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New Week, New Events 🎨Plus, we’ve added a new section to the newsletter! Below the Live Music section there is now a roundup of all the trivia and game nights happening for Monday through Thursday. This issue is sponsored by Roycemore SchoolDo MORE with your summer at Roycemore! From outdoor adventures and STEAM activities for preschoolers, to improv, entrepreneurship, and forensic science for teens, Roycemore is excited to offer a range of transformative educational camps for ages 3-17 this summer in Evanston. Register your student today!
 In this issue:Make sure to check the event before heading out in case of changes or cancellations!
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| | Monday, April 14Northwestern Softball vs NebraskaTime: 3:00 PM
Cost: $11.00 - $13.00
Location: Sharon J. Drysdale Field
Catch the Wildcats for the last game in their series against Nebraska. 
Laser Cut PinsTime: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This workshop will guide you through the process of designing a custom pin and using EPL's laser cutter to cut it out of wood. Moderate computer skills required. For ages 16 and over. 
Read It and Meet Book Club with Kim VigueTime: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $22.00 - $30.00
Location: Bookends & Beginnings
Join Kim Vigue, Executive Director of the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, for a discussion of The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This community book club encourages thoughtful conversation around literature that explores Indigenous knowledge and values.
The Old Lady Project: Staged ReadingsTime: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $10.00
Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Support bold new storytelling with a staged reading of scripts that spotlight female-identifying characters over 55. The event showcases winning works performed by professional actors, celebrating voices often underrepresented in mainstream media.
Candlelight YogaTime: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $14.00 Residents/$19.00 Non-Residents
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
End your Monday with a relaxing and restorative candlelight yoga class meant to bring peace and calmness to your mind and body. 
Jazz Small EnsemblesTime: 7:30 PM
Cost: $6.00 General/$4.00 Student
Location: McClintock Choral and Recital Room
The Darius Hampton ensemble shares jazz arrangements of Broadway standards, and the Joe Clark ensemble performs music from 1945, when Allied countries celebrated the end of the Second World War.
Tuesday, April 15Sustainability Best Practices FairTime: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Norris University Center
Learn how to reduce your environmental impact and support campus sustainability at this Earth Month fair. Explore booths from student groups and campus partners, join in eco-friendly activities like custom potting with repurposed materials, and take home a green giveaway.
NU Baseball vs Northern IllinoisTime: 3:30 PM
Cost: $11.00 - $13.00
Location: Rocky & Berenice Miller Park
Watch Northwestern face off against Northern Illinois at Miller Park. Enjoy an afternoon of college baseball and support the home team from the stands.
Language CafeTime: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Join others for an evening of language conversation practice and cultural exchange. You’ll connect with fellow attendees across a variety of commonly spoken languages, depending on who’s in the room.
Colm Tóibín in Conversation with Mary Dixon:Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $30.00 (includes book)
Location: First United Methodist Church
Join author Colm Tóibín as he discusses his new novel Long Island with WBEZ’s Mary Dixon. The conversation will explore themes from the sequel to Brooklyn, followed by a book signing.
Griffin William Sherry w. Paige HargroveTime: 7:30 PM
Cost: $15.00 - $22.00
Location: Evanston SPACE
Griffin William Sherry, the Maine-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist, is known for his ability to craft stories that resonate deeply, whether they’re shared around a campfire or at a summer festival.
Wednesday, April 16NU Softball vs Loyola ChicagoTime: 4:00 PM
Cost: $11.00 - $13.00
Location: Sharon J. Drysdale Field
Cheer on Northwestern Softball as they take the field against Loyola. It's a great chance to catch a spring matchup and support the team at their home stadium.
Publishing 101: Finding Your Work a HomeTime: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $15.00
Location: Bookends & Beginnings
Learn how to navigate the publishing world with insight from Northwestern University Press acquisitions editors Marisa Siegel and Megan Stielstra. You’ll explore when your writing is ready, how to submit to publishers and literary magazines, and how to find the best fit for your work. A pre-event happy hour is available beforehand.
Wednesday Night Trivia at the Fat ShallotTime: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: The Fat Shallot
Test your knowledge across a variety of topics in this casual, team-based trivia night. Enjoy food and drinks while competing for prizes in a fun, social setting.
Thursday, April 17Northwestern Lacrosse vs MichiganTime: 7:00 PM
Cost: $11.00 - $21.00
Location: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Northwestern takes on Michigan in this evening lacrosse matchup at Martin Stadium. Grab a seat and show your support for the Wildcats under the lights.
Tell Me on a SundayTime: 7:30 PM Thursday
Cost: $51.00 - $61.00
Location: Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
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.
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Owned and operated by Candice Gresham, a local mother of twins with extensive caregiver experience. All WeekTime-Together Open PlayTime: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday - Thursday
Cost: First visit is free! $12.00/Child or a 10-visit punch pass for $100.00
Location: Chandler-Newberger Recreation Center
Parents and caregivers can bring children ages birth to five for open play at the Chandler-Newberger Community Center. This program features climbing equipment, blocks, puzzles, a book nook, and more. Little ones will explore while adults can connect with other families.
Monday, April 14Crown StorytimeTime: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library
Join EPL for a fun session of stories and songs at the Robert Crown Branch! Please register under your child's name only. The button below is for the 10:30 AM session. Click here for the 11:00 AM session.
Tuesday, April 15Frog on a Log StorytimeTime: 10:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Booked
Frog on a Log is a twice-weekly storytime for children up to age 5 and their caregivers, featuring songs and stories led by Booked’s own Mr. Gus on his ukulele. Kids and caregivers are invited to gather on the rainbow rug for this fun, musical storytime.
Time for TwosTime: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Share a fun-filled storytime with your toddler featuring songs, picture books, puppets, and rhymes. Designed for children ages 24 to 36 months with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.
Thursday, April 17The Young and the RestlessTime: 10:15 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Bring your little one for an indoor sing-along storytime designed for infants to two-year-olds. Enjoy familiar songs like We Are the Dinosaurs and Three Little Ducks while supporting early language learning.
A Bookish ClubTime: 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library
This monthly club for grades 5–9 brings together storytelling and creativity. You'll read and discuss short stories, enjoy snacks, and contribute to a collaborative art project inspired by fairytales, folklore, or legends.
Teen Anime ClubTime: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Connect with fellow anime and manga fans in the Loft for screenings, snacks, and creative projects. Each session features a themed activity like making manga buttons or trying out animation techniques. For grades 6-12.
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| Trivia and Game Night Roundup |
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Monday, April 14
Tuesday, April 15
Wednesday, April 16 Game Night at The Wine Goddess, 5:00 PM, No cover Evanston Go Club at Starbucks on Sherman, 6:00 PM, Free Evanston Chess Club at Levy Center, 6:30 PM, annual fee of $65.00 Residents/$85.00 Non-Residents Trivia at The Fat Shallot, 7:00 PM, No cover Trivia at Firehouse Grill, 7:00 PM, No cover
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| | | | Saturday, April 26Earth Day FestTime: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Ladd Arboretum
Celebrate Earth Day with local eco groups, interactive nature activities, and games that highlight sustainability. You’ll find earth-friendly resources and inspiration for living greener in Evanston’s eco-community.
Independent Bookstore Day: Chicagoland Bookstore CrawlTime: All day
Cost: Free
Location: Various Chicagoland Bookstores
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day by joining the annual Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl. Visit 10 or 15 stores in one day to earn year-long discounts at participating shops. Evanston favorites Booked and Bookends & Beginnings are part of the fun.
Sunday, May 04Lakeshore Shuffle 5KTime: 9:00 AM
Cost: $38.00 Residents / $49.00 Non-residents
Location: Course Map
Join a scenic 5K race along Evanston’s lakefront with sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Participants can run, walk, or use strollers and mobility aids. The race is timed, and finishers will receive a medal.
Thursday, May 08Spring Sip & StrollTime: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $10.00
Location: Downtown Evanston
Explore Downtown Evanston with friends and family during this self-guided stroll featuring wine, bubbly, and non-alcoholic sips at local shops. Enjoy special shopping deals ahead of Mother’s Day and support Black Women of Evanston, the beneficiary of event proceeds. Check-in begins at Creative Coworking.
Sunday, May 1150th Annual Mother’s Day House WalkTime: 1:00 PM
Cost: $45.00 - $65.00
Location: Evanston History Center
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this Evanston tradition with a self-guided tour of architecturally and historically significant homes. The event offers rare access to private residences and includes entry to the Dawes House, home of the Evanston History Center.
Thursday, May 15Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage CrawlTime: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $25.00
Location: Multiple small businesses in SE Evanston
Visit pop-up art galleries curated by Evanston Made inside shops along Main, Dempster, and Chicago Avenue. Browse artwork, meet local artists, and sample craft beverages from Chicagoland with tasty pairings. Enjoy live entertainment along the way, take home a goody bag, and find a new local piece of art to take home!
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