Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Friday, July 10

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Beth Emet to Welcome New Senior Rabbi July 10

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6:30 PM

Beth Emet The Free Synagogue, 1224 Dempster St, Evanston, IL

Beth Emet the Free Synagogue will welcome Rabbi Brian Immerman, our new Senior Rabbi, at a celebratory summer Shabbat Service...

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Sunday, July 12

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Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Jul 12th (Summer edition)

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11:00 AM

Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL

Join us this Sun, Jul 12th (11am-5pm) to shop small, local & sustainable with 100+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago...

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Friday, July 17

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USA Laundromat Grand Opening

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12:00 PM

USA Laundromat, 4744 Dempster St, Skokie, IL

Join us for a patriotic celebration featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony, free pizza, and drinks from Sarpino's Pizzeria. Early...

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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

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

Saturday, July 11

• Free Evanston Personal Training Consultation 12:00 am
  
  
• Trot for Tails 2026 9:00 am

  Brummel, Leider, Elks and Ridgeville Parks, Evanston

  
  
• Inaugural Welcome Weekend for the Consulate of Costa Rica 10:00 am

  2214 Ridge Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Evanston Plein Air Festival Exhibit at Saw Room Gallery 5:00 pm

  Saw Room Gallery: 1712 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

  
  

Sunday, July 12

• Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Jul 12th (Summer edition) 11:00 am

  Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago

  
  
• Val Nora 5K and Food Truck Festival 9:00 am

  2040 Brown Ave, Evanston

  
  

Thursday, July 16

• Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, July 17

• USA Laundromat Grand Opening 12:00 pm

  USA Laundromat, 4744 Dempster St, Skokie

  
  

Saturday, July 18

• “Therapy Players: Silly in Napervilley!” 8:00 pm

  Center Stage Players, 1665 Quincy Ave, Naperville

  
  

Sunday, July 19

• Evanston Cars & Coffee 9:30 am

  Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Thursday, July 23

• Downtown Summer Sounds: Joel Paterson String Quartet 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Friday, July 24

• Blues Traveler at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 7:30 pm

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

  
  

Monday, July 27

• Free Summer Program for Evanston Kids: Rainforest-Themed VBS (July 27–31) 9:00 am

  First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston

  
  

Thursday, July 30

• Downtown Summer Sounds: Mixx Company Band 6:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston

  
  

Thursday, August 6

• Downtown Summer Sounds: Alongside Harold 5:00 pm

  Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston