Dates & times
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- 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Ten Cat Swing at Prairie Moon: Thanksgiving Eve Concert in Evanston
Ten Cat Swing’s published musical identity is wider than the word “swing” alone suggests: the Chicago-based quartet pairs Great American Songbook standards with reworked modern favorites and can move from acoustic jazz to electric-driven grooves. At Prairie Moon’s annual Thanksgiving Eve holiday kickoff, that broad profile is the useful guide—but the band has not published a setlist for this date.
A jazz profile with room for electric grooves
Ten Cat Swing describes itself as a Chicago-based jazz and jazz-adjacent quartet. The group says gypsy jazz was an early influence, while its broader approach ranges from traditional swing and standards to contemporary, electric-leaning grooves.
Its online music library places songs such as “Blue Skies,” “All of Me,” “Caravan” and “Night and Day” alongside reworked material associated with artists including Prince, Amy Winehouse, Led Zeppelin, George Michael and Aretha Franklin. Those examples explain the band’s range, but they are not a confirmed song list for the Prairie Moon concert.
Further reading: Live Swing Music - Ten Cat Swing ↗
A concert built into Prairie Moon’s holiday kickoff
Prairie Moon presents the Thanksgiving Eve show as its annual start to the holiday season, pairing Ten Cat Swing with dining and drink specials. That framing matters when deciding how to attend: this is a restaurant evening with a live-music booking, rather than a concert listing that separates admission from the venue’s dining plan.
Admission is free, but Prairie Moon says dining is required for table reservations. The venue supplies an online reservation option, so anyone planning to eat while listening should handle the table question separately from the no-cover admission.
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One announced act, with music at 8
Prairie Moon lists the event window as 7:30–10 p.m. and specifies that live music begins at 8 p.m. Ten Cat Swing is the only announced act, so the published timing leaves a half-hour before the music starts without a separate programme item.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · Prairie Moon Restaurant
- Ten Cat Swing
Plan the evening
Thanksgiving Eve
The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
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Prairie Moon Restaurant in downtown Evanston
Prairie Moon Restaurant is at 1635 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. The venue describes the location as downtown Evanston and just south of Northwestern University.
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No cover; dining required for a table
Admission is free. Prairie Moon says dining is required for table reservations and provides an online reservation option for the restaurant.
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Happy hour starts at 4 p.m.
The event listing says happy hour starts at 4 p.m. Prairie Moon’s contact page lists regular daily happy hour as 4–6 p.m., while the concert listing separately advertises dining and drink specials all night. Prices and terms for the event-long specials are not stated.
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Getting to Prairie Moon
Address and location
The concert is at Prairie Moon Restaurant, 1635 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Prairie Moon describes the restaurant as being in downtown Evanston, just south of Northwestern University.
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Parking
The venue lists metered parking in front, neighborhood parking nearby and a large covered garage next door at Church and Chicago Avenue. The published parking information does not state rates or availability.
Directions and entrance
The event page provides a map that can calculate directions from your starting point. The supplied venue information does not list transit routes or identify a separate concert entrance.
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Accessibility
The event and venue pages do not specify step-free access or other accessibility arrangements. Contact Prairie Moon before visiting if you need to confirm accommodations.
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Before you make a plan
When does Ten Cat Swing start?
Prairie Moon says live music begins at 8 p.m. The listed event window runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
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Is there a cover charge?
No. Admission is free.
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Do I need to dine to attend?
Prairie Moon ties the dining requirement to table reservations: admission is free, but dining is required if you want to reserve a table.
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Are the band’s listed songs confirmed for this show?
No concert-specific setlist is published. The songs and artists on Ten Cat Swing’s website represent its broader repertoire.
Live Swing Music - Ten Cat Swing ↗ · Special Thanksgiving Eve Concert in Evanston — Prairie Moon restaurant in Evanston, IL ↗
Can I plan around happy hour?
Yes. The venue lists regular daily happy hour from 4–6 p.m., and the event listing says it starts at 4 p.m. Event-special prices and terms are not provided.
Location & Google Maps
Prairie Moon Restaurant
1635 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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