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Fair Trade Rug Event - October 7-11 at Gather (formerly Ten Thousand Villages Evanston)
Where: Gather: Consciously Curated located at 1509 Chicago Ave in Downtown Evanston
When: Weds-Sun, October 7-11, 2026
Come out to see stunning hand-knotted wool rugs made by fairly paid adults in Pakistan! All durable and high quality in a wide variety of colors and styles from 2’x3’ to 10’x14’ plus runners, rounds, squares and pillows. Gather will be filled with fair trade rugs from Bunyaad artisans for 5 days only!
Store Hours - Mon-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6
More info at <a href="https://bunyaad.com/event/rug-event-in-evanston-il/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bunyaad.com/event/rug-event-in-evanston-il/</a>

Local Event: Fair Trade Rug Event October 7-11

Fair Trade Rug Event October 7-11

Fair Trade Rug Event - October 7-11 at Gather (formerly Ten Thousand Villages Evanston)
Where: Gather: Consciously Curated...

Celebrate the season with <a href="https://www.thetalkingfarm.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Talking Farm</a> at a festive fall picnic at the Howard Street Farm, featuring the toe-tapping folk and bluegrass sounds of The <a href="https://www.sullivansistersbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sullivan Sisters</a>!
We’ll serve two vegetarian dishes made with fresh, seasonal produce from the Howard Street Farm, along with cocktails by <a href="https://us.mothdrinks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Moth</a> and delicious desserts from <a href="https://www.threetartsbakery.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Three Tarts Bakery</a>. Bring your favorite picnic extras—charcuterie, proteins, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages—to make your meal your own.
We’ll also fire up the grills, so feel free to bring something to cook. Grilling utensils will be provided.
Pack your favorite picnic gear if you’d like, or simply bring yourself! We’ll have tables, chairs, and compostable dishes, utensils, and cups ready for you.

Local Event: Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters

Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters

Celebrate the season with The Talking Farm at a festive fall picnic at the Howard Street Farm, featuring the toe-tapping folk...

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

Third Coast Symphony's opening concert features beloved classics, plus a new commissioned work by Kareem Roustom.
Third Coast Symphony Victor Muenzer, conductor Jeremy Vigil, piano
KAREEM ROUSTOM Fanfare for a Defiant City (world premiere) GERSHWIN An American in Paris GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition
The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra has merged with the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra to become the new Third Coast Symphony. Join us for a post-concert reception to celebrate Third Coast Symphony’s opening night!
Tickets $35-$44.25; children/students $14-$20.60

Local Event: Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere

Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A...

Third Coast Symphony's opening concert features beloved classics, plus a new commissioned work by Kareem Roustom.
Third Coast...

Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere

1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
Move alongside leading instructors. Discover fresh ways to feel your best. Recharge by the lake, connect with your people and close out the day with a live sunset performance by Elderbrook.
This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

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Local Event: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

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Fair Trade Rug Event October 7-11

Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters

Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet