Events and Things to Do in Evanston, IL

Wednesday, May 13

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Free Webinar: 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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Friday, May 15

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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian

MAY

15

7:00 PM

Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season Concert V: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7...

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Wilmette Community Band Spring Concert

MAY

15

7:30 PM

Community House Winnetka, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL

The Wilmette Community Band celebrates 45 years on the North Shore with its free Spring Concert. The music starts with an...

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Saturday, May 16

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Evanston Garden Fair

MAY

16

9:00 AM

Evanston, IL

Evanston Garden Fair Plant Sale to Benefit Our Community Ackerman Park (Central Street at McDaniel Ave.) Saturday, May 16,...

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Sunday, May 17

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Author Signing + Book Launch Event

MAY

17

4:00 PM

Evanston, IL

Join us at The Guitar Works Ltd. for a special signing event with author Debora Masterson celebrating the release of her debut...

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Tuesday, May 12

• The World's Best Sandwich is headed your way from Ricobene's! Order by noon Monday. 3:00 pm
  
  

Wednesday, May 13

• Free Webinar: Human Fluency in an AI World 12:00 pm
  
  
• Get fresh lobster rolls, crab cakes, + more from Happy Lobster! Order by 10am. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Meet Our Physicians & Learn More About Our Pediatric Practice 6:00 pm

  Virtual Via Zoom

  
  

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

  
  
• 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, May 16

• Evanston Garden Fair 9:00 am

  Ackerman Park, Evanston

  
  
• 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

  
  
• Brisket, ribs, and more; Smoque BBQ brings the feast for National BBQ Day! Order by noon. 3:00 pm
  
  
• Evanston Children's Choir Spring Concert 2026 3:00 pm

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

  
  
• National BBQ Day made easy, get Offset BBQ’s smoked favorites without the smoker! Order by 10am. 3:00 pm
  
  
• The Actors Gymnasium's Spring Youth Circus presents: CIRCUS NOIR (a parody) 4:00 pm

  The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St, Evanston

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

  1717 Central St, Evanston

  
  
• The Actors Gym's Spring Youth Circus presents: CIRCUS NOIR (a parody) 7:00 pm

  The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St, Evanston

  
  

Sunday, May 17

• Author Signing + Book Launch Event 4:00 pm

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

  
  
• Actors Gymnasium's Spring Youth Circus presents: CIRCUS NOIR (a parody) 3:00 pm

  The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St, Evanston

  
  

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