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Race Against Hate - June 17
 The Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate brings together thousands of people from all over Chicagoland to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence. Proceeds from the Race Against Hate are used to further the mission of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore. For more information & to register, click here.
Gallery, Now! Pop Up Show of Local Artists - Through June 25, 1700 Maple Ave.
GALLERY, NOW! opens June 14 and runs through June 25, featuring original fine art from Evanston artists. Local artists will transform a vacant commercial space in downtown Evanston into a destination for paintings, drawings, mixed media work and prints.
Freedom Express Museum at the Evanston Public Library - June 15 
The Freedom Express is a 45-foot traveling museum that tells the story of our First Amendment freedoms of speech, religion, petition, press and assembly through artifacts and computer-based interactives. It will be open to the public free of charge at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston, on June 14 & 15 from 3:30 pm to 6 pm.
It's Thursday, Let's Dance!
 Mark your calendars and get out your dancing shoes! The only outdoor dance floor north of Chicago is opening up once again! It's Thursday, Let's Dance will be kicking off on Thursday, June 21 and taking place every Thursday for 6 weeks! Come listen to some great music and dance to hot swing, cool jazz, rhythmic reggae and more!
The Johnny Mercer Celebration Concert! - Saturday, June 23, 8pm
Pick Staiger Hall (50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston)
The stars are out for an evening of musical enchantment, sharing songs by the writers who
have most inspired them from George Gershwin to Paul McCartney! Featuring "the singer who stills the room": Tony-nominated Broadway star Ann Hampton Callaway (SWING!), this one-night-only concert event will also include performances by award-winning artists Craig Carnelia, Andrew Lippa and Lari White, as well as emerging songwriters from around the country!
Tickets: $40 general public; $10 full-time students - MENTION CODE CALLAWAY12 AND SAVE $5 ON FULL-PRICE TICKETS! (Valid on advance purchase only; discount not applicable on tickets purchased at the door or in combination with the student ticket price. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with other offers.) Call (847) 491-7282 or Buy Online !
Fountain Square Arts Festival - June 23 & 24
 Now celebrating its 33rd year, Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 225 juried artists! The festival takes place in downtown Evanston, just steps from the eponymous Fountain Square. For complete event info, visit here.
Evanston Sidewalk Sale + Artwalk- July 27, 28, 29
 Calling all bargain hunters! Merchants in both Downtown Evanston and the Chicago/Dempster district will offer deals on summer inventory, featuring the ideal mix of independent shops and your favorite national chain stores during the Evanston Sidewalk Sale + Artwalk. Expect to find deals on apparel, shoes, one-of-a-kind accessories and decorative arts, including the best in specialty designed, hand-crafted goods. Resale shoppers and antique & vintage hunters will find a variety of shops to explore!
New this year, local artists are being invited to set up, display and sell their artwork along side retailers during the Evanston Sidewalk Sale + Artwalk! If you are a local artist or know of a local artist interested in participating in this year's Evanston Sidewalk Sale + Artwalk, download the application and waiver of liability and return it to the Downtown Evanston offices.
Downtown Farmers Market - Every Saturday Through November  Official hours of the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market are 7:30am to 1pm behind the Hilton Garden Inn. Shoppers can enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, milk, eggs, flavored oils, pasta, and bakery items, as well as flowers and plants. Free parking is available in the adjacent city parking garage at 1800 Maple Ave.
Evanston Mini Maker Faire: A Showcase for do-it-yourself technology of every shape and kind! 
August 4-5, Evanston will host a Mini Maker Faire, a celebration of technology and the making of things. Members of the Evanston community are invited to exhibit their projects at the Faire, and see what everyone else has been making. The Faire is NOT limited to technology projects; If you like to cook, use power tools, sew, program computers, use 3D printers and laser cutters, or just like to work with your hands, you are strongly encouraged to attend or exhibit. Register and find more information here. | 
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downtown businesses or pick up a Downtown Evanston gift card for Dad! The Downtown Evanston gift card is available in denominations of $5 - $500 and can be used at over 140 businesses! 
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