Latest Events in Evanston(July Updated)

For well over a decade, the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab has lifted the lid on dozens of covert cyber espionage operations targeting innocent citizens everywhere. Drawing from his newly published book, Chasing Shadows , director Ron Deibert recounts how his small team of investigators disarmed cyber mercenaries and helped to improve the digital security of billions of people worldwide through their evidence-based investigations. Chasing Shadows provides a front-row seat to a dark underworld of digital espionage, disinformation and subversion. There, autocrats and dictators peer into their targets’ lives with the mere press of a button, spreading their tentacles of authoritarianism through a digital ecosystem that is insecure, poorly regulated, and prone to abuse. This event is co-hosted by the Weinberg College Center for International & Area Studies' Program of International Studies and the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern University. About the speaker Ron Deibert (PhD, University of British Columbia) is a Professor in Political Science and Director of the Citizen Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto. The Citizen Lab is a multifaceted laboratory that emphasizes information and communication technologies, human rights, and global security research, featuring over 160 groundbreaking reports on cyber espionage, spyware, and internet censorship. Deibert also co-founded OpenNet Initiative and Information Warfare Monitor, which are projects that investigate internet censorship and surveillance. He was also one of the founders and (former) VP of global policy and outreach of Psiphon , a tool that helps users bypass internet censorship. Information Source: Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs | eventbrite

What happens when personal and business branding come together? We call this "Brand Fusion". Branding isn't just about logos and packaging anymore. Personal branding, the process by which professionals differentiate themselves, is the cornerstone for business growth and development in the Digital Age. Welcome to "Brand Fusion", an in-person workshop where we will explore your personal and business brand and how these can lead to business growth. This is a hands-on gathering designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to get noticed and elevate to the next level, led by four brand and marketing experts: Rose Mills, Social Media Influence, will share how our first FUSION session helped her reimagine her social media business and redefine what social media success looks like — shifting businesses away from chasing vanity to influence the algorithm to adapting to the fast-changing digital world with strategies rooted in connection, relevance and trust. Isabelle Papoulias , Global Marketing Leader, has a powerful process for recognizing your worth — and setting the right price for it. She’ll walk us through how it works. Jennifer Schuman, Personal Brand Photographer , is back with her Personal Branding Field Guide to help you map out where you’re headed — both personally and professionally. Susan Tyson, Marketing, will introduce an AI tool that brings ease, clarity, and a little wow to your LinkedIn presence. This session will include a continental breakfast, breakout sessions, and networking with like-minded professionals over a lite lunch. Walk away with knowledge of marketing trends, a better picture of what your Personal Brand is, and practical next steps to create a brand marketing direction that communicates your message, expertise, and value. Information Source: Jennifer Schuman | eventbrite

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In this lecture, Mary Finn, Cardiss Collins Professor of Instruction Emerita at Northwestern University, will discuss Claire Keegan’s novel Small Things Like These , focusing on the history of the Magdalen Laundries in Ireland, and the movement to expose them and provide reparations for the women who were placed there. As Irish Studies scholar James Smith argues, the Magdalen Laundries were the dark underbelly of the emerging Irish Free State that crafted its identity as distinct from England in part by privileging the purity of its women. This created a need to hide the “wayward” women, met in large part by four orders of Catholic nuns. Very little of the novel takes place within the convent, and even when we move inside its walls, its workings are mysterious. But its influence is strong and reaches into all corners of the small, financially struggling town. With great intention Keegan picks a particular moment in Irish history that is perhaps best represented by the novel’s inconclusive conclusion. The lecture will take place from 6:00-7:30 PM. Attendees are encouraged to come early for a pre-event Happy Hour at the MiniBar from 5:30-6:00 PM. This is a ticketed lecture. Your ticket includes a copy of Small Things Like These OR a certificate of equal value ($22) to be redeemed on or before the event date. Proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit the McGaw YMCA. Mary Finn retired from Northwestern University in July, 2023. She was the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs and taught in the English Department. Upon retiring she began this research project on the Magdalen Laundries, inspired by curiosity about a great aunt who immigrated from Ireland only to enter a cloistered convent. The Order she joined was the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, one of the four orders that ran the Magdalen Laundries in Ireland. In the late 19th century the order came to the United States and continued its stated mission to “save souls,” in particular the souls of wayward girls. Information Source: Bookends & Beginnings | eventbrite

Even in a hyperpolarized political landscape, Professor Kevin M. Schultz argues that most everyone agrees on one thing: white liberals suck. In his bracing new book Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History , Professor Schultz scrutinizes objections against white liberals from all over the political map: conservatives, leftists, libertarians, and even white liberals themselves. On Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 PM, the author will give a book talk and Q&A at Bookends & Beginnings. Assessing how decades of attacks on liberals and liberalism have steadily hollowed out the center of American political life, Schultz also explores how we can fuel the rise of a true multiparty system. Why Everyone Hates White Liberals is a must-read for anyone wishing to understand—and envision a way forward in—the complicated landscape of American politics. Current Chair of the Department of History at UIC, Professor Kevin M. Schultz is an award-winning historian. He is a past president of the Society for U.S. Intellectual History and currently the Academic Chair of UIC Global . His previous books include Buckley and Mailer: The Difficult Friendship That Shaped the Sixties and Tri-Faith America: How Catholics and Jews Held Postwar America to Its Protestant Promise . Information Source: Bookends & Beginnings | eventbrite

Welcome to the Northwestern Swimming & Diving Alumni Golf Outing ! Join us for a fun day of golf at The Evans at Canal Shores . Reconnect with old teammates, meet new friends, and show off your golf skills on the course. Whether you're a scratch golfer or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for all levels. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reminisce about your time as a Northwestern athlete while enjoying a beautiful day on the green. See you there! Information Source: Northwestern Swimming & Diving | eventbrite

Our national conversation about the border has taken a religious turn. When televangelists declare, “Heaven has a wall,” activists shout back, “Jesus was a refugee.” For Professor Elizabeth Shakman Hurd , the standoff makes explicit a longstanding truth: borders are religious as well as political objects. Join us for a Buffett Book Talk with Hurd on her forthcoming Heaven Has a Wall (University of Chicago Press, June 2025), which argues that Americans share a bipartisan border religion, complete with an array of beliefs and practices that include a reverence for national security, a liturgy for immigration and an eschatological foreign policy. Through an analysis of the many ways the United States creates, enforces and ignores borders at home and abroad, Hurd offers a bold new perspective on the ties that bind American religion, politics and public life. The program will feature comment from and discussion with Barbara Sostaita , Assistant Professor of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago, and William Calvo-Quirós , Associate Professor and Associate Chair of American Culture at the University of Michigan. A reception will follow. Co-sponsored by the Global Religion & Politics Research Group , Middle East & North African (MENA) Studies Program and the Departments of Political Science and Religious Studies at Northwestern University. +++ About the Author Elizabeth Shakman Hurd is Professor and Chair of Religious Studies and Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University. She studies the public and political careers of religion in U.S. foreign and immigration policy, the international politics of secularism and religious freedom, American borders, and US actions in and representations of the Middle East. She is the author of Heaven Has a Wall: Religion, Borders and the Global United States (University of Chicago Press, June 2025), Beyond Religious Freedom: The New Global Politics of Religion (Princeton University Press, 2015 ), The Politics of Secularism in International Relations (Princeton University Press, 2008), and four co-edited volumes on religion and politics, including, most recently, At Home and Abroad: The Politics of American Religion (Columbia University Press, 2021). At Northwestern, Hurd co-directs the Global Religion & Politics Research Group and is a core faculty member in the MENA Studies program. Please note that 720 University Place is not an ADA-accessible space. Increasing physical access to buildings and facilities is a goal of the University, but not all buildings and venues have been updated at this time. Information Source: Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs | eventbrite

Join Northwestern University's Buffett Institute for Global Affairs and Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications for a conversation with Haman Mana , Visiting Scholar at the Buffett Institute and Medill. In conversation with Richard Joseph , Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Mana will discuss his new book, Biya's Regime: Chronicles of the Shipwreck of the Cameroonian Nation , an account of Cameroon's descent into authoritarianism under one of the world's longest-serving heads of state. Drawing on decades of experience as a journalist and editor in Cameroon, Mana will examine the country’s deepening political crisis, marked by systemic corruption, tribalism, violence and repression. This conversation will explore the broader implications for press freedom, civil society and democracy in Cameroon and across the world. Speaker Haman Mana is a Cameroonian journalist and author. He has spent his time as a Visiting Scholar at Northwestern continuing to run Le Jour , one of Cameroon’s largest daily newspapers, and working on his new book about Cameroon’s slide toward authoritarian rule, from which he was forced to flee following the paper’s investigation of corruption and influence peddling by a powerful media mogul. Discussant Richard Joseph , Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Northwestern University, has devoted his scholarly career to studying politics and governance in Africa with a special focus on democratic transitions, state building and state collapse, and conflict resolution. He directed the African Governance Program at the Carter Center (1988–1994) and coordinated elections missions in Zambia (1991), Ghana (1992) and peace initiatives in Liberia (1991–1994). Please note that 720 University Place is not an ADA-accessible space. Increasing physical access to buildings and facilities is a goal of the University, but not all buildings and venues have been updated. Information Source: Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs | 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

Eat Their Words is a food-focused book club featuring literature and memoirs written by chefs, foodies, and other food lovers, where the content of the book is curated into a culinary experience by chefs, bakers, and restauranteurs. Each month, we will read a book and discuss it during an evening event where the book is brought to life through a custom food experience or special meal. Monday, June 9, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Bakery in Paris by Aimie K Runyan $50-$75 sliding scale includes book (courtesy of Booked ), dinner and drinks inspired by A Bakery in Paris , and book club activities and discussion, and a private shopping experience at Booked before and after dinner. June Eat Their Words Book Club will be at Booked in Evanston. EMAIL info@hivebookarts.org to find out about our Eat Their Words subscription program! 2025 Schedule June 9: A Bakery in Paris by Aimie K Runyan July 14: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto August 11: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver *featuring food from Chef Toni Camphouse September 8: Relish by Lucy Knisley October 13: Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath November 10: For Never and Always by Helena Greer December 8: The Crime Brulee Bake Off by Rebecca Connolly Information Source: Hive Center for the Book Arts | 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

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

Sally McQuillen, MSW, CADC & Bryn Jessup, PhD (Co-presenters) Join us for a glass of wine or (N/A) and conversation the lovely Gathering Space at Oasis North Shore Downtown Evanston Loss is inevitable. Some losses are more traumatic than others, having not only to do with the nature of the loss itself but also how our personalities and our personal histories shape the meaning of loss. Unexpected loss is inherently traumatic. Grief can be protracted and include a range of symptoms associated with PTSD or other traumatic responses. Grief over unexpected loss is shaped by past experiences with separation and loss, including previous relational trauma. Recovery from unexpected loss is a life-long process, best considered to be a process of living with – not recovering from– loss. Insights from psychodynamic and family systems theories , as well as the new science of relational neurobiology , can help us make sense of traumatic aspects of loss and can help point to a path through loss. The presenters bring to bear both their personal experiences of unexpected loss and their extensive clinical experience of working with individuals and families who are coming to terms with profound, often traumatic losses. Following the informal presentations, there will be discussion with the audience. We offer wine from eco-friendly sources and offer N/A alternatives- always! About the presenters: Sally McQuillen, MSW, CADC , is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in addiction, grief, and trauma recovery. An avid reader with a double major in writing and dance criticism in college, she began working in public relations and marketing prior to obtaining her master’s degree in social work. Her memoir, Reaching for Beautiful, about the death of her young adult son, is Sally’s first book. She and her husband live on the North Shore of Chicago, where they raised their three children. Bryn Jessup, PhD is the Director of Family Services & Systems at Yellowbrick Treatment Center . He brings a perspective on loss from personal experience of the death of his first wife following a long illness, and offers insights from psychodynamic and family systems theories as well as cutting edge research on loss and trauma from relational neurobiology. Co-hosted by ARC Professional Group and Oasis North Shore.  Learn more: Oasis offers a mentoring community of thoughtful clinicians and flexible rentals of casually elegant offices in an inviting three-office, tree-top level suite ARC Professional Group offers specialized concierge care for complex cases and psychologically-informed Executive Coaching Information Source: Sarah Warren, PhD | eventbrite

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Celebrate another fantastic year of live chamber music from Civitas Ensemble with our Season Finale, featuring octets by Enescu and Mendelssohn. Program: ‍Felix Mendelssohn | Octet for Strings in E-flat Major, Op. 20 George Enescu | Octet for Strings in C Major, Op. 7 Information Source: Civitas Ensemble | eventbrite

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd a for a walk around Dawes Park and the surrounding neighborhood to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in your own backyard. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants and mushrooms! Meet on the south side of the lagoon. $40 a person, $70 per pair. Group rates available. Contact Dave at 847-409-8623 for info. Information Source: Dave Odd, Chicago's only full time forager to the stars. | 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

Singles July 4th Get together! If you are alone and no one to ahng out, join us for a fun-filled July 4th celebration at Evanston Clark Street Beach ! This event is the perfect opportunity to meet other singles in your area and enjoy a day of music, games, and good vibes. Whether you're looking for a new friend, this party is the place to be. Don't miss out on a chance to make some memories and perhaps even find that special someone. Grab your sunscreen, bring a dish to share or your favorite drinks and get ready to mingle at the Singles July 4th Summer Party ! Information Source: Singles & Gather | eventbrite

YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge for anyone working with individuals affected by domestic violence. The training covers all ICDVP required topics using a trauma-informed lens, including: Dynamics of Domestic Violence Empowerment Counseling Criminal and Civil Legal Issues Safety Planning Risk Assessment Confidentiality Teen Dating Violence Impact of Domestic Violence on Children Introduction to Partner Abuse Intervention Strategies Connection to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Dynamics within LGBTQ Communities Elder Abuse Supporting People with Disabilities Self and Community Care Our trainers all have years of experience, both as educators and as service providers. Where beneficial, we bring in guest trainers with more in-depth knowledge on specific topics. Click here to learn more about how the training is conducted. DATE/TIME: July14th, 2025 - July 25th, 2025 (M-F) from 9am -2pm CST _____ IMPORTANT UPDATE - PLEASE READ Early Bird Registration Available Through July 1st! We are committed to keeping the cost of our 40-hour domestic violence training accessible, helping to reduce barriers for those seeking to serve survivors and build safer communities. While many comparable trainings are priced higher, we strive to maintain an affordable rate while still providing the highest quality education, experienced trainers, and essential resources. To continue meeting this standard and address rising program costs, we will be increasing the training fee from $225 to $275 per participant starting July 1st, 2025. As a thank you for early registration, we’re offering an Early Bird Special for our upcoming training session (July 14-25). Register by July 1st to secure the current rate of $225. Don’t miss this opportunity to save and invest in your professional growth with YWCA’s trauma-informed, expert-led training. _______ QUESTIONS…? CONTACT: Hannah Gunter, Violence Prevention Training Manager hgunter@ywca-ens.org 847-864-8445 ext. 1128. Information Source: YWCA Evanston/North Shore | eventbrite

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Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out with friends, EVANSTON BREWFEST 2025 is the place to be. Don't miss out on this exciting event and get ready to raise a glass with us! Presale Tickets - $40 (presale ends 07/24/2025 @ 5:00 pm) Day of Event Tickets - $50 * Ticket includes: E ntrance into Brewfest. 5 oz. tasting mug with unlimited beer sampling. Voting token for the People's Choice Award. VIP Tickets - $60 * VIP Ticket includes: 1-hour early entrance into Brewfest (Noon). 8 oz. tasting mug with unlimited beer sampling. Voting token for the People's Choice Award. Brewfest Drawstring Bag. Brewfest Beer Mug Lanyard. Tickets are Non-Refundable: Refunds are only given if the EVANSTON BREWFEST is canceled by the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. Wyoming Downs Racetrack: Show your Brewfest wristband at Wyoming Downs Racetrack on Sunday, July 27th, and enjoy a special 1/2 off admission! Adults-only event. Must be 21+ to attend. A valid ID is required for entrance, no paper IDs are allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS! NO Outside Coolers/Food/ Water Bottles (water will be provided) NO Weapons NO Animals (must provide certification for service animals). Questions? Call the Evanston Chamber of Commerce at (307) 783-0370 Information Source: Evanston Chamber of Commerce | eventbrite