Free Community Meditation – First Friday’s @ 6:30pm
2027-01-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-02 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MSI Wellness Center, 2144 Ashland Avenue Suite #1, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Our Evanston, Illinois Wellness and Meditation Center offers a free group guided meditation for peace, mindfulness, and relaxation. Welcoming you the first Friday of each month 6:30pm – 7:30pm. We have been providing this free community event in the Northshore area for over 28 years. We begin with gentle breathing techniques followed by short Native American drumming into the guided meditation.
MSI Wellness Center 2144 Ashland Ave Suite #1 Evanston IL 60201
847-866-0505 msi-healing.com
About Your Guide:

Billie Topa Tate is a Native Author & Mescalero Apache Teacher – founder of MSI Wellness Center and from the Mescalero Apache Tradition dedicated to “Creating a Sacred Space One Person a Time” through the indigenous native teachings. She is the author of several meditation recordings and books, including her new book Spirit Guide Invocation – Seeking Help from Sacred Helpers.

The Factory Theater’s “The Sporting Life”
2026-11-21 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-11-20 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-11-14 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-11-13 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-11-07 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-11-06 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-10-31 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-10-30 20:00 - 22:30 and 14 more dates | The Factory Theater
The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., presents The Sporting Life, October 10 – November 22, written by Marjorie Muller and directed by Kayla Menz.
16-year-old Dot still hasn’t gotten her period. Lucky for her, there’s a Witch in the woods who can get it started. However, in exchange, Dot must offer her the life of a man who has wronged her. And who better to offer than a math teacher? When Dot gets her elusive first period and becomes witness to the Witch’s murder, they become bonded in literal blood, sending Dot down a path of self-understanding, bitterness, and perhaps a little bit of violence too (as a treat). The Sporting Life is a “coming of rage” story brutally snapped open to expose the, sometimes literal, entrails of growing up girl.
The performance schedule is October 10 – November 22 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. There will be two additional Thursday performances November 13 and 20 at 8 p.m. An accessibility performance will occur on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Tickets are $10 – $30 and may be purchased through the box office by calling 312-275-5757 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.

“MAGIC VS SCIENCE,” SEPT. 6 - 27
2026-09-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Stars & Garters, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Magic VS Science produced by Thom Britton, now playing every Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room, Sept. 6 -27

Thom Britton (Freakshow & Tell) is a fire-wielding science savant. Nolan Webster is Chicago’s most mysterious person—an enigmatic rogue who manipulates minds, bends perception and reveals truths no one dares to speak aloud. Together, they bring you an unforgettable night where science collides with the unexplained.

This show is intended for audiences 21+. Tickets are $33.99 and available at StarsandGarters.club or by calling the box office at (773) 242-9929.

STARS & GARTERS AFTER DARK
2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Stars & Garters, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60613, United States
Chicago’s brand new Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St, presents Stars & Garters After Dark, every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Rouge Room.

Audiences are invited to enjoy a wonderful evening of live Jazz with the Steve Knight Duo and a magical interlude by John Sturk, David Jeselski or friends. The Stars & Garters mixologists will create delicious cocktails available at the bar and during the performance.
This show is intended for audiences 21+. Tickets are $30 and are available at StarsandGarters.club or by calling the box office at (773) 242-9929.
