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Let’s Make Some Mid-May Plans 🐝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!
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| | Monday, May 12Kinda Secret Sandwich StandTime: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Varies
Location: La Principal Takeout Window
A pop-up sandwich event featuring smash burgers, fried oyster mushroom po' boys, and Nashville hot fries. Hosted at La Principal’s takeout window, guests can grab food and head to Oskar for an ice-cold can of the finest cheap beer. 
Tuesday, May 13Cookbook & Puzzle SwapTime: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This community swap invites attendees to exchange gently used cookbooks and puzzles, or pick up something new. Donations can also be dropped off at the library’s second-floor desk ahead of the event.
Repair the World Fundraiser Bingo NightTime: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50.00
Location: The Fat Shallot
This ticketed bingo night supports Chicago Repair’s efforts to build and distribute summer kits for local families in need. Guests will enjoy four rounds of bingo, food, drinks, and a hands-on service activity to pack kits with items like sunscreen, snacks, and toys.
Wednesday, May 14Midweek Mellow Sauna SessionsTime: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $20.00 for a 30-minute session
Location: Church St. Boat Ramp
Weekly Wednesday evening sauna sessions are back and now at the lakefront, offering a relaxing way to unwind midweek.
Art + Poetry WorkshopTime: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
Join a teaching artist from Hive Center for the Book Arts to create artwork inspired by selected poems by Ross Gay's Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude. Participants will also receive a free copy of the book.
Thursday, May 15Diary of a Gay DisasterTime: 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: John J. Louis Hall
This original musical comedy by Rachael Mailer blends humor and heart in a series of queer misadventures. Admission is free, with donations supporting The Trevor Project.
Cloth + Home 3rd Anniversary Party and Trunk ShowTime: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday and 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday
Cost: Free
Location: Cloth + Home
Cloth + Home celebrates three years with a two-day trunk show featuring unique work by independent designers. Highlights include handmade jewelry by Indie-Pendant, ceramics by Joanna Kramer, apparel by Parron Allen, and hand-stitched handbags by Volta Atelier.
Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage CrawlTime: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $30.00 online, $39.00 at the door
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!
Man CubTime: 7:30 PM
Cost: $8.00 - $20.00
Location: Wallis Theater
Written by Douglas Maxwell and directed by Christopher Michael Richardson, Man Cub tells the surreal and poignant story of a teenager who might be turning into animals. As his everyday life unravels, Paul grapples with identity, family, and the strange transformation overtaking him.
Sponsored by the Main-Dempster Mile
The Main-Dempster Mile Arts and Craft Beverage Crawl is the perfect way to start your Evanston art collection while getting to see inside our town's unique, eclectic, local and independently owned businesses. All profits are donated to Evanston Made. 
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| | 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 Community 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, May 12Hearts of ReadersTime: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Misericordia day residents bring their reading skills to Evanston Public Library for this half-hour all-abilities storytime. Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy picture books read to them by a small group of kind adults with disabilities who enjoy serving kids.
Crown StorytimeTime: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library
This storytime session at the Robert Crown Branch features engaging stories and songs for young children. The button below is for the 10:30 AM session. Click here for the 11:00 AM session.
Tuesday, May 13Frog 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.
Wednesday, May 14Rebel STEAMersTime: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library
This interactive STEAM program invites students in grades 5–9 to build and race recycled CD cars while learning about the laws of motion. The afternoon includes hands-on activities, friendly competition, and a chance to win prizes.
Thursday, May 15A Bookish ClubTime: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library
This monthly club combines storytelling, discussion, and art projects inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and legends. Aimed at students in grades 5–9, the final session features a showcase of creations and a celebratory pizza party.
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| Upcoming Concerts and Live Music |
| Click the included links for info and tickets!
Monday, May 12
Tuesday, May 13
Wednesday, May 14
Thursday, May 15 Late Breaking News, at Ten Mile House, 6:30 PM, No cover The Story of Pa I Sha at Regenstein Hall of Music, 7:30 PM, Free Karla Bonoff, at Evanston SPACE, 7:30 PM, $33.90 - $47.17 Canal Jumpers (Thumpin' Thursday), at Post 42, 8:00 PM, No cover
Friday, May 16 Squeezebox DJs - Dusty Soul and Country Vinyl, at Evanston SPACE Lobby, 6:00 PM, No cover Eric Weiler & Friends, at Post 42, 7:00 PM, No cover Humor in Music, at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 7:30 PM, $40.00 General/$15.00 Student Festival Choir Concert, at First United Methodist Church of Evanston, 7:30 PM, Free Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, at Evanston SPACE, 7:30 PM, $60.45 - $102.57 Paul Marinaro and Ben Lewis at Studio5, 8:00 PM, $32.20
Saturday, May 17
Sunday, May 18 Concert Band, at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 3:00 PM, $6.00 General/$4.00 Student Guitar Ensemble, at Galvin Recital Hall, 3:00 PM, $6.00 General/$4.00 Student Alice Millar Spring Festival Concert, at Alice Millar Chapel, 5:00 PM, Free Irish Music Session ft John Williams & friends, at Celtic Knot Public House, 3:00 PM, No cover Abigail Riccards Quartet w. Chris K. (Outpost After Dark Series) at Art Makers Outpost, 6:00 PM, $25.00 - $30.00 Mary Fahl at Evanston SPACE, 7:00 PM, $40.54 - $67.08
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| Trivia and Game Night Roundup |
| Click the included links for info and tickets!
Monday, May 12
Tuesday, May 13
Wednesday, May 14 Evanston Chess Club at Levy Center, 6:30 PM, annual fee of $65.00 Residents/$85.00 Non-Residents Trivia at Firehouse Grill, 7:00 PM, No cover
Thursday, May 15
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| | Saturday, May 31Umbrella Arts Festival12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Fountain Square
The 5th Annual Umbrella Arts Festival celebrates Asian American art, music, dance, food, and culture in the heart of downtown Evanston. Hosted by Evanston ASPA, the event features over 60 artists and vendors, live performances, and activities for all ages.
Saturday, June 28thMain Street FairTime: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 suggested donation
Location: 700 Block of Main Street and surrounding area
The Main Street Fair continues a decades-long Evanston tradition, bringing back the spirit of the beloved Custer Street Fair with a full day of local art, music, food, and community fun.
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