Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Thursday, July 2

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6-week Aikido Beginner Program

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Lakeshore Aikido Club, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL

Discover Aikido at Lakeshore Aikido Club in Evanston Registration Deadline: Monday, June 29 | Program Fee: $150 Ages 16 and...

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Friday, June 19

• Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday. 3:00 pm
  
  

Saturday, June 20

• There's a Higher Power: Celebrating the Music of the Louvin Brothers 7:30 pm

  American Legion, 1030 Central St, Evanston

  
  

Sunday, June 21

• Start Father's Day with fresh Do-Rite donuts on the doorstep! Order by 12pm, Saturday. 7:00 am
  
  
• 2026 Race Against Hate 7:30 am

  Floyd Long Field, 2436 Sheridan Rd, Evanston

  
  
• 27th Annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 7:30 am

  2436 Sheridan Rd, Evanston

  
  
• Celebrate Father's Day with grill ready meats, seafood, BBQ, fried chicken, & more! Order Now. 10:00 am
  
  

Tuesday, June 23

• Evanston Jazz! Celebrate “Donovan’s Garage” Season 3 Finale and Jam Session 9:00 pm

  2715 Hurd Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201 AKAR Auditorium

  
  

Wednesday, June 24

• Central Street Evanston Presents Wellness Wednesdays - Free Summer Fitness Classes 9:00 am

  Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Lobster lovers get ready, Happy Lobster rolls + more are headed your way! Order by 10am. 3:00 pm
  
  

Thursday, June 25

• Downtown Sip + Stroll 4:30 pm

  Downtown Evanston, 922 Davis St, Evanston

  
  
• What Happens When Residents Start Paying Attention? 7:00 pm

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central St, Evanston

  
  

Friday, June 26

• The original Chicago pizza pot pie, rich & cheesy, is headed you way! Order by Thursday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday. 3:00 pm
  
  

Saturday, June 27

• Main Street Fair Returns June 27 11:00 am

  Main Street & Chicago Avenue, Evanston

  
  
• Big Time Bocce: Big Ten Stadium 1:00 pm

  Ryan Fieldhouse, 2333 N Campus Dr, Evanston

  
  

Thursday, July 2

• 6-week Aikido Beginner Program 6:00 pm

  Lakeshore Aikido Club, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston

  
  

Saturday, July 4

• Evanston 4th of July Celebration 2026: Concert & Fireworks 7:30 pm

  Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park, 1647 Sheridan Rd, Evanston

  
  

Monday, July 6

• Presence and Absence: The Space Between | Curated by Indira Frietas Johnson 9:00 am

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central St, Evanston

  
  

Thursday, July 9

• Downtown Summer Sounds: Trabuco Salsa Band 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, July 10

• Beth Emet to Welcome New Senior Rabbi July 10 6:30 pm

  Beth Emet The Free Synagogue, 1224 Dempster St, Evanston