Weekend Ahead is back for the summer. Over the next few months, we’ll be highlighting events both on campus and in Evanston. Read on to find your weekend plans.
Northwest Events
2022 Summer Research Opportunity Program Research Symposium
Norris University Center
Friday 9-12 noon
The symposium allows participants, who come from colleges and universities across the country, to present research from various fields and answer questions.
Events Evanston
First Friday
Mason Park
Friday 6-9pm
free
As part of Evanston’s My Town, Your Town, Our Town initiative, community youth and families can gather at Mason Park for free food, games — including a bingo tournament — and information on resources from community centers. This will be the last First Friday of the summer.
Creators Market 2022
1800 Maple Ave Parking garage
Sunday 12-5pm
free
Sponsored by Downtown Evanston and Evanston Made, a non-profit organization that aims to connect the Evanston community and its artists, this market features hundreds of handmade clothing, jewelry, art, stationary and more.
Evanston Plein Air Art Exhibit
Evanston Public Library
Friday-Saturday 9-18; Sunday 12-6pm
free
More than 20 entries from Evanston plein air The four-day festival and competition are now on display at the Evanston Public Library. The pieces depict the Evanston landscape and were created by plein air artists during the festival.
Opening reception and artist discussion | “Dance for our tribe” exhibition.
Evanston Art Center
Friday 6-9pm
free
This exhibit features the new book “Dancing for Our Tribe: Potawatomi Tradition in the New Millennium” by Sharon Hoogstraten, a Native American artist who photographs her fellow Potawatomis in traditional dress to show their cultural resilience despite removals and forced relocations.
Friends and Family Day – Jamaica Day 2022
Robert E James Park
Sunday 12-9pm
free
Created to commemorate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence, this celebration of Caribbean culture offers invitations to people of all races and nationalities to promote unity and peace through art and music.
Community Day at the Y
McGaw YMCA
Saturday 1-5pm
free
Whether you’re up for a dip in the pool, a basketball skills challenge or an art workshop, Community Day offers plenty of enrichment opportunities to help you stay active and spend time with family and friends. Facility tours and childcare for ages 2 and up are also available.
First Saturdays open studio
Studio 3
Saturday 10:00-12:00
free
As part of Evanston Made’s First Saturdays program, Kids Make a Difference is hosting open studio days where community members can create art using the spaces and materials of local makers.
Downtown Evanston Farmers Market
Saturday 7:30am-1:00pm
Whether you’re looking to cool off with an iced tea, enjoy a warm pastry, or simply indulge in educational activities, the Farmers’ Market has you covered. It features more than 40 vendor options for baked goods and fresh produce.
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