Featured Events in Evanston in June 2025 (June Updated)

Bookends & Beginnings is thrilled to present an evening with Molly Jong - Fast in honor of her new book, How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir . At 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 11, the author will discuss her ferociously honest memoir in conversation with Peter Sagal —host of WBEZ Chicago's Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! —at Nichols Concert Hall. Molly Jong - Fast is the only child of second-wave feminist icon and 1970s It Girl Erica Jong , author of the explosive classic Fear of Flying . Molly's relationship with her dreamy, glamorous, and elusive mother was intense and often tumultuous. In How to Lose Your Mother, the author tracks Erica's decline into dementia and the heartbreaking process of losing a mother she never really had, all with a pitch-perfect balance of humor and heart. Molly Jong - Fast is a contributing writer at Vanity Fair, a political analyst at MSNBC News, and host of the podcast “Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast.” She is the author of three previous books. She lives in Manhattan. Peter Sagal is the host of Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!, NPR's Peabody Award-winning weekly news quiz with over five million listeners on more than 700 stations. He is also a playwright and author of two books. Peter and his family live in the Chicago area. Information Source: Bookends & Beginnings | eventbrite

June 30-July 2, 2025 The conference will bring together an interdisciplinary group of scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and social scientists interested in diffusion and related spreading phenomena. Topics of interest include Basic principles of diffusion theory and simulation Experimental measurements and applications in biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering Spreading phenomena in archaeology, ecology, epidemics, linguistics, sociology, etc. The conference will include invited talks, contributed talks, and posters. Ample time will be given to the poster sessions. Information Source: Northwestern Chemical and Biological Engineering Department | eventbrite

LOCATION: Cahn Auditorium | 600 Emerson St, Evanston, IL Please scroll down for a detailed FAQ FAQ ARE THERE ID OR MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE EVENT? This show is all ages, but please bring a valid ID if you selected will call. WHERE IS THE CONCERT LOCATED? This show is presented by Out of Space at Cahn Auditorium, located at 600 Emerson St, in Evanston, IL. This event is NOT at SPACE. IS THIS EVENT ADA ACCESSIBLE? Yes, Cahn Auditorium is ADA accessible. Accessible tickets can be purchased by contacting SPACE directly (boxoffice@evanstonspace.com or 847.492.8860). You may also purchase tickets in-person at the SPACE box office (1245 Chicago Avenue in Evanston) any evening we have a show from 5-9pm. CAN I BUY TICKETS IN-PERSON? Yes, tickets with no added service fees are available for purchase at the SPACE box office. Advance tickets will NOT be available for sale at Cahn Auditorium. The SPACE box office is open any evening we have a show from 5-9pm. We're located at 1245 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORTATION/PARKING OPTIONS FOR GETTING TO AND FROM THE EVENT? We recommend the Northwestern University Visitor Center Garage off Sheridan Road (1841 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL)—free after 4 pm weekdays. and all day Saturday, Sunday and holidays. During other times it’s $8 (no pass or permit needed, pay by credit card only. Park for a fee in City of Evanston parking garages at Clark and Chicago, Davis and Benson or Clark and Maple. Please add at least 20 minutes to travel time for parking. A detailed map is located below. We do not recommend street parking, as there are two-hour limits all around the theater. Please note restrictions on posted signs. If traveling by CTA: Take L to Foster Street Purple Line Stop. Walk two and a half blocks blocks east to Sheridan Road, then one block south to Cahn Auditorium. There will be a designated drop-off area for ride-shares. DO I NEED A HARD-COPY TICKET? WHAT IF I LOSE MY TICKET? If you selected the print-at-home option, your ticket is attached to this email as a PDF. If for some reason you cannot locate your ticket, your name will also be on a will call list at the door. Please bring a valid ID. WHAT TIME DO DOORS OPEN? WHAT TIME DOES THE CONCERT START? Doors for the event open 1 hour before show-time. For this concert, doors will open at 7pm and opener will on at 8pm. Headliner will go on at 9pm. WILL FOOD & DRINKS BE AVAILABLE? IS THERE A BAR? Outside food and beverages are prohibited, but factory-sealed water and empty reusable water bottles are allowed inside. Cahn Auditorium is within walking distance of many great downtown Evanston restaurants. Click here for more info. WHAT’S THE REFUND POLICY? All tickets are non-refundable. HOW CAN I CONTACT THE EVENT ORGANIZER? For questions regarding your order, please email boxoffice@evanstonspace.com . All SPACE and Out of Space events are safe and welcoming gatherings to ALL music fans. Hostile or harassing behavior towards any other concert-goers or event staff will never be tolerated. If you notice this type of behavior, please approach any event staff and let them know or email info@evanstonspace.com . Information Source: SPACE | eventbrite

Tarot began as a game in 15th-century Europe and has since evolved into a powerful tool for reflection, storytelling, and personal insight. The 78-card deck speaks in symbols—offering not answers, but invitations: to pause, to wonder, to listen more closely to yourself. This ongoing workshop welcomes anyone interested in exploring tarot in a thoughtful, down-to-earth way. You don’t need to “believe” in anything—just bring your curiosity. Each session is shaped by shared reflection and focused study. We’ll begin by spending about half an hour discussing our personal interpretations of a single tarot card. Then, we’ll explore the card’s traditional meanings through guided reading and conversation, using The Ultimate Guide to Tarot as our reference. Finally, we’ll close with a simple spread designed to anchor the card’s themes and help you connect them to your own life. Participants will receive a classic Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck to use and keep. Copies of The Ultimate Guide to Tarot will be available for purchase. Natalie Reyes is a Reiki Master and practicing psychic/medium with a background in speech-language pathology. Natalie brings a grounded, intuitive presence to her work and values kindness, clarity, and open-hearted learning. Information Source: Bookends & Beginnings | eventbrite

Welcome to The Garden Club of Evanston 's summer event, "A Glorious Garden Walk" ! Join us June 28th—rain or shine—for a day filled with beauty and nature. This year’s theme, “ A Midsummer Day's Dream ,” takes visitors into private and public gardens along Evanston’s lakeside. Don't miss this opportunity to explore these unique gardens, immerse yourself in the wonders of nature, and visit a one-of-a-kind pop-up boutique . Your participation provides funds to advance civic projects, support demonstration gardens, and maintain historic community gardens. Information Source: The Garden Club of Evanston | eventbrite