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General Info 📅 Dates and times: February 2024 to April 21, 2024 Wednesdays to Sundays. Pick a schedule time here ⏳ Duration: 1 hour 📍 Location: 4963 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie, IL 60077 🚗 Ample parking is available on the west side of Westfield Old Orchard, located off Golf Road or Old Orchard Road. […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
We're throwing a birthday party! 50 years ago in April, the Evanston Ecology Center was open to the public for the very first time! This year, the Ecology Center is being upgraded and will be closed for its birthday. Though, the party does not stop! We're celebrating the earth, ecology, and our love of trees in […]
Saturdays, March 30 to May 4, 2024 12:00 pm - 04:30 pm Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015 Help us make pupsicles to provide shelter dogs will a cool, special treat! Use the recipe below (or another recipe of your choosing) to make 40-50 pupsicles and then drop them […]
Saturday 04/20 2 p.m. The Golden Loc by Prentiss Matthews III After getting bullied by kids at school for her locs, Zia is taken on a journey by the magical Aziza Fairies, who uproot the seed of anti-Blackness before it sprouts and teach Zia self-love and empowerment. This play is a celebration of Black women, Black […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
General Info 📅 Dates and times: February 2024 to April 21, 2024 Wednesdays to Sundays. Pick a schedule time here ⏳ Duration: 1 hour 📍 Location: 4963 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie, IL 60077 🚗 Ample parking is available on the west side of Westfield Old Orchard, located off Golf Road or Old Orchard Road. […]
After rave reviews from the community last year, “Across the Sand: A Passover Theatrical Experience” by Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences will be back next month. The production running April 17 to April 28 will transport young audience members to Ancient Egypt, with an interactive retelling of the Passover story complete with live music and […]
AGE: All Ages FEE: Free Admission! TIME: (Sunday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm LOCATION: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion, 201 Community Blvd. EVENT DETAILS Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Take a nature walk, learn about all the beautiful wildlife Wheeling has to offer, and view live animals up close. Exhibitors will be hand to […]
Swing on by on Sunday, April 21st to meet some of our teachers and parents, check out our classrooms and discover what makes Sacred Heart so special! Now accepting applications for Preschool through 8th grade for the 2024-2025 school year!
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
DATE & TIME: Tuesdays, March 26 - May 14, 2024• 10:30 am - 12 pm LOCATION: River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 (view web map) DESCRIPTION: Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages. CONTACT: 847-824-8360 […]
Launch into spring with an evening of classic jazz, spontaneous improvisation, and live commentary featuring a quartet of some of Chicago’s finest jazz players. Performing that evening will be saxophonist Fred Jackson, Jr, Ernie Adams on drums, jazz organist Theodis Rogers, and Garage founder and guitarist Donovan Mixon. This Donovan’s Garage event will feature the […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
After rave reviews from the community last year, “Across the Sand: A Passover Theatrical Experience” by Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences will be back next month. The production running April 17 to April 28 will transport young audience members to Ancient Egypt, with an interactive retelling of the Passover story complete with live music and […]
WED, APRIL 24 @ 7:30 PM $46 – $80 Over the last four decades, Béla Fleck has made a point of boldly going where no banjo player has gone before, a musical journey that has earned him 16 Grammys. An acclaimed virtuoso, Béla is an innovative and technically proficient pioneer and ambassador of the banjo, bringing the instrument […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
After rave reviews from the community last year, “Across the Sand: A Passover Theatrical Experience” by Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences will be back next month. The production running April 17 to April 28 will transport young audience members to Ancient Egypt, with an interactive retelling of the Passover story complete with live music and […]
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm. The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Stock up […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
Join us for the (almost!) full moon. After a short hike through the moonlit prairie, we’ll warm ourselves by a toasty campfire, enjoy hot cider and s’mores, share stories and the peace of the night.
Young Ben Fingerman will never forget playing baseball at Wrigley Field thanks to the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run program held at the Northbrook Park District. Ben, now 9, took part last year in the program, which provides children ages 7 to 14 the opportunity to square off in the official skills competition of Major […]
April 26 – May 5, 2024 @Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson, Evanston First Look: https://youtu.be/IEn1Lf00Ssk?si=-jXzzFnEN7iP0AU9 The 93rd Annual Waa-Mu show, Taken Away: A Musical Trilogy, is a unique presentation of three original short-form musicals, connected by the theme of loss and the poignant exploration of something being taken away. The Art of the Heist is a supernatural tale […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
Join us on Saturday April 27th from 9-11am for exhibits, demos, and giveaways to brighten up your home and garden this Spring. Plant & Tree Giveaways to green up your home Touch-A-Truck Exhibit "Meet & Greet with Birds of Prey hosted by Northern IL Raptor and Rehab Center Tree Planting Demonstration and Q & A Session NEW IN 2024! […]
04/27/2024 Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Days: Sat Dawes Park, Evanston, IL, 60201 Facility: Dawes Park Lagoon Shelter The Lakeshore Shuffle 5K Run & Walk is a spirited 5K event along the picturesque Evanston, IL lakefront. With stunning views of Lake Michigan as your backdrop, this event offers participants a unique blend of scenic […]
After rave reviews from the community last year, “Across the Sand: A Passover Theatrical Experience” by Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences will be back next month. The production running April 17 to April 28 will transport young audience members to Ancient Egypt, with an interactive retelling of the Passover story complete with live music and […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
April 28 from 8 to 10 am Gillson Beach – at the south end of Gillson Park Join GoGreen Wilmette for bird walks in late April and May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your […]
The playoff field has been set for a thrilling conclusion to the inaugural season for Major League Table Tennis (MLTT). Four teams including the Carolina Gold Rush, Princeton Revolution, Bay Area Blasters and Texas Smash now head to Chicago to battle for a $100,000 prize purse and the coveted MLTT Cup at Gentile Arena on […]
April 26 – May 5, 2024 @Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson, Evanston First Look: https://youtu.be/IEn1Lf00Ssk?si=-jXzzFnEN7iP0AU9 The 93rd Annual Waa-Mu show, Taken Away: A Musical Trilogy, is a unique presentation of three original short-form musicals, connected by the theme of loss and the poignant exploration of something being taken away. The Art of the Heist is a supernatural tale […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
DATE & TIME: Tuesdays, March 26 - May 14, 2024• 10:30 am - 12 pm LOCATION: River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062 (view web map) DESCRIPTION: Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages. CONTACT: 847-824-8360 […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Junior Klezmer Orchestra (JKO), an ensemble of Middle and High School musicians dedicated to carrying on the tradition of klezmer and Yiddish music. Eighteen former JKO members will travel from across the country to perform with current students and the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band. The concert will feature remarks by […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
April 26 – May 5, 2024 @Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson, Evanston First Look: https://youtu.be/IEn1Lf00Ssk?si=-jXzzFnEN7iP0AU9 The 93rd Annual Waa-Mu show, Taken Away: A Musical Trilogy, is a unique presentation of three original short-form musicals, connected by the theme of loss and the poignant exploration of something being taken away. The Art of the Heist is a supernatural tale […]
FRI, MAY 3 @ 8:00 PM $35 – $90 BUY TICKETS Join Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band performing songs from her critically acclaimed studio album, Nobody’s Fool, as well as songs from the upcoming new album. Her guitar prowess, vocal abilities, and songwriting talents reach new heights as she presents a bold slate of […]
Starting April 6th, the Noyes Cultural Arts Center of Evanston will place a donated piano into Talmadge Park on Noyes Street to allow and encourage the Evanston community to engage with the instrument. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play, practice, or interact with the instrument during park hours […]
Run. Walk. Empower Survivors. When: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 7:30am Onsite Registration Opens 8:30am Opening Ceremony 9:00am Race Begins 10:15am – 11:00am Closing Ceremony & Awards Where: Independence Grove Forest Preserve 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 More info and Secure a Spot What Is The EMPOWERUN/WALK 5K? The 12th annual A Safe Place EMPOWERUN/WALK 5K is a dynamic […]
Browse hidden treasures and find great prices on items such as antiques, holiday decor, dishes, clothing, tools, electronics, video games, jewelry, books, music, movies, art, vinyl, and other totally weird stuff! Or, make a few extra dollars by selling the items that you no longer have a use for and are just taking up space […]
May 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Celebrate the special people in your life with cookie decorating! Adults and kids 7+ are welcome for this beginner’s step-by-step guided class. Each participant will decorate their own set of 4 vanilla sugar cookies with bright colors of royal icing to create a beautiful floral display including a mason […]