Space to Place

Opening Weekend, October 3 & 4, 2026 • 11am–6pm

Bookman's Alley • 1712 Sherman Ave (rear), Evanston, IL 60201 - FREE!

Space to Place, the City of Evanston's new small business retail incubator and pop-up program, opens its doors October 1 for a soft opening 10/1 and 10/2 — then a public Opening Weekend celebration on October 3 & 4, alongside our friends from ENSEMBLE.

Shop independent businesses obsessed with quality, design, and connection: coffee, home objects, furniture, vintage clothing for all ages, art, jewelry, paper goods, provisions, and more.

Taste of Portugal partner Pink & Tan will be participating, and debuting their selection of tinned fish, Portuguese tabletop, wine selections, and more.