Events at Prairie Moon in Evanston.

Prairie Moon hosts events and specials every week, including dining specials, happy hour, drink specials, and music. We are committed to the Evanston artistic community and are proud to feature local DJ’s, art exhibits, readings, and other experiences. We are also a home from some of the best beer tastings in the Chicago area.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT PRAIRIE MOON

May
18
Wed
Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights: ROY McGRATH QUARTET
May 18 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz.

Come experience some of the countries best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar.

Tickets are always reasonably priced and go to entirely to support the musicians and to benefit Fulton Street Collective, an artists’ collective. Advance tickets available and at the door.


MAY 18: Roy McGrath Quartet, 9PM-11PM

Roy McGrath Quartet
Tenor saxophonist Roy McGrath was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and educated in Boston, New Orleans and Chicago and brings these diverse influences in his playing and composing. He will be featured in July at Chicago’s Latin Jazz Festival in Humboldt Park in July.

GET TICKETS TO ROY MCGRATH NOW!

 


UPCOMING SHOWS

MAY 25: Alex Beltran Organ Trio
“One of the best new releases of the year.” -Chicago Jazz Magazine Saxophonist, Alex Beltran has performed in venues across the country and with musicians such as Jeff Hamilton, Phil Woods, Tim Ries, Ira Sullivan, Luis Bonilla, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations.

GET TICKETS TO ALEX BELTRAN ORGAN TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 1: Heisenberg Uncertainty Players
Heisenberg Uncertainty Players perform Boy Band:Big Band, a historical retrospective of boy band music adapted for jazz big band. The performance features twisted arrangements by John Dorhauer of music by The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, BTS, and many more.

A Chicago institution, and a distinct anomaly – a 17-piece big band performs at venues like The Jazz Showcase, Wire, Fulton Street Collective, Martyrs’, Fitzgerald’s, and WGN-TV. They were nominated for Best Jazz Band in Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2017 and 2019 Polls.

GET TICKETS TO HEISENBERG UNCERTAINTY PLAYERS NOW!

 

JUNE 8: Kyle Madsen Trio
Led by chameleonic saxophonist/multi-reedist Kyle Madsen, the KMT reflects the diversity of Chicago, and it’s wide-ranging music scene–mix of worldwide music from the past and present–from post bop jazz, modern avant garde, and R&B hits are explored by this instrumental trio.

GET TICKETS TO KYLE MADSEN TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 15: Scott Burns Trio
Scott Burns performs with the intensity and earnestness of the jazz giants of the 1960’s–John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Sonny Rollins….The essence of jazz was pouring from his horn in every measure of music.” – Kim Vinson, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

GET TICKETS TO SCOTT BURNS TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 22: Quentin Coaxum Quartet
Trumpeter Quentin Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. He has played with, including including Solange Knowles, Jimmy Heath, Robin Eubanks, Victor Goines, and many more.

GET TICKETS TO QUENTIN COAXUM QUARTET NOW!

May
25
Wed
Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights- ALEX BELTRAN
May 25 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz.

Come experience some of the countries best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar.

Tickets are always reasonably priced and go to entirely to support the musicians and to benefit Fulton Street Collective, an artists’ collective. Advance tickets available and at the door.


Live JazzMAY 25: Alex Beltran Organ Trio
“One of the best new releases of the year.” -Chicago Jazz Magazine Saxophonist, Alex Beltran has performed in venues across the country and with musicians such as Jeff Hamilton, Phil Woods, Tim Ries, Ira Sullivan, Luis Bonilla, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations.

GET TICKETS TO ALEX BELTRAN ORGAN TRIO NOW!

 


UPCOMING SHOWS

JUNE 1: Heisenberg Uncertainty Players
Heisenberg Uncertainty Players perform Boy Band:Big Band, a historical retrospective of boy band music adapted for jazz big band. The performance features twisted arrangements by John Dorhauer of music by The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, BTS, and many more.

A Chicago institution, and a distinct anomaly – a 17-piece big band performs at venues like The Jazz Showcase, Wire, Fulton Street Collective, Martyrs’, Fitzgerald’s, and WGN-TV. They were nominated for Best Jazz Band in Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2017 and 2019 Polls.

GET TICKETS TO HEISENBERG UNCERTAINTY PLAYERS NOW!

 

JUNE 8: Kyle Madsen Trio
Led by chameleonic saxophonist/multi-reedist Kyle Madsen, the KMT reflects the diversity of Chicago, and it’s wide-ranging music scene–mix of worldwide music from the past and present–from post bop jazz, modern avant garde, and R&B hits are explored by this instrumental trio.

GET TICKETS TO KYLE MADSEN TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 15: Scott Burns Trio
Scott Burns performs with the intensity and earnestness of the jazz giants of the 1960’s–John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Sonny Rollins….The essence of jazz was pouring from his horn in every measure of music.” – Kim Vinson, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

GET TICKETS TO SCOTT BURNS TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 22: Quentin Coaxum Quartet
Trumpeter Quentin Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. He has played with, including including Solange Knowles, Jimmy Heath, Robin Eubanks, Victor Goines, and many more.

GET TICKETS TO QUENTIN COAXUM QUARTET NOW!

Jun
1
Wed
Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights: HEISENBERG UNCERTAINTY PLAYERS
Jun 1 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz.

Come experience some of the countries best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar.

Tickets are always reasonably priced and go to entirely to support the musicians and to benefit Fulton Street Collective, an artists’ collective. Advance tickets available and at the door.


JUNE 1: Heisenberg Uncertainty Players, 9PM-11PM

JUNE 1: Heisenberg Uncertainty Players
Heisenberg Uncertainty Players perform Boy Band:Big Band, a historical retrospective of boy band music adapted for jazz big band. The performance features twisted arrangements by John Dorhauer of music by The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, BTS, and many more.

A Chicago institution, and a distinct anomaly – a 17-piece big band performs at venues like The Jazz Showcase, Wire, Fulton Street Collective, Martyrs’, Fitzgerald’s, and WGN-TV. They were nominated for Best Jazz Band in Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2017 and 2019 Polls.

GET TICKETS TO HEISENBERG UNCERTAINTY PLAYERS NOW!


UPCOMING SHOWS

JUNE 8: Kyle Madsen Trio
Led by chameleonic saxophonist/multi-reedist Kyle Madsen, the KMT reflects the diversity of Chicago, and it’s wide-ranging music scene–mix of worldwide music from the past and present–from post bop jazz, modern avant garde, and R&B hits are explored by this instrumental trio.

GET TICKETS TO KYLE MADSEN TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 15: Scott Burns Trio
Scott Burns performs with the intensity and earnestness of the jazz giants of the 1960’s–John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Sonny Rollins….The essence of jazz was pouring from his horn in every measure of music.” – Kim Vinson, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

GET TICKETS TO SCOTT BURNS TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 22: Quentin Coaxum Quartet
Trumpeter Quentin Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. He has played with, including including Solange Knowles, Jimmy Heath, Robin Eubanks, Victor Goines, and many more.

GET TICKETS TO QUENTIN COAXUM QUARTET NOW!

Jun
8
Wed
Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights: KYLE MADSEN TRIO
Jun 8 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz.

Come experience some of the countries best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar.

Tickets are always reasonably priced and go to entirely to support the musicians and to benefit Fulton Street Collective, an artists’ collective. Advance tickets available and at the door.


JUNE 8: KYLE MADSEN TRIO, 9PM-11PM

 

Kyle Madsen TrioJUNE 8: Kyle Madsen Trio
Led by chameleonic saxophonist/multi-reedist Kyle Madsen, the KMT reflects the diversity of Chicago, and it’s wide-ranging music scene–mix of worldwide music from the past and present–from post bop jazz, modern avant garde, and R&B hits are explored by this instrumental trio.

GET TICKETS TO KYLE MADSEN TRIO NOW!


UPCOMING SHOWS

JUNE 15: Scott Burns Trio
Scott Burns performs with the intensity and earnestness of the jazz giants of the 1960’s–John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Sonny Rollins….The essence of jazz was pouring from his horn in every measure of music.” – Kim Vinson, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

GET TICKETS TO SCOTT BURNS TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 22: Quentin Coaxum Quartet
Trumpeter Quentin Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. He has played with, including including Solange Knowles, Jimmy Heath, Robin Eubanks, Victor Goines, and many more.

GET TICKETS TO QUENTIN COAXUM QUARTET NOW!

Jun
15
Wed
Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights: SCOTT BURNS TRIO
Jun 15 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz.

Come experience some of the countries best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar.

Tickets are always reasonably priced and go to entirely to support the musicians and to benefit Fulton Street Collective, an artists’ collective. Advance tickets available and at the door.


JUNE 15: SCOTT BURNS, 9PM-11PM

 

JUNE 15: Scott Burns Trio
Scott Burns performs with the intensity and earnestness of the jazz giants of the 1960’s–John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Sonny Rollins….The essence of jazz was pouring from his horn in every measure of music.” – Kim Vinson, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

GET TICKETS TO SCOTT BURNS TRIO NOW!

 

 


UPCOMING SHOWS

JUNE 22: Quentin Coaxum Quartet
Trumpeter Quentin Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. He has played with, including including Solange Knowles, Jimmy Heath, Robin Eubanks, Victor Goines, and many more.

GET TICKETS TO QUENTIN COAXUM QUARTET NOW!

Jun
22
Wed
Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights: QUENTIN COAXUM ORGAN QUARTET
Jun 22 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz.

Come experience some of the countries best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar.

Tickets are always reasonably priced and go to entirely to support the musicians and to benefit Fulton Street Collective, an artists’ collective. Advance tickets available and at the door.


JUNE 22: QUENTIN COAXUM ORGAN QUARTET, 9PM-11PM

Quentin Coaxum on trumpet
Bobby Broom on guitar
Dan Chase on organ
Kyle Swan on drums

Trumpeter Quentin Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. He has played with, including including Solange Knowles, Jimmy Heath, Robin Eubanks, Victor Goines, and many more.

GET TICKETS TO QUENTIN COAXUM QUARTET NOW!

 


Jun
29
Wed
Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights: HARRY TONCHEV TRIO
Jun 29 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz.

Come experience some of the countries best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar.

Tickets are always reasonably priced and go to entirely to support the musicians and to benefit Fulton Street Collective, an artists’ collective. Advance tickets available and at the door.


JUNE 29: HARRY TONCHEV TRIO, 9PM-11PM

JUNE 29: HARRY TONCHEV TRIO
Harry Tonchev is a Bulgarian-American jazz guitarist who currently lives and performs in the Chicago and central Illinois area. He holds a B.A. in music performance from University of Central Oklahoma, B.S. in electrical engineering from University of Oklahoma and M.S. in electrical engineering from Oklahoma State University.

GET TICKETS TO HARRY TONCHEV TRIO NOW!

 


Jul
1
Fri
FOURTH OF JULY PARTY TRAYS
Jul 1 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CELEBRATE YOUR FOURTH OF JULY IN EVANSTON WITH PRAIRIE MOON’S PARTY TRAYS!

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. Prairie Moon will be closed on Monday, July 4.  


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MENU

Party Trays

Luna Caesar … $36 With Grilled Chicken $48
pan salad – Hearts of Romaine, fresh Parmesan, house citrus Caesar dressing & croutons in a tasty tribute to the original Caesar born on the 4th of July in 1924!

Jumbo Wings … $69
6 pounds, crispy fried chicken wings with tri-chili BBQ sauce, cucumber slices and cilantro ranch dipping sauce

Chimichurri Steak Skewers … $69
12 pieces – Grilled beef tenderloin skewers cilantro pesto, pico de gallo, garlic toasts

Gilroy Garlic Chicken Skewers … $64
12 pieces Marinated chicken skewered with sweet peppers & onions topped with roasted garlic sauce and chives

Cajun Catfish Nuggets … $59
3 pounds Fried fresh catfish nuggets, Creole mustard dipping sauce

Tony’s Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Tenders … $48
3 Pounds farm fresh boneless buttermilk fried chicken tenders with Alabama “Comeback” sauce for dipping

Mini Blue Crabcakes … $64
24 pieces – Mini Chesapeake Crabcakes with roasted red-pepper dipping sauce

Gulf Shrimp Cocktail … $64
3 pounds, Gulf shrimp served with horseradish-cocktail sauce & lemon wedges

Moon Mac and Cheese … $30
Creamy and dreamy
– with bacon – add $10 –

Key Lime Pie … Whole $30
Coconut-graham crust, vanilla cream (6 or 8 pieces)

Each tray has 10-12 appetizer portions:

SUMMER BARBECUE Dinner for Two
Jul 1 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Summer Barbecue Dinner for Two for Fourth of July weekend.

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. Prairie Moon will be closed on Monday, July 4.  


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DINNER FOR TWO $55

WATERMELON GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp, fresh cut watermelon with basil, red onion, cucumber & goat cheese over mixed greens with blush vinaigrette

TONY’S BLUE RIBBON FRIED CHICKEN
Buttermilk fried half chicken (5pcs) with Alabama “comeback” dipping sauce

CENTER CUT SPARE RIBS WITH PEACH BACON BOURBON BBQ SAUCE
1.5# rack of St. Louis cut spare ribs with a sweet & savory Bourbon BBQ sauce with applewood bacon & pureed grilled Summer peaches

MASHED POTATOES & COUNTRY GRAVY
Prairie Moon signature mashed potatoes & homemade chicken & fresh herb gravy

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

WILD BLUEBERRY BUCKLE
wild blueberry cake with cinnamon streusel topping and vanilla cream

ADD A:

FIRECRACKER COCKTAIL (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS) … $20
White rum, orange curacao, watermelon puree, lime juice and just a touch of cayenne

MAYTAG BLUE STEAK SKEWERS … 16
2 6oz Beef tenderloin steak skewer grilled & topped with a Maytag blue cheese and basil butter topped with fried onions

MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS … 12
fresh fried catfish nuggets, creole mustard dipping sauce

Jul
2
Sat
FOURTH OF JULY PARTY TRAYS
Jul 2 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CELEBRATE YOUR FOURTH OF JULY IN EVANSTON WITH PRAIRIE MOON’S PARTY TRAYS!

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. Prairie Moon will be closed on Monday, July 4.  


ORDER NOW!

MENU

Party Trays

Luna Caesar … $36 With Grilled Chicken $48
pan salad – Hearts of Romaine, fresh Parmesan, house citrus Caesar dressing & croutons in a tasty tribute to the original Caesar born on the 4th of July in 1924!

Jumbo Wings … $69
6 pounds, crispy fried chicken wings with tri-chili BBQ sauce, cucumber slices and cilantro ranch dipping sauce

Chimichurri Steak Skewers … $69
12 pieces – Grilled beef tenderloin skewers cilantro pesto, pico de gallo, garlic toasts

Gilroy Garlic Chicken Skewers … $64
12 pieces Marinated chicken skewered with sweet peppers & onions topped with roasted garlic sauce and chives

Cajun Catfish Nuggets … $59
3 pounds Fried fresh catfish nuggets, Creole mustard dipping sauce

Tony’s Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Tenders … $48
3 Pounds farm fresh boneless buttermilk fried chicken tenders with Alabama “Comeback” sauce for dipping

Mini Blue Crabcakes … $64
24 pieces – Mini Chesapeake Crabcakes with roasted red-pepper dipping sauce

Gulf Shrimp Cocktail … $64
3 pounds, Gulf shrimp served with horseradish-cocktail sauce & lemon wedges

Moon Mac and Cheese … $30
Creamy and dreamy
– with bacon – add $10 –

Key Lime Pie … Whole $30
Coconut-graham crust, vanilla cream (6 or 8 pieces)

Each tray has 10-12 appetizer portions: