All Weekend
Witchy Bitches Macabre Spring Weekend
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday
Cost: Free
Location: Palmhouse
Witchy Woman World Apothecary is bringing a mix of magic, art, and community to Evanston. This all-female vendor market and tattoo convention highlights women-owned businesses, artists, and creators who inspire through their craft. Expect tarot readings, aura photography, a bouquet-making bar, and more. Free entry at the door—come celebrate and support local makers in a space designed to spark creativity and connection.
Evanston Dance Ensemble - Breakthrough
Time: 7:30 PM Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM Saturday, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM Sunday
Cost: $18.00 – $28.00, $5.00 – $12.00 for the Saturday Relaxed Performance
Location: Josephine Louis Theater
The Evanston Dance Ensemble asks big questions and searches for big answers in Breakthrough! Artistic Director Enid Smith is joined by guest choreographers Ryan Galloway, Béa Rashid, Sophia Santore, Sophia Vangelatos, Laura Wade, and Eduardo Zambrana in this celebration of the scientists, seekers, and explorers of the world. Note: the Saturday relaxed performance is for all ages and abilities, and there may be sound or movement in the audience.
Tell Me on a Sunday
Time: 7:30 PM Thursday to Saturday, 6:30 PM Sunday
Cost: $51.00 – $66.00
Location: Theo Ubique
Tell Me on a Sunday follows a free-spirited young British woman who has recently landed in New York. Brimming with optimism, she sets out to seek success, companionship, and of course, love. Told through some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most-treasured songs, including Take That Look Off Your Face, Nothing Like You’ve Ever Known, and Tell Me on A Sunday, this intimate one-woman one-act musical journeys coast-to-coast as we watch her wonder whether she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places.
Evanston Conscious Movement Festival
Time: See link for times
Cost: $35.00 – $80.00 single day, $100.00 – $150.00 full weekend
Location: Heartwood Center
Explore a full weekend of guided movement practices including DANCEmandala, Tai Chi, AstroYogaGroove, Process Painting, 5 Rhythms, a Labyrinth Walk, Yoga Nidra, and more.
Thursday, April 3
The Sauna Club at Greenwood St Beach
Time: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday and Friday
Cost: $20.00 per half hour session
Location: Greenwood Beach
Take part in an authentic sauna session, some lake views and some cold, cold water to really kick the day off properly. Plus, there are now warm restrooms with a changing area! See the map here for the exact location and parking. Note, you cannot park at the beach office lot where they are located.
When Wajcha Meets Pachamama
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Join a film viewing of When Wajcha Meets Pachamama and a Q&A with the playwright, Cláudio Carvalhaes. The play wrestles with the future of our planet, exposing climate disasters through the lenses of a clown named Wajcha, which means orphan in Quechua.
Friday, April 4
The Sauna Club at Greenwood St Beach
Time: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday and Friday
Cost: $20.00 per half hour session
Location: Greenwood Beach
Take part in an authentic sauna session, some lake views and some cold, cold water to really kick the day off properly. Plus, there are now warm restrooms with a changing area! See the map here for the exact location and parking. Note, you cannot park at the beach office lot where they are located.
"Gnabassan Style" – An Evening of Art and Music with Abdoulaye Conde
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Storm Print City
Explore new works by Abdoulaye Conde, a self-taught artist and musician from Conakry, Guinea. Enjoy an evening of visual art alongside live musical sets performed by the artist.
Mess Around and Find Out: Art Night
Time: 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: $50.00
Location: Art Makers Outpost
Join this BYOB crafting night, offering supplies like paints, clay, sewing machines, and woodworking tools. Light appetizers, tea, and La Croix are available, and guests can bring their own food and drinks. For 18+.
Yot Club + Vundabar w. Faerybabyy
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: $30.00 – $65.00
Location: Evanston SPACE
Catch indie rock bands Vundabar and Yot Club at SPACE for night one of two shows. Saturday is already sold out, so get your tickets soon. Here are some recent music videos from Vundabar and Yot Club.
After Hours: One Year Heyday Vintage Collective Celebration
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Heyday Vintage
Celebrate one year of Heyday Vintage Collective with an evening of music, shopping, and retro vibes. You can browse unique vintage finds, enjoy live tunes, and connect with fellow vintage lovers.
Story Sessions Open Mic
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: West Town Bakery
Enjoy an evening of storytelling with 7.5-minute tales pulled from a bucket and illustrated live by Jules Darling. Drinks, snacks, and good stories all night.
Saturday, April 5
Winter Indoor Farmer's Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church
Shop for locally grown greens, fresh vegetables, fish, eggs, meats, cheeses, and dry goods at this twice-a-month indoor winter farmers market.
Puppy Yoga
Time: 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Cost: $35.00 in advance, $45.00 at the door
Location: Heaven Meets Earth Yoga
Help support Placing Paws Rescue while you enjoy a relaxing yoga class shared with playful puppies. After class, stick around to donate, meet adoptable pups, or even start the adoption process. For adults and kids 10+.
Mahjong Drop-in Party
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: The Fat Shallot
All skill levels are welcome at the drop-in mahjong session. Bring your own set if you have one, and enjoy food and drinks while playing.
Make Your Own Terrarium
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: $52.00 Residents/$68.00 Non-Residents
Location: Levy Senior Center
Come make your own terrarium! All supplies for your terrarium will be provided, including a variety of plants, stones, and eco-friendly decorations.
"Inside/Out" Exhibition: Opening Reception
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: The Grove Gallery
Explore contemporary narrative paintings that delve into dualities through the theme of the window metaphor. You can browse the artwork during the reception, with wine available by the glass.
First Saturdays with Evanston Made
Time: Varies
Cost: Free
Location: All over Evanston! See the link below.
Evanston Made hosts First Saturday Evanston art events, offering a self-guided exploration of Evanston's local creative community. Discover art displays at various venues, shop for handmade goods, meet small business owners, enjoy delicious meals, learn to sketch, and make new art friends!
Sunday, April 6
Paint Like an Impressionist
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 Residents/$30.00 Non-Residents
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
Learn the painting techniques used by late 19th-century Impressionists in this guided session. All materials are included with registration.
Chicago Tempest Women's Rugby vs Boston Banshees
Time: 12:00 PM
Cost: $15.00 - $35.00
Location: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Come out and support the inaugural season of professional women’s rugby. You can catch the Chicago Tempest, part of the new Women’s Elite Rugby league, in action at their home field right here in Evanston!
Plant Parenthood Workshop
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $25.00
Location: Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery
Lee from Cultivate will lead a lecture-format class aimed at providing the confidence and knowledge needed to create a green oasis at home. The workshop will cover plant care fundamentals such as proper lighting, watering techniques, humidity regulation, and adjusting care when necessary. Participants will also receive a 15% discount on purchases made the day of the workshop.
Grateful Sunday: A Yoga & Meditation Mini-Retreat
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $65.00
Location: Grateful Yoga
Spend a peaceful afternoon with yoga teacher Lela Beem, focusing on somatic tools to ease anxiety and build resilience. You’ll experience a mix of hatha yoga, meditation, guided relaxation, and community sharing in a supportive, low-pressure setting.
Breathwork & Sauna
Time: 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM, and 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Cost: $45.00
Location: 1251 Lake Shore Blvd
This breathwork session, led by coach Troy Johnston, offers a unique Sunday afternoon experience on Lake Michigan. Participants will engage in 20 minutes of guided breathwork, paired with 40 minutes of free-flowing contrast therapy between the sauna and the cold water.
Sponsored by SPACE
GRAMMY nominated group Sister Sadie is a wildfire: raging hot bluegrass combined with breathtaking instrumental drive and awe-inspiring vocals. Don’t miss their shows at Space on April 27!
