Evanston en Blanc

Join Black Women Of Evanston as we celebrate a decade of grace, growth, and community at our 4 annual Evanston en Blanc.
About this Event

Come dressed in all white for an elegant, BYO-dinner at Fountain Square on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Join Black Women of Evanston for our Evanston en Blanc event—an enchanting evening dedicated to uniting our community and celebrating the end of summer. This year’s theme, “A Decade of Grace and Growth,” honors ten transformative years and looks forward to a future filled with empowerment, connection, and shared success.

Located in the heart of downtown Evanston, this event aims to foster a sense of unity and delight. It is an opportunity for friends, neighbors, and fellow residents to unite, share joy, make lasting memories, and bid farewell to summer in style. Although this event is hosted by BWoE, we welcome and encourage all races and genders 21 and older to attend.

The event will be held in the plaza south of Davis Street, on Sherman Ave, featuring long communal tables and chairs provided for use. Guests are welcome to bring a homemade meal or order takeout from local restaurants to enjoy with a cocktail, wine, or beer from our pop-up bar. Music by DJ JT Nance and DJ Tasha will be provided throughout the evening for your entertainment.

While guests must bring their own food, alcohol is not allowed unless purchased from the pop-up bar. All attendees are responsible for disposing of their trash and packing up their belongings at the event's conclusion. This is a fundraising event. All proceeds will contribute to the event and benefit Black Women of Evanston, a 501c3 charitable organization. Please see the FAQ and contact [email protected] with any other questions. Evanston en Blanc is hosted by Black Women of Evanston. Please note that this is not an official Diner en Blanc event and is not affiliated with the Diner en Blanc association.

EVENT GUIDELINES
Dress Code

• The dress code for Evanston en Blanc is elegant and all-white attire. Please ensure that your outfit adheres to this requirement. A best dressed King and Queen will be crowned.
• Avoid wearing any logos, patterns, or colored accessories that do not conform to the all-white theme.

Table Setting

• While tables and chairs will be available for use, each guest is responsible for bringing their white tablecloth, dinnerware, and glassware.
• Tablecloths should measure 120" long by 60" wide (tables are 8 ft long).
• Be creative with your table decorations while keeping them elegant and within the all-white, diamond and pearl theme.
• Candles, open flames, confetti and marbles are not permitted. Flameless LED candles are ok.

Picnic Basket

• Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic basket filled with delicious food and non-alcoholic beverages or purchase dinners from nearby restaurants (we will provide a list of restuarants with discount codes closer to the date.)
• Table service and catered meals are not provided, so plan your menu accordingly.
• Remember to bring enough food and drinks to last throughout the event.

Location and Meeting Point

• The Evanston en Blanc location will be held at the Fountain Square area on the triangle plaza south and on Sherman Avenue south of Davis Street.

Clean-up

• As part of the Evanston en Blanc tradition, all guests are expected to clean up after themselves.
• Please dispose of your trash properly in the designated bins or take it with you when you leave. Please do not leave marbles, confetti, nor trash on the ground.
• Leave your designated area as clean as you found it to honor the event's spirit.

Agenda

🕑: 04:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Timeline of Events

Info: 4:30pm: Guests can arrive and check-in at a table on the north side of the plaza near Davis Street. Please print your Eventbrite reservation or have it available on your mobile device. All attendees must check-in and get a wristband before being seated.

4:30-5:00pm: Set up tables with decor and dinner items

5:00-5:45pm: Photo booth and cocktails

5:45pm: DJ welcomes everyone to Evanston en Blanc.

6:00-7:00pm: Dinner

7pm-8:30pm: Dancing at the plaza and photo ops

8:30pm: Guests clean up tables and depart. There will be several recycling/trash receptacles.