🎶 AYSO Chamber Music Program - Deadline to Register by 1/29🎶

All Orchestral Instruments - Ages 7-18yrs - Located in Clarendon Hills, IL

🎶 American Youth Symphony Orchestra - Fall 2023

All Orchestral Instruments - Ages 7-18yrs - Located in Clarendon Hill, IL

AMI Summer Music Camp July 17-21, 2023

Hosted by The American Music Institute

David Girolmo Hosts “New Faces Sing Broadway 1951,” January 23 & 24

Host David Girolmo, introduces the audience to the next generation of Chicago music theatre artists.

Nolan Robinson Stars in “New Faces Sing Broadway 1951,” January 23-24

Host David Girolmo, introduces the audience to the next generation of Chicago music theatre artists.

Alicia Berneche in Music Theatre Works Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Enjoy the holiday season with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! A holiday favorite for the whole family.

Jazmine Tamayo of Evanston Stars in Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Enjoy the holiday season with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! A holiday favorite for the whole family.

🎶 AYSO Chamber Music Program - Deadline to Register by 10/31🎶

All Orchestral Instruments - Ages 7-18yrs - Located in Clarendon Hill, IL

Evanston Reparations Committee Holds Youth Art Contest

Youth are asked to respond to the question, "What comes to mind when you think of reparations?"

🎶 AYSO Chamber Music Program - Deadline to Register by 10/31🎶

All Orchestral Instruments - Ages 7-18yrs - Located in Clarendon Hill, IL

🎶 AYSO Chamber Music Program - Deadline to Register by 10/31🎶

All Orchestral Instruments - Ages 7-18yrs - Located in Clarendon Hill, IL

$3 Movies All Day Saturday Around Evanston For National Cinema Day

Theater owners launched National Cinema Day in an effort to lure moviegoers back to the theater and revive flagging box office numbers.

Porchlight Returns to Evanston SPACE with New Faces Sing Broadway 1971

Catch New Faces Sing Broadway at a second performance at Center on Halsted, August 3.

Evanston Native in World Premiere of New Comedy “Chagall in School”

Hannah Green is the Understudy for Vera and Berta in “Chagall in School” by Grippo Stage Company at Theater Wit, August 26 - October 9.

Evanston Arts Council Awards $70,000 To Local Arts Programs

Money for the 20 grants of up to $5,000 each comes from a combination of local, state and federal government funding.

Starlight Concert Series Returns To Evanston Parks On Tuesdays

Nine free outdoor concerts are scheduled at parks locations around Evanston through Aug. 9.

Evanston Native Writes & Produces Original Play, “Seven Days at Sea”

Martha Hansen is the executive producer, writer, and actor of “Seven Days at Sea” at The Edge Theater, May 19-June 5.

Complaints Against Evanston Native Murray Halts Movie Project: Reports

Bill Murray is accused of inappropriate behavior on the set of "Being Mortal" before the complaint against the actor suspended production.

Evanston Township Student To Star in Porchlight's "Spring Awakening"

Maya Hlava Stars in the Tony-Award Winning musical, Spring Awakening at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, April 23-May 29

'How To Find A Fox' Wins Library's First-Ever Blueberry Award

The Evanston Public Library introduced a new list recognizing excellent in environmental literature for children.

Evanston Native in "La Cage Aux Folles," Mar. 10- Apr. 3

Tom Shea, performs in Music Theater Works’ "La Cage Aux Folles" with “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” Ginger Minj

Evanston Resident in “La Cage Aux Folles,” Mar. 10-Apr. 3

Alicia Berneche, performs in Music Theater Works’ "La Cage Aux Folles" with “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” Ginger Minj

Evanston Arts Council Opens Applications For $195,000 In Grant Programs

Applications are now open for two arts grant programs totaling $195,000.

Evanston Arts Council Awarded $30,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts

Evanston was one of two arts councils in Illinois to be awarded an NEA grant.

Evanston Native & Current Resident Performs in Storytelling Fest

Evanston Native and Current Resident, Nona Flores, Performs in Virtual 25th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, Jan. 21- Feb. 13

Evanston Resident Stars in “Wellesley Girl”

Allyce Torres performs in “Wellesley Girl” at Chicago's Compass Theatre, running January 7 – February 5

Evanston Native Performs in “Wellesley Girl”

Darren Jones Stars in “Wellesley Girl” at Chicago's Compass Theatre, running January 7 – February 5

Holiday Special - Buy 1 Lesson Get 1 Free Ends 12/24

Give the gift of music this holiday season!

'Nutcracker On Ice' Returns To Robert Crown Center In Evanston

Now in its 46th year, "Nutcracker on Ice" features hundreds of skaters of all ages telling the tale of Clara and her holiday adventures.

Actors Training Center Launches Outreach Program for Students

Actors Training Center and Embarc partner to teach students life and professional skills through the new outreach program.

Holiday Music Special - Buy 3 get 1 FREE Lesson

Give the Gift of Music this Season with American Music Institute

Local Teen in Actors Training Center’s “Little Women the Musical"

Based on the Louisa May Alcott novel and presented by Actor's Training Center, this musical runs December 10-12 in Evanston.

Evanston Resident Stars In Carmilla, A Virtual Audio Drama

Bilal Dardai stars in Chicago's Lifeline Theatre’s Carmilla, running virtually beginning Oct. 30

Northwestern Alum Joins Cast Of 'SNL' As New Trier Grad Departs

Former Chicago comic Sarah Sherman will join "Saturday Night Live," as Wilmette native Beck Bennett leaves after eight seasons.

Tunes & Brews on 66 - Downtown Joliet

Tunes & Brews on 66 Concert & Brew Fest in downtown Joliet - Saturday, Sept. 25th from 4pm to 9pm FREE ADMISSION

Tunes & Brews on 66 - Downtown Joliet

Tunes & Brews on 66 Concert & Brew Fest in downtown Joliet - Saturday, Sept. 25th from 4pm to 9pm FREE ADMISSION

Tunes & Brews on 66 - Downtown Joliet

Tunes & Brews on 66 Concert & Brew Fest in downtown Joliet - Saturday, Sept. 25th from 4pm to 9pm FREE ADMISSION

Over 70 More Venues Require COVID-19 Vaccine Or Negative Test

A coalition of Chicago area performing arts venues announced a COVID-19 vaccination requirement set to begin Wednesday.

'Breakthrough Moment': Northlight Purchases Evanston Theater Site

Northlight Theatre representatives hope to complete construction of a new 300-seat theater on Church Street by the fall of 2024.

Free Concerts, Movies Set For In July At Norris University Center

Lunchtime concerts take place on Wednesdays and family-friendly outdoor movie screenings are set for Thursdays at Northwestern University.