Fountain Square

Join us on Thursday, June 11 for Downtown Evanston’s Thursday Night Market! Now entering its 8th year, this beloved community event showcases artists, makers, and retailers from across the region. Stroll through downtown, discover unique handmade goods and local products, support small businesses, and enjoy an evening of shopping and community connection.

Local Event: Downtown Evanston Thursday Night Market

Cook County

Evanston

Illinois

Downtown Evanston Thursday Night Market

Join us on Thursday, June 11 for Downtown Evanston’s Thursday Night Market! Now entering its 8th year, this beloved community...

Downtown Evanston

Join us on Thursday, June 25, from 4:30-7:30PM for our annual Sip + Stroll event! It's the perfect opportunity to explore downtown Evanston with friends and family while visiting local businesses to enjoy sips of wine, bubbly, and non-alcoholic beverages, along with shopping and dining specials! Some participating businesses may also have small bites to share! &nbsp;
The Sip + Stroll event is free, but please pre-register below. A suggested donation of $10 at check-in will benefit <a href="https://www.ktcprograms.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kitchen to Community</a>, a youth-centered nonprofit founded by Chef Nicole Henry, owner of Chicky’s Kitchen Creations at <a href="https://theauxevanston.com/2024/11/30/chickys-kitchen-creations/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Aux</a>. Through hands-on culinary experiences, youth learn cooking, teamwork, responsibility, and life skills while gaining confidence and giving back to the community through food. A special thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/evanstonprofessionalmoms/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Evanston Professional Moms</a> for partnering with us on this event and connecting us with Kitchen to Community.&nbsp;

Local Event: Downtown Sip + Stroll

Downtown Sip + Stroll

Join us on Thursday, June 25, from 4:30-7:30PM for our annual Sip + Stroll event! It's the perfect opportunity to explore...

Get ready to dance to the sizzling sounds of <a href="https://trabucosalsa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Trabuco Latin Salsa Band </a>performing vibrant Latin tropical music in both English and Spanish.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Arrive early for a special treat! From 5:30-6PM, Trabuco Latin Salsa Band will offer **free salsa dance lessons** for the community. Master some moves, then hit the dance floor when the band starts playing at 6PM!</li>
<li>Kids can unleash their creativity with free children's art activities provided by the <a href="https://ridgevilleparks.myrec.com/info/default.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ridgeville Park District.</a></li>
<li>While you're enjoying the music, explore unique vendors at the Thursday Night Market and visit the Downtown Evanston tent for your chance to win a $50&nbsp;<a href="https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/evanston" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Evanston E-Gift Card</a>!</li>
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Local Event: Downtown Summer Sounds: Trabuco Salsa Band

Downtown Summer Sounds: Trabuco Salsa Band

Get ready to dance to the sizzling sounds of Trabuco Latin Salsa Band performing vibrant Latin tropical music in both English...

Sherman Avenue

Join us on Sunday, July 19 from 9:30AM to Noon for Evanston Cars &amp; Coffee, a free community event featuring vintage classics, muscle cars, rare exotics, limited-production modern performance cars, and unique daily drivers. All cars will be showcased on Sherman Avenue between Church and Clark streets in Downtown Evanston.At the event, participating cars will be voted on for a "Best in Show" award, and the owner of the car with the most votes will win a $100 Evanston E-Gift Card, courtesy of Downtown Evanston. Car owners and community attendees may purchase votes during each event, and all proceeds will benefit the Evanston Public Library.Coffee and iced-coffee will also be available for purchase from Outside Coffee while you enjoy the cars and the community spirit.Learn more at <a href="https://downtownevanston.org/cars-coffee?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbmhYdXQ0cU53NDVMRVNFY3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5uZbvXB_mixCspgbkKj-iSvqfEbDErhGJdVK24VYcPWXdHOJyO2b7L-73bqg_aem_ualAH_jOPeriq8WlLLk96Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

Local Event: Evanston Cars & Coffee

Evanston Cars & Coffee

Join us on Sunday, July 19 from 9:30AM to Noon for Evanston Cars & Coffee, a free community event featuring vintage classics,...

Join us on Sunday, August 16 from 9:30AM to Noon for Evanston Cars &amp; Coffee, a free community event featuring vintage classics, muscle cars, rare exotics, limited-production modern performance cars, and unique daily drivers. All cars will be showcased on Sherman Avenue between Church and Clark streets in Downtown Evanston.At the event, participating cars will be voted on for a "Best in Show" award, and the owner of the car with the most votes will win a $100 Evanston E-Gift Card, courtesy of Downtown Evanston. Car owners and community attendees may purchase votes during each event, and all proceeds will benefit the Evanston Public Library.Coffee and iced-coffee will also be available for purchase from Outside Coffee while you enjoy the cars and the community spirit.&nbsp;

Join us on Sunday, August 16 from 9:30AM to Noon for Evanston Cars & Coffee, a free community event featuring vintage classics,...

Join us on Sunday, September 20 from 9:30AM to Noon for Evanston Cars &amp; Coffee, a free community event featuring vintage classics, muscle cars, rare exotics, limited-production modern performance cars, and unique daily drivers. All cars will be showcased on Sherman Avenue between Church and Clark streets in Downtown Evanston.At the event, participating cars will be voted on for a "Best in Show" award, and the owner of the car with the most votes will win a $100 Evanston E-Gift Card, courtesy of Downtown Evanston. Car owners and community attendees may purchase votes during each event, and all proceeds will benefit the Evanston Public Library.Coffee and iced-coffee will also be available for purchase from Outside Coffee while you enjoy the cars and the community spirit.&nbsp;<a href="https://downtownevanston.org/cars-coffee?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbmhYdXQ0cU53NDVMRVNFY3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5uZbvXB_mixCspgbkKj-iSvqfEbDErhGJdVK24VYcPWXdHOJyO2b7L-73bqg_aem_ualAH_jOPeriq8WlLLk96Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

Join us on Sunday, September 20 from 9:30AM to Noon for Evanston Cars & Coffee, a free community event featuring vintage...

Laura Brown

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Skokie

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Lincoln Square

Niles-Morton Grove

Winnetka-Glencoe

Eric DeGrechie

Glenview

North Center-Roscoe Village

Lakeview

Park Ridge

Lincoln Park

<a href="https://jillegan.bhhschicago.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jill Egan</a>, Managing Broker of <a href="https://www.bhhschicago.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago</a>’s North Region offices, is pleased to announce that the office will hold a pet adoption event&nbsp;for Orphans of the Storm at their office in The Glen located at 2630 Valor Drive in Glenview on June 12th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Local Event: Orphans of the Storm Pet Adoption Event at BHHS Chicago in Glenview

Orphans of the Storm Pet Adoption Event at BHHS...

Jill Egan, Managing Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago’s North Region offices, is pleased to announce that the...

Orphans of the Storm Pet Adoption Event at BHHS Chicago in Glenview

If you love books, antique maps, or old paper goods with curious images upon them, come join us at the 63rd Chicago Book &amp; Paper Fair! We will have ~25 rare and antiquarian book dealers from across the midwest selling their beautiful wares in the Plumber's Union Hall ballroom. Local artist Design Martinez will be holding paper marbling demonstrations, and Curt's Cafe will have a pop-up cafe in the balcony so you can pause your perusing and have refreshments on-site.
Mark your calendar:
Saturday, June 13, from 10am - 5pm
at 1340 W Washington Blvd in Chicago's West Loop.
Easy access by CTA and a parking garage right next door.
Keep an eye out for free passes and coupons at your favorite bookstores across Chicago!

Local Event: 63rd Chicago Book & Paper Fair

Bucktown-Wicker Park

63rd Chicago Book & Paper Fair

If you love books, antique maps, or old paper goods with curious images upon them, come join us at the 63rd Chicago Book &...

The warm summer nights, the sounds of music, the delicious food all around, that feeling like you’re on a Greek island. It can only mean one thing - the perfect start to summer at the Lincoln Square Greek Fest! Join us June 12th through June 14th at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago, located at 2727 W Winona in Lincoln Square.&nbsp; 
Come enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries like Greek style chicken, gyros, shish kebabs, baklava and more. There will also be market place vendors, great live music &amp; dancing, and a kid zone! Parking will be available next door at Swedish Hospital.&nbsp; Dine in or carry out all weekend long.
Live music on Friday night features Cretan Youth of Chicago, Girldad, and Northside. 
Saturday and Sunday, music from Whispers of the Mediterranean and the Panopoulos Orchestra. We will also have performances from the Thriamvos Dance Troupe and the St Demetrios Adult Dance Troupe. 
For more information, please visit www.stdemetrioschicago.org.&nbsp;
Friday June 12th: 4PM – 11PM
Saturday June 13th: 3PM – 11PM
Sunday June 14th: 12PM – 11PM

Local Event: Lincoln Square Greek Fest 

Chicago

Lincoln Square Greek Fest 

The warm summer nights, the sounds of music, the delicious food all around, that feeling like you’re on a Greek island. It can...

The 2026 Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series kicks off on June 20 with a world premiere dance performance of Circle of Apathy by Chicago-based dance ensemble House of DOV and soul-funk music collective Family Junket.&nbsp;Set in and around the award-winning "Ragdale Ring" created by Virginia-based design studio Gluten, Circle of Apathy is a site-specific outdoor performance on Ragdale's historic campus. Attendees are welcome to arrive early for a picnic on the lawn and explore the grounds.

Local Event: Kick-off weekend for Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series

Lake County

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Kick-off weekend for Ragdale Ring Summer...

The 2026 Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series kicks off on June 20 with a world premiere dance performance of Circle of...

Kick-off weekend for Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series

Enjoy a special time out at Ragdale's Family Day!

Fun for everyone, the day's program includes performances of the comedy show Well-Balanced Dads, the world premiere of Circle of Apathy by Chicago-based dance group House of DOV, live music by Family Junket, crafts with Ishti Collective, and more. Picnicking on campus is permitted, and touring Ragdale's historic grounds is encouraged.

The program is part of the Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series kick-off June 20-21 and is part of the celebration of Ragdale's 50th anniversary.

Local Event: Ragdale Family Day at Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series

Ragdale Family Day at Ragdale Ring Summer...

Enjoy a special time out at Ragdale's Family Day!

Fun for everyone, the day's program includes performances of the comedy show...

Ragdale Family Day at Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series

If you graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1981 our 45th Class Reunion will be held September 25th &amp; 26th.&nbsp; The committee is trying to reach more classmates, so please email your contact information to <a href="mailto:ethsclassof1981@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ethsclassof1981@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;

ETHS Class of 1981 Reunion 

If you graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1981 our 45th Class Reunion will be held September 25th & 26th.  The committee is trying to...

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Downtown Evanston Thursday Night Market

JUN

11

5:00 PM

Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

Downtown Sip + Stroll

JUN

25

4:30 PM

Downtown Evanston, 922 Davis St, Evanston, IL

Downtown Summer Sounds: Trabuco Salsa Band

JUL

9

6:00 PM

Fountain Square, 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

Evanston Cars & Coffee

JUL

19

9:30 AM

Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

Evanston Cars & Coffee

AUG

16

9:30 AM

Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

Evanston Cars & Coffee

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20

9:30 AM

Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

Orphans of the Storm Pet Adoption Event at BHHS Chicago in Glenview

63rd Chicago Book & Paper Fair

Lincoln Square Greek Fest

Kick-off weekend for Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series

Ragdale Family Day at Ragdale Ring Summer Performance Series

ETHS Class of 1981 Reunion