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

Oct
7
Sat
SHRIMP FESTIVAL
Oct 7 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Beaufort, South Carolina’s Shrimp Festival

Low Country Dinner For Two!

Inspired by the Beaufort Shrimp Festival happening this weekend.

(Starting Friday, October 6)


ORDER NOW!

LOW COUNTRY DINNER FOR TWO MENU $59

SALAD

SNAP PEA SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Blanched sugar snap peas, mixed greens, radish, red cabbage, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, goat cheese & lemon-basil vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

LOW COUNTRY BOIL (FROGMORE STEW)
1# large EZ peel shrimp, Andouille smoked sausage, red potatoes & corn on the cob with house shrimp boil spices

CAROLINA SHRIMP, BLUE CRAB & GRITS WITH BACON & CHIVES
Carolina blue crabmeat & large shrimp sautéed with a roasted garlic sauce, sweet peppers, bacon & chives over a grilled sharp cheddar stone ground grit cake (Geechie Boy Mill Edisto Island, SC)

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BREAD PUDDING
Our classic cinnamon bread pudding with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 22 (INCLUDES $2 JAR DEPOSIT)
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN 16
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

ORDER NOW!

Oct
8
Sun
SHRIMP FESTIVAL
Oct 8 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Beaufort, South Carolina’s Shrimp Festival

Low Country Dinner For Two!

Inspired by the Beaufort Shrimp Festival happening this weekend.

(Starting Friday, October 6)


ORDER NOW!

LOW COUNTRY DINNER FOR TWO MENU $59

SALAD

SNAP PEA SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Blanched sugar snap peas, mixed greens, radish, red cabbage, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, goat cheese & lemon-basil vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

LOW COUNTRY BOIL (FROGMORE STEW)
1# large EZ peel shrimp, Andouille smoked sausage, red potatoes & corn on the cob with house shrimp boil spices

CAROLINA SHRIMP, BLUE CRAB & GRITS WITH BACON & CHIVES
Carolina blue crabmeat & large shrimp sautéed with a roasted garlic sauce, sweet peppers, bacon & chives over a grilled sharp cheddar stone ground grit cake (Geechie Boy Mill Edisto Island, SC)

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BREAD PUDDING
Our classic cinnamon bread pudding with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 22 (INCLUDES $2 JAR DEPOSIT)
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN 16
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

ORDER NOW!

Oct
9
Mon
SHRIMP FESTIVAL
Oct 9 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Beaufort, South Carolina’s Shrimp Festival

Low Country Dinner For Two!

Inspired by the Beaufort Shrimp Festival happening this weekend.

(Starting Friday, October 6)


ORDER NOW!

LOW COUNTRY DINNER FOR TWO MENU $59

SALAD

SNAP PEA SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Blanched sugar snap peas, mixed greens, radish, red cabbage, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, goat cheese & lemon-basil vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

LOW COUNTRY BOIL (FROGMORE STEW)
1# large EZ peel shrimp, Andouille smoked sausage, red potatoes & corn on the cob with house shrimp boil spices

CAROLINA SHRIMP, BLUE CRAB & GRITS WITH BACON & CHIVES
Carolina blue crabmeat & large shrimp sautéed with a roasted garlic sauce, sweet peppers, bacon & chives over a grilled sharp cheddar stone ground grit cake (Geechie Boy Mill Edisto Island, SC)

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BREAD PUDDING
Our classic cinnamon bread pudding with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 22 (INCLUDES $2 JAR DEPOSIT)
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN 16
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

ORDER NOW!

Oct
10
Tue
SHRIMP FESTIVAL
Oct 10 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Beaufort, South Carolina’s Shrimp Festival

Low Country Dinner For Two!

Inspired by the Beaufort Shrimp Festival happening this weekend.

(Starting Friday, October 6)


ORDER NOW!

LOW COUNTRY DINNER FOR TWO MENU $59

SALAD

SNAP PEA SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Blanched sugar snap peas, mixed greens, radish, red cabbage, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, goat cheese & lemon-basil vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

LOW COUNTRY BOIL (FROGMORE STEW)
1# large EZ peel shrimp, Andouille smoked sausage, red potatoes & corn on the cob with house shrimp boil spices

CAROLINA SHRIMP, BLUE CRAB & GRITS WITH BACON & CHIVES
Carolina blue crabmeat & large shrimp sautéed with a roasted garlic sauce, sweet peppers, bacon & chives over a grilled sharp cheddar stone ground grit cake (Geechie Boy Mill Edisto Island, SC)

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BREAD PUDDING
Our classic cinnamon bread pudding with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 22 (INCLUDES $2 JAR DEPOSIT)
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN 16
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

ORDER NOW!

Oct
11
Wed
SHRIMP FESTIVAL
Oct 11 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Beaufort, South Carolina’s Shrimp Festival

Low Country Dinner For Two!

Inspired by the Beaufort Shrimp Festival happening this weekend.

(Starting Friday, October 6)


ORDER NOW!

LOW COUNTRY DINNER FOR TWO MENU $59

SALAD

SNAP PEA SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Blanched sugar snap peas, mixed greens, radish, red cabbage, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, goat cheese & lemon-basil vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

LOW COUNTRY BOIL (FROGMORE STEW)
1# large EZ peel shrimp, Andouille smoked sausage, red potatoes & corn on the cob with house shrimp boil spices

CAROLINA SHRIMP, BLUE CRAB & GRITS WITH BACON & CHIVES
Carolina blue crabmeat & large shrimp sautéed with a roasted garlic sauce, sweet peppers, bacon & chives over a grilled sharp cheddar stone ground grit cake (Geechie Boy Mill Edisto Island, SC)

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BREAD PUDDING
Our classic cinnamon bread pudding with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 22 (INCLUDES $2 JAR DEPOSIT)
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN 16
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

ORDER NOW!

Oct
12
Thu
THOWBACK THURSDAYS
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
THOWBACK THURSDAYS

THROWBACK THURSDAYS! DJ spins from 8PM-11PM every Thursday at Prairie Moon.

Every Thursday from 8PM-11PM join us for a rotating list of Chicago area’s top DJ’s as they choose a different theme for each Thursday where they mix in cuts from a certain band, artist, or genre.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30: HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPINS BY DJ SCOTT!

THROWBACK THURDAYS includes:

  • Live DJ
  • Late Night Food & Drink Happy Hour Specials
  • New Music Theme Each Week
  • No Cover Charge
Oct
19
Thu
THOWBACK THURSDAYS
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
THOWBACK THURSDAYS

THROWBACK THURSDAYS! DJ spins from 8PM-11PM every Thursday at Prairie Moon.

Every Thursday from 8PM-11PM join us for a rotating list of Chicago area’s top DJ’s as they choose a different theme for each Thursday where they mix in cuts from a certain band, artist, or genre.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30: HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPINS BY DJ SCOTT!

THROWBACK THURDAYS includes:

  • Live DJ
  • Late Night Food & Drink Happy Hour Specials
  • New Music Theme Each Week
  • No Cover Charge
Oct
26
Thu
THOWBACK THURSDAYS
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
THOWBACK THURSDAYS

THROWBACK THURSDAYS! DJ spins from 8PM-11PM every Thursday at Prairie Moon.

Every Thursday from 8PM-11PM join us for a rotating list of Chicago area’s top DJ’s as they choose a different theme for each Thursday where they mix in cuts from a certain band, artist, or genre.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30: HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPINS BY DJ SCOTT!

THROWBACK THURDAYS includes:

  • Live DJ
  • Late Night Food & Drink Happy Hour Specials
  • New Music Theme Each Week
  • No Cover Charge
Oct
28
Sat
This Bitter Earth
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

THIS BITTER EARTH

Prairie Moon is proud to be  dining partner of Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and its upcoming production of The Bitter Earth running Saturdays and Sundays from October 28-November 12, 2023.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Premium Gold Card Members will receive a 15% discount on your total bill at Prairie Moon during the run of This Bitter Earth. October 29-November 12.

Bring your 2023 Premium Gold Card and present it to your server to receive the discount. You can dine before or after the performance, the choice is yours. Prairie Moon is a great community partner and sponsor of FJT. Plus the food, cocktails, service, and atmosphere are amazing! Reserve your dining experience today.

This is a dine-in only special.

Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 847-864-8328 between 3PM-9PM daily.

VIEW THE PRAIRIE MOON MENU


MORE ABOUT THE BITTER EARTH

THIS BITTER EARTH by Harrison David Rivers

October 28 – November 12

A deep love is challenged by divisive political realities. Jesse, an introspective Black playwright, finds his choices called into question when his boyfriend, Neil, a white Black Lives Matter activist, calls him out for his political apathy. As passions and priorities collide, this couple is forced to reckon with issues of race, class, and the bravery it takes to love out loud.

Performances & Location: Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 3pm
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St., Evanston 60201

GET TICKETS HERE.

(Use code JFT2023 to receive a $10 discount on tickets)

Oct
29
Sun
This Bitter Earth
Oct 29 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

THIS BITTER EARTH

Prairie Moon is proud to be  dining partner of Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and its upcoming production of The Bitter Earth running Saturdays and Sundays from October 28-November 12, 2023.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Premium Gold Card Members will receive a 15% discount on your total bill at Prairie Moon during the run of This Bitter Earth. October 29-November 12.

Bring your 2023 Premium Gold Card and present it to your server to receive the discount. You can dine before or after the performance, the choice is yours. Prairie Moon is a great community partner and sponsor of FJT. Plus the food, cocktails, service, and atmosphere are amazing! Reserve your dining experience today.

This is a dine-in only special.

Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 847-864-8328 between 3PM-9PM daily.

VIEW THE PRAIRIE MOON MENU


MORE ABOUT THE BITTER EARTH

THIS BITTER EARTH by Harrison David Rivers

October 28 – November 12

A deep love is challenged by divisive political realities. Jesse, an introspective Black playwright, finds his choices called into question when his boyfriend, Neil, a white Black Lives Matter activist, calls him out for his political apathy. As passions and priorities collide, this couple is forced to reckon with issues of race, class, and the bravery it takes to love out loud.

Performances & Location: Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 3pm
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes St., Evanston 60201

GET TICKETS HERE.

(Use code JFT2023 to receive a $10 discount on tickets)