With several new additions to the entertainment scene joining longtime favorites—and more restaurants extending their hours—downtown Evanston is growing into a destination for evening and late-night fun!
Catch a Show at Northlight Theatre
The arrival of Northlight Theatre adds an exciting new cultural destination to downtown Evanston. With live theater and special events, Northlight gives you another reason to make an evening of it downtown. Plan to grab dinner before a performance or stick around afterward for drinks or a late-night bite.
The arrival of Northlight Theatre adds an exciting new cultural destination to downtown Evanston. With live theater and special events, Northlight gives you another reason to make an evening of it downtown. Plan to grab dinner before a performance or stick around afterward for drinks or a late-night bite.
Enjoy Live Jazz at Local Note
For an intimate night out, check out Local Note Jazz, where some of the finest local and regional jazz musicians take the stage in a listening-room-style environment. Pair the music with one of their expertly crafted signature cocktails or drinks for a sophisticated evening downtown. Local Note Jazz has shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30PM & 9:30PM.
For an intimate night out, check out Local Note Jazz, where some of the finest local and regional jazz musicians take the stage in a listening-room-style environment. Pair the music with one of their expertly crafted signature cocktails or drinks for a sophisticated evening downtown. Local Note Jazz has shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30PM & 9:30PM.
Keep the Music Going at Prairie Moon
Live music doesn’t have to end early. Prairie Moon hosts live jazz every Wednesday from 9–11PM, featuring some of the Chicago area’s best jazz artists. With a $7 cover starting at 9PM, it’s an easy way to extend your evening with great music, food and drinks. You can also check out the DJ Throwback Nights on Thursdays from 8-11PM.
Live music doesn’t have to end early. Prairie Moon hosts live jazz every Wednesday from 9–11PM, featuring some of the Chicago area’s best jazz artists. With a $7 cover starting at 9PM, it’s an easy way to extend your evening with great music, food and drinks. You can also check out the DJ Throwback Nights on Thursdays from 8-11PM.
Stay for Dinner, or a Late-Night Bite
The best part about a night out is not having to rush home after the main event. A number of downtown restaurants (listed below) are now staying open later, making it easier to grab dinner before a show, enjoy drinks after a concert, or meet friends for a late-night bite. From casual spots to restaurants and bars with signature cocktails and creative menus, make downtown Evanston the destination for your next night out!
The best part about a night out is not having to rush home after the main event. A number of downtown restaurants (listed below) are now staying open later, making it easier to grab dinner before a show, enjoy drinks after a concert, or meet friends for a late-night bite. From casual spots to restaurants and bars with signature cocktails and creative menus, make downtown Evanston the destination for your next night out!
