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Theater · Public

Quiet Reading Table

A small Theater-format table for citizens who want to read, sit with the text, and talk without recording.

Where
Evanston Public Library Main Branch, Downtown
When
June 3, 2026, 6:30-8:30 PM
Who should attend
Readers who want a phone-free room and can stay for the full discussion.
How to join
Arrive at the second-floor quiet room and sign the room sheet with the host.
Invite path
Open public room; join in person at the listed public room.
Response window
No host response required.
Privacy
No public attendee list, private address, public popularity signal, or tracking link.
Accessibility
Step-free entry, elevator access, quiet room, near CTA and Pace stops.
Cost
Free
Review state
Reviewed fresh; scheduled
Host update

Symposium · Limited public

Shared Supper Conversation

A supper where five to seven citizens bring one story about a neighbor who changed their mind.

Where
Ridgeville Community House, Ridgeville
When
June 8, 2026, 6:00-8:30 PM
Who should attend
Citizens comfortable with a small table, shared food, and a phone basket.
How to join
Reserve one of the seven seats; the host confirms the final room list 24 hours before arrival.
Invite path
Limited public seats; reserve a seat before the host confirms the final room list.
Response window
Host confirmation within 24 hours.
Privacy
No public attendee list, private address, public popularity signal, or tracking link.
Accessibility
Step-free route, seated circle, low-noise room, restroom on the same floor.
Cost
Solidarity optional
Review state
Reviewed fresh; scheduled
Host update

Theater · Invite request

Phone-Free Jazz Listening

A listening night built around one live set, one printed reflection card, and one table conversation.

Where
Temperance Listening Room, Dempster-Main
When
June 18, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PM
Who should attend
Listeners who can keep phones away and stay through the closing reflection.
How to join
Request an invite with one sentence about the kind of music conversation you want to have.
Invite path
Invite request; send a short host note for review.
Response window
Host response within 48 hours.
Privacy
No public attendee list, private address, public popularity signal, or tracking link.
Accessibility
Step-free entry, seated room, host can reserve a lower-sensory edge seat.
Cost
Group rate
Review state
Reviewed fresh; scheduled
Host update

Gymnasium · Public

Saturday Park Walk

A walk for people who want light movement, conversation, and a simple way back into public life.

Where
Mason Park Fieldhouse, Mason Park
When
June 6, 2026, 9:30-11:00 AM
Who should attend
Newcomers, walkers, and citizens who prefer side-by-side conversation.
How to join
Meet beside the fieldhouse doors; the host carries the yellow Polis folder.
Invite path
Open public room; join in person at the listed public place.
Response window
No host response required.
Privacy
No public attendee list, private address, public popularity signal, or tracking link.
Accessibility
Outdoor route, step-free paths, public restroom, rain plan posted by 7 AM.
Cost
Free
Review state
Reviewed fresh; scheduled
Host update

Agora · Member/community

Assembly Primer Circle

An Agora-format primer for citizens considering sortitioned service, with no recording and aggregate questions only.

Where
Ridgeville Community House, Downtown
When
June 21, 2026, 3:00-4:30 PM
Who should attend
Citizens who want to understand Assembly service before accepting a draw.
How to join
Open to onboarded citizens and Welcoming Cohort guests; ask the host for the civic-room roster link.
Invite path
Member or known-community attendance; ask the host for the roster path.
Response window
Host response within 48 hours.
Privacy
No public attendee list, private address, public popularity signal, or tracking link.
Accessibility
Step-free route, seated circle, printed agenda, low-noise room.
Cost
Free
Review state
Reviewed fresh; rescheduled
Host update

Symposium · Host-approved private

Neighbors Kitchen Table

A private Symposium listing for a small supper table with public invitation instructions but no public address.

Where
Host-approved private table, Central Street
When
June 26, 2026, 6:30-9:00 PM
Who should attend
People comfortable with a private-table host review and a quiet supper conversation.
How to join
Request an invite through the host note; the address is shared only after host approval.
Invite path
Host-approved private table; request host approval before private details are shared.
Response window
Host response within 48 hours.
Privacy
No public attendee list, private address, public popularity signal, or tracking link.
Accessibility
Host can discuss stairs, seating, animals, and sensory needs before approval.
Cost
Hosted free
Review state
Reviewed fresh; scheduled
Host update

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