aiplannerevanston events & things to do in march
Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Evanston.
THE PETS
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Workshop Production It’s 2011 and an animal collector in Zanesville, Ohio has set every one of his 50 exotic pets free. St. Francis of Assisi shows up to help during this wild, dark roam around the countryside. It's Animal Farm meets The Wizard of Oz meets a road trip comedy with a late ‘90s soundtrack. This pastoral comedy is based on a true story. Written by Dizzy Turek and directed by Dan Washelesky+. Featuring performances by Kylie Anderson+, Alexander Attea, Haley Bolithon+, Rasheeda Denise+, Capri Gehred-O'Connell, Suzy Krueckeberg+, Ben F. Locke+, Johnard Washington+, and Alice Wu +Denotes Bramble ensemble member In an effort to make our performances financially accessible to those who might not otherwise be able to attend, we offer a limited number of $5 Access Tickets for each performance. Sunday, Feb 22 - Masked Performance. Masks will be required for attendees on this date. Friday, Feb 27 - Student Night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances. This show runs 2.5 hours including a short intermission
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PureSoul Presents: Highway Dream: 50 Years of Tom Petty
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In 1976, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers dropped their debut, sparking a legacy of hits that still soundtrack our lives.Enter Highway Dreama blazing tribute that channels Pettys timeless fire. From the full-throttle rush of Runnin Down a Dream to the soul-stirring Wildflowers, this career-spanning show nails the legends essence.No detours, no fillerjust the classic songs you love, delivered with pure rock n roll magic.Presented by PureSoul.
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Senn Arts @ SPACE feat. Farseer
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PURCHASE TICKETS HEREhttps://gofan.co/event/6091814?schoolId=IL15660
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Millie Ahearn presented by WDCB
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Millie Ahearn is a creative and forward-thinking musician in the Chicago music scene. She blends her dynamic bandleading and compositional flair with a commitment to mentorship and community building, directing her musical voice in all channels towards social change. Her music houses the experiences of a transgender musician navigating expressions of queerness through jazz, focusing largely on transformation and the coming of the self into new life. Millies upcoming album, Theyness, exists as a 12-song storybook that paints the human self as a multitude and examines the beautiful chaos of developing self-love. Each tune dedicates itself to a season of the year, exploring cycles of continual death and rebirth as a prerequisite to renewed life. It addresses the coexistent grief, joy, displacement, chaos and undying hope of the queer experience.
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THE PETS
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Workshop Production It’s 2011 and an animal collector in Zanesville, Ohio has set every one of his 50 exotic pets free. St. Francis of Assisi shows up to help during this wild, dark roam around the countryside. It's Animal Farm meets The Wizard of Oz meets a road trip comedy with a late ‘90s soundtrack. This pastoral comedy is based on a true story. Written by Dizzy Turek and directed by Dan Washelesky+. Featuring performances by Kylie Anderson+, Alexander Attea, Haley Bolithon+, Rasheeda Denise+, Capri Gehred-O'Connell, Suzy Krueckeberg+, Ben F. Locke+, Johnard Washington+, and Alice Wu +Denotes Bramble ensemble member In an effort to make our performances financially accessible to those who might not otherwise be able to attend, we offer a limited number of $5 Access Tickets for each performance. Sunday, Feb 22 - Masked Performance. Masks will be required for attendees on this date. Friday, Feb 27 - Student Night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances. This show runs 2.5 hours including a short intermission
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Teen Dating Violence Prevention Benefit Concert- Presented by the Evanston YWCA
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Northwestern Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. Purdue Boilermakers Mens Basketball
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Get Out the Vote for Jeff Cohen
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Free Show! Get Out the Vote Concert with Jeff Cohen, Il-09 Congressional Candidate! Featured artists include Rick Reger, The Automatic Sound, JB Vannatta and the Midnight Thieves, Ken Vandermark, and special guests!
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Ruthie Foster
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Ruthie Fosters musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. Born into a family steeped in gospel tradition, Ruthies earliest influences were the voices of her mother, grandmother, and the gospel singers she grew up listening to artists like the Gospel Keynotes and the Blind Boys of Alabama. However, her path to becoming a solo artist wasnt a straightforward one. Despite a deep love for music, Ruthie initially shied away from the spotlight, preferring to play guitar, piano, and write songs for others. Growing up in the rich musical tapestry of Gause, Texas, Ruthie found herself drawn to the diverse sounds and arrangements of local gospel choirs and musicians. Despite her reluctance to take center stage, Ruthies talent was undeniable, and her mother encouraged her to step up and sing out. She stood out as a young black girl with a guitar in a choir scene dominated by pianos, but with her grandmothers vocal coaching and encouragement from her mother and the church community, she recognized her own power as a songwriter, a musician, and as a captivating singer. After studying music at a community college in Waco, Ruthie decided to take a break from music and enlist in the Navy. The stage drew her once more, and she was selected to sing for the Navy band Pride, where she honed her skills as a vocalist and performer. A development deal with Atlantic Records led her to New York City, where she immersed herself in the songwriting community and learned the craft of writing songs that spoke to the soul. However, Ruthies journey took a turn when her mother fell ill, prompting her to step back from music and return to Texas once again. It was a period of introspection, caregiving, and deep bonding with her mother, and upon her return to writing and performing, it was to shape her voice as a singer-songwriter and storyteller. Drawing on her experiences and her musical roots, she began to craft blues, folk, and gospel-tinged songs that spoke to the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience. Turning down a major record deal in pursuit of authenticity, she has stayed true to herself and her vision as an artist, signing with independent label Blue Corn Music to release Runaway Soul in 2002, followed by The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster in 2007, The Truth According to Ruthie Foster in 2009, Let It Burn in 2012, Promise of a Brand New Day in 2014, Joy Comes Back in 2017, and Healing Time in 2022. She has also released three live albums, Stages in 2004, Live At Antones in 2011, and 2020s Live at the Paramount. Now, with five Grammy nominations to her name, Ruthie Foster has achieved a long-awaited milestone: her very first Grammy win. Her latest album, Mileage, released on the legendary Sun Records, won Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards a triumph not only for Foster, but also a historic first-ever Grammy win for Sun Records. The recognition underscores the power of Fosters artistry and the enduring legacy of a label that continues to champion timeless voices. With soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unwavering commitment to her craft, Foster continues to carve out a path that is uniquely her own inspiring audiences and fellow musicians alike.
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THE PETS
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Workshop Production It’s 2011 and an animal collector in Zanesville, Ohio has set every one of his 50 exotic pets free. St. Francis of Assisi shows up to help during this wild, dark roam around the countryside. It's Animal Farm meets The Wizard of Oz meets a road trip comedy with a late ‘90s soundtrack. This pastoral comedy is based on a true story. Written by Dizzy Turek and directed by Dan Washelesky+. Featuring performances by Kylie Anderson+, Alexander Attea, Haley Bolithon+, Rasheeda Denise+, Capri Gehred-O'Connell, Suzy Krueckeberg+, Ben F. Locke+, Johnard Washington+, and Alice Wu +Denotes Bramble ensemble member In an effort to make our performances financially accessible to those who might not otherwise be able to attend, we offer a limited number of $5 Access Tickets for each performance. Sunday, Feb 22 - Masked Performance. Masks will be required for attendees on this date. Friday, Feb 27 - Student Night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances. This show runs 2.5 hours including a short intermission
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Hudson Freeman w. Brian Gerald Bulger
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Hudson Freeman is a brooklyn-based Lofi-folk artist, inspired and forged by the DIY midwest. The 27-year-old Freeman continues to record and perform songs equal-parts resonant, reflective, and poignant. He has quickly emerged as one of indies most enthralling new voices. His recent full-length, is a Folk Artist, helped solidify his presence as the kind of songwriter unafraid to tackle lifes most draining contradictions: modern identity, digital disconnection, and faith.Born to Evangelical missionaries, Hudson started writing songs upon a radical break at the age of thirteen when his family suddenly moved from the suburbs of Dallas to The Kingdom of Eswatini. The profound influence of indie big-hitters like Sufjan Stevens and Bon Iver as well as college years spent in Springfield, Missouri made a do-it-yourself midwesterner out of Hudson. Now, his new song If You Know Me has recently started drawing in attention from the masses, catapulting Freeman into a wider spotlight than ever. Its a moody blend of bedroom pop, folk, slowcore, and post-emo, stitched together by a singular guitar riff and mantra-style lyrics, confirming Hudsons undeniable knack for melody.
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THE PETS
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Workshop Production It’s 2011 and an animal collector in Zanesville, Ohio has set every one of his 50 exotic pets free. St. Francis of Assisi shows up to help during this wild, dark roam around the countryside. It's Animal Farm meets The Wizard of Oz meets a road trip comedy with a late ‘90s soundtrack. This pastoral comedy is based on a true story. Written by Dizzy Turek and directed by Dan Washelesky+. Featuring performances by Kylie Anderson+, Alexander Attea, Haley Bolithon+, Rasheeda Denise+, Capri Gehred-O'Connell, Suzy Krueckeberg+, Ben F. Locke+, Johnard Washington+, and Alice Wu +Denotes Bramble ensemble member In an effort to make our performances financially accessible to those who might not otherwise be able to attend, we offer a limited number of $5 Access Tickets for each performance. Sunday, Feb 22 - Masked Performance. Masks will be required for attendees on this date. Friday, Feb 27 - Student Night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances. This show runs 2.5 hours including a short intermission
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