This weekend in Evanston, IL

The Wilmette French Market takes place every Saturday throughout the summer season.

Explore a community rummage and bake sale filled with variety. The gym is already brimming with children’s items like clothing and toys, plus housewares, decorations, books, music, luggage, linens, art, collectibles, sporting goods, tools, games, and an extensive selection of men’s and women’s clothing. A boutique section highlights higher end pieces for collectors, and gold or precious gemstones are not offered. Homemade treats from church members are a highlight, with cakes, pies, cookies, and muffins available to enjoy while you browse or to take home. Payments can be made with cash, Zelle, or PayPal. Parking is available, and the church can be reached by public transportation. The sale emphasizes budget friendly prices and supports the local community, with proceeds benefiting St. Peter’s and aiding other area nonprofits through donations of goods. Non perishable food items for the on site Mini Pantry are welcome.

Kidical Mass offers a neighborhood-focused, family-friendly bike ride suited to connecting with neighbors and building confidence on two wheels. It welcomes families with little ones along for the ride and newer riders who are off training wheels. The group will pedal through Evanston at an easy pace to make cycling enjoyable for all ages. The ride departs from Raymond Park and covers about 2.8 miles one way, heading to Independence Park. Participation is free. Plan to arrive a bit early to get settled, give kids time to play, and allow adults to socialize. Bring helmets for everyone.

This free Blocktoberfest in downtown Glenview brings together live music, food, beverages, and family fun. Headlined by Los Lobos, the lineup also includes Altered Five Blues Band, Beyond the Blonde, Zydeco Voodoo, Northside Nikki O’Neill, Groove X, Echoes of the Alps, Band of Very Ordinary Musicians, and a Kpop Dance Party. A full day of performances and community spirit fills the heart of Glenview.

Held at Ahimsa Yoga Studio, this course invites participants to explore how sound shapes human experience through a clear, science-based lens. It focuses on how frequencies interact and how that interplay can influence mood, physiology, energy levels, the nervous system, and states of consciousness. The curriculum also examines intention as a vital part of the healing process. Hands-on learning is central. Participants will use the scientific method to conduct experiments on resonant frequency, cymatics, entrainment, and related topics, then connect their results to the practice of sound meditation and the mechanisms behind it. Everyone will design and run an experiment to better understand how sound meditation can affect participants, and the Meaning Response and the science of intention will be part of the discussion. There are no prerequisites. The fee is $250 for non-members and $215 for Ahimsa members. Singing bowls will be provided for use during the course, with the option to purchase a selected bowl at the end, including 20% off bowls and 10% off other instruments. Instruction is led by Justin Peterson, a musician and educator who emphasizes self-care alongside musical craft. His background includes yoga, meditation, ethnobotany, and sound, and he holds a degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. With 25 years of performances spanning classical, jazz, and rock, he co-created Jazz Out The Box and performs with Chicago-based groups including Steve Knight Trio, Here & Now Ensemble, Maxx Hunter McGathey Orchestra, and Wills McKenna Path Quintet. For questions, email the school director at ahimsasoundschool@gmail.com.

Celebrate community at a block party on the St. Mary Church campus. Breweries Sketchbook and Double Clutch are participating, and the menu features German and Mexican food. There will be live music, interactive games and activities for every age group, and a raffle. The event welcomes everyone and honors a diverse community.

Ridgewood HS Band Boosters host the first annual mattress sale fundraiser at Ridgewood High School. This one-day event transforms the space into a full showroom of high-quality mattresses, with each mattress made to order after the fundraiser. The selection features brands such as Simmons Beautyrest, Purple, Helix, and Malouf, and many models are made in Illinois. Warranty options include 10, 12, 15, and 20 years, and choices range from traditional styles to adjustable beds and split king sleep systems. Every purchase benefits Ridgewood High School band students through the Booster Organization.

Alicia Witt presents an album release performance at Evanston SPACE celebrating Between Heaven and Earth, her eighth release on Thirty Tigers. Cut live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a handpicked band, the record captures an in-the-room feel that balances transcendence with intimacy and centers on unconditional love. Shaped by her enduring connection to David Lynch that began with her early role in Dune, the songs explore longing, fate, healing, surrender, nostalgia, gratitude, and connection. The album features the title track alongside Artifacts, Kindred, Build Me A Dream, Freeze Frame, Test Drive, Blue Moon, Thank You, Love Anyway, and The Director, which she frames as a conversation with Lynch after his passing. Known widely for her work in film, television, and stage, Witt is also a classically trained pianist and songwriter, and this show spotlights that creative throughline. A limited pre-show meet and greet is available, including autographs for up to five personal or merchandise items and a photo with Alicia.