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## Entertainment Events in Evanston - **Event Name**: Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsFred Armisen has 22 upcoming events.Note: Originally scheduled for 13-SEP-2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.Ticket LimitPlease n - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 10:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/fred-armisen-comedy-for-musicians-but-everyone-is-welcome/210009722982447 - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iNjIwZDAyY2I1OTc2MTY1Mjk2ZTFmMzg0NWQ5MTQzNzQ4OGY4ZDI3M2NlNTY2YzQwZTZkNWNkZmI1MzAxNmMyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzE3MTcxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQzMTYxMzg.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: COLD HANDS (1991) - The Lost DIY Horror Films of Kip Hanks - **Description**: Late writer-director Kip Hanks’s sole feature, lost for decades and revived by a strange twist of fate, is an uncanny tale of resurrection.About this EventCOLD HANDS (1991) (Kip Hanks, 1991, 60 min, U-matic to digit - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/cold-hands-1991-the-lost-diy-horror-films-of-kip-hanks/100001999808818008 - **Venue**: Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mYTYyYTVkYTVmMmU2ZGQyZWJhOTU2ZDJhZjA4N2RiZjdmNGRmZDdjODRlZmUzNmUyOWU0MGIxNWQ1MmRmNjMyLXJpbWctdzY4OC1oNTMzLWRjNDgzODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTU0Mzg4NA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, literary-art, comedy - **Event Name**: Copeland w. Special Guest Jenny Dee at Space - **Description**: Longevity in music comes through pushing yourself and expanding the possibilities of your sound. This has never been more true for Copeland. The band, which originally formed in Lakeland, Florida in 2001, has unveiled six albums, spanning from their 2003s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/copeland-w-special-guest-jenny-dee-at-space/200030420640302 - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82MjBhY2JlM2MzZTliMjFkZGFjZTEzZmQxNjE0OGJjNDllMmI3OWVmMGQ0YjViNjU5NmZjNWMwNzI4ZTk3NTYyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE0ODYtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyOTkyNjY.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Mocktoberfest - **Description**: Mocktoberfest is a German-inspired festival built around great NA drinks, playful energy, and a crowd that's actually here to connect.About this EventWillkommen zum Mocktoberfest!Oktoberfest, reimagined - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/mocktoberfest/100001993330550335 - **Venue**: PALMHOUSE - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zNzY1MTZjZmJkZWU1MjYyYWUxY2U4NDI0ZDAzNDk5MGE4ODE5Y2Y2YzQ5YjhiMTBkODUyZTBlMGQyMjBhMDEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA2MDcwMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODMzOTYwNDU.avif - **Price**: USD 39 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, performances - **Event Name**: Maro and Nasaya at Evanston SPACE - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/maro-and-nasaya-at-evanston-space/2400030180031430 - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80MmNlYzU3MC1iMDljLTExZjEtODAxMS03Mzk0ZjU3ZjcwMDQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTE0LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTQzMjA2MA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests - **Event Name**: Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/duane-betts-and-palmetto-motel/2300028256000259 - **Venue**: Evanston Space - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lNWViODJiMC00NDJkLTExZjEtODI5YS00NzM5NDgwODEzMGYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzVmYzhiYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc1MDk5MzY.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: White Denim - **Date**: Mon Oct 12 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Oct 13 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/white-denim/2300029926730043 - **Venue**: Evanston Space - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xYmU0NDYzMC1iM2JhLTExZjEtYWNiMi1iN2I2NTY4ZjUxMDQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMjgyODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTc3NDc0NA.avif - **Event Name**: Teddy Thompson - **Date**: Wed Nov 04 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Nov 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/teddy-thompson/2300030154862850 - **Venue**: Evanston Space - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Teddy+Thompson&date=Wed+Nov+04+2026+at+06%3A00+pm&bg=1 - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests - **Event Name**: JASON AND SHIRLEY REVISITED (2015/2025) with director Stephen Winter - **Description**: A fierce, funny riposte to PORTRAIT OF JASON, improvised in one 12-hour shoot and edited across a decade. Director Stephen Winter in person.About this EventJASON AND SHIRLEY REVISITED (Stephen Winter, 2015/2025, 84 - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/jason-and-shirley-revisited-2015-2025-with-director-stephen-winter/100001999810487000 - **Venue**: Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9mYjU5YWQ1NGJiNTIxYjQyNmVhOWUyYWRlYmIwZTVkNmM3ODc2YWI5NWQyMWU4ZThjMjA1ZDAxMTkyYmJkYWFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk1NDM5MzA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: entertainment, art, sports, performances, festivals, theatre, literary-art, marathons - **Event Name**: The Enigma of William Girdler’s ABBY (1974) - **Description**: Louisville filmmaker William Girdler’s tale of possession is noted for Carol Speed’s central performance and its fraught legal history.About this Event“Ripping off an audience is much more serious than ripping off a story - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/the-enigma-of-william-girdlers-abby-1974/100002001410644113 - **Venue**: Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wNWM1MTMzZmM5ZDdiOTRjMGYzZWU2YWZiMTg5ZGE1NmJjMjcxZDQzN2U0ZDg5YjRhNTRhMjBiMWU1YWYwZGVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk3NC1kY2U4ZDhkOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk2NzgwMjg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre - **Event Name**: Rocks Off: Rolling Stones Tribute - **Description**: InformationRocks Off is the premier Rolling Stones tribute, delivering the songs and sensations of the Worlds Greatest Rock and Roll Band! From the iconic hits to the deep cuts Rocks Off captures Micks moves, Keefs riffs, Charlies groov - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/rocks-off-rolling-stones-tribute/210002764013090 - **Venue**: SPACE - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81OWVhNGI5NDkwNjhmMDgzM2FkNDZmZjkzMWM1ZjBhMjcwM2JmNWFjMzgyYzgyY2E3ZTBmZTk3OGJmZTY3ZDc3LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk1MDg1MjY.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Music - **Event Name**: 'All at Once' - The Seldoms with Tim Daisy: Live at Studio5 - **Description**: THE SELDOMS: ALL AT ONCE with percussionist/composer Timothy Daisy Six dancers. Three musicians. An evermore kinetic, kaleidoscopic terrain. WORLD PREMIERE — October 16–17 at 7:30pm Chicago-based The Seldoms kick off their 25th Anniversary at Studio5 w - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/all-at-once-the-seldoms-with-tim-daisy-live-at-studio5/200030713295412 - **Venue**: 1934 Dempster St., Evanston, IL, United States, Illinois 60202 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zYTk4ODA3YWRkMzc1YzJhYjIwNmIyOGQ1OWI2Yjg0MDAxMzU4NTJkNDZkOTBlYmJiZGNiYzkyNGQyYTY4NTg1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTczMDcxMg.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, dance - **Event Name**: Ana Gasteyer - **Date**: Tue Nov 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue Nov 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/ana-gasteyer/2300030483119506 - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Ana+Gasteyer&date=Tue+Nov+17+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=2 - **Event Name**: Northshore Concert Band: Memory & Motion - **Description**: About this EventThe season opens with Paul Hindemith’s monumental Symphony in B-flat, a cornerstone of the wind-band repertoire celebrating its 75th anniversary with brilliant counterpoint, athletic woodwinds, powerful br - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/northshore-concert-band-memory-and-motion/100001999969800511 - **Venue**: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wMzQwMzYzMWFhMzMzOWRmMzRmOTIxMTk0NzM0Nzc5YThmYjdhOWM3MjE5YTcyYThkZDEwYTFlMDQwN2RiMjRkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMyODA4MTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg4OTEzOTM0.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 25 - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, live-music, it, health-wellness, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Jazz Night with The RJ Experience - **Description**: Get ready to groove all night with The RJ Experience bringing smooth jazz vibes to life!About this EventJazz Night with The RJ ExperienceGet ready for an unforgettable evening filled with smooth vibes a - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/jazz-night-with-the-rj-experience/100002001636792529 - **Venue**: Free Flow Kitchen - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84ODc3YjZkOGJlNTc3MTcwODc3MjI0MTM5N2VhMzcxMDY1Nzk0Nzc3ZDVkNWJiMGU4YTZiOTZlMjNmZTMxMGEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzI4MjgzOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk3Njk3Njk.avif - **Price**: USD 23 - **Categories**: music, entertainment ## Trending Events in Evanston - **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions - **Venue**: Ryan Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/419ac9a0-b4cb-11f1-8735-773c5ddedb48-rimg-w1200-h514-dc383838-gmir.jpg?v=1789892049 - **Event Name**: Kate McKinnon - Live In Conversation In Chicago - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium - **Event Name**: Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ryan Field 🏠 Address: 1502 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201 🌆 City: Evanston 📍 Location: 42.0641, -87.6926✨ Discover the extraordinary at Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats Football, where magic meets reality in ways y - **Venue**: Ryan Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3dcafd60-aa8d-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1024-h750-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788765902 - **Event Name**: Michigan State Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats Mens Basketball at Welsh Ryan Arena - **Venue**: Welsh Ryan Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5fb94380-b0a7-11f1-8011-7394f57f7004-rimg-w1200-h514-dcf8d8a8-gmir.jpg?v=1789436833 - **Event Name**: Northwestern vs Ball State and The Great Chicago Food Festival - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsNorthwestern Wildcats Football has 13 upcoming events.Ball State University Cardinals Football has 11 upcoming events.Note: Your tickets will be available to view, manage and tra - **Venue**: Ryan Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d47d04ac272dee3b14d94df2cf8b6c682570655d1fcc3cdaddda46fbcf6de608-rimg-w1024-h576-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788347824 - **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Welsh Ryan Arena - **Venue**: Welsh Ryan Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d3e02f10-a5be-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181818-gmir.png?v=1788237444 - **Event Name**: The Search for Signs of Life Beyond Earth - **Description**: Astronomers are searching exoplanet atmospheres and Venus's clouds for signs of life. Professor Sara Seager shares the latest discoveries!About this EventEach year, Northwestern University's Center for Interdisciplinary E - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4cecac9d5557e7a3d74c4d022eb91a0c8db13f8d057147d79ad7bda78e1aae5f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789549271 - **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ball State Cardinals - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5ceb4960-1a9c-11f1-addc-399c2b4ffec3-rimg-w1200-h514-dc161317-gmir.jpg?v=1772939430 - **Event Name**: PARKING: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions - **Venue**: Ryan Field Parking Lots - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1ce6eeb0-65d2-11f1-8df8-dd9fbbd297b2-rimg-w1140-h797-dc8fa246-gmir.jpg?v=1781208853 ## Browse Entertainment Events by Date - [Entertainment Events Today in Evanston](https://allevents.in/evanston/entertainment--today) - [Entertainment Events This Weekend in Evanston](https://allevents.in/evanston/entertainment--this-weekend) - [Entertainment Events in September in Evanston](https://allevents.in/evanston/entertainment--september) - [Entertainment Events in October in Evanston](https://allevents.in/evanston/entertainment--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Entertainment events in Evanston? - **A:** Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:30 pm at Cahn Auditorium), COLD HANDS (1991) - The Lost DIY Horror Films of Kip Hanks (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University), Copeland w. Special Guest Jenny Dee at Space (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm at Evanston SPACE), Mocktoberfest (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm at PALMHOUSE), Maro and Nasaya at Evanston SPACE (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at Evanston SPACE). - **Q**: What are the top free Entertainment events in Evanston? - **A:** COLD HANDS (1991) - The Lost DIY Horror Films of Kip Hanks (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University), JASON AND SHIRLEY REVISITED (2015/2025) with director Stephen Winter (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University), The Enigma of William Girdler’s ABBY (1974) (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University), Rocks Off: Rolling Stones Tribute (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at SPACE). - **Q**: How can I find Entertainment events in Evanston? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Entertainment events in Evanston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Entertainment events in Evanston? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Entertainment events in Evanston? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Entertainment events in Evanston include Cahn Auditorium, Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston SPACE. - **Q**: What is the price range for Entertainment events in Evanston? - **A:** Prices for Entertainment events in Evanston range from USD 23 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Entertainment events in Evanston? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Entertainment events in Evanston include PROMOTED BY VENUE, The Block Museum of Art, Evanston SPACE. - **Q**: Are there any online Entertainment events available? - **A:** Yes, many Entertainment events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Entertainment events in Evanston? - **A:** Follow the Entertainment category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Entertainment events are listed in Evanston. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/58/5efbefdb8e438db5c829e697673309/Maskgroup-3-.webp ## Entertainment events from nearby cities - [Entertainment events in Wilmette](https://allevents.in/wilmette/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Skokie](https://allevents.in/skokie/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Lincolnwood](https://allevents.in/lincolnwood/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Niles](https://allevents.in/niles-il/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Glenview](https://allevents.in/glenview-il/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Harwood Heights](https://allevents.in/harwood-heights/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Park Ridge](https://allevents.in/park-ridge-il/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Rosemont](https://allevents.in/rosemont-il/entertainment)