All Week
Central Street Restaurant Week
Time: Varies, April 7th - April 13th
Cost: Varies
Location: Central Street
Explore Central Street’s diverse dining scene during its first-annual Restaurant Week. Over 13 local spots will offer specials and prix fixe menus, giving you a great reason to try something new or revisit a favorite.
Thursday, April 10
Missed Connections
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $7.00
Location: 555 Clark Street
Catch this Northwestern University student-written folk musical preview ahead of its run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. Set in 1997 rural Kentucky, the story follows the final day of a beloved community bar as locals face shifting relationships and uncertain futures.
Adult Tabletop Gaming
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Love playing RPGs and board games? Come join an epic evening of fun and games where you will be playing a variety of games like Call of Cthulhu, Monster of the Week, and more.
Friday, April 11
European Tour Wine Tasting
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00
Location: Binny's
Explore historic European wine regions at this guided walk-around tasting. You can enjoy small bites paired with unique wines that may not be on your radar.
Rock Out Squawk Out: A 20th Birthday Party for Mudlark Theater
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: Adult: $20.00, Child (Under 18): $5.00
Location: Mudlark Theater Company
Come celebrate Mudlark Theater's 20th birthday with live music from DadBand, and a special performance by young artists. Enjoy fun activities, food for sale, a cash bar, and birthday cake!
Monthly Community Drum Circle
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $5.00 suggested contribution
Location: Art Makers Outpost
Come join a community drum circle led by Evanston musician and percussionist Tony Toneji Garrett. Open to all ages and experience levels, this gathering welcomes everyone to come together through rhythm and music.
Artistic Community Gathering at Zentli
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Cost: Suggested donation
Location: Zentli
Join an evening of art, music, and poetry celebrating creativity and community at Zentli. You can experience live music by Phi Uno, spoken word by Miguel A. Ontiveros, and work from eight featured visual artists. Co-hosted with ARTSiE, this gathering invites everyone to connect through culture and storytelling.
Saturday, April 12
Restore & Flow Free Mat Pilates Class
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Restore Hyper Wellness
Come take a free mat Pilates class hosted by BODYBAR Pilates. You'll also get a free class at a Restore location and a complimentary core service like cryotherapy or infrared sauna. Limited to 20 spots.
Record Store Day at Animal Records
Time: 8:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Animal Records
Celebrate Record Store Day with live music from Nikki O’Neill and Joe Di Zillo starting at 2 PM. The store opens at 8 AM with lists of special releases posted on their socials and website, so you can dig through new arrivals and exclusive titles throughout the day.
Record Store Day at Squeezebox
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Squeezebox Books & Music
Join the fun at Squeezebox for Record Store Day with exclusive releases, costumes, trivia, and ticket giveaways for Out of Space. The shop opens at 10 AM, so come early and dig in.
Coffee Bean Swap
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Norris University Center
Bring a bag of your favorite coffee beans to swap with fellow coffee lovers at this community-centered event. You can discover new flavors, chat with other enthusiasts, and take home something new—just don’t forget your favorite mug and a container for trades.
How to Run Workshop
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Blink Fitness
Learn how to improve your running technique, prevent injuries, and boost efficiency at this hands-on workshop. You’ll explore proper form, key muscle activation, and how to structure warm-ups, drills, and cooldowns for better performance.
Code It Challenge Showcase
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
Check out the 3rd Annual Code It Showcase and play video games designed by local youth game developers. You can compete for prizes, explore creative projects, and support the next generation of coders at this free community event.
Karaoke at Sketchbook
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: Sketchbook Brewing Evanston
Join Sketchbook Brewing for their Saturday Social, featuring karaoke this week. Grab a mic, sing your heart out, and enjoy some great beer with friends. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM is all ages, and from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM is 21+.
Puerta Abierta's ¡Primavera!
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: $50.00
Location: Firehouse Grill
Join the Puerta Abierta community for their spring fundraiser. Enjoy a pizza and salad buffet, bid on silent auction items, and support Evanston’s only nonprofit Spanish immersion school. Your ticket includes one drink, with a cash bar available.
Sunday, April 13
Beginning Watercolor
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 Residents/$30.00 Non-Residents
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor and inking while working in a small format. All materials, including paint, ink, brushes, and paper, are included with the class fee.
NU Women’s Lacrosse vs. Oregon
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 - $12.00
Location: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Cheer on Northwestern as they take on Oregon in a lacrosse matchup.
Trivia at Sketchbook Brewing Evanston
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: Sketchbook Brewing Evanston
Spend your Sunday afternoon at Sketchbook Brewing with a fun-filled trivia session! Gather your friends, grab a drink, and test your knowledge across a variety of topics.
