Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Saturday, May 2

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Central Street Evanston's Spring ALIVE! Annual Spring Celebration

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11:00 AM

Central Street, Central St, Evanston, IL

Come celebrate spring on Central Street! Central Street Evanston's Spring's ALIVE! annual spring celebration returns on May 2...

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FilAm Baroque Ensemble Concert

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6:00 PM

Walker Chapel, 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

Experience an evening of classical elegance as the FilAm Music Foundation and VictAr Productions present a beautiful Baroque...

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Sunday, May 3

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Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, May 3rd (Spring Market)

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11:00 AM

401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL

Join us this Sun, May 3rd (11am-5pm) to shop small, local & sustainable with 115+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago...

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Monday, May 4

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Shahar Cohen: My Life Tour

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7:00 PM

Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Get ready for a night of unforgettable comedy as Israeli comedian Shahar Cohen brings his hit show My Life to...

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Friday, May 8

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The White Rose & The Beloved Community: An Exhibition

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6:00 PM

International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL

May 8 – Exhibition Opening, Remarks & Poetry Description: Join us for the opening night of The White Rose & The Beloved...

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Saturday, May 9

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Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose & The Beloved Community

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5:00 PM

International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL

May 9 – Piano Concert: The Beloved Community Description: Experience an evening of music and meaning as part of The White Rose...

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Wednesday, May 13

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Human Fluency in an AI World

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12:00 PM

Chicago, IL

Are you ready for what AI is changing in the workplace?While artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, many...

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Saturday, May 2

• Central Street Evanston's Spring ALIVE! Annual Spring Celebration 11:00 am

  Central Street, Central St, Evanston

  
  
• FilAm Baroque Ensemble Concert 6:00 pm

  Walker Chapel, 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Unitarian Church of Evanston Rummage Sale 9:00 am

  1330 Ridge Ave, Evanston

  
  
• ENSEMBLE Spring 2026 Market 10:00 am

  1712 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Live at Studio5! Steve Rashid 7:30 pm

  Studio5, 1938 Dempster St, Evanston

  
  

Sunday, May 3

• Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, May 3rd (Spring Market) 11:00 am

  401 N Morgan St, Chicago

  
  
• Jazz in Bloom 3:00 pm

  First Congregational Church of Evanston, 1445 Hinman Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Evensong 6:45 pm

  St Mark's Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston

  
  

Monday, May 4

• Shahar Cohen: My Life Tour 7:00 pm

  Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N Clark St, Chicago

  
  
• Guardians of the University Guild 1:15 pm

  Scott Hall, 601 University Pl, Evanston

  
  

Tuesday, May 5

• Cinco de Mayo feast starts here; fajitas, burritos, casado, trays, + more from Irazu. Order by 10am. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with enchiladas, tacos, + more from Frontera Grill. Order by Saturday. 3:00 pm
  
  

Thursday, May 7

• Revolution! Early American Music from the Signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil Wa 7:30 pm

  First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, May 8

• The White Rose & The Beloved Community: An Exhibition 6:00 pm

  International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove

  
  
• Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Enjoy the Best Pizza in America when Pequod's heads to your neighborhood. Order by noon. 3:00 pm
  
  

Saturday, May 9

• Piano Concert and Exhibtion: The While Rose & The Beloved Community 5:00 pm

  International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove

  
  
• Vanille, Do-Rite Donuts, Sweet Mandy B's, & many more delivered to you this Mother's Day! 10:00 am
  
  

Wednesday, May 13

• Human Fluency in an AI World 12:00 pm
  
  

Friday, May 15

• Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian 7:00 pm

  Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston