The healing powers of theater
April 9, 2024
Artists discuss the creative process behind the new Wirtz Center production “How to Know the Wild Flowers: A Map”
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Upcoming Events
May
4
2024
Inescapable Truths
12:00 AM Evanston
This exhibit of artwork by artist Bradley McCallum is an attempt to reclaim the legacy of American freelance war correspondent Jam…
May
4
2024
Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology
12:00 PM Evanston
Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology is a traveling exhibition that considers kinship, healing, and restorative interven…
May
4
2024
A Little Truth: Fact and Fiction in Family Photography
12:00 PM Evanston
When we have our picture taken, we often try to present our best selves. Even during difficult moments, we might force a smile, si…
May
4
2024
Half & Half: 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition
12:00 PM Evanston
Maximiliano Cervantes, Tarik Dobbs, Morisha Moodley, Jonathan Rosemond — 2024 Master of Fine Arts degree candidates — …
May
4
2024
Thaviu-Isaak Endowed Piano Competition
2:00 PM Evanston
Finalists: Kenneth Tsan He, Elizabeth Low, and Leigh Wang
Featuring Northwestern piano students nominated by the Bienen Sch…
May
4
2024
Percussion Ensemble
3:00 PM Evanston
She-e Wu, director; Aaron Villareal, guest percussionist; Cameron Marquez, graduate assistant
An eclectic afternoon of rhyt…
May
4
2024
SOLD OUT: An Tran, guitar
7:30 PM Evanston
Part of the Segovia Classical Guitar Series
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Hailed by The Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful …
May
4
2024
The 93rd Annual Waa-Mu Show: TAKEN AWAY, A Musical Trilogy
7:30 PM Evanston
The 93rd Annual Waa-Mu show, Taken Away: A Musical Trilogy, is a unique presentation of three original short-form musicals, connec…
May
5
2024
Inescapable Truths
12:00 AM Evanston
This exhibit of artwork by artist Bradley McCallum is an attempt to reclaim the legacy of American freelance war correspondent Jam…
May
5
2024
Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology
12:00 PM Evanston
Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology is a traveling exhibition that considers kinship, healing, and restorative interven…
Venues
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Chicago:
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Evanston:
There’s a lot to see and do when you visit the Evanston campus. Wondering where to park, take a stroll or find an arts venue? Use the map to find a building, landmark or hidden gem when you’re here.
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