Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Saturday, August 22

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8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival

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2:00 PM

Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL

Join us on Saturday, August 22nd from 2-10pm and Sunday, August 23rd from2-9pm for the 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival at the...

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Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase.

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3:00 PM

Jazz Showcase, 806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL

Veteran saxophonist Tim Warfield—renowned for his annual holiday appearances in Chicago—brings his artistry to the iconic Jazz...

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Sunday, August 23

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8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival

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2:00 PM

Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL

Join us on Saturday, August 22nd from 2-10pm and Sunday, August 23rd from2-9pm for the 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival at the...

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Tuesday, August 25

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Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic

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6:00 PM

Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Ave, Evanston, IL

On August 25 from 6 - 8 PM, Central Street Evanston invites you to join us for the 5th annual summer evening Takeout Picnic...

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Tuesday, September 15

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Fundraising in the Age of AI

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12:00 PM

Chicago, IL

AI is changing the way organizations identify funding opportunities and make fundraising decisions—but technology alone doesn’t...

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Saturday, August 22

• 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival 2:00 pm

  Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove

  
  
• Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase. 3:00 pm

  Jazz Showcase, 806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago

  
  
• Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival 11:00 am

  800 Chicago St, Evanston, IL 60201

  
  
• Try-it for FREE Aikido For Kids 3:00 pm

  Lakeshore Aikido Club, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston

  
  
• Zoo Uncorked 4:00 pm

  Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 31st Street and Golfview Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513

  
  

Sunday, August 23

• 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival 2:00 pm

  Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove

  
  
• Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival 10:00 am

  800 Chicago St, Evanston, IL 60201

  
  
• Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am. 3:00 pm
  
  

Monday, August 24

• Midlife Women's Wellness Collective 7:30 pm

  910 Church St, Evanston

  
  

Tuesday, August 25

• Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic 6:00 pm

  Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Ave, Evanston

  
  

Wednesday, August 26

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

Thursday, August 27

• Downtown Summer Sounds: Jake Sanders Quintet 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Kickstarter Program Cohort Recognition & M/W/D/EBE Business Mixer 6:30 pm

  2223 Washington St, Evanston

  
  

Friday, August 28

• Pequod’s famous caramelized-crust pizza, delivered. Order by noon Tuesday. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Jamming Jean Concert featuring Suite Mollie 5:00 pm

  Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston

  
  

Saturday, August 29

• Get cupcakes, cookies, cakes, + more from Sweet Mandy B's! Order by noon Thursday. 10:30 am
  
  

Sunday, August 30

• 2026 Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival 12:00 pm

  816 Clark St, Evanston

  
  

Thursday, September 3

• Downtown Evanston Thursday Night Market 5:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Downtown Summer Sounds: Suite Mollie Band 5:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, September 4

• Wondrous Strange, works by Beth Shadur 4:00 pm

  Space 900, 816 Dempster St, Evanston