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1 event,Freaky Friday: A New Musical at Northbrook Theatre May 15, 2026, 7-8pm May 16, 2026, 7-8pm May 17, 2026, 2-3pm Northbrook Community Center, 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 After an 8-month hiatus, Northbrook Theatre will reopen its doors next week to welcome the community to the upcoming production of “Freaky Friday: A New Musical.” […] |
4 events,Come join us for Open Gym Playtime, a fun-filled event where kids ages 0 through 2nd grade can run, jump, and play to their heart's content. Whether they want to […]
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Fresh Air + Farm Fun + FREE Admission = Yes Please! May 16 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Historic Wagner Farm Experience spring work and play, 1920s style! Check out farm […]
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Celebrate the festival of colors May 16, 2026 | 12-2pm The Preserve of Highland Park 1207 Park Ave West Pre-order food or drink (No food will be sold at the […] |
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Save the date. Join us on May 17 from 11:30–1:30 for a summer camp shop at Braeside. We’re bringing in a few local favorites to help you get everything you […] Join us at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston for a relaxing lunchtime at Sunday Jazz at the Square, a weekly live music series showcasing the next generation of local jazz talent. […] Freaky Friday: A New Musical at Northbrook Theatre May 15, 2026, 7-8pm May 16, 2026, 7-8pm May 17, 2026, 2-3pm Northbrook Community Center, 3323 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 After […] |
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You won’t want to miss the “Donovan’s Garage” jazz event on Tuesday, April 14 at the AKAR Auditorium. Headlining is the acclaimed Chicago Jazz bass player Frank Russell, who played […]
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Evanston Jazz: Join us for the “Donovan’s Garage” May Jazz Event! Have you been to one of the “Donovan’s Garage” jazz events yet this spring? They have become a highlight for jazz enthusiasts in Evanston and the next one is coming up soon. Donovan Mixon, the Evanston-based jazz guitarist who brings us the “Donovan’s Garage” […]
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3 events,Bingo Party at Mallinckrodt! All are invited for ages 5 and up Clear your calendar, Bingo is BACK! Enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, laughter, and great prizes. Whether you're a seasoned bingo player or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided to keep the energy […] Join us for a weekly parent-child program where you and your child can explore, imagine, and create through play, songs, and sensory activities. Connect with other parents and caregivers while learning about your child’s development in a fun and supportive environment. May 21, 2026 6:45 pm Community Recreation Center 2026 Dance Alliance Showcase The Wilmette Dance Alliance is excited to perform their latest skills and choreography! Thursday, May 21 at 6:45 pm FREE performance! Performance takes place at the Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd. |
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3 events,Brought to you by Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Julia Alvarez, and directed by Mariana Parejo Molinares. May 23-30, 2026 Josephine Louis Theater 20 Arts Circle Drive Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal […] Join us for our popular canal canoe trips on the North Shore Channel! Canoes, paddles, PFDs, and basic paddling instruction will be provided. Each boat will also have a river-themed scavenger hunt, as we will work together to look for signs of wildlife. May 9th will be Birding By Boat-themed. Date: Saturday, May 23; Sundays, May […] Join us for our popular canal canoe trips on the North Shore Channel! Canoes, paddles, PFDs, and basic paddling instruction will be provided. Each boat will also have a river-themed scavenger hunt, as we will work together to look for signs of wildlife. May 9th will be Birding By Boat-themed. Date: Saturday, May 23; Sundays, May […] |
4 events,Brought to you by Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Julia Alvarez, and directed by Mariana Parejo Molinares. May 23-30, 2026 Josephine Louis Theater 20 Arts Circle Drive Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal […] Join us for our popular canal canoe trips on the North Shore Channel! Canoes, paddles, PFDs, and basic paddling instruction will be provided. Each boat will also have a river-themed scavenger hunt, as we will work together to look for signs of wildlife. May 9th will be Birding By Boat-themed. Date: Saturday, May 23; Sundays, May […] Join us at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston for a relaxing lunchtime at Sunday Jazz at the Square, a weekly live music series showcasing the next generation of local jazz talent. Kicking off on Sunday, May 17, the jazz music will run every Sunday from Noon to 2PM through July 26. Each week, Zach Sorkin will convene a […] Join us for our popular canal canoe trips on the North Shore Channel! Canoes, paddles, PFDs, and basic paddling instruction will be provided. Each boat will also have a river-themed scavenger hunt, as we will work together to look for signs of wildlife. May 9th will be Birding By Boat-themed. Date: Saturday, May 23; Sundays, May […] |
2 events,Brought to you by Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Julia Alvarez, and directed by Mariana Parejo Molinares. May 23-30, 2026 Josephine Louis Theater 20 Arts Circle Drive Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal […]
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Join us on Thursday, June 25, from 4:30-7:30PM for our annual Sip + Stroll event! It's the perfect opportunity to explore downtown Evanston with friends and family while visiting local businesses […] |
1 event,Brought to you by Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Julia Alvarez, and directed by Mariana Parejo Molinares. May 23-30, 2026 Josephine Louis Theater 20 Arts Circle Drive Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal […] |
1 event,Brought to you by Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Julia Alvarez, and directed by Mariana Parejo Molinares. May 23-30, 2026 Josephine Louis Theater 20 Arts Circle Drive Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal […] |
3 events,Brought to you by Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Julia Alvarez, and directed by Mariana Parejo Molinares. May 23-30, 2026 Josephine Louis Theater 20 Arts Circle Drive Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal […] Join us for a weekly parent-child program where you and your child can explore, imagine, and create through play, songs, and sensory activities. Connect with other parents and caregivers while learning about your child’s development in a fun and supportive environment.
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CIERA Astronomy Night Out Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) invited the community to attend their 2026 Astronomy Night Out, a free public lecture and community event. This year’s lecture, “Heavenly Spheres: How Ancient Greece and Rome Mapped the Cosmos,” will be delivered by Nick Winters, Assistant Professor of Classics […] |
1 event,Brought to you by Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Julia Alvarez, and directed by Mariana Parejo Molinares. May 23-30, 2026 Josephine Louis Theater 20 Arts Circle Drive Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal […] |
4 events,Brought to you by Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, "In the Time of the Butterflies" is a play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Julia Alvarez, and directed by Mariana Parejo Molinares. May 23-30, 2026 Josephine Louis Theater 20 Arts Circle Drive Known as “The Butterflies,” the spirited and courageous Mirabal […] Event Website Get ready to pedal into 2026 as part of Downtown Evanston's ongoing collaboration with Evanston Transit Alliance and Chicago Family Biking/Evanston Kidical Mass. From May through October, we're bringing you two […] Get Your Ice Cream Starting May 30! Visit your local, old-fashioned ice cream parlor, Sweets & Treats at Historic Wagner Farm Heritage Center, for rich, creamy Homer’s Ice Cream made with […]
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Saturday, May 30, 2026, 12-5pm The Umbrella Arts Festival is a celebration of Asian American history, culture and art. The umbrella symbolizes the Asian American diaspora which includes a diversity […] |
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Sunday, May 31, 2026, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Downtown Highland Park - Intersection of St. Johns Ave. and Central Ave. Highland Park, IL, 60035, United States MAY 31 | 7 AM […] Get Your Ice Cream Starting May 30! Visit your local, old-fashioned ice cream parlor, Sweets & Treats at Historic Wagner Farm Heritage Center, for rich, creamy Homer’s Ice Cream made with […] Join us at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston for a relaxing lunchtime at Sunday Jazz at the Square, a weekly live music series showcasing the next generation of local jazz talent. […] |
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Date: Mon, June 1 Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Erickson Woods, Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Cook County, IL 60093 Engage in creative, imaginative and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. Presented with The Alliance for Early Childhood. Event Link |
1 event,Event Website Get ready to pedal into 2026 as part of Downtown Evanston's ongoing collaboration with Evanston Transit Alliance and Chicago Family Biking/Evanston Kidical Mass. From May through October, we're bringing you two […] |
2 events,Highwood Evening Gourmet Market Wednesdays June 3 - Aug 26, 2026 4:30 - 9:00 pm Celebrate Highwood is thrilled to announce its 2026 Wednesday Evening Gourmet Market music line-up at the bandshell in Everts Park (111 North Avenue, Highwood)! A highly coveted destination on the North Shore for Wednesday evening gigs, the weekly outdoor music […] Wednesdays, June 3-August 5 • 7-8:30 p.m. • Jackman Park Gazebo Grab your friends and family, bring a blanket or a few chairs and kick off the summer with a laid-back evening of live music in the park. The FREE Bearfoot in the Park Concerts presented by Wintrust® return for the season, bringing a new band to […] |
1 event,June 4, 2026 to September 3, 2026 486 Roger Williams Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States Enjoy a summer evening of food, live music, and community fun at Food Truck Thursdays in Highland Park's Ravinia District. Featuring rotating food trucks, local restaurants, family-friendly entertainment, and weekly live performances, this outdoor event runs every Thursday […] |
4 events,Kick-Off to Summer Carnival Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 7, 2026 Downtown Highwood Metra Station Parking Lot The community is invited to come out and mark the beginning of summer at this festive carnival with rides, games, and food. Families are invited to celebrate with discounted unlimited ride wristbands. Discover your next favorite band at Bitter Jester: June 5, 6, 12, 13, & 27, 2026! WINNER: Best Small Festival (2025 Festy Awards)! RECIPIENT: 2024 HP Arts Award Celebrating TWENTY YEARS, The Bitter Jester Music Festival (BJMF) is the nation’s oldest and largest professional multi-state music competition for emerging bands and solo artists from throughout […] First Friday Music Series returns to Rogers Park this summer featuring live performances by local musicians along Sheridan Road Chicago musicians gather on the first Fridays of May, June, and September to perform live on local business patios CHICAGO (April 8, 2026) The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance and Sheridan Road Special Service Area #54 are excited to announce […]
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Get ready for one of our most beloved summer traditions—Family Shabbat on the Lake at Lincoln Park Zoo! Join us for a warm and welcoming family-friendly Shabbat service as we celebrate the beauty of Shabbat through song, reflection and connection. After the service, enjoy a delicious Kosher dinner catered by Zelda’s Kosher catering at the […] |
7 events,Kick-Off to Summer Carnival Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 7, 2026 Downtown Highwood Metra Station Parking Lot The community is invited to come out and mark the beginning of summer at this festive carnival with rides, games, and food. Families are invited to celebrate with discounted unlimited ride wristbands. Discover your next favorite band at Bitter Jester: June 5, 6, 12, 13, & 27, 2026! WINNER: Best Small Festival (2025 Festy Awards)! RECIPIENT: 2024 HP Arts Award Celebrating TWENTY YEARS, The Bitter Jester Music Festival (BJMF) is the nation’s oldest and largest professional multi-state music competition for emerging bands and solo artists from throughout […] Suggested for ages 2-5 Running time is estimated at 45 minutes, no intermission Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Evanston Campus Room 101 1949 Campus Drive ~ ground floor Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Evanston Campus of Northwestern University Buy Tickets Part of the IMAGINE U series for very young audiences, geared […] Get Your Ice Cream Starting May 30! Visit your local, old-fashioned ice cream parlor, Sweets & Treats at Historic Wagner Farm Heritage Center, for rich, creamy Homer’s Ice Cream made with fresh ingredients. A sweet stop that makes summer even better! Choose from favorite flavors like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cookies & cream and refreshing lemon sorbet. […] WHAT: The 57th Street Art Fair, the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, will mark its 79th year featuring nearly 200 artists, kids’ activities, live music presented by Buddy Guy’s Legends, and Food Trucks for attendees to enjoy delicious bites from Chicago. 57th St. Art Fair is held on […] |