Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Mother's Day is a special occasion appreciate all the amazing moms out there and honor the moms that are no longer with us. In downtown Evanston, many restaurants and shops offer shopping and dining specials to celebrate this day. Treat your mom to a delicious brunch or lunch at a local eatery and explore local boutiques during the Spring Sip & Stroll on Thursday, May 9, 4:30-7:30PM. 

Whether you want to dine out with family or shop for gifts, you can find many options that suit your taste and budget. Click here for special shopping and dining specials!

Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month at the 3rd annual Umbrella Arts Festival at Fountain Square on May 11, 12-4pm. The event is a celebration of Asian American history, culture and art featuring several performances and vendors from the Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Island countries. The festival is free and for all ages! Come downtown with your friends and families for a festive afternoon! 

Looking to host a baby shower, wedding shower, corporate event, birthday party or private event? Take a tour of FONDA's beautiful space and enjoy complimentary appetizers! Free event but please RSVP! 

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Now entering its 5th year, Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Markets showcase artists, makers, and retailers from the local community. Join us from 4:30-7:30PM to shop from 30 plus local vendors, enjoy tunes by DJ Johnny Price and spend a beautiful evening downtown! Make sure to grab dinner to go or head to a restaurant after stopping by the market! 

Thanks to Byline Bank for sponsoring the 2024 Thursday Night Markets! 

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Join us for an invigorating bike ride designed just for adults. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just dusting off your old bike, these rides are perfect for all skill levels. Explore the beauty of Evanston and the North Shore, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Best of all, these rides are entirely free, so grab your helmet and join us! Please bring a bike light to be sure you get home safely. REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

Kidical Mass is a hyperlocal family-friendly bike ride that is perfect for meeting neighbors, riding with kids as cargo, and for new two wheeled riders (training wheels not recommended). Bring the little ones and join us for a bike ride tailored for all ages and skill levels, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We'll cruise through Evanston's charming streets, creating lasting memories, and promoting a love for cycling among the next generation. Like the Tuesday evening adult rides, these family excursions are free of charge—just bring your helmets and let's roll! REGISTER HERE so that we know how many riders to expect on this date.

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Grab your friends and coworkers for a night of Team Trivia at Ridgeville Tavern! Enjoy food, drinks and test your knowledge ever Wednesday from 7-9pm.

Bring your favorite vinyl to enjoy while you have a drink at Bitter Blossom, Evanston's newest bar located next to AMC Theatres. 

"Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof" is a LIVE, FUN, COMEDY EXPERIENCE featuring comics from The Tonight Show, HBOMax, and Comedy Central. Each week will feature a new lineup of comics, local favorites, as well as co-producers Aaron McDavis, Laura Hugg, and Seth Davis. The show is the first Wednesday of every month. 

Upcoming shows are March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5. Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 7:30pm. The show will be approximately 90 minutes long.

You can order drinks and have dinner before, during, or after the show.

 Featured comedians include: 
Laura Hugg - Host and Co-producer 
Aaron McDavis - Co-producer 
Mark Anthony - Chirping Bird Comedy 
Seth Davis - Co-Producer 
Ricardo Angulo - Comedy Bar
Liz Greenwood - Liz Greenwood & Friends 

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9pm to 11pm. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz. Come out to enjoy live jazz and Prairie Moon's Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with their full bar offerings. 

March 6 | Abigail Riccards Trio
March 13 | Greg DudzienskI Quartet
March 20 | Peter Schwendener Quartet 
March 27 | Dan Nicholson Quartet

Join Commonwealth every Thursday at 6:15pm for fun runs, new products from brands, special guests and speakers at 6:15pm. All paces and all ages are welcome! 

Every First Thursday of the Month Prairie Moon hosts its jazz jam session hosted by Clark Sommers on bass with Chase Wilkins on drums, Brandon Harper on keys. Musicians bring what you need to jam with these celebrated musicians in the great and welcoming atmosphere of Prairie Moon. Drink and dining specials all night, 8-10pm