This Weekend's Events In Evanston Area

Evanston IL

25 November, 2021

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EVANSTON, IL — Ready for a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Evanston area. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. 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 the Evanston area: Featured Event: Evanston Made Holiday Market When: Friday, November 26th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 921 Church St What: Shop Evanston Made Holiday Market is open for shopping and browsing, Nov. 6 - Dec. 19, Wed. - Sat. 12-7p, Sun. 11a-5p at 921 Church St.  Evanston Made created a holiday retail experience for anyone looking to gift original art and prints, collect Evanston art and shop handmad... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Evanston Made Holiday Market (Lisa Degliantoni) T-MAC Book Group - Nina Here Nor There by Nick Krieger When: Friday, November 26th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library What: Event listing from Evanston Public Library: Friday and November 26 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMThis month T-MAC Book Group will be discussing the memoir "Nina Here Nor There: My Journey Beyond Gender" by Nick Krieger. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distribut... Learn More Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces When: Friday, November 26th at 9:00 p.m. What: Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family to share our gratitude for all we have. While the meal is the highlight of the day and adding a stunning centerpiece to the table will make the day even brighter. FTD Flowers has striking bouquets and centerpieces... Learn More Featured Event: Pádraig Ó Tuama | A Virtual Advent Poetry Retreat When: Saturday, November 27th at 10:00 a.m. Where: St. Luke's Episcopal Church What: Join world-renowned Irish Poet, theologian, conflict resolution mediator, and podcast host Pádraig Ó Tuama for a poetry and spirituality retreat on the themes of Advent anticipation, end time, and incarnation. Ready your heart and spirit for the coming of Christ into the world... Learn More Featured Event: Pádraig Ó Tuama | A Virtual Advent Poetry Retreat (Peggy Newton) Featured Event: Chicago Artisan Market (Holiday Market) in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Nov 27-28 When: Saturday, November 27th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood (Artifact Events) What: Join us in Ravenswood on "Small Shop Saturday" & Sunday (Nov 27-28, 2021) for the Holiday Edition of the Chicago Artisan Market.  Shop & support 100 top Chicago/Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods & art. https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets * WHERE: 4... Learn More Featured Event: Chicago Artisan Market (Holiday Market) in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Nov 27-28 (StyleChicago) Featured Event: Move for Mental Health — HIIT x Stretch w/ DJ Ria x Krystal Cantu When: Saturday, November 27th at 11:00 a.m. What: Hosted by mental health advocate and renowned fitness instructor, Krystal Cantu, and DJ Ria this session will benefit Cheatcode, an organization partnering with world-class athletes to transform lives through wellness coaching and liberating individuals to level up their menta... Learn More Featured Event: Move for Mental Health — HIIT x Stretch w/ DJ Ria x Krystal Cantu (Kana LiVolsi-Crosby) Featured Event: Hanukkah Delivered: Manny's Deli via DwellSocial When: Saturday, November 27th at 12:00 p.m. What: Hey, Evanston, we're thrilled to be bringing the famous Manny's Deli to town for Hanukkah dinner! Grab your bagels, lox, cream cheese, sandwiches, deli meats, cheese, entrees - you name it! Stock up for the week from this local favorite. Order now before the group fills up! Pl... Learn More Featured Event: Hanukkah Delivered: Manny's Deli via DwellSocial (Kristi Klemm) Featured Event: Highwood for the Holidays When: Saturday, November 27th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 17 Highwood Ave What: Join The Highwood Chamber of Commerce for their annual Highwood for the Holidays, Presented by the First Bank of Highland Park. Highwood for the Holidays will be held Saturday, November 27th, from 2-5PM at City Hall Park (17 Highwood Ave), with a Santa appearance at 4PM. E... Learn More Featured Event: Highwood for the Holidays (Highwood Chamber of Commerce) Little Explorers: Space - Evanston Public Library When: Saturday, November 27th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public LibraryLearn More Joey Garfield Film Night When: Saturday, November 27th at 7:30 p.m. Where: 921 Church St What: Join us for a night of shorts directed by Joey Garfield at the Old Urban Outfitters in Downtown Evanston. Free and open to the public, masks required. 921 Church St., 7:30-9p More info about the Shop Evanston Made Holiday Market. RSVP and masks required.  Learn More Featured Event: Chicago Artisan Market (Holiday Market) in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Nov 27-28 When: Sunday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood (Artifact Events) What: Join us in Ravenswood on "Small Shop Saturday" & Sunday (Nov 27-28, 2021) for the Holiday Edition of the Chicago Artisan Market. Shop & support 100 top Chicago/Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods & art. https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets * WHERE: 4... Learn More Featured Event: Chicago Artisan Market (Holiday Market) in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Nov 27-28 (StyleChicago) Featured Event: Robot Rights: Can and Should Robots be Persons? When: Sunday, November 28th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Community House Winnetka What: David Gunkel, Ph.D., Professor in Media Studies at Northern Illinois University, will speak on the topic, Robot Rights: Can and Should Robots Be Persons? Whether we recognize it or not, we are in the midst of a robot invasion. The machines are now everywhere and doing virtua... Learn More Featured Event: Robot Rights: Can and Should Robots be Persons? (Lake Shore Unitarian Society) Featured Event: Holiday C.A.R.E. Faire at Oakton Community Center! When: Sunday, November 28th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4701 Oakton St What: Come one, come all to the Holiday C.A.R.E. Faire from 11 am - 4 pm at its new location at the Oakton Community Center in Skokie! Bring your pup or kitty to have their picture taken with Santa. Stock up on home-baked cookies and more at our famous Cookie Walk. Buy your gifts fr... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday C.A.R.E. Faire at Oakton Community Center! (Gail Horvath) Evanston, Get your Sam's Club Membership and Donate 25% to Action Against Hunger! When: Sunday, November 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 2450 MAIN ST Evanston, IL What: Hey Evanston!Between 11/15/21 and 12/15/21 you can get a Sam's Club membership AND have 25% of the cost donated to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as a than... Learn More Financial Literacy FUNdamentals - Budgeting for the Holidays (and Beyond) When: Monday, November 29th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library Learn More Chanukah Giant Menorah Lighting When: Monday, November 29th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Fountain Square What: This Years Chanukah Celebration will feature Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, together with fellow Alderman and government officials lighting of Evanston's largest, 10-foot high Menorah. Featuring Music, refreshments and a special appearance of LEO R... Learn More Better Off Read Book Group - The Only Good Indians When: Monday, November 29th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Evanston Public Library Learn More Featured Event: Been Thinking about Singing ? When: Tuesday, November 30th at 8:00 p.m. Where: 3610 Dundee Rd What: People tell you that you have a good voice – but you're not sure how or where to get involved? On Tuesday, November 30 at 7 PM, The men of the New Tradition Chorus are inviting you join us from your home via Zoom or drop by our rehearsal to catch a sneak preview of who we ... Learn More Featured Event: Been Thinking about Singing ? (Lee Kingdon) Music with the Rabbi When: Tuesday, November 30th 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 It's Giving Tuesday! Please Support the Needy in Cook County When: Tuesday, November 30th at 12:00 a.m. What: Today's the day ... Tuesday, November 30, 2021, #GivingTuesday. St. Vincent de Paul-ADC is once again participating in the National Day of Generosity, #GivingTuesday. It is a 24-hour fundraising opportunity where you can make a big impact for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul... Learn More Seniors: Deadline for Yearbook Photo Media Opt-In When: Tuesday, November 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High SchoolLearn More Guessing Jar - Evanston Public Library When: Tuesday, November 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Evanston Public LibraryLearn More Junior Educational Planning (from English) When: Tuesday, November 30th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Evanston Township High SchoolLearn More Law At The Library - Changes in Tax Law When: Tuesday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Evanston Public LibraryLearn More Featured Event: What Should Parents Look For in a Preschool {Webinar} When: Wednesday, December 1st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Choosing a preschool is the first step in a child's lifelong journey of learning. As parents, it can be a challenge to find a perfect fit. Join Dr. Megan Roberts and Carly Andrews to learn what makes a good preschool experience, myths about what learning looks like, the power ... Learn More Featured Event: What Should Parents Look For in a Preschool {Webinar} (Rachel Yantis) See more 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.