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| | Monday, February 2Groundhog Day Hatchet BurgerTime: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM (or until sold out)
Cost: Not listed
Location: La Principal
Hatchet Burger hosts their pop-up featuring smashburgers, grilled cheese with tomato soup, tots, and spicy cheese fries. 
Toastmasters Evanston Open HouseTime: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Levy Center
Prospective members can learn how Toastmasters Evanston supports public speaking development. The session offers an overview of the group’s goals and approach.
Tuesday, February 3Yoga at Noyes Cultural Arts CenterTime: 9:45 AM
Cost: $23.88
Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
This weekly yoga class led by Tired Mom Yoga offers a low-pressure space to stretch, move, and reset.
Joji Listening PartyTime: 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Animal Records
Fans can preview Joji’s new album Piss in the Wind ahead of its release during this in-store listening event. Free merch available while supplies last.
Galentine's Stitch Night for GoodTime: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $77.69
Location: Mack's Bike & Goods
Velvet Stitch House hosts a needlepointing night featuring mini canvas kits, snacks, and a decorative stitch lesson. A portion of proceeds supports Evanston Community Cares.
Wednesday, February 4Valentines Bisque Painting with ARTica StudiosTime: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $5.00/Item
Location: ARTica Studios at Norris University Center
Drop in to paint a heart-shaped dish at ARTica Studios as part of this Valentine-themed bisque pottery activity.
Cocktails & ConnectionsTime: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: LeTour
A monthly gathering on the first Wednesday designed for meeting new people over half-priced drinks and small bites.
Women Self DefenseTime: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $39.00 NU/$49.00 General
Location: Norris University Center
This two-session workshop introduces basic self-defense techniques, including escapes and strikes, with instructor Margaret Lo. It also covers the psychological aspects of self-protection.
Drop-In Stitch at SketchTime: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: Sketchbook Evanston
Stitchers of all kinds are welcome for this twice-monthly meetup focused on embroidery, mending, and cross-stitch. Held the first and third Wednesdays at Sketchbook. RSVP required.
Black History Month Karaoke NightTime: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Double Clutch Brewing Company
Evanston Public Library hosts a karaoke night in honor of Black History Month.
Author Talk & Book Signing with Arionne NettlesTime: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: Free or $35.98 to get a signed book.
Location: Zora's Place
Arionne Nettles discusses her book on Black Chicago’s cultural influence, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Thursday, February 5The Variety of Ardnamurchan Single MaltTime: 6:00 PM
Cost: $15.00
Location: Binny's Evanston
Sample a range of complex and varied single malt Scotch editions from the Ardnamurchan distillery at this guided tasting event.
Kokedama WorkshopTime: 6:00 PM
Cost: $65.00
Location: Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery
Participants will learn to make a kokedama—an ornamental plant wrapped in moss instead of planted in soil.
The Caucasian Chalk CircleTime: 7:30 PM
Cost: $8.00 - $30.00
Location: Josephine Louis Theater
Bertolt Brecht’s play follows a servant who raises an abandoned child during wartime, sparking questions of motherhood and justice.
NU Women's Basketball vs USCTime: 8:00 PM
Cost: $9.50 - $14.00
Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena
Cheer on the Wildcats as they take on USC.
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| | Monday, February 2Crown Storytime for Preschoolers and ToddlersTime: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library
This storytime session at the Robert Crown Branch features stories and songs for young children. There is another session at 11:00 AM.
Tuesday, February 3Time for TwosTime: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This storytime features songs, picture books, puppets, and rhymes for kids ages 24 to 36 months with a caregiver.
Wednesday, February 4Story Time DadsTime: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Booked
Mr. Greg and Mr. Michael lead a weekly storytime session for kids featuring stories, songs, and fun.
Teen Sip & Paint: Black History Month EditionTime: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Teens in grades 6 and up can paint their own artwork in this Black History Month-themed session at the Loft.
STEM Explorers: LightTime: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Kids in grades K–2 can explore the properties of light through simple experiments and a themed craft.
D65 Half Day ProgrammingTime: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $50.00
Location: Art Makers Outpost
Kids ages 6–14 can spend their District 65 half days exploring different forms of art in this open-ended creative session.
Thursday, February 5Drop-in Baby PlaytimeTime: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Babies up to 18 months can explore age-appropriate toys and interact with other children during this casual drop-in play session.
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| Upcoming Concerts and Live Music |
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Monday, February 2
Tuesday, February 3
Wednesday, February 4
Thursday, February 5
Friday, February 6 Ragtime Pianist Reginald Robinson at Evanston History Center, 7:00 PM, $20.00 – $55.00 Legion Concert Series: Mr G & the Mystery Band at American Legion Post 42, 7:30 PM, Free Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 7:30 PM, $8.00 General/$5.00 Student The Headhunters w. Imperial Boxmen presented by WDCB at Evanston SPACE, 8:00 PM, $47.17 - $73.72 Josh Johnson at Celtic Knot Public House, 8:30 PM, No cover
Saturday, February 7
Sunday, February 8
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| Trivia and Game Night Roundup |
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Monday, February 2
Tuesday, February 3 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 Karaoke at Luna's Pub Northwestern, 7:00 PM, No cover Trivia at Prairie Moon Restaurant, 8:00 PM, No cover
Wednesday, February 4 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, February 5 Trivia at Stacked & Folded, 7:00 PM, No cover Trivia at Luna's Pub Northwestern, 7:00 PM, No cover
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| | | | Tuesday, February 10Northlight Theatre Savor Evanston SeriesTime: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $25.00
Location: Ten Mile House
Northlight Theatre hosts a community gathering with drinks and appetizers as part of its neighborhood event series. Attendees can meet the team and share feedback.
Thursday, February 12Love Local Chocolate CrawlTime: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Evanston
Local shops offer chocolate treats and special deals during this self-guided stroll through Downtown Evanston. The event is kid-friendly and open to all.
Sunday, February 15Lunar New Year Festival 2026Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston SPACE
The annual Lunar New Year festival celebrates the Year of the Horse with a Lion Dance, art activities, and lucky red envelopes. Open to all ages.
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