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Find the best art events and make the most of your time in Evanston. From music to trivia and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
The MFA exhibition, We can make any two stories touch, showcases the diverse accomplishments of five international artists. This exhibition and associated events are co-organized by the Department of Art Theory & Practice and the Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University. Support is provided by the Norton S. Walbridge Fund; the Myers Foundations; the Jerrold Loebl Fund for the Arts; and the Alsdorf Gallery Endowment. Reception in the lobby of the Block Museum. Open to all: we appreciate an RSVP!
Enjoy dozens of one night only pop-up art exhibits inside local shops. All profits from this event benefit Evanston Made. Visit pop-up art galleries in stores all over Main, Dempster and Chicago Avenue! While you're there, try tastings of craft beverages made in Evanston, including those made right here on the Mile: Sketchbook beer, FEW Spirits and Kombucha Brava. Your ARTS & CRAFT CRAWL TICKET COVERS: Three hours of meeting inspiring local artists and viewing their work, delicious locally made craft beverages and fun food pairings, a goody bag, some live entertainment along the way, and our undying gratitude! This is a fantastic day to start your Evanston art collection, all works will be for sale unless otherwise indicated. Stay tuned on this page. We will announce stops and tastings as we confirm them.

Join us for an unforgettable night of live storytelling at Cooler By the Lake. Experience Chicago's most powerful stories, told by the people who are shaping its future. This event brings together community builders, activists, and creatives for an evening of authentic, emotional, and deeply human stories. Produced in collaboration by Jill Howe, founder of Story Sessions, and Suzy Kahn Weinberg, founder of Big Shoulders Stories, this show is a spark of transformation. Don't miss this chance to be part of a transformative evening.