It may be August, but there’s still plenty of summer to be enjoyed. On the calendar this month are opportunities to relax by the lake, hear what students have been working on this summer and more. As always, all are welcome!
Ending on a high note
Hear a free concert from participants in the summer Intensive Vocal Performance Seminar.
The performance is at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, in the Ryan Opera Theater, Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston.
See the stars
Tour Northwestern’s historic Dearborn Observatory and look through its telescope during weekly public viewing hours. The first hour is by reservation only, but the second is open to walk-ins.
Public viewing hours begin each Friday at 9 p.m. at Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive, Evanston. Sign up for the reserved tour waitlist or walk in starting at 10 p.m.
Lunch with a view
Enjoy an al fresco meal and live music during Lunch on the Lake. Bring your own lunch or purchase one in the Norris University Center food court. Those who pre-register can also receive a free picnic blanket.
Lunches are at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and Wednesday, Aug. 20, on the South Lawn of Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. Register for one or both here.
Lilo, lakeside
Watch “Lilo & Stitch” (2025) lakeside at Northwestern’s annual community movie night. Drinks, popcorn and candy will be provided while supplies lasts, and attendees can enter raffle for tickets to various Northwestern sporting events.
The screening is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, 2235 Campus Drive, Evanston. RSVP here.
Poetry and prose
Hear original work from faculty and recent creative writing graduates of the MFA in Prose and Poetry and MA in Writing programs.
The reading is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Brothers K Coffeehouse, 500 Main Street, Evanston.
Soccer laces up
Men’s soccer officially opens the 2025 season with a home game versus Eastern Illinois on Aug. 21. Meanwhile, women’s soccer hosts its home opener versus Kent State on Aug. 24.
Men’s soccer takes the field at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. Women’s soccer plays on Sunday, Aug. 24, kickoff time TBA. Games are at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, 2235 Campus Drive, Evanston. Matches are free to attend.
Astronomy, asked and answered
Join experts from the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics for an Astronomer Evening at Dearborn Observatory. The night will begin with a short introduction to a topic in astronomy, followed by an open Q&A, interactive demonstrations and chances to look through the telescope.
The event starts at 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Drive, Evanston.