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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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| It's Thursday Let's Dance! |  Now in its twelfth year in 2011, It's Thursday, Let's Dance! will be heating up downtown Evanston on six consecutive Thursday nights: July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11 & August 18. Each week, enjoy dancing to a live band and instruction with a professional dance teacher. Join us at the conveniently located 909 Davis St. Plaza, the intersection of Maple Avenue and Church Street, at the Davis St. Metra stop. Look for the dance party between American Apparel and Chef's Station's patio. July 28th - The Flat Cats , come out and dance to vintage and modern music rooted in the hottest swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics, and timeless standards. 6:00pm Dance Lesson; 7:00pm-9:00pm Live Music & Dancing |
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| The Passport to Downtown Evanston App Available Now! | |
 Click to download
the Passport to Downtown Evanston App!
Recent Deals
Purchase one entree, receive a second entree free at Bar Louie when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app
Receive a free dessert with purchase of an entree at Davis Street Fish Market when you use your Downtown Evanston Android/iPhone app |
| Evanston 150 Idea Deadline |
 In 2013, Evanston will celebrate its rich history over the 150 years since it was incorporated. This milestone presents our community with a unique opportunity to not only look back at the past, but to imagine the future.
Evanston150 is a community-wide initiative that engages all of us in imagining our future, resulting in 10 visionary ideas to celebrate Evanston's 150th anniversary in 2013.
Evanston150 invites everyone who lives, works or studies in Evanston to begin the celebration of this anniversary by creating a new history. What are 10 big ideas for Evanston's future? What are 10 visionary ideas to make it a better place to live, work, play? We are looking for at least 2,013 ideas having broad support and long lasting impact, to move Evanston forward into the future
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION - JULY 31st 11:59 p.m
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Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
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Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
Voted Best Suburban Farmers' Market!
by Chicago Magazine, August, 2010
Enjoy the bounty of Midwest farmers every Saturday throughout the summer! For 35 years, the Evanston Farmers' Market has been a crowd-pleaser with 30+ vendors who sell fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, milk, eggs and bakery items. The Market has a festive atmosphere as the air is filled with various musicians from the Evanston community. Read More>
Dates/Time: Saturdays, May 7 through November 5, 2011 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Intersection of University Place and Oak Ave. (just east of East Railroad Ave.)
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| Downtown Evanston Welcomes GiGi Bottega! | 
Join us in welcoming GiGi Bottega to their new home at 612 Davis st. in Downtown Evanston.
GiGi Bottega is an affordable young contemporary women's clothing store with another location in Bloomington, IL. |
| U.S. Cellular Deal | |
Effective 7/15/11 - 9/8/11 $100 SWITCHER CREDIT
A $100 Switcher credit when a NEW contract customer activates a brand new Smartphone on a NEW Account.
Tablet Device
Samsung Galaxy Tab $199.99(after $100 mail-in rebate) *Requires $54.99 data plan
Motorola Xoom $499.99 INSTANT
FREE / $0.01 Phones by Category
Samsung Gem - FREE (After $100 mail-in rebate with data plan)
LG Saber - $0.01 Instant
Samsung Chrono - $0.01 Instant
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Evanston Public Library to Host Book Sale
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 The Library Book Sale Volunteers are now holding monthly sales in the third floor Book Sale room. These sales directly benefit the Main Library collection.
Upcoming sales are scheduled for:
* Tuesday, July 26th from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
* Saturday, July 30th from 10 to 3 p.m.
*On Saturday, July 30th, Science Fiction books will be prominently featured in conjunction with the Library's science fiction event.
The inventory will be replenished between sales so there will be new surprises to find each time you visit!
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Get the Scoop on Current Deals & Discounts in the Downtown
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  No need to wait for your next Downtown Evanston E-newsletter to arrive to see what's going on in the downtown! Click to view a list of daily retail and restaurant specials! |
Downtown Evanston Visitor Information Center
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Make Downtown Evanston your one stop shop for visitor information. Whether it's information for out-of-town guests, or a long time resident, Downtown Evanston has all of the answers. While your there be sure to pick up a Downtown Evanston Gift Card now available at over 120 participating shopping, dining, and service businesses. Visit Downtown Evanston at 820 Davis St, Suite 151 |
Who is Downtown Evanston?
Downtown Evanston provides marketing and management services to the downtown Evanston Illinois district and is a 501(c) (6) non-profit corporation. The district that Downtown Evanston is responsible for is the Special Service Area 4 (SSA4), Illinois' equivalent of a Business Improvement District (BID). Established in 1987, Downtown Evanston is governed by a Board of Directors and works in partnership with the city of Evanston. |
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