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

Evanston IL

18 November, 2021

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EVANSTON, IL — Curious about what to do in the Evanston area this weekend? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in and around Evanston. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you want to see 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. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Evanston: Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Webinar When: Thursday, November 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new changes) impact your retirement ... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Rainbow Therapy Dogs - Therapy Session When: Thursday, November 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday and November 18 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMProgram 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... Learn More Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials - Sharing your iPhone or iPad photos When: Thursday, November 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday and November 18 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 ADA Transition Plan Update - City of Evanston When: Thursday, November 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: City of Evanston What: Event listing from City of Evanston: Thursday, November 18 at 4:00 PM Attend a community open house regarding the City's ADA Transition Plan Update on Thursday, November 18, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center, Bobby's Room, 300 Dodge Ave. American Sign Language (ASL) ... Learn More Art Talk: The Art of Design with Ebere Agwuncha (Online) When: Thursday, November 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 18 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMEPL welcomes Ebere Agwuncha back for some more design-focused fun! (For 3-6th Graders) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm... Learn More Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Chicago, IL ~ No–Cost Webinar When: Thursday, November 18th at 5:30 p.m. What: Join Vesta for an ONLINE event to gather information about all aspects of the divorce process.About this event: Divorce can be overwhelming no matter how you look at it – legally, financially, and emotionally. And the stakes are high for individuals and their families. That's ... Learn More Parks and Recreation Board - City of Evanston When: Thursday, November 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Evanston What: Event listing from City of Evanston: Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 PMThis meeting will be held at the Chandler-Newberger Community Center, 1028 Central St. Meeting agendas are posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting ,at the committee webpage. , This event was originally post... Learn More Inicia o únete a una videollamada con Google Meet When: Thursday, November 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Thursday, November 18 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMConéctate con amigos, familiares, compañeros de trabajo y contactos de cualquier lugar con Google Meet. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. ... Learn More VIRTUAL ETHS Engineering Information Night When: Thursday, November 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Thursday, November 18 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMThe Career and Technical Education Department Presents: VIRTUAL ETHS Engineering Information Night Learn about: The ETHS pre-engineering curriculumHow students can benefit from the ... Learn More Equity and Empowerment Commission - City of Evanston When: Thursday, November 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Evanston What: Event listing from City of Evanston: Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 PM Meeting agendas are posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting at the  committee webpage. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81657946130?pwd=VUp1d0FTbkxKZU9ab3lrMW15bW5Rdz09   or by phone at  (312)... Learn More Evanston Stormwater Management 101 When: Thursday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston History Center What: Join us for a virtual presentation by Richard Lanyon, former Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and author of several books documenting the engineered drainage system in metropolitan Chicago and history of the engineered... Learn More 1st Ward Meeting - City of Evanston When: Thursday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Evanston What: Event listing from City of Evanston: Thursday, November 18 at 7:00 PMhttps://www.cityofevanston.org/about-evanston/events This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a ... Learn More Featured Event: Northside Ladies Boutique - Tons of Ladies Designer Clothes When: Friday, November 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 7335 N Western Ave What: Our church has been given a ridiculous amount of ladies' designer clothing...and by ridiculous, I mean over 1,000 pieces.  We have Michael Kohrs, ESCADA, Coach, Marc Jacobs, and so much more.   Monday - Friday, November 15 - 19th, 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Saturday - Half Price Day, ... Learn More Featured Event: Northside Ladies Boutique - Tons of Ladies Designer Clothes (Samuel Hempen) School-Wide DEAR - Evanston Township High School When: Friday, November 19th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Friday, November 19 (all day)School-Wide DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a... Learn More ConnectingPoint: The Young Choreographers Project When: Friday, November 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Studio5 What: Tomorrow's choreographers today! Come witness the artful creativity of the next generation as we present an evening of new dances, performed and choreographed by the Evanston Dance Ensemble. Eight dances by nine EDE members Two dances by guest choreographers Elijah Rich... Learn More Preview Party: Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2021 When: Friday, November 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Art Center What: The Winter Arts & Crafts Expo includes original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. All proceeds from the Expo will benefit the ongoing exhibition, education, and outreach programs at the Art Center. The ... Learn More Imagine U: LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET When: Friday, November 19th 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 Virtual FAN Event with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Carol Anderson When: Friday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Friday, November 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMThe 1619 Project: A New Origin Story Nikole Hannah-Jones: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist inaugural Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University's Cathy Hughes School o... Learn More Wildkit Academy (8:15 a.m. Breakfast in West Cafeteria) When: Saturday, November 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Saturday, November 20 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 curren... Learn More Wildkit Winter Dance Workshop - Evanston Township High School When: Saturday, November 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMEvanston Township High School invites dancers from pre-K to 8th grade to participate in the Wildkit Winter Dance Workshop with our ETHS Dance Company (EDC) dancers. Registration is r... Learn More Catalytic Converter Marking Event - City of Evanston When: Saturday, November 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: City of Evanston What: Event listing from City of Evanston: Saturday, November 20 at 9:00 AM Due to a rise in catalytic converter thefts across the country, police departments are working with residents to help take preventive measures to deter this crime. Catalytic converters are stolen because of ... Learn More Imagine U: LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET When: Saturday, November 20th 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 Microwave Cooking Class: Breakfast - Evanston Public Library When: Saturday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Saturday, November 20 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMCalling K-5th graders who want to learn how to cook using their microwave! This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event det... Learn More Featured Event: Tyrants or Gods? Orchestral Conductors and Their Orchestra Performance Styles When: Sunday, November 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Community House Winnetka What: Dr. Drew Edward Davies, Associate Professor of Musicology at Northwestern University, will speak on the topic, Tyrants or Gods? Orchestral Conductors and Their Orchestra Performance Styles. Tyrants or Gods? In the orchestral world, the orchestral conductor is a powerful, para... Learn More Featured Event: Tyrants or Gods? Orchestral Conductors and Their Orchestra Performance Styles (Lake Shore Unitarian Society) Evanston Art Center presents "Matt Irie: Arresting Gestures" When: Sunday, November 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Art Center What: EXHIBITION DATES: November 20 – December 19, 2021 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 1–4pm | Register today! GALLERY HOURS: Monday­­–Friday, 1pm–6pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am–4pm THE EVANSTON ART CENTER (EAC) ANNOUNCES THE EXHIBITION OPENING OF MATT IRIE: ARREST... Learn More Imagine U: LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET When: Sunday, November 21st at 2:00 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 Family Urban Sketching with Shruti When: Sunday, November 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: 921 Church St What: Family Urban Sketching with Shruti Join Evanston artist Shruti Vijay for a fun Urban Sketching Workshop at Shop Evanston Made Holiday Market. This workshop is perfect for beginners that would introduce you to basics of Urban sketching techniques and guide you through creating ... Learn More eBooks De-Mystified: Using Hoopla and Overdrive/Libby When: Sunday, November 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Sunday, November 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMJoin a reference librarian as they explain how to access and use Hoopla & Libby/Overdrive. Learn to checkout ebook, eaudiobooks and more for free with your library card! This event was o... Learn More 101 Great Books for Kids Display - 2021 Edition - "Petting Zoo" of the 101 books! When: Monday, November 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Monday, November 22 (all day)Join us the week of Thanksgiving at the Main Library for a book display of the 101 Great Books for Kids 2021 List, just in time for Hanukkah, Solstice, Christmas, & Kwanzaa giving! This event was orig... Learn More ASVAB Test - Evanston Township High School When: Monday, November 22nd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Monday, November 22 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMTesting for students who have signed up for the ASVAB Exam. Exam will be administered in W-220J. Contact Ms. Cooper (College & Career Services) 847-424-7160 for more information. ... Learn More Administration & Public Works Committee When: Monday, November 22nd at 4:30 p.m. Where: City of Evanston What: Event listing from City of Evanston: Monday, November 22 at 4:30 PMThis meeting is held virtually, information provided below. Meeting agendas are posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting on the ,committee webpage. This meeting is scheduled to be broadcast live on Channel 16... Learn More Planning & Development Committee - City of Evanston When: Monday, November 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Evanston What: Event listing from City of Evanston: Monday, November 22 at 5:00 PMThis meeting is held virtually, information provided below. Meeting agendas are posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting on the ,committee webpage. This meeting is scheduled to be broadcast live on Channel 16... Learn More City Council - City of Evanston When: Monday, November 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Evanston What: Event listing from City of Evanston: Monday, November 22 at 5:30 PM This meeting is held virtually, information provided below. Meeting agendas are posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting on the ,City Council meeting webpage. This meeting is scheduled to be broadcast live o... Learn More Mission Impossible Book Group: Gabriel García Márquez When: Monday, November 22nd at 6:45 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Monday, November 22 from 6:45 PM to 8:00 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 Jazz Combo Fest - Evanston Township High School When: Monday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Monday, November 22 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMThis year's Combo fest will showcase jazz students playing a wide variety of jazz standards and original music. FREE Admission. Parking is available in the lot behind the school. The J... Learn More Music with the Rabbi When: Tuesday, November 23rd 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 for this free Zoom event please RSVP to [email protected]. You will be added to our email list.  That is the only way to get the link. Learn More Senior Baby Pictures and Quotes - Evanston Township High School When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High School What: Event listing from Evanston Township High School: Tuesday, November 23 (all day)If you want a quote in the yearbook with your senior picture and/or a baby picture featured in the yearbook, please fill out the form by 11/23/2021 https://forms.gle/4T2gnJrQKADtDK4b6 This event w... Learn More Career Counseling - Evanston Public Library When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 23 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PMNeed help with a resume, cover letter, or identifying areas to improve your chances of being hired? Volunteer Career Counselor Darryl Grant works one-on-one with job seekers. This event w... Learn More Levy Lecture Series: "Spoon River with Paddy and Jon Lynn" When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: City of Evanston What: Event listing from City of Evanston: Tuesday, November 23 at 1:00 PM Join the Levy Senior Center Foundation for the next lecture in the Levy Lecture Series! On Tues., Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Paddy Lynn and Jon Leslie Lynn will present "Spoon River with Paddy and Jon Lynn" via Zoom. R... Learn More Free Community HIV/STI Screening - Evanston Public Library When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 23 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 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 conten... Learn More Virtual True Crime Book Group - The Good Girls When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Tuesday, November 23 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMTrue crime book group meeting to discuss "The Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing" by Sonia Faleiro. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Pleas... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Evanston Patch community calendar. 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