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Make It a Good Week ⚡
Sponsored by Main Street Fair
Main Street Fair is back June 27! Join us on Main Street for live music, vendors, great food, and the kind of summer afternoon that makes you glad you live here. All proceeds go directly back to area nonprofits. Free and open to all — visit mainstreetfair.org for more info. |
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In this issue:
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| | Monday, June 8Hatchet Burger + Roger & Rose Tiki Pop-UpTime: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Varies
Location: 700 Main St
Hatchet Burger teams up with Roger & Rose Tiki Tavern at La Principal for an evening of midwest comfort food and tropical drinks, inside and on the patio. 
DIY Cricut HatsTime: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This beginner-friendly workshop at the Innovation Station covers how to design and make custom hats using a Cricut machine and Cricut Design Space. No experience is required, and all materials are provided. Open to ages 18 and up.
Tuesday, June 9Starlight Concert: Butter Chicken Brass BandTime: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Tallmadge Park
Butter Chicken Brass Band performs a mix of South Asian baraat music, jazz, funk, and New Orleans-inspired styles as part of Evanston's Starlight Concerts series. The concert is presented outdoors and food from Sera Roman Pizza will be available on site.
Yarn & BeyondTime: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Yarn & Beyond is a drop-in fiber arts club at the Innovation Station for teens and adults, where participants work on their own projects and connect with other makers. Some prior experience is encouraged, and basic materials are available, though participants should bring their own work in progress.
Mahjong TournamentTime: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library
This beginner-friendly Chinese Mahjong tournament runs multiple rounds until one player claims the title of Mahjong Night Champion. Prizes are awarded to the winner, and all participants receive a small gift. Registration is required.
Wednesday, June 10Wellness Wednesday at Independence ParkTime: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Independence Park
Feel Great Personal Training & Wellness leads an outdoor movement session focused on posture, spine alignment, and joint relief. No equipment is needed, and the class is open to all fitness levels. Attendees should bring a mat and a lawn chair if they have one.
Monthly Lunchtime Curiosity CafeTime: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston History Center
Curiosity Cafe is a monthly drop-in conversation series at the Evanston History Center held over coffee and lunch. June's topic explores queer history in Evanston, including the stories of the founders of Kinheart Inc. and the founding of Evanston Pride. No RSVP is needed, and attendees are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch.
Anime Club for AdultsTime: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Anime Club for adults meets at the Innovation Station to watch anime, play games, make crafts, and snack on Japanese treats. For ages 18 and up.
Living Stories Artist Talk: Jim TerryTime: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
Ho-Chunk storyteller and comics artist Jim Terry, whose work spans Marvel to Heavy Metal, gives an artist talk at the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum as part of the exhibition Living Stories: Contemporary Woodland Native American Art. A guided tour of the exhibition precedes the discussion.
Thursday, June 11World Cup Watch Party: Mexico v. South AfricaTime: 2:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: Double Clutch Brewing
This watch party features the World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa with the game broadcast with sound.
Thursday Night MarketTime: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Fountain Square
Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Market features artists, makers, and retailers from across the region, with handmade goods, art, crafts, specialty products, and food and drink vendors.
My Color: A Memoir: Book ConversationTime: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Squeezebox Books and Music
Author and Evanston resident Pamela Eugenia discusses her memoir, My Color. The conversation explores identity, race, and belonging through her personal experiences navigating between different worlds.
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| | Monday, June 8Crown Outdoor StorytimeTime: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Robert Crown Branch Library
This outdoor storytime runs for 30 minutes of stories and songs, followed by free play with water tables, chalk, and toys. No registration required, but sessions are cancelled in inclement weather.
Maker KidsTime: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
The Evanston Public Library sets up an outdoor table with free STEAM activities for kids in grades PreK through 5. Children can also sign up for the Summer Reading Program and take home a free book. No registration required.
The Process Studio: Summer Drop-In Creative SessionsTime: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mondays and Wednesdays
Cost: $39.19
Location: The AUX Wellness Collective
This eight-week summer drop-in art studio is open to all ages, with Monday sessions focused on painting and drawing and Wednesday sessions focused on sculpture and collage. Materials and light snacks are provided, and participants can register for a single session or multiple dates.
Wednesday, June 10Storytime DadsTime: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Booked
Mr. Greg and Mr. Michael lead a weekly storytime session for kids featuring stories, songs, and fun.
Drop-in Family StorytimeTime: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This summer storytime series features stories and songs for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
Maker KidsTime: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Mason Park
The Evanston Public Library sets up an outdoor table with free STEAM activities for kids in grades PreK through 5. Children can also sign up for the Summer Reading Program and take home a free book. No registration required.
Drawing Your Movie: A Guide to StoryboardTime: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This hands-on workshop invites kids in grades 5 through 8 to try their hand at storyboarding as the first step in planning a film. The workshop is part of the Film It! Challenge, a filmmaking competition open to Evanston residents and D65 students, though participants do not need to be signed up for the challenge to attend.
Thursday, June 11Drop-in Baby PlaytimeTime: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This drop-in playtime series for babies birth to 18 months features age-appropriate toys and time to socialize with other little ones. No registration required.
Lincoln-Harrison Greenway Family Bicycle RideTime: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Leahy Park
This community bike ride follows the proposed Lincoln-Harrison Greenway route, with a post-ride meetup to discuss next steps for making the greenway a reality. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Jammie TimeTime: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Kids are invited to come in their pajamas, bring a stuffed animal, and settle in for stories and songs. Geared toward PreK through grade 2, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.
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| Upcoming Concerts and Live Music |
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| Click the included links for info and tickets!
Monday, June 8
Tuesday, June 9
Wednesday, June 10
Thursday, June 11
Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, June 14 Sunday Jazz on the Square at Fountain Square, 12:00 PM, Free Bluegrass Jam at American Legion Post 42, 2:30 PM, No cover Irish Music Session at Celtic Knot Public House, 3:00 PM, No cover Jo Mortland and Old T Blue and The Shipmates (Down Home Weekend) at Studio5 Performing Arts Center, 3:00 PM, $15.00 John Mead's True Believers play The Songs of Bob Dylan at Evanston SPACE, 7:00 PM, $20.63 - $27.27 Cajun Strangers (Down Home Weekend) at Studio5 Performing Arts Center, 7:00 PM, $25.00 - $35.00
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| Trivia and Game Night Roundup |
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Monday, June 8
Tuesday, June 9
Wednesday, June 10 Evanston Chess Club at Levy Center, 6:30 PM, Annual fee of $65.00 Residents/$85.00 Non-Residents Trivia at Ridgeville Tavern, 7:00 PM, No cover Trivia at Firehouse Grill, 7:00 PM, No cover
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| | Friday, June 19Opal’s Walk for Freedom & Youthful Juneteenth CelebrationTime: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Dawes Park at Arrington Lagoon
This Juneteenth event begins with a 2.5-mile lakefront walk led by Grand Marshal Dione Sims, granddaughter of Opal Lee, known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth." Following the walk, the Youthful Juneteenth Celebration features music, dancing, cultural performances, and local food and artisan vendors. The day concludes with a community gathering that honors the history and legacy of Juneteenth.
Sunday, June 21Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against HateTime: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: $18.49 - $62.48 to register
Location: Floyd Long Field
YWCA Evanston/North Shore hosts this annual 5K and 10K run/walk honoring Ricky Byrdsong. The event also includes youth races, a half-mile fun run, and community activities throughout the morning.
Saturday, June 27Main Street FairTime: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Main Street and Chicago Ave
Main Street Fair features more than 100 vendors and artists, live music across three performance stages, and a range of food options. Families can also find games and activities for kids throughout the day, while fair proceeds support local nonprofits.
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