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In this issue:

• Featured events

• Kids and family

• Concerts and live music

• Trivia and game night roundup

• Weekend preview

• Save the date

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Featured Events

All Week

Happy Birthday Innovation Station

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch

The Innovation Station marks one year with a birthday celebration featuring cupcakes, giveaways, and daily demos. Monday offers EPL swag and interactive projects. Tuesday focuses on Cricut crafting with custom swag. Wednesday features a laser cutter demo where visitors can make an EPL bookmark. No registration required.

Monday, September 29

Sketchbook Evanston Open Mic Night

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Sketchbook Brewing Evanston

Sketchbook Brewing hosts an open mic night for writers, musicians, and creatives on the last Monday of each month. Sign-up begins at 6:00 PM, with performances starting at 6:30 PM.

NU Men's Soccer vs. Washington

Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Cheer on the Wildcats as they take on Washington.

Tuesday, September 30

Cubs Wild Card Playoffs Watch Party

Time: 2:08 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: Double Clutch Brewing

Double Clutch Brewing hosts a watch party for the first Cubs Wild Card Playoff game. No reservations required. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to grab a spot.

Cookbook & Puzzle Swap

Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch

Visitors are invited to exchange cookbooks and puzzles or pick up something new. Donations can also be dropped off at the second floor desk before the event.

Meditation Meetup

Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Ridgeville Park Community House

This weekly meetup offers a short introduction followed by 20 minutes of group silence and optional conversation over tea. Open to all, no experience required.

Wednesday, October 1

Coffee Break in The Living Room

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: The Block Museum of Art

The Block Museum offers a weekly drop-in with warm drinks and a quiet space to relax with a single artwork. No RSVP required.

Brindar y Pintar | Sip & Paint

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Double Clutch Brewing

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making Mexican tin art and learning about the game of dominos. All materials are provided. Ages 21 and over only.

Drop-In Stitch at Sketch

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: Sketchbook Brewing Evanston

This casual hand-stitching meetup welcomes all types of needlework, including embroidery, mending, and cross-stitch.

Full Throttle Karaoke

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: Double Clutch Brewing

Full Throttle Karaoke, hosted by KJ Shy, invites singers of all levels to take the stage.

Thursday, October 2

TL;DR

Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: $39.00 - $44.00
Location: Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

This new queer rock musical reimagines the story of Thelma & Louise with a bold, feminist twist. Written by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn, the show explores love, identity, and who gets a happy ending.

Sponsored by Evanston Space

Space welcomes alt-country band Old 97’s for three shows over a special New Year’s run on December 29, 30 and 31! We hope you’ll come on out for what’s sure to be an unforgettable three nights celebrating the end of 2025!

Tickets available here!

Kids and Family Events

Monday, September 29

Crown Outdoor Storytime

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library

This outdoor storytime features 30 minutes of stories and songs, followed by playtime with water tables, chalk, and toys.

Wednesday, October 1

All By Myself

Time: 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch

This independent storytime for ages 3–5 includes books, songs, and crafts. Children attend on their own while caregivers wait nearby.

Rebel STEAMers

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library

Participants will build and decorate cup robots using Spheros, then compete in a battle for robotic champion. Designed for students in grades 5–9, the workshop blends creativity, coding, and friendly competition.

Thursday, October 2

Fleetwood School Days Out

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $90.00 Residents/$117.00 Non-Residents
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center

This day-off camp offers fall-themed activities, crafts, games, and field trips.

The Young and the Restless

Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch

This indoor sing-along storytime for babies and toddlers up to age two uses songs and rhymes to support early language development through music and repetition.

Slime Time

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch

Teens can experiment with textures, scents, and glitter to make their own slime creations. All materials are provided.

Upcoming Concerts and Live Music

Click the included links for info and tickets!

Monday, September 29

• Blue Violet Duo (St. Mark's Fall Concert Series) at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 12:00 PM, Free

• Blue Monday: Vino Louden at Evanston SPACE, 8:00 PM, $20.63

Tuesday, September 30

• Pierce Crask at Celtic Knot Public House, 5:00 PM, No cover

• Irish Music Session at Sketchbook Brewing Evanston, 7:30 PM, No cover

Thursday, October 2

• Highplanes at American Legion Post 42, 8:00 PM, No cover

• Stephen Parisi Trio at Ward Eight, 8:00 PM, No cover

• Jazz Jam Sessions In Evanston at Prairie Moon Restaurant, 8:00 PM, Free

• Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan at Evanston SPACE, 8:00 PM, $40.54

Friday, October 3

• Tim Flood at American Legion Post 42, 7:30 PM, No cover

• Veronica Swift w. Cat Ridgeway & The Tourists at Evanston SPACE, 8:00 PM, $33.90 - $60.45

• Greasy Gravy at Celtic Knot Public House, 9:00 PM, No cover

Saturday, October 4

• Jared Kimball at Grove Gallery Evanston, 2:00 PM, Free

• The Racket at American Legion Post 42, 7:00 PM, No cover

• Judson Main at Sketchbook Brewing Evanston, 7:00 PM, No cover

• Apollo's Fire Presents: Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas at Nichols Concert Hall,, 7:30 PM, $10.00 - $85.00

• Rufus Reid at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 7:30 PM, $40.00 General/$15.00 Student

• Low Cut Connie w. Judy Blank at Evanston SPACE, 8:00 PM, $50.41

Sunday, October 5

• Bluegrass or Bust at First Congregational Church of Evanston, 3:00 PM, Free

• Irish Music Session ft John Williams & friends at Celtic Knot Public House, 3:00 PM, No cover

• Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Beethoven Septet at Nichols Concert Hall, 7:00 PM, $41.00

• Old No. 1 at 50 – Celebrating the Spirit of Guy Clark featuring Robbie Fulks, Janet Bean, Steve Dawson, Josh Caterer, and Naomi Ashley at Evanston SPACE, 7:00 PM, $33.90

Trivia and Game Night Roundup

Monday, September 29

• Jeopardy! Bar League at Celtic Knot Public House, 7:00 PM, No cover

• Trivia at Double Clutch Brewing, 7:00 PM, No cover

Tuesday, September 30

• Game Night at Evanston Games & Cafe, 3:00 PM, No cover

• Trivia at Evanston Pour, 6:00 PM, No cover

• Bier Hall Bingo at Double Clutch Brewing, 7:00 PM, No cover

• Trivia at Bob's Pizza, 8:00 PM, No cover

Wednesday, October 1

• Evanston Chess Club at Levy Center, 6:30 PM, Annual fee of $65.00 Residents/$85.00 Non-Residents

• Trivia Night at Ridgeville Tavern, 7:00 PM, Free

• Trivia at Firehouse Grill, 7:00 PM, No cover

Weekend Preview

Friday

• A New Eye on the Universe Opens: The Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Saturday & Sunday

• Big Art Weekend 2025

Sunday

• SPACE Fall Patio Party
  

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-Jonathan and Melissa

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