Evanston Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Evanston IL

23 September, 2021

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EVANSTON, IL — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Evanston. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a coat drive, or a video game night, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Evanston area: 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) 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, and or any of the many other ways housing is an unequal... Learn More Fall Conference Online Sign-Up Available When: Friday, September 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Friday, September 24 through Tuesday, September 28Fall Conference Online Sign-up starts Thursday, September 23, at 8:00am and ends Wednesday, September 29, at 3:00pm. To begin, and go to the Parent Teacher Conference Page. To log i... Learn More 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 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 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 Medicare 101 webinar When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 p.m. Where: Des Plaines Public Library What: Medicare Solutions Network will present a free educational webinar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't and your potential out of pocket exposure. We'll discuss Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription coverage and cost saving strategies for... Learn More Featured Event: Sunday Service: The Justice Gap in Global Forest Governance When: Sunday, September 26th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Community House Winnetka What: Dr. Kimberly Suiseeya, Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Political Science, Environmental Policy and Culture Program at Northwestern University, will speak on the topic of her book, The Justice Gap in Global Forest Governance. Laos, a land-locked country in Southeast Asia, ... Learn More Featured Event: A Zoo in the Sukkah?! When: Sunday, September 26th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join us for a fun family afternoon in the Sukkah with a petting zoo, pony rides, crafts and celebrating Sukkot.  Please RSVP by email to [email protected] or call 847-673-3370.  We look forward to celebrating with you. Learn More Featured Event: A Zoo in the Sukkah?! (Judy Aronson) 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 Evanston Art Center In Focus Lecture: Tanner Woodford, Designing a New Museum When: Sunday, September 26th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Art Center What: On Sunday, September 26 at 3pm, join us for a virtual lecture, Designing a New Museum, featuring Tanner Woodford. This lecture is a part of the ongoing EAC series, "In Focus." "In Focus" features a variety of talks and presentations by ​artists, art professionals, historians ... Learn More Featured Event: District 65 - Public Hearing: E-Learning Plan in Lieu of Emergency Days When: Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Joseph E. Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 What: Public Hearing: E-Learning Plan in Lieu of using Emergency Days Evanston/Skokie School District 65, will host a public hearing on Monday, September 27, 2021 on an e-Learning proposal for students that could potentially be enacted on days when school is closed due to extreme co... Learn More Freshman Picture Day - Evanston Township High School When: Monday, September 27th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Monday, September 27 from 8:30 AM to 2:15 PMFreshmen Yearbook Photos will be in the Auditorium! Learn More Pre-Purchase Home Ownership Workshop When: Monday, September 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: A four-part, 8-hour series - Monday, September 27 - Thursday, September 30 Note: Participants must register for all four sessions. This pre-purchase course provides prospective homebuyers with an understanding of housing affordability, the home purchase process, credit readine... Learn More Regular Board Meeting - Evanston Skokie School District 65 When: Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Skokie School District 65 What: Event listing from Evanston Skokie School District 65: Monday, September 27 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Public Hearing: E-Learning Plan in Lieu of using Emergency Days When: Monday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Skokie School District 65 What: Event listing from Evanston Skokie School District 65: Monday, September 27 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMEvanston/Skokie School District 65, will host a public hearing on Monday, September 27, 2021 on an e-Learning proposal for students that could potentially be enacted on days whe... Learn More Featured Event: National Voter Registration Day/League of Women Voters When: Tuesday, September 28th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY Tuesday, September 28, 2021 The League of Women Voters of Evanston (also serving Skokie) will be participating in registering any eligible voters as part of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, 9/28/2021. We will be registering voters at... Learn More Sophomore Career Exploration Counselor Lesson (from SASH Blocks 1,3,5 & 7) When: Tuesday, September 28th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday, September 28 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PMSophomores meet in counselor specific rooms to complete career exploration and learn more about career planning resources in SchooLinks during blocks 1,3,5, & 7.Contact the couns... Learn More Affordable Housing 101 Part 2 When: Tuesday, September 28th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: Affordable Housing 101, Part 1 - September Session Learn more in this 2-part workshop about what "affordable housing" means, its impact on our community, how big the shortage is, and what we can do as community members to fill the gap. Presented by Joining Forces for Affordab... Learn More Virtual FAN Event with William Stixrud & Ned Johnson When: Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday, September 28 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMWhat Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home Co-authors of the bestseller The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Yo... Learn More Sophomore Career Exploration Counselor Lesson (from SASH Blocks 2,4,6 & 8) When: Wednesday, September 29th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Wednesday, September 29 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PMSophomores meet in counselor specific rooms to complete career exploration and learn more about career planning resources in SchooLinks during blocks 2,4,6 & 8.Contact the coun... Learn More 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.