or any of the many other ways housing is an unequal... Learn More Featured Event: Baker Demonstration School Admissions Play Date (Preschool-K) When: Friday, September 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 201 Sheridan Rd What: If you have a child who is preschool or kindergarten age, please join Baker's Admissions Play Date on Friday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m. Baker's Preschool offers half-day and full-day options as well as before and after school options should you need to extend your day. Based o... Learn More Featured Event: Baker Demonstration School Admissions Play Date (Preschool-K) (Rachel Yantis) The VIRTUAL 37th Annual American Craft Exposition (ACE) premier fine craft show – Sept. 20-26 When: Friday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Online at https://americancraftexpo.org/ What: The American Craft Exposition brings together over 100 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces, luxury collections and uniquely creative, museum quality artwork. Many artists will be unveiling new pieces for the first time throughout the week. ACE is The Auxiliary of... Learn More Share the Pot Kiwanis Club Raffle When: Friday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m. What: Kiwanis Club Raffle raises funds for 30 organizations serving children from pre-school through high school.   Drawing will take place at the Celtic Knot on Friday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m.  Top prize is a minimum of $500 with second prize $300 minimum and 3rd prize, minimum $150.  ... Learn More Eviction Prevention Workshop When: Friday, September 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: With the moratorium on evictions ending, Open Communities is hosting this eviction prevention workshop on multiple days to help those possibly facing eviction. Geared toward both landlords and tenants – especially justice impacted individuals – this workshop provides communica... Learn More Homecoming Pep Rally - Evanston Township High School When: Friday, September 24th at 2:45 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Friday, September 24 from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PMIn celebration of the Fall Sports, Homecoming and the athletes, the Athletic Department is hosting a pep rally in Beardsley Gym. Learn More Homecoming Game - Canned Food Drive - Evanston Township High School When: Friday, September 24th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Friday, September 24 from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PMDon't forget to bring 2 canned food items to get into the Homecoming Game for free! The cans are donated to Connections for the Homeless and they need cans of: chili, black beans, tu... Learn More Homecoming Football Game vs. New Trier When: Friday, September 24th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Friday, September 24 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PMHomecoming football game vs New TrierJV Game @ 5:30pm Varsity @ 7:30pm Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price o... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) The VIRTUAL 37th Annual American Craft Exposition (ACE) premier fine craft show – Sept. 20-26 When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Online at https://americancraftexpo.org/ What: The American Craft Exposition brings together over 100 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces, luxury collections and uniquely creative, museum quality artwork. Many artists will be unveiling new pieces for the first time throughout the week. ACE is The Auxiliary of... Learn More Wildkit Academy (8:15 a.m. Breakfast in West Cafeteria) When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMWildkit Academy, Breakfast in West Cafeteria 8:15 a.m., Session I (9:00 a.m.) & Session II (10:35 a.m.)Wildkit Academy is a FREE Saturday academic support program for all curre... Learn More 2021 Illinois Solar Tour - Evanston When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: www.illinoissolar.org/Illinois-Solar-Tour What: Illinois Solar Tour goes hybrid: Site previews online now, in-person viewing and video tours set for Sept. 25 Annual event is redesigned, showcasing solar homes and businesses across Illinois through both socially distanced in-person viewing or digital format 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sa... Learn More Meet Author, Actor & Vocalist Jamey "J.P." McDunn @ Burger 21 When: Saturday, September 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Burger 21 What: Multi-Talented Author Jamey "J.P." McDunn Will Be Selling and Signing His Amazon Best-Sellers "What's Best For Bindy" and "Build Me Up Buttercup"  On Saturday, September 25, 2021 from Noon - 2 p.m., fans can meet the multi-talented Jamey "J.P." McDunn during a FREE meet and gr... Learn More Homecoming Dance - Evanston Township High School When: Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Saturday, September 25 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMThis dance, hosted by Student Council, is open to all students in good standing. Learn More The VIRTUAL 37th Annual American Craft Exposition (ACE) premier fine craft show – Sept. 20-26 When: Sunday, September 26th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Online at https://americancraftexpo.org/ What: The American Craft Exposition brings together over 100 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces, luxury collections and uniquely creative, museum quality artwork. Many artists will be unveiling new pieces for the first time throughout the week. ACE is The Auxiliary of... 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. 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