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Now entering its 8th year, Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Markets showcase artists, makers, and retailers from the regional community. The 2026 market dates are June 11, July 9, August 6, and September 3, from 5-8PM on the south plaza at Fountain Square (due to construction, the June 11 market will be on the north plaza). Each of the […]
Now in its third year, Downtown Summer Sounds is a free, outdoor concert series at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston. For nine weeks, from July 9 through September 3, an exciting mix of local and regional bands will perform on Thursday evenings from 6-8PM (see schedule below). In addition to great live music, the concert series is also an opportunity to […]
Experience the vibrant rhythm of summer at Downtown Evanston’s free outdoor concert series – Downtown Summer Sounds – kicking off on Thursday, July 9! Join us every Thursday evening (6-8PM) […]
Nashwood Labor Day Weekend September 4 - September 6, 2026 Downtown Highwood Watch Highwood transform into Nashville over Labor Day weekend. Highwood restaurants and bars will feature 100 free, live country, southern blues, classic and contemporary rock from beginning Friday happy hour and running all day and evening Saturday and Sunday.
First Friday Music Series returns to Rogers Park this summer featuring live performances by local musicians along Sheridan Road Chicago musicians gather on the first Fridays of May, June, and […]
Free, City-produced Friday night concerts at Port Clinton Square return for a third year! Mark your calendars for 10 Friday evenings, July 10 - September 25. Bring a lawn chair […]
Nashwood Labor Day Weekend September 4 - September 6, 2026 Downtown Highwood Watch Highwood transform into Nashville over Labor Day weekend. Highwood restaurants and bars will feature 100 free, live country, southern blues, classic and contemporary rock from beginning Friday happy hour and running all day and evening Saturday and Sunday.
Nashwood Labor Day Weekend September 4 - September 6, 2026 Downtown Highwood Watch Highwood transform into Nashville over Labor Day weekend. Highwood restaurants and bars will feature 100 free, live country, southern blues, classic and contemporary rock from beginning Friday happy hour and running all day and evening Saturday and Sunday.
Free, City-produced Friday night concerts at Port Clinton Square return for a third year! Mark your calendars for 10 Friday evenings, July 10 - September 25. Bring a lawn chair […]
Free, City-produced Friday night concerts at Port Clinton Square return for a third year! Mark your calendars for 10 Friday evenings, July 10 - September 25. Bring a lawn chair […]