Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Monday, May 4

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Shahar Cohen: My Life Tour

MAY

4

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

MAY

8

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

MAY

9

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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Sunday, May 10

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Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center

MAY

10

4:00 PM

Evanston, IL

Join us for Evanston Made’s 2nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center. Plein Air painters will be painting...

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Wednesday, May 13

Featured

Human Fluency in an AI World

MAY

13

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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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

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

Sunday, May 10

• Plein Air Paint Out at the Evanston History Center 4:00 pm

  Evanston History Center at the Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201

  
  

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

  
  
• Wilmette Community Band Spring Concert 7:30 pm

  Community House Winnetka, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka

  
  

Saturday, May 16

• Alone Together: Confronting Loneliness Across the Lifespan 9:00 am

  Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston

  
  
• What's Everyone Lookin' At? A Stained Glass Tour of St. Mark's Church 2:00 pm

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

  
  
• Evanston Children's Choir Spring Concert 2026 3:00 pm

  St. Nicholas Catholic Church (St. John XXIII Parish), 806 Ridge Ave, Evanston

  
  
• Evanston Art Center's 37th Annual Art Party 6:00 pm

  1717 Central St, Evanston

  
  

Sunday, May 17

• Author Signing + Book Launch Event 4:00 pm

  Guitar Works, Ltd., 709 Main St, Evanston, IL, 60202

  
  

Tuesday, May 19

• Raising Respectful Young Men in a Social Media World: A Workshop 5:00 pm

  YWCA Evanston/North Shore, 1215 Church St, Evanston