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Here's What's Happening This Week ☀️
Sponsored by Main Street Fair
Main Street Fair is back June 27 (This Saturday!) 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:
Check the event details before heading out in case of changes/cancellations!
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| | All WeekWorld Cup Watch PartiesTime: Varies
Cost: No cover
Location: Double Clutch Brewing, Celtic Knot Public House, and Stacked and Folded
World Cup watch parties are happening around town at Double Clutch Brewing, Celtic Knot Public House, and Stacked and Folded. Check each venue directly for matches and game times.
Monday, June 22Evanston Open Mic NightTime: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: Sketchbook Brewing Co.
Sketchbook Brewing hosts a monthly open mic featuring comedy, music, poetry, and storytelling. Performers of all ages can sign up starting at 6:00 PM and the mic opens at 6:30 PM. 
Tuesday, June 23Kelly's Social Bike RideTime: 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Mack's Bike & Goods
This monthly ladies social bike ride starts at Mack’s Bike & Goods and heads out for a 6- to 10-mile loop around Evanston.
Wednesday, June 24Wellness Wednesday: Re-Balance PilatesTime: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Independence Park
This outdoor mat Pilates class from Pilates Central Wellness focuses on strength, mobility, and alignment work that addresses common imbalances in the body. Participants move through guided exercises designed to improve stability, movement patterns, and body awareness.
Garden Info SwapTime: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
This monthly garden gathering at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum focuses on native plants, seed sharing, and community knowledge. Visitors can swap heirloom seeds or garden harvests, help weed the volunteer garden, and reflect on land, food, and community through journaling prompts.
Elliott Hurtig: Evanston SpeaksTime: 6:00 PM
Cost: Free, $45.00 with book
Location: Bookends & Beginnings
Elliott Hurtig discusses his new book Evanston Speaks with local leaders featured in the collection. The conversation explores personal stories from educators, artists, activists, and public officials while tracing Evanston’s social and civic history through oral histories.
Open Gaming for AdultsTime: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This drop-in gaming night at Evanston Public Library’s Innovation Station invites adults 18 and up to play video games on the library’s PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Visitors can play solo, bring their own games, or meet other players in the third-floor maker space.
Concerts on the Ridge: Kings of EwingTime: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Ridgeville Park
Concerts on the Ridge is a weekly summer music series at Ridgeville Park that brings neighbors together for an outdoor block-party-style concert. The June 24 event features Kings of Ewing, with food and drinks available for purchase from Cocina Azteca, Firehouse Grill, and Katz Cookies.
Story Vroom VroomTime: 7:00 PM
Cost: No cover
Location: Double Clutch Brewing
This monthly storytelling night at Double Clutch Brewing Company invites guests to tell their own stories or listen to others in an informal open-mic setting.
Thursday, June 25Downtown Sip + StrollTime: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Evanston
This self-guided stroll invites attendees to visit downtown Evanston businesses while sampling wine, sparkling drinks, and nonalcoholic beverages. Participating shops and restaurants offer tastings, specials, and small bites throughout the evening.
Celebrate PrideTime: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: 800 Block of Dempster Street
Out North and local businesses host a family-friendly Pride evening along Dempster Street and Chicago Avenue. Activities include button making, artist demos, refreshments, critter meet-and-greets, and queer craft activities.
Witchy Bitches Mini Night MarketTime: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Witchy Woman World Apothecary
This monthly market at Witchy Woman World Apothecary features local artists, makers, and readers. Shoppers can browse apothecary goods, hand-painted tarot decks, and work from other vendors while also booking tarot, natal chart, and intuitive readings.
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| | Monday, June 22Jamberry SummerTime: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Cost: $27.00
Location: Prieto Community Center
This early childhood music class pairs nursery rhymes, circle songs, movement, puppets, and instruments for children and their caregivers.
Tuesday, June 23Let's Learn and Sing in JapaneseTime: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
Ms. Doremi leads songs, movement, stories, and a short look at Japanese culture. This monthly drop-in program is for children from birth to age 5 with caregivers.
Wednesday, June 24Storytime 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 features stories, songs, and group activities for young children and their caregivers.
Maker Kids at Mason ParkTime: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Mason Park
Evanston Public Library brings a free STEAM activity to Mason Park as part of its summer programming for kids. Children in PreK through 5th grade can stop by with parents or caregivers to make a project, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and pick out a free book to take home.
Accessorize Your Summer: Friendship BraceletsTime: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This monthly craft program at Evanston Public Library focuses on making friendship bracelets with beads and thread.
Green Screen Movie MagicTime: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This workshop at Evanston Public Library introduces green screen filmmaking and basic editing techniques for middle school students. Participants will learn how to shoot footage, create visual effects, and start working with green screen tools as part of the library’s Film It! programming.
Thursday, June 25Drop-in Baby PlaytimeTime: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Evanston Public Library Main Branch
This drop-in playtime at Evanston Public Library gives babies ages 0 to 18 months a chance to explore age-appropriate toys and spend time with other young children. Caregivers can stop by with their babies for an hour of play and social time.
Nature Tots and TunesTime: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Penny Park
This outdoor family program from the Ecology Center, Evanston Public Library, and the Evanston Early Childhood Council combines live animals, music, and nature play at city parks. Kids 8 and under can sing along with musicians from Old Town School of Folk Music and explore activities centered on the natural world.
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| Upcoming Concerts and Live Music |
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| Click the included links for info and tickets!
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
Saturday, June 27
Sunday, June 28
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| Trivia and Game Night Roundup |
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| Click the included links for info and tickets!
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, June 25
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| | | | Saturday, July 4Evanston 4th of July CelebrationsTime: All day
Cost: Free
Location: Various locations in Evanston
Evanston’s Fourth of July celebration begins with morning games at 9:00 AM across five locations and tennis finals at 8:00 AM at Ackerman Park. The kids’ fun run starts at 12:45 PM, followed by the parade at 2:00 PM, a 7:30 PM concert by the Palatine Concert Band at Dawes Park, and 9:30 PM lakefront fireworks.
Thursday, July 9Downtown Summer Sounds with the Trabuco Salsa BandTime: 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Fountain Square
Downtown Evanston’s summer concert series returns for nine Thursday evenings of live outdoor music at Fountain Square, featuring local and regional bands alongside nonprofit partners and select Thursday Night Markets. The opening night on July 9 features Trabuco Salsa Band, with a free salsa lesson at 5:30 PM before the 6:00 PM concert, plus food vendors, drinks, and children’s art activities on site.
July 11 - 19Evanston Plein Air FestivalTime: Varies
Cost: Free
Location: Various locations in Evanston
Evanston Made’s Plein Air Festival is a weeklong citywide painting event featuring outdoor paint outs, artist receptions, classes, a block party, and a final outdoor art market. Events take place at locations across Evanston, with artists creating work on site and award ceremonies following several paint outs throughout the week.
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