Calender of Events
Prairie Moon Evanston
ONGOING EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
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HAPPY HOUR, EVANSTON
Everyday from 4pm -6pm Prairie Moon hosts the best Happy Hour in Evanston. $1 shrimp, $2 oysters, $6 drafts, $7 wines, $8 cocktails, and $8 small plates.
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MONDAYS: $5 MARTINIS & MANHATTANS
All day, starting at 3PM, every Monday, Prairie Moon features a selection of brand vodka and gin martinis as well as bourbon Manhattans.
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TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT
So you think you’re pretty smart, eh? Well, prove it! Join us every Tuesday for the best trivia night in Evanston. … and, of course, prizes from Prairie Moon!
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LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON
America’s original art form is on full display every Wednesday at Prairie Moon. Live jazz from some of the Chicago area’s best jazz artists. $7 cover starts at 9PM. All money goes to the artists.
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DJ, THROWBACK THURSDAYS
Every Thursday EXCEPT the first Thursday, enjoy classic cuts will old school vibes, from 1960s-2000’s, your DJ curates a new theme every week.
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JAZZ JAM SESSION
First Thursday of the month. One of the traditions of jazz is the open jam session. Bring your instrument or just your love for great jazz, and enjoy the music with dinner and drink specials. Each session is led by a trio to help fill in any needed instrumentation.
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Dinner for Two: Surf & Turf
Prairie Moon’s dinner for two series continues with a delightful version of the Surf & Turf
MARTHA'S VINEYARD SALAD
BOOKER'S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS
COLOSSAL PRAWNS WITH LINGUINE
PEACH-PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Available for takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, CONSTANTINE ALEXANDER FIRETET
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring SCONSTANTINE ALEXANDER FIRETET, Constantine Alexander trumpet, Roy McGrath Tenor Sax, Julius Tucker Piano, Sam Peters Bass, Greg Essig Drums
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, Jam Sessions, with Clark Sommers
OPEN JAZZ JAM SESSION, featuring host Clark Sommers. Bring your instrument or just your love of great jazz. All are welcome!
FOURTH OF JULY in EVANSTON
Consider Prairie Moon for your July 4th festivities or to take with you to the concert and fireworks at Dawes Park, just down the street from Prairie Moon.
Dine-in only special: AMERICA'S DAY! We want to buy you a beer or a glass of wine! (God knows we need it!) On July 4th, get a free beer or glass of wine with the purchase of any burger. (dine-in only)
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, NEAL ALGER QUARTET
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring NEAL ALGER QUARTET
Neal Alger - Guitar
Scott Burns - Tenor Sax
John Tate - Bass
Mike Schlick - Drums
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, KENNY REICHERT TRIO
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring KENNY REICHERT TRIO
Kenny Reichert - Guitar
Sam Peters - Upright Bass
Luke Sagadin - Drums
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, Parachute Trio
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring Parachute Trio
Alex Beltran - Sax
Ashley Summers - Bass
Chris Baker - Drums
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, MILES FRANKLIN SMITH QUARTET
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring MILES FRANKLIN SMITH QUARTET
Miles Franklin Smith - Trumpet
TBA - Keys
Kevin Gunawan - Bass
Christian Hindratno - Drums
FATHER'S DAY in EVANSTON
Join us as we celebrate Dad for Father’s Day in Evanston. Make your reservations for a special three-course Supper Club dinner, including appetizer, entree, and dessert for $39.95. Plus, all Supper Club dads get a choice of a martini, Manhattan, or beer on the house.
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, HENRY CARPENDER QUARTET
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring HENRY CARPENDER QUARTET
Dinner for Two: Summer Mixed Grill #2
Prairie Moon’s dinner for two series continues with the second Mixed Grill of the summer:
GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON SUMMER SALAD
GRILLED TENDERLOIN PESTO SKEWER
CIDER-BRINED GRILLED PORK CHOP
BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Available for takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, STEVE KNIGHT TRIO
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring STEVE KNIGHT TRIO
Dinner for Two: Summer Mixed Grill #1
Prairie Moon’s dinner for two series continues with the first Mixed Grill of the summer:
GREEN GODDESS GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
HERB GRILLED LAMB BROCHETTE
BOOKER'S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWER
TRIPLE BERRY CRUMBLE
Available for takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, Jam Sessions, with Clark Sommers
OPEN JAZZ JAM SESSION, featuring host Clark Sommers. Bring your instrument or just your love of great jazz. All are welcome!
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, JULIETTE GARDINER QUINTET
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring JULIETTE GARDINER QUINTET
LAFITTE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, Dinner for two
This week’s dinner for two is a tribute to the outstanding Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival, just 30 minutes south of New Orleans, featuring:
GULF SHRIMP GREEN GODDESS SALAD
GULF SHRIMP REMOULADE SALAD
CAJUN CATFISH PLATTER
SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
PEACH-PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Available for takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, Dinner for two barbecue
This week’s dinner for two is a Memorial Day weekend barbecue for two, featuring:
GULF SHRIMP GREEN GODDESS SALAD
BLUE RIBBON FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
HOT HONEY BACON BBQ BABY BACK RIBS
MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTES)
FRESH-CUT CAJUN FRIES
TRIPLE BERRY CRUMBLE
Available for takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
OPEN MIC EVANSTON
Perform up to three songs of your choice in a welcoming space with fellow performers on a Sunday afternoon. Open mic happens third Sunday of the month.
Happy hour specials start at 4.
EAST COAST SURF & TURF, Dinner for Two
This week’s dinner for two is an East Coast Surf & Turf, featuring:
SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON SALAD
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK FRITES
OLD BAY SPICY SHRIMP BOIL
BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Available for takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH, in EVANSTON
Join us for Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch in Evanston at Prairie Moon! More than 40 delicious brunch buffet items, along with complimentary champagne.
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CLASSIC MIXED GRILL, Dinner for Two
This week’s dinner for two is a classic mixed grill, featuring GRILLED GULF SHRIMP & BROCCOLI CAESAR SALAD
GRILLED BLUE CHEESE BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES
HIBACHI TERIYAKI SALMON
TRIPLE BERRY CRUMBLE.
Available for takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, KYLE MADSEN DUO
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring Kyle Madsen - Sax, Matthew Coglianese - Bass/Effects
Dinner for Two: Spring Has Sprung
Prairie Moon’s weekly dinner for two. SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Available for dine-in, delivery, and takeout.
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, TIM DAVIS TRIO
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring TIM DAVIS TRIO. Tim Davis - Drums, Ryan Shultz - Trumpet, Rob Kassinger - Bass
DINNER FOR TWO: Summer Barbecue
Prairie Moon’s weekly dinner for two. Is is Summer yet? We all are ready for warm weather, so let’s kick start it with a hearty barbecue for two!
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, ELLIE RUI
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring Ellie Rui - Drums, Suzie Telep - Vocals, Takeru Satoh - Sax, Adam Kastler - Keys, Jeff Wheaton - Bass
OPEN MIC
Frank D. Hill hosts an open mic in Evanston. Perform up to three songs of your choice in a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere with fellow performers on a Sunday afternoon.
Happy hour specials start at 4.
DINNER FOR TWO: Springtime Mixed Grill
Each week, Prairie Moon takes you on a culinary adventure to a different flavor capital of the country. Includes an appetizer, two entreé specials, buttercrumb bread, and a dessert.
This week, we celebrate Springtime with a lovely four course mixed grill.
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, RICARDO JIMENEZ TRIO
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring Ricardo Jimenez - Trumpet, Oliver Scott - Keys, Stephen Parisi - Bass
EASTER BRUNCH, EVANSTON
Join us for EASTER BRUNCH in Evanston at Prairie Moon! More than 40 delicious brunch buffet items, along with complimentary champagne.
JAZZ JAM SESSION
All musicians and listeners welcome at Prairie Moon’s open jazz jam session in Evanston. First Thursdays of every month starting at 8PM. Northwestern jazz players, Evanston players, Chicago players, and beyond gather to participate in this great jazz improvisation tradition. No cover.
LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON, GREG DUDZIENSKI QUARTET
Live jazz in Evanston, featuring Gregory Dudzienski - Saxophone. Chris White - Piano, Christopher Nolte - Bass. Jeff Stitely - Drums
DINNER FOR TWO: Portland, Maine
Each week, Prairie Moon takes you on a culinary adventure to a different flavor capital of the country. Includes an appetizer, two entreé specials, buttercrumb bread, and a dessert.
This week, we take you to PORTLAND, MAINE!
MIAMI, Dinner for Two
Prairie Moon invites you on a culinary adventure to Miami, Florida. Four-course dinner for two. Dine-in, delivery, takeout.