Evanston Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Evanston IL

08 November, 2021

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EVANSTON, IL — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Your Evanston Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. 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 career fair, a barbecue, or a magic 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 week in the Evanston area: Mission Impossible Book Group: Gabriel García Márquez When: Monday, November 8th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Monday, November 8 from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PMMission Impossible is our reading program where we gather yearlong to discuss challenging works by one author. For more information and how to register, visit the Mission Impossible website.... Learn More Teen Drop In Video Games - Evanston Public Library When: Monday, November 8th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Monday and November 8 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMTake on your friends and other teens on Nintendo Switch or PS4! Grades 6-12. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event detail... Learn More Curriculum & Policy Committee - Evanston Skokie School District 65 When: Monday, November 8th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Evanston Skokie School District 65 What: Event listing from Evanston Skokie School District 65: Monday and November 8 from 4:45 PM to 11:59 PM 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 ... Learn More One on One Tech Training / Soporte de Tecnología en Español When: Monday, November 8th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Monday, November 8 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PMCall 847-448-8635 to schedule a one on one appointment with one of our technology trainers. Learn the basics. Sesiones disponibles en Español This event was originally posted on a public cale... Learn More COVID-19 Vaccine Info Session with Dr. Sharon Robinson When: Monday, November 8th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Skokie School District 65 What: Event listing from Evanston Skokie School District 65: Monday, November 8 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCOVID-19 Vaccine Info Session with Dr. Sharon RobinsonMonday, November 8, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Spanish interpretation provided. Open to all families.A recording of the session will ... Learn More ETHS Alumni Association Board Meeting When: Monday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Monday, November 8 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMETHS Alumni Association Board Meeting This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending.... Learn More History Book Group - Khrushchev: The Man and His Era by William Taubman When: Monday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Monday, November 8 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMTaubman's 2003 work remains the definitive biography of the man who succeeded Stalin. For this meeting, we will focus on the first half of the book, which follows Khrushchev's career into the... Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Evanston Township High School When: Monday, November 8th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Monday, November 8 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PMBoard meetings are open to the public and held in Evanston Township High School Room N112. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please... Learn More Featured Event: Music with the Rabbi When: Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Congregation Kol Emeth What: Join Rabbi Barry Schechter for an evening sharing music of many genres to cheer the spirit.  To get the link please RSVP to [email protected].  You will be added to our email list.  That is the only way to get the link. Learn More Featured Event: Music with the Rabbi (Judy Aronson) Featured Event: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Tuesday, November 9th at 9:00 p.m. What: Self-care should be a daily priority. But for most of us, life gets busy and we don't always find the time to recharge. If you are looking for a reason to slow down and shift your priorities, National Spa Week is Nov. 4-9! In honor of this week that's focused on self-care, FTD... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers(FTD Flowers) Fika - Evanston Public Library When: Tuesday, November 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 9 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMFika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude... It means making time for friends and colleagues to share a cup of coffee (or tea) and a little something to eat."—John Duxbury, Swedishfoo... Learn More Zoom Time for Twos - Evanston Public Library When: Tuesday, November 9th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 9 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMStorytime filled with songs, picture books, puppets and rhymes for 24 to 36 months with parent, grandparents or caregiver. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distrib... Learn More Key Legal Issues During & After Divorce – Chicago, IL ~ No-Cost Webinar When: Tuesday, November 9th at 12:00 p.m. What: Join us for a COMPLIMENTARY workshop to learn about the key legal issues in the divorce process, enabling you to make educated decisions.About this event: Legal issues in a divorce can get pretty complicated, especially if you don't know what questions to ask or where to find ... Learn More Discipline Committee - Evanston Township High School When: Tuesday, November 9th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday, November 9 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM 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 co... Learn More Code It! Challenge: Drop-in Help Hour - Get help from our coding experts When: Tuesday, November 9th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 9 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMNeed help coding your game? Do you have a question about the challenge? Join us every Tuesday during the challenge and get answers to your questions from our coding experts. Grades 5-8. This... Learn More Obtención de su Tarjeta Verde - Sesión de Información sobre el Ajuste del Estado When: Tuesday, November 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMMaría del Carmen Rodríguez, Oficial de Relaciones comunitarias del USCIS, realizará una visión general del proceso de adaptación a la residencia legal permanente (LPR). This event was origin... Learn More Virtual Career Pathway Info Session: Military and Public Service Career Week When: Tuesday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday, November 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMAll ETHS Students and Parents/Guardians are encouraged to tune in to the ETHS YouTube Channel to learn more about local Career Pathway opportunities with the Military, Law Enforcement,... Learn More Utiliza una hoja de cálculo para administrar tu tiempo When: Tuesday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMAnaliza cómo utilizas el tiempo y aprende a administrarlo con Hojas de cálculo de Google. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confir... Learn More Virtual Caldecott Club - for Grades 1 to 8 When: Tuesday, November 9th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 9 from 6:45 PM to 7:45 PMParticipants will look at and vote on the art in contenders for the 2022 Caldecott Award! This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confir... Learn More Mental Health is Essential - Coping with Grief When: Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for topical conversations about community mental health with presenters from local organizations in the field. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed b... Learn More Virtual FAN Event with Billy Porter and Jamal Jordan When: Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday, November 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMUnprotected: An Evening with Billy Porter Billy Porter: Actor, singer, composer, and playwright. Author of the brand-new memoir Unprotected. Winner of the 2019 Primetime Emmy Award fo... Learn More Featured Event: Baker Demonstration School Open House (Grades 1-5) When: Wednesday, November 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 201 Sheridan Rd What: Baker first through fifth-grade students engage in highly experiential learning that knows no academic boundary. More than a math lesson here, a science lesson there, experiences are multi-disciplinary as we encourage students to draw from all disciplines to answer their compl... Learn More Featured Event: Baker Demonstration School Open House (Grades 1-5) (Rachel Yantis) Featured Event: Sky Hopinka: Channeling Indigenous Histories When: Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 40 Arts Cir Dr What: The multidimensional work of artist Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians) employs video, photography, music, and poetry as different pathways approaching Indigenous experience. In his two-channel video installation, Cloudless Blue Egress of Summer (201... Learn More Sky Hopinka: Channeling Indigenous Histories (Lindsay Bosch) National Signing Day Recognition Ceremony When: Wednesday, November 10th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Wednesday, November 10 from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AMRecognition day for student athletes who are signing national letter of intent to play college athletics. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Bu... Learn More Richard Wright's grandson talks with Farah Jasmine Griffin - A Discussion of Richard Wright's Lost M... When: Wednesday, November 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Wednesday, November 10 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMCo-sponsored by Evanston's Bookends & Beginnings Bookstore and multiple Illinois libraries.* This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Pl... Learn More Personnel, Building & Grounds, Finance Committee When: Wednesday, November 10th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Skokie School District 65 What: Event listing from Evanston Skokie School District 65: Wednesday, November 10 from 4:30 PM to 11:59 PM 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... Learn More Understanding the Maze of Medicare - Zoom event When: Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Wednesday, November 10 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMThis session will cover the 'ABC & D's' of Medicare, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. ... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers When: Thursday, November 11th at 9:00 p.m. What: Veterans Day is a time to reflect and recognize the courage and dedication of active and former military service members. This year, honor your favorite veteran by sending a patriotic floral arrangement. FTD Flowers has beautiful bouquets and gifts that are perfect for the occ... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (FTD Flowers) The Code It! Challenge - Evanston Public Library When: Thursday, November 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 11 (all day)Code It! is an arcade game design challenge open to all D65 students and Evanston residents in grades 5th – 8th. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Pl... Learn More The Young and the Restless OUTSIDE (0-2 year olds) - Join us at Cornelia Lunt Park! When: Thursday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 11 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMThe Young and the Restless is coming to an outdoor park near the Main Library, at the corner of Church and Judson, across from Centennial Park and the Clark Street Beach. Can't wait to s... Learn More All By Myself - Evanston Public Library When: Thursday, November 11th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 11 from 1:30 PM to 2:10 PMA special storytime for children ages 3-5. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attendin... Learn More Virtual Memory Cafe - Evanston Public Library When: Thursday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us for an online community of those experiencing memory changes and their care givers. Each week is a different theme including: music, armchair travel, brain games, and more. This ev... Learn More Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials - Making Your Emails More Effective On Your iPhone and iPad When: Thursday, November 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 11 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMThese tutorials are now taught online via Zoom. Registration deadline is 12 noon the Monday before the class. Deadline passed but want to register? Questions? E-mail hlindahl@cityofevansto... Learn More Code It Challenge: Girls Drop In - Evanston Public Library When: Thursday, November 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 11 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMDrop by our youth mentor sessions for the Code It City Wide Challenge. These sessions are open to girls, non-binary and gender nonconforming youth. Grades 5-8. This event was originally po... Learn More Teen Drop-In Sewing Sessions - SewFly: Teen Loft Sewing Club When: Thursday, November 11th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 11 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMMain Library - Teen Loft Sunday's: 12:30-3pm Thursday's: 5:30-7:30pm Beginners welcome! No experience required. Come sew with us! Grades 6-12. This event was originally posted on a public ... Learn More Organiza tu día con Calendario de Google When: Thursday, November 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMPrograma eventos y recordatorios en Calendario de Google para organizar tu día. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event ... Learn More One on One Tech Training /Soporte de Tecnología en Español When: Friday, November 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Friday, November 12 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMCall 847-448-8635 to schedule a one on one appointment with one of our technology trainers. Learn the basics. Sesiones disponibles en Español This event was originally posted on a public cal... Learn More Imagine U: LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET When: Friday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Ethel M. Barber Theater What: Imagine U: LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET(Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, Caldecott Honor)By Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian RobinsonAdapted and Directed by Gloria Bond ClunieNovember 12–21, 2021 in person; Dec. 3-12 streamingEthel... Learn More Featured Event: St. Peter's UCC Holiday Craft Show When: Friday, November 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 8013 Laramie Ave What: Grab your friends and make a day of it! Start your holiday shopping early ... or finish it up with unique gifts from over 30 vendors! Our Holiday Craft Show is back again after a year off and we're SO EXCITED! We have over 30 vendors this year, including Tastefully Simple, Mar... Learn More Featured Event: St. Peter's UCC Holiday Craft Show (Richard Schneider) Featured Event: Evanston Chamber Music Society Presents The Galvin Cello Quartet When: Saturday, November 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Charles Gates Dawes House What: FilAm Music Foundation is thrilled to present the second concert of the #evanstonchambermusicsociety featuring this group of young, phenomenal cellists mentored by one of the most sought after teachers Hans Jensen, and the late legendary cellist Lynn Harrell. The Galvin Cello ... Learn More Featured Event: Evanston Chamber Music Society Presents The Galvin Cello Quartet (Victor Asuncion) Story Stars - ongoing through December 12! When: Saturday, November 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Saturday, November 13 (all day)Learn about an amazing historical figure, plus try hands-on activities that connect with the story This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm e... Learn More Campus Tour - Evanston Township High School When: Saturday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Saturday, November 13 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 f... Learn More Code It! Challenge Livestream - Evanston Public Library When: Saturday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Saturday, November 13 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMJoin us for the Code It! Challenge livestream. Each week we create a game from start to finish and demo different game design techniques. Grades 5-8. This event was originally posted on ... Learn More Imagine U: LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET When: Saturday, November 13th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Ethel M. Barber Theater What: Imagine U: LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET(Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, Caldecott Honor)By Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian RobinsonAdapted and Directed by Gloria Bond ClunieNovember 12–21, 2021 in person; Dec. 3-12 streamingEthel... Learn More Dungeons & Dragons! - Evanston Public Library When: Saturday, November 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Saturday, November 13 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PMJoin us for an in-person game of D&D! Character building for the first hour. Registration Required. Grades 6-12. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed ... Learn More Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids!: The Tea Dragon Society When: Saturday, November 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Saturday, November 13 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMYou love graphic novels, now come talk about them! For grades 3-5. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with ... Learn More Evanston Chamber Music Society Presents The Galvin Cello Quartet When: Saturday, November 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Charles Gates Dawes House What: FilAm Music Foundation is thrilled to present the second concert of the #evanstonchambermusicsociety featuring this group of young, phenomenal cellists mentored by one of the most sought after teachers Hans Jensen, and the late legendary cellist Lynn Harrell. The Galvin Cello ... Learn More Check out 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.