PRE-SALE STARTS FEBRUARY 2: Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl

Schedule

Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Main-Dempster Mile, an Evanston Community Organization | Evanston, IL

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Enjoy dozens of one night only pop-up art exhibits inside local shops. All profits from this event benefit Evanston Made.
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Visit pop-up art galleries in stores all over Main, Dempster and Chicago Avenue! While you're there, try tastings of craft beverages made in Evanston, including those made right here on the Mile: Sketchbook beer, FEW Spirits and Kombucha Brava.



YOUR ARTS & CRAFT CRAWL TICKET COVERS:

Three hours of meeting inspiring local artists and viewing their work, delicious locally made craft beverages and fun food pairings, a goody bag, some live entertainment along the way, and our undying gratitude! This is a fantastic day to start your Evanston art collection, all works will be for sale unless otherwise indicated. Stay tuned on this page. We will announce stops and tastings as we confirm them.

Online tickets available through May 12 at midnight.

Profits for this event will benefit Evanston Made!



TICKET CHOICES:

Main-Chicago Route

  • Featuring 12-20 stops

Dempster Chicago Route

  • Featuring 12-20 stops



REFUND POLICY:
  • Full refunds are only available until 7 days prior the event (May 7)

Questions? Reach out to Katherine Gotsick at [email protected].


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The Main-Dempster Mile, an Evanston Community Organization, 900 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, United States

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