AI PlannerEvanston This Week
Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2025
Exciting events and experiences happening this week in Evanston.
Lindsay Lou w. Cousin Curtiss
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Lindsay Lou is a siren songbird who made her way into the world of music with groups like The Flatbellys and The Sweet Water Warblers. Adopted by the jamgrass scene, frequently sitting in with bands like Greensky Bluegrass and writing and performing with Billy Strings, she has toured all the world with her sweet and powerful sound.Hot off over a year of touring with a folk-rock-quartet to deliver her newest album, Queen of Time, Lindsay Lou has returned to a more intimate sound with what shes calling her Honey Moon Trio. Featuring Wila Frank on guitar, fiddle and harmonies, Emma Rose on upright bass and harmonies, and Lou herself on lead vocals, guitar and banjo. The trio will be wrapping up a summer of playing music festivals around the country and making Lous annual autumn loop around Lake Michigan. Theyll be performing songs from Lous extensive discography as well as new arrangements of covers and trad songs. Expect three part harmony fit to sooth the soul, soulful lead singing, and flavors of bluegrass and americana.
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The War and Treaty w. Thunderstorm Artis
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Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. They were nominated for the Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, and have also been nominated for Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards two years in a row and for Vocal Duo of the Year at the ACM Awards. They have won two Americana Music Awards (both for Duo/Group of the Year) and have received additional nominations and recognition from CMT Music Awards, Folk Alliance International, Peoples Choice Country Awards, as well as from the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Grand Ole Opry.
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Geoffrey Dean Trio Ft. Charles Owens
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The Geoffrey Dean Trio featuring Charles Owens explores a variety of contemporary jazz, hard bop, and traditional jazz repertoire with this versatile combination of modern musicians. Jazz Master Charles Owens will join the group for this special event adding to the trio of Dean on piano, supported by Eric Binder on drums and Dominic Duval On bass. Grounded in tradition but playing with modern sensibilities, the entire spectrum of the history of jazz will be covered in this exciting showcase of modern and classic jazz repertoire as well as original music. The Geoffrey Dean Quartet released their new album Conceptions on April 4th and this show will help to celebrate the release.
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Rooted
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ROOTED A World Premiere by Ben F. Locke, directed by Carol Ann Tan Faced with the prospect of losing their ancestral home, a trio of BIPOC modern-day witches resurrect a witch from their coven to help them grapple with rapid change, surprising discoveries, and the newest neighbor in their home. This queer romantic comedy is about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic. 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. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances. Recommended for ages 13 and up. No refunds less than 24 hours before the show starts. COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Oct 13 - Opening night! We will have a post-show reception to celebrate. Please join us in the lobby after the show for some refreshments. Friday, Oct 24 - Student night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Sunday, Oct 26 - Masked performance. On this date, masks will be required for attendees, so our immunocompromised patrons and others who prefer to wear masks in public have a welcoming environment in which to see our show.
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Northwestern Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. Illinois State University Mens Basketball
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Rooted
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ROOTED A World Premiere by Ben F. Locke, directed by Carol Ann Tan Faced with the prospect of losing their ancestral home, a trio of BIPOC modern-day witches resurrect a witch from their coven to help them grapple with rapid change, surprising discoveries, and the newest neighbor in their home. This queer romantic comedy is about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic. 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. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances. Recommended for ages 13 and up. No refunds less than 24 hours before the show starts. COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Oct 13 - Opening night! We will have a post-show reception to celebrate. Please join us in the lobby after the show for some refreshments. Friday, Oct 24 - Student night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Sunday, Oct 26 - Masked performance. On this date, masks will be required for attendees, so our immunocompromised patrons and others who prefer to wear masks in public have a welcoming environment in which to see our show.
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Trivia w. Whaddayaknow? | Space's Lobby
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Play Chicagolands BEST Pub Trivia Game at Space every Thursday night at 7pm! Its always FREE to play and well have great prizes for the top teams - be sure to come early to claim your teams spot!
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Rooted
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ROOTED A World Premiere by Ben F. Locke, directed by Carol Ann Tan Faced with the prospect of losing their ancestral home, a trio of BIPOC modern-day witches resurrect a witch from their coven to help them grapple with rapid change, surprising discoveries, and the newest neighbor in their home. This queer romantic comedy is about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic. 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. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances. Recommended for ages 13 and up. No refunds less than 24 hours before the show starts. COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Oct 13 - Opening night! We will have a post-show reception to celebrate. Please join us in the lobby after the show for some refreshments. Friday, Oct 24 - Student night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Sunday, Oct 26 - Masked performance. On this date, masks will be required for attendees, so our immunocompromised patrons and others who prefer to wear masks in public have a welcoming environment in which to see our show.
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Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Womens Volleyball
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Rooted
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ROOTED A World Premiere by Ben F. Locke, directed by Carol Ann Tan Faced with the prospect of losing their ancestral home, a trio of BIPOC modern-day witches resurrect a witch from their coven to help them grapple with rapid change, surprising discoveries, and the newest neighbor in their home. This queer romantic comedy is about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic. 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. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances. Recommended for ages 13 and up. No refunds less than 24 hours before the show starts. COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Oct 13 - Opening night! We will have a post-show reception to celebrate. Please join us in the lobby after the show for some refreshments. Friday, Oct 24 - Student night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Sunday, Oct 26 - Masked performance. On this date, masks will be required for attendees, so our immunocompromised patrons and others who prefer to wear masks in public have a welcoming environment in which to see our show.
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Sir Woman w. Rhea the Second
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Kelsey Wilson has never been able to escape the pull of music. At the early age of 4, she began playing violin and quickly became fascinated with her familys expansive record collection. Growing up homeschooled with a mother whose life had been embedded in the gospel church, Wilson found herself immersed in the genre and became enamored with Rt until her teenage years that she was introduced to genres like country rap and pop. None of it really hit after so many years of what I was listening to, so I just implanted gospel into my brain. While Wilson never thought she would be a professional musician, life had other plans. In the early 2010s, Wilson found momentum as the lead vocalist and violinist of the Austin-based Americana outfit Wild Child. I was writing songs with someone who played the ukulele, so I realized that I could fit melodies and words over the chords he was playing and it was really easy. Throughout their 14-year tenure, the group released five albums and has toured with artists like Mt. Joy, Robert Ellis and Shakey Graves. Because it was easy, Wilson believed that she was supposed to be making folk music. After all, the band has found moderate success over the years, from movie and TV show placements to commercial jingles. But the music didnt feel authentic to Wilson. I wasnt being my genuine self, she says. Still, she didnt know what kind of music she would make if she was in complete control. In 2018, the year before lockdown, she penned what would be the first Sir Woman record several songs that didnt quite fit in the Wild Child world. At the time, she didnt intend to create a band or touring the record. I just wanted to make an album that sounded like me entirely. The name of Wilsons rollicking solo project fittingly came to her just as Wild Child was playing the last festival before their hiatus. While roaming around the festival grounds, a security guard yelled at her, calling her sir and woman. Something clicked: It was the song that she had been singing in a dream the night before, the character she longed to create. It felt so appropriate and reminded me of Motown, just classic but powerful. It was everything that I didnt really get to express in Wild Child.
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Rooted
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ROOTED A World Premiere by Ben F. Locke, directed by Carol Ann Tan Faced with the prospect of losing their ancestral home, a trio of BIPOC modern-day witches resurrect a witch from their coven to help them grapple with rapid change, surprising discoveries, and the newest neighbor in their home. This queer romantic comedy is about sisterhood, what we hold on to, and what’s worth our sacrifices and magic. 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. Please note that all late audience members will be seated at the house manager's discretion due to the actors using all entrances. Recommended for ages 13 and up. No refunds less than 24 hours before the show starts. COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Oct 13 - Opening night! We will have a post-show reception to celebrate. Please join us in the lobby after the show for some refreshments. Friday, Oct 24 - Student night. Free pizza, plus a post-show discussion with the artists. Sunday, Oct 26 - Masked performance. On this date, masks will be required for attendees, so our immunocompromised patrons and others who prefer to wear masks in public have a welcoming environment in which to see our show.
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Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball vs. Maryland Terrapins Womens Volleyball
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SOLD OUT - Mucca Pazza w. 7th Period
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Mucca Pazza is an intrepid interdisciplinary instrumental music ensemble from Chicago, IL. Since 2004, they have made a name for themselves playing alarmingly danceable music composed and arranged especially for their implausible instrumentation by band members - original music which defies classification but has bloomed out of manifold influences, from surf to Stravinsky, from Bartok to Zappa, from Esquivel to Ellington. In addition to blaring trumpets, slithering saxophones, clarinets, trombones, and tubas, the band boasts a drumline that seems to share a single nervous system, an entire section of disparate instruments that dont belong anywhere near a marching band (electric guitars, accordion, violin, and yes, a cello), and contains within its multitudes a cheer squad that performs absurdist cheers and asymmetrical, impressively low-to-the-ground pyramids. No-one has ever been completely certain of the exact number of people in Mucca Pazza. Everyone can be completely certain that this group of weirdos belongs together! Mucca Pazza: embracing the absurd! in solidarity with the improbable._____7th Period is a 7-piece teenage ensemble that performs jazz/funk/soul/pop covers, along with a sprinkling of originals. Formed in 2024 inside the hallowed halls of Evanstons Nichols Middle School, the group would meet during their lunch break (7th period) in the empty music room to jam exploring musical genres, discovering their ability to create as a group, and having a lot of fun. Encouraged by the massive support given by the schools band director, John Carroll, 7th Period emerged from the classroom and onto the scene. The band continues to grow by exploring the versatility of their instruments and sharing their love of rhythmically upbeat music to all audiences, especially their own. 7th Period is: Noah Hunt (tenor sax), Simone Hewitt (tenor sax), Dylan Wooller (trumpet), Dalston Wooller (alto sax), Ben Williams (guitar), Leonidas Patton (bass), and Brooke Van Haelewyn (drums).
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