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Set Your Plans For The Week Ahead 🎯
This Issue is sponsored by Pope John XXIII School
Join us on Sunday, January 25, from 11:30–1:00 for our PreK3–8th Grade Open House!
Tour classrooms, meet our teachers, and experience our welcoming school community. Children are invited to attend. Discover how students learn, grow, and thrive at every grade level. |
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In this issue:
Check the event details before heading out in case of changes/cancellations!
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| | Monday, January 12Ready to Roll: Grim Hollow with DM PaulTime: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: DB3 Donuts
Learn the Grim Hollow roleplaying game in this casual D&D-style night. Ages 21+ only. Food and drink specials available from Ten Mile House next door. 
Intro to PickleballTime: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $35.00 Residents / $45.54 Non-residents
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
This beginner class focuses on footwork, ball placement, and stroke consistency. Players will work through feeding drills and point play. The link below is a screenshot from the Evanston Parks and Recreation Winter Guide.
Candlelight YogaTime: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $14.00 Residents / $18.21 Non-residents
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
This restorative evening yoga class uses candlelight to create a calm setting for relaxation and gentle movement.
Tuesday, January 13Yarn & BeyondTime: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This drop-in fiber arts club welcomes teens and adults to knit, crochet, embroider, or needle felt in a shared space. Basic materials are available or bring your own.
Mess Around and Find OutTime: 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50.00
Location: Art Makers Outpost
This BYOB art night for adults 21+ offers an open-ended creative session with access to a wide variety of materials.
Square Dance ClassTime: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Levy Center
North Shore Squares hosts a free intro to square dancing with music from all eras. No partner needed. Open to all skill levels and ages.
Wednesday, January 14Curiosity Cafe: Evanston’s GreenhousesTime: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston History Center
Historian Kris Hartzell leads a conversation on the history of Evanston’s greenhouse industry as part of a lunchtime series at the Dawes House.
Innovation Station Open StudioTime: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Innovation Station Open Studio gives access to 3D printers, a Glowforge laser cutter, Cricut Maker, embroidery and serger machines, button maker, and sewing tools for DIY projects. Ages 12+ can work independently; younger participants must be supervised.
Thursday, January 15NU Tango OpeningTime: 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free for NU Community, $15.00 - $25.00 General Public
Location: Parkes Hall
NU Tango kicks off the season with food, music, and introductory tango classes open to all levels. No partner or experience needed.
Basketball Over 40Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 per session
Location: Levy Center
This weekly basketball program for adults 40+ emphasizes friendly competition, teamwork, and post-game gatherings There was a Reddit post from last year with some more info and there is also a Facebook page. The link below is a screenshot from the Evanston Parks and Recreation Winter Guide.
NU Women’s Basketball vs WisconsinTime: 7:00 PM
Cost: $9.50 - $14.00
Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena
The Northwestern Wildcats take on the Wisconsin Badgers.
Winter Sound MeditationTime: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $30.00 Residents/$39.04 Non-Residents
Location: Ecology Center
Sound meditation facilitator Jay Taylor leads a one-hour immersive session featuring gentle breathwork and singing bowls.
Sponsored by The Northwestern University Dolphin Show
This January, America’s largest student-produced musical returns for its 83rd annual production: Footloose!
Featuring iconic songs and exciting choreography, Footloose is guaranteed to get everyone tapping their toes. Catch one of five performances at Cahn Auditorium, January 23–31. Get tickets now at www.nudolphinshow.org!
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| | Monday, January 12Hearts of ReadersTime: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Misericordia Day Services adults bring their reading skills to the library for this 30-minute all-abilities storytime.
Little Ones Story TimeTime: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
Toddlers and caregivers will hear board books by Native authors, followed by music and movement. Each session centers stories by Indigenous voices.
Wednesday, January 14Rebel STEAMersTime: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library
Students in grades 5–9 can learn basic coding by programming Sphero robots to move, light up, and dance to music. The top team wins a prize.
Thursday, January 15Baby StorytimeTime: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This storytime for babies up to 24 months features songs, reading, and play to support early language development.
Teen Anime ClubTime: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Teens can meet in the Loft to discuss anime and manga, try Japanese snacks, and pick up a few simple animation techniques.
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| Upcoming Concerts and Live Music |
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| Click the included links for info and tickets!
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 13
Wednesday, January 14
Thursday, January 15
Friday, January 16 Philippe Quint: Chausson’s Concert for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet at Nichols Concert Hall, 7:00 PM, $41.00 Ariel Quartet at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 7:30 PM, $40.00 General/$15.00 Student Rebirth Brass Band at Evanston SPACE, 8:00 PM, $50.41 Parting Glass at Celtic Knot Public House, 9:00 PM, No cover
Saturday, January 17
Sunday, January 18
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| Trivia and Game Night Roundup |
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| Click the included links for info and tickets!
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 13 Game Night at Evanston Games & Cafe, 3:00 PM, No cover Trivia at Evanston Pour, 6:00 PM, No cover Karaoke at Luna's Pub Northwestern, 7:00 PM, No cover Trivia at Prairie Moon Restaurant, 8:00 PM, No cover
Wednesday, January 14 Evanston Chess Club at Levy Center, 6:30 PM, Annual fee of $65.00 Residents/$85.00 Non-Residents Trivia at Ridgeville Tavern, 7:00 PM, Free Trivia at Firehouse Grill, 7:00 PM, No cover
Thursday, January 15
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