UPCOMING EVENTS!
Howard Street Hopalong | March 28th, 2026
Evanston’s Howard Street Special Service Area is excited to host the first-ever Howard Street Hop Along on Saturday, March 28 from 4–6 PM.
Families are invited to hop along Howard Street and visit participating “Hop Stops,” where each business will be handing out eggs to collect along the way.
Guests who visit every listed stop can head to the final destination, Peckish Pig, to receive a special prize and snap a photo with the Easter Bunny waiting to greet them!
Mahjong 101, Evanston | April 13th, 2026
Mahjong 101: Learn to Play American Mahjong
Curious about Mahjong but not sure where to start? Mahjong 101 is the perfect introduction to this fun, fast-paced game of skill, strategy, and a little bit of luck!
In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn:
✔️ The basic rules and flow of American Mahjong
✔️ How to read the National Mahjong League card
✔️ Tile names, suits, and simple strategies
✔️ How to set up, deal, and start playing with confidence
No experience or equipment needed—we provide everything! Come solo or with friends and leave knowing how to play and what makes this game so addictive.
Get your Tickets and more info at Northshoremahjong.com
Meet IRL Speed Dating | April 30th, 2026
Curated speed dating at Palmhouse.
Meet IRL is an intentional, thoughtfully designed speed dating experience focused on real connection. No awkward free-for-all energy. just a well-paced evening with people who are genuinely open to meeting someone new.
Enjoy structured conversations in a beautiful setting, with drinks available throughout the evening.
More details coming soon… Save the date!
Witchy Bitches 2nd Annual Macabre Spring Weekend | May 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2026
The dopest, witchiest baddies gather once again for our 2nd Annual Macabre Spring Weekend.
We’re celebrating incredible women-owned businesses, talented creators, makers, and tattooers, just like we do in the shop each month, but all under one roof for an entire weekend.
Can you even believe it? We’ve been waiting for this moment all year.
Cherish yourself while supporting the creative community.
Witchy Bitches | 2nd Annual Macabre Spring Weekend
May 1st to May 3rd (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Palmhouse | 619 Howard Street | Evanston, Illinois
All are welcome. Free to enter.
The Volunteer Fair | May 15th, 2026
We’re here to make it easier to find your thing.
The Volunteer Fair connects people who care with organizations doing meaningful, impactful work across Chicago. We believe caring is cool, participation is powerful, and that making a difference should feel accessible.
There are countless ways to get involved, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. This event brings together an inspiring lineup of non-profit and mutual aid organizations so you can meet them face to face, learn about their missions, and explore volunteer opportunities that align with your passion.
Whether you’re into environmental action, grassroots organizing, mutual aid, education, or simply giving back in a way that feels right, this is your opportunity to plug in.
Saturday May 15 | 11am–3pm | Palmhouse, Evanston
Come find your thing.