This Weekend's Evanston Area Events

Evanston IL

14 October, 2021

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EVANSTON, IL — Looking for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Evanston area. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a comedy night, or fashion show, 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 a few events happening this weekend in the Evanston area: Featured Event: A Tribute To Lynn Harrell When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m. Where: PianoForte Chicago What: Please join FilAm Music Foundation NFP as they open their 2021-2022 Evanston Chamber Music Society Concert Season with a musical tribute to the legendary cellist Lynn Harrell featuring one of his students, multi-awarded young cellist and social media influencer John Henry Craw... Learn More Featured Event: A Tribute To Lynn Harrell (Victor Asuncion) Photographic Presidents: Making History from Daguerreotype to Digital When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston History Center What: Join us for a presentation by Cara A. Finnegan as she discusses her new book, Photographic Presidents, and Making History from Daguerreotype to Digital. Lincoln's somber portraits. The event will be hosted on Zoom. Admission: $10. (Payable online or call EHC at 847 475-3410). EHC... Learn More Freshman/Sophomore Fall Play - Evanston Township High School When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Thursday, October 14 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PMThe Little Theatre is located in the front of the high school (Dodge Avenue, enter through Door #6) and is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available in Lot #2 off Dodge Avenue, and or a... Learn More Virtual FAN Event with Questlove and Hanif Abdurraqib When: Thursday, October 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Thursday, October 14 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PMMusic Is History: An Evening with Questlove with Hanif Abdurraqib In Music Is History bestselling author and Sundance award-winning director Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson harnesses his e... Learn More End of First Quarter - Evanston Township High School When: Friday, October 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Friday, October 15 (all day) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at [email protected]... Learn More Eviction Prevention When: Friday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: With the moratorium on evictions ending, Open Communities is hosting this workshop on multiple days to help those possibly facing eviction. Geared toward both landlords and tenants – especially justice impacted individuals – this workshop provides communication strategies to m... Learn More Housing & Community Conversation When: Friday, October 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: We hosted this last month, and it was such a success that we are doing it again. 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, genera... Learn More Black Professionals Network of Evanston When: Friday, October 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 839 Dodge Ave What: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/b... Learn More Open House: "A WEEKEND FOR THE ARTS AT WIRTZ" When: Friday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center What: OPEN HOUSE: "A WEEKEND FOR THE ARTS AT WIRTZ"Directed by Detra Payne and Scott WeinsteinOctober 15–17, 2021Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts1949 Campus DriveFri., 10/15 7:30 p.m.Sat., 10/16 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Sun., 10/17 2 p.m. Ticket Info: https://wirtz.northwestern.edu/2... Learn More Featured Event: Stride into Skokie When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Harbert Park, Evanston, near Main Street What: For 33 years Impact Behavioral Health Partners has provided supportive housing for people living with mental illness in Evanston. Come celebrate our growing housing footprint with two new buildings in Skokie and a new family housing program. Learn More Featured Event: Stride into Skokie(Laurie Flanagan) Featured Event: Baker Demonstration School Admission Event When: Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 201 Sheridan Rd What: Admissions Play Date, Preschool & Kindergarten, 10 a.m. At Baker, we know a child's preschool and kindergarten years are a wonderfully formative stage in which our teachers invite children to enjoy the freedom of exploration, and introduce them to the idea of learning by d... Learn More Featured Event: Baker Demonstration School Admission Event (Rachel Yantis) Wildkit Academy (8:15 a.m. Breakfast in West Cafeteria) When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Saturday, October 16 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 current... Learn More Campus Tour - Evanston Township High School When: Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Saturday, October 16 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe ETHS Campus Tour days are designed to provide a guided tour of the school's facilities. Each tour is approximately 60 minutes in duration and includes visits to the athletics fa... Learn More The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Pumpkin Patch Fair! When: Saturday, October 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 9245 Lawndale Ave What: Fall is here! The Academy at St. Joan of Arc invites you and your family to our first annual Pumpkin Patch Fair! Join us Saturday, October 16th, 11-7 PM, and Sunday, October 17th, 11- 4 PM for tasty drinks, treats, fun-time for the kiddos, and plenty of pumpkins and gourds to ... Learn More Meet Duke Sterk: A Talented Pup-Star Who Writes His Own Books! When: Saturday, October 16th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Burger 21 What: #1 Best-Selling Pawthor and Certified Theapy Dog, Duke Sterk, Scheduled To Appear @ Burger 21 For Petting, Cuddles, Pictures and Fun Duke Sterk is not your ordinary pup!  In fact...he is a wonder dog in every possible way! Duke Sterk is not only a certified therapy dog, who ha... Learn More Open House: "A WEEKEND FOR THE ARTS AT WIRTZ" When: Saturday, October 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center What: OPEN HOUSE: "A WEEKEND FOR THE ARTS AT WIRTZ"Directed by Detra Payne and Scott WeinsteinOctober 15–17, 2021Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts1949 Campus DriveFri., 10/15 7:30 p.m.Sat., 10/16 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Sun., 10/17 2 p.m.Ticket Info: https://wirtz.northwestern.edu/20... Learn More Teens Learn to Draw an Evil Eye Workshop When: Saturday, October 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 1033 Davis St What: Teen students will learn to draw a realistic eye utilizing colored pencils. In the spirit of October, the students will be altering their eye drawings and transform them into looking more sinister! All materials included!  4:00-5:30pm Fee is $25. Enroll on our website! Learn More Grades 3-5 Leaf Printmaking Workshop When: Saturday, October 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 1033 Davis St What: Grade 3-5 students will learn how to make prints from leaves through a simple printmaking process. Through the process of painting one side of the leaf then rolling a brayer over it, it will leave behind the textures and patterns of the leaf. All materials included!  4:00-5:30... Learn More Featured Event: Chicago Artisan Market - 100+ top artisans (Sun, Oct 17 | 10am-4pm) When: Sunday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Morgan MFG What: Shop small, local & sustainable at the FALL edition of the Chicago Artisan Market on Sunday, October 17, 2021.  This curated INDOOR Sunday market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind design... Learn More Featured Event: Chicago Artisan Market - 100+ top artisans (Sun, Oct 17 | 10am-4pm) (StyleChicago) Featured Event: Vintage Garage Market Season Finale! When: Sunday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Vintage Garage Chicago Flea Market Evanston What: 75 vendors of all things vintage!!  Vintage clothing, vintage decor, vintage holidays!  October 17th is the last show of 2021 it's a don't miss.  We'll be there with ALL the great things we always offer with an added touch of great Holiday merch the vendors have been saving. Y... Learn More Featured Event: Vintage Garage Market Season Finale! (vintagegaragechicago) Featured Event: Human Evolution, Science and Religion from a Biological Anthropologist's Point of View When: Sunday, October 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Community House Winnetka What: Erin Waxenbaum, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Instruction of Anthropology at Northwestern University, will speak on the topic Human Evolution, Science and Religion from a Biological Anthropologist's Point of View. Are all scientists atheists? Can those of devout faith apprec... Learn More Featured Event: Autumn Serenade When: Sunday, October 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Gillson Park What: The Northshore Concert Band (NCB) kicks off their 2021-2022 Season with Autumn Serenade, a free outdoor concert on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 3 pm in Wilmette, Illinois at the Wallace Bowl outdoor theater in Gillson Park. This is Northshore Concert Band's 66th season and, li... Learn More Featured Event: Autumn Serenade (Alicia) Vintage Garage Sale in Evanston Sunday Oct. 17th When: Sunday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1800 Maple Ave What: Come rain or shine, since we are located in a covered garage located at 1800 Maple in Evanston.  Great vintage items from various vendors! https://www.vintagegaragechica... Sunday, Oct 17 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT) Vintage Garage October 17 (Season Finale)  $6 admission 1800 M... Learn More Vintage Garage Flea Market Season Finale When: Sunday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Vintage Garage Chicago Flea Market Evanston, 1800 Maple Avenue, 5th FLOOR, Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States What: October 17th is the last show of 2021. We'll be there with ALL the great things we always offer with an added touch of great Holiday merch the vendors have been saving! You'll see plenty of Halloween and Christmas vintage! 5th floor of the 1800 Maple Self-Park Garage in Evanst... Learn More Evanston Art Center, Dan Oliver: Afire When: Sunday, October 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Art Center What: EXHIBITION DATES: October 16–November 10, 2021 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 1–4pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday­­–Friday, 1pm–6pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am–4pm THE EVANSTON ART CENTER (EAC) ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF AN EXHIBITION, DAN OLIVER: AFIRE The Evanston Art... Learn More Sassy Thrifters Black Vendor Market When: Sunday, October 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center What: Look, feel, and taste your way through our treasure maze at our Chicago Black Vendor Market in Evanston, IL. Come browse and support over 40+ black owned businesses who will be vending everything from new and gently used clothing, shoes, handmade products, homegoods, vintage a... Learn More Open House: "A WEEKEND FOR THE ARTS AT WIRTZ" When: Sunday, October 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center What: OPEN HOUSE: "A WEEKEND FOR THE ARTS AT WIRTZ"Directed by Detra Payne and Scott WeinsteinOctober 15–17, 2021Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts1949 Campus DriveFri., 10/15 7:30 p.m.Sat., 10/16 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Sun., 10/17 2 p.m.Ticket Info: https://wirtz.northwestern.edu/20... Learn More Adult and Teens Botanical Watercolor Workshop When: Sunday, October 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: 1033 Davis St What: Adult and Teen students will explore watercolors to create a blooming scene of different floral species. Employing various watercolor techniques, such as wet-on-wet or dry brush, each student will create an individualized and compelling garden of color.  Thank you to Flowers F... Learn More Parent Teacher Conferences - Evanston Skokie School District 65 When: Monday, October 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Skokie School District 65 What: Event listing from Evanston Skokie School District 65: Monday, October 18 (all day)Please check with your child's school for specific details. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host befo... Learn More Pre-Purchase Workshop - Preparing for Home Ownership (4-part) When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Online/Zoom What: This course provides prospective homebuyers with an understanding of housing affordability, the home purchase process, credit readiness, and how lenders determine financing. It will cover budgeting tips, debt management, and setting financial goals. Participants will also lear... Learn More St. Olaf Band Concert When: Tuesday, October 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: The St. Olaf Band, conducted by Dr. Timothy Mahr, performs at Evanston Township High School.About this event The St. Olaf Band, conducted by Dr. Timothy Mahr, will perform throughout the Midwest during its 2021 fall tour. Founded in 1891, the St. Olaf Band performs the very be... Learn More Affordable Housing 101 Part 2 When: Tuesday, October 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: October dates for Affordable Housing 101 are posted! Register on our website using these link Part 1: https://bit.ly/3CqECKK Part 2: https://bit.ly/39jAbFj Sign up for Part 1 & 2 separately. Hope to see you soon :). Learn More Evanston Black Advocacy Network (E-BAN) When: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday, October 19 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 co... Learn More See 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.