Calendar
What’s Happening!
There’s always something happening on Central Street. From our annual special events to weekly community events, view our calendar and plan your next visit. If you are a Central Street Business within the business district boundaries and would like to submit an event happening in the district, click the button below to submit your event.
Have a question? Send an email to hello@centralstreet-evanston.com.
Over Sea Under Stone Evanston: Exhibit by Amy Hanks
Amy Hanks | Over Sea Under Stone
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) presents the exhibition by Amy Hanks | Over Sea Under Stone. The exhibition showcases art inspired by icons, tarot cards, lotería, memoirs, kachina dancers, children’s stories, illuminated manuscripts, and more. It will be on display from September 19 - October 25, 2026 with an opening reception on Sunday, September 27, from 1 - 3PM that will be free and open to the public.
Sarah Sipling Solo Exhibit
Sarah Sipling | Solo Exhibit
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) presents a solo exhibition by Sarah Sipling with art that contemplates political issues focusing on ideas of protest, power, and perception. The exhibition will be on display from September 19 - October 25, 2026 with an opening reception on Sunday, September 27, from 1 - 3PM that will be free and open to the public.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Trivia Night at The Fat Shallot
You have no excuse to miss our trivia night! Bring the whole family and see who really is the smartest in your family. Your team can win the chance to pick one of next month’s categories!
SimWorks X Mack's Pop-Up
SimWorks is coming to Mack’s for a 2 DAY long pop-up September 25 & 26, from 10 AM to 5 PM each day. Come roll through Friday and Saturday at Mack’s to chat with our buddies from simworksusa and see even more goodies from them not currently available at Mack’s!
Parting Glass Band: Celtic Knot Public House
Parting Glass Irish Folk music. Live at The Knot - Never a cover. Music begins at 8:30 PM - end time TBD.
SimWorks X Mack's Pop-Up
SimWorks is coming to Mack’s for a 2 DAY long pop-up September 25 & 26, from 10 AM to 5 PM each day. Come roll through Friday and Saturday at Mack’s to chat with our buddies from simworksusa and see even more goodies from them not currently available at Mack’s!
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Lincoln-Harrison Family Friendly Monthly Ride
5:45 PM – Meet at Leahy Park with your bicycles (2404 Lincoln St.)
6:00 PM – Roll-out for a 3.5 mile ride along the proposed Lincoln-Harrison Greenway & reconnect at Independence Park to chat about how we can work together to make the LH Greenway a reality!
NO RSVPs — just show up and ride. Please follow us on Instagram day of for any weather related notices.
Questions? Email kelly@macksbikeandgoods.com
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Mack's Bike and Goods Fall Bike Market and Swap
Buy, sell, trade your bicycles treasures. If you have questions please call the shop at 847-877-8877 or stop by to talk in real life.
Interested in having a vendor space (they are free and available on a first come, first serve basis) — please email kelly@macksbikeandgoods.com
This is a rain or shine outdoor event!
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Trivia Night at The Fat Shallot
You have no excuse to miss our trivia night! Bring the whole family and see who really is the smartest in your family. Your team can win the chance to pick one of next month’s categories!
Central Street Trick or Treat
Family fun awaits! Celebrate Halloween on Central Street. From 11 AM - 1 PM, trick-or-treat at Central Street businesses, and enjoy Halloween-themed crafts at the Evanston Art Center.
Our Halloween event is growing! Join us after trick-or-treating, from 1 - 3 PM for the West End Kids’ Fest hosted at Mack’s Bike & Goods and The Fat Shallot.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Mack's Bike and Goods Evanston Witches Ride 2026
Join Mack’s Bike and Goods for our annual Witches Ride, a festive community bicycle ride celebrating spooky season! Witches will gather at Mack’s at 5:00 PM and depart at 5:45 PM for a loop through North Evanston along Lincoln and Harrison Streets. Riders are encouraged to dress up, bring candy to toss to little goblins along the route, and light up their bikes for the evening ride. Afterward, join us at The Fat Shallot for an elixir or two and dancing. This year’s ride will also support Sanctuary Evanston and its work with local immigrant neighbors. Pre-registration is required and closes October 25. Helmets and bike lights are required. Questions can be directed to kelly@macksbikeandgoods.com. A complete FAQ available at the registration page!
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Dr. Hauschka Mini-Facials & Makeovers at Walsh Natural Health
Enjoy a 25-minute facial or makeover with Dr. Hauschka's skincare experts. Get advice on the best products for your skin's needs, and gifts.
Seasonal transitions mean your skin needs more attention and care. Sign up for a mini-facial or mini-makeover to get advice on keeping your skin radiant and hydrated through the colder months. Plus, see which makeup colors work best for fall and beyond.
Sign up for a facial, makeover, or both. $15 per appointment that you book, and you get $10 back as a product credit on the day of the event. PLUS receive 20% off all Dr. Hauschka purchases on November 7th in addition to free gifts from Dr. Hauschka's team!
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Trivia Night at The Fat Shallot
You have no excuse to miss our trivia night! Bring the whole family and see who really is the smartest in your family. Your team can win the chance to pick one of next month’s categories!
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Trivia Night at The Fat Shallot
You have no excuse to miss our trivia night! Bring the whole family and see who really is the smartest in your family. Your team can win the chance to pick one of next month’s categories!
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Star Wars Weekly Open Play at Heroines & Heroes
Join Heroines & Heroes for a casual drop in weekly play for Star Wars Unlimited! Everyone who attends will get a promo pack.
Needlepoint Open Stitch Morning at Velvet Stitch House
Bring your current WIP and hang out with fellow stitchers for a chill morning of creativity and good vibes.
Join VSH for a relaxed, no-pressure morning of needlepoint at the shop.
Space is limited, so be sure to grab your free spot before it fills up.
All levels welcome.
The British Wine Butler's European Journey: France
Join Philip Osenton, The British Wine Butler, as he guides guests on an engaging journey through the vineyards of France, sharing the stories, people, and traditions that have shaped French winemaking for centuries.
Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully curated tasting while learning how climate, terroir, grape varieties, and regional customs influence each wine’s personality. Whether you’re discovering French wine for the first time or expanding your knowledge, Philip’s approachable style makes every guest feel welcome.
Not a member? You are welcome.
Admission is $39 per person and includes the full guided tasting. Your payment confirms your place — please set the quantity to the number in your party.
Witch Hat Workshop: Sew On Central
Saturdays, September 19th or October 3rd | 1:00-4:00 pm : Get your Halloween sewing started with your very own Witch Hat! Open to adults and teens, 13 and up. You should know how to use a sewing machine.
Cost: $ 110.00
Caturday Saturday
Saturdays are always Cat-urdays at Follow Your Nose! Stop in and adopt a feline friend!
Greasy Gravy Band: Celtic Knot Public House
Greasy Gravy Band Blues music. Live at The Knot - Never a cover. Music begins at 8:30 PM - end time TBD.
Pokémon Open Play at Heroines & Heroes
Join Heroines & Heroes to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game! All skill levels are welcome. Players who check in with a Pokémon Play ID will get a prize pack for participating!
MTG Magic Night at BoC Beer on Central
Magic Night is back at BoC! ✨
Grab an MTG deck, grab a seat, and let the spells (and pours) fly! ⚔️🍺
Purchase an MTG deck and enjoy 20% off draft pours while you play.
Fall Open: YWCA Shop for Good Evanston
The big reveal is here! New fall items are now in the shop, and this is a true grand reopening shopping experience.
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: Celtic Knot Public House
Play your favorite Quiz Show at your favorite local Irish pub! Every Monday at 7 pm. Free to play, prizes awarded, pride to be won.
Live Irish Music Session: Celtic Knot Public House
Join us for a Live Irish Music Session with John Williams and Friends, every Sunday from 3 - 5 PM - never a cover!
Passport to Music: Music Conservatory of Ilinois
This is a FREE event where you can interact with instruments you never have before! If you would like to attend, please RSVP using the Google Form that is attached below!
https://www.musicconservatoryofillinois.com/fermi/2026-passport-to-music
Caturday Saturday
Saturdays are always Cat-urdays at Follow Your Nose! Stop in and adopt a feline friend!
Josh Johnson: Celtic Knot Public House
Josh Johnson Blues music. Live at The Knot - Never a cover. Music begins at 8:30 PM - end time TBD.
Project Runway Season Final Community Watch Night
Join together and watch the season finale of Project Runway on September 11 at 6 PM at Sew Design Studio. This season has been one to remember. So let’s have a good time and bring the community together. Open to everyone!
Cosmic Gong Journey & Chakra Tuning at Heaven Meets Earth Yoga: 2746 Central St.
Join us for an evening of healing vibrations, intuitive guidance, and energetic renewal.
Begin the evening with Angel Card and Tarot readings from 5-6:30pm followed by Cosmic Gong and Chakra Tuning at 7pm. Space is limited. Please sign up for a reading by emailing lisayoga@comcast.net or stop by our studio Heaven Meets Earth located at 2746 Central Street.
Angel Tarot Readings Love Donation: $20
Cosmic Gong and Chakra Tuning Investment: $35
Angela Card & Tarot Readings at Heaven Meets Earth Yoga: 2746 Central St.
Angel Card and Tarot readings from 5-6:30pm followed by Cosmic Gong and Chakra Tuning at 7pm. Space is limited. Please sign up for a reading by emailing lisayoga@comcast.net or stop by our studio Heaven Meets Earth located at 2746 Central Street.
Angel Tarot Readings Love Donation: $20
Cosmic Gong and Chakra Tuning Investment: $35
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
First Saturday Drop-in Mahjong: The Fat Shallot
Come drop in and stay for an hour or for all three! All skill levels welcome. Bring your own board if you have one, and we have drinks and food for purchase. First Saturday of the month from 2pm-5pm.
Caturday Saturday
Saturdays are always Cat-urdays at Follow Your Nose! Stop in and adopt a feline friend!
Mr. G and The Mystery Band: Celtic Knot Public House
Mr. G and The Mystery Band Blues/Funk music. Live at The Knot - Never a cover. Music begins at 8:30 PM - end time TBD.
Lincoln-Harrison Family Friendly Monthly Ride
5:45 PM – Meet at Leahy Park with your bicycles (2404 Lincoln St.)
6:00 PM – Roll-out for a 3.5 mile ride along the proposed Lincoln-Harrison Greenway & reconnect at Independence Park to chat about how we can work together to make the LH Greenway a reality!
NO RSVPs — just show up and ride. Please follow us on Instagram day of for any weather related notices.
Questions? Email kelly@macksbikeandgoods.com
Pierce Crask Americana Music: Celtic Knot Public House
Live Americana music with Pierce Crask every Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM. Never a cover.
5th Sunday Yoga 101 at The Yoga Post
Celebrate the meaning of yoga and connect at The Yoga Post (TYP). TYP values education on and off the mat. Join us for our signature 5th Sunday event. This month we celebrate back to school with a return to TYP fundamentals and a deep dive into what yoga really is. Spoiler it's more than asana.
