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Downtown Evanston
Events & Specials
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It's Thursday, Let's Dance!
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For the 14th year, It's Thursday, Let's Dance! will be heating up downtown Evanston on Thursday nights this summer through August 1! This is a free event & all ages are welcome. Come on out to the only outdoor dance floor north of Chicago; conveniently located at 909 Davis St. Plaza, at the intersection of Maple Avenue & Church Street (at the Davis St. Metra stop). Look for the dance party between American Apparel and Chef's Station's outdoor patio. It's Thursday, Let's Dance! in downtown Evanston is accessible via public transit by taking the CTA Purple Line "L" to the Davis; or the Metra to the Davis stop. Each week features free dance instruction from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Dance instruction will be followed by live music and dancing from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The event spotlights a different dance style each Thursday with musical genres including: Reggae, Swing, Jazz and Big Band.   
It's Thursday, Let's Dance! Lineup July 18 - The Associates - The premiere Motown and variety band of the Midwest July 25 - Unity - Rhythmic and rolling beats of Reggae August 1 - The Flat Cats - Hot swing, jazz, contemporary classics and timeless standards We would like to give a special thank you to the sponsors of It's Thursday, Let's Dance! In addition to Downtown Evanston, sponsors include: Buffalo Wild Wings, Chef's Station, North Shore University Health System, Northwestern University, Uncle Dan'sVisiting Angels and Whole Foods Market. |
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Downtown Evanston News!
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Downtown Evanston is once again partnering with the Chicago/ Dempster Merchants Association to bring you the Evanston Sidewalk Sale + Artwalk! Merchants in both districts will line the sidewalks with tables and racks of merchandise with deals too good to resist! In downtown Evanston, check out local artists participating in the Artwalk as you peruse your favorite retailers for amazing deals!
Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
 The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market is open 7:30 a.m. to 1p.m. every Saturday through Nov. 2. Featuring more than 50 vendors offering fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, and much more! The market is located at the intersection of University Place and Oak Avenue, behind the Hilton Garden Inn. Free parking is available in the adjacent 1800 Maple Avenue garage.
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Retail and Restaurant Specials
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Sake Fest at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge - Thursday, July 18, 7-9pm 
Pre-Dance Menu at KOI
Enjoy Koi's 3-course Pre-Event Menu for $15 before 6pm and then head over to 909 Davis St. for It's Thursday, Let's Dance.
Chicago Duo Piano Festival - Yuri and Olga  Sherbakov, July 19, 7:30pm
Brilliant husband and wife duo from Odessa, Ukraine, Yuri and Olga Sherbakov, make their Chicago debut at Nichols Concert Hall at 1490 Chicago Ave. Call (847) 905-1500 x 108 for details and ticket information!
Art and Wine Night at Creative Coworking 
Join Creative Coworking for Art & Wine Night on Friday, July 20th! Featuring new art by Raissa Bailey! Her current exhibit at CC is a form of surrealist art incorporating elements of fantasy and realism, inspired by her journey as a spiritual being, woman, mother, and friend. Her most recent work abstractly interprets Ancient Chinese I Ching. Raissa is now displaying new work in the front lounge for our July Art & Wine Night. Enjoy a delicious glass of wine, while connecting with your fellow neighbors and friends of the Evanston community!
Monday Run with lululemon athletica - Monday, July 22, 6:30pm
 Join lululemon athletica for a one hour, 3-5 mile group run! Meet in front of the store at 1622 Sherman Ave.
Jane Miller Sale Show 
Jane Miller women's clothing gallery, specializes in unique clothing & accessories created by independent designers from around the country. This weekend during the Sale Show, take 10% - 75% off everything in the gallery! The gallery will be open 10am - 5pm on Saturday, July 20th and noon - 5pm on Sunday, July 21st.
The Jane Miller Gallery is located at 708 Church St., Suite 234. Call (847) 733-7880 or (312) 623-4081 for more gallery and show information, or contact Jane at janemiller@rcn.com.
World of Beer introduces New Menu!
 Visit World of Beer at 1601 Sherman Ave. to check out their new menu! Plus, starting July 8th, they will begin opening for lunch! Use this coupon to sample their new menu and get 10% off!
Minute man Press July Deals
250 Single-sided, full color business cards - $34.75  250 Club/Event Flyers - $85 250 (minimum) 19" x 27" posters - as low as $2.75 each 500 Door Hangers - 3.5" x 8.5" single-sided, black and white door hangers - $35 Visit Minuteman Press at 1553 Sherman Ave or call (847) 866-9777.
Grateful Yoga
The summer intensive is still available - unlimited yoga until September 2! Yoga once a week will take the edge off life, but practicing twice a week or more will change your life! The summer is an ideal time to dive deeper into yoga, and Grateful Yoga wants to help make that possible with unlimited yoga through Sept 2 for $195. For more information and a schedule of classes, visit here or call (847) 849-1810.
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LOFT is hiring
|  LOFT at Sherman Plaza is hiring! LOFT is looking for talented associates who love a sense of fashion and connecting with other genuine women. Call (847) 424-9142 or visit them at 1614 Sherman Ave. to learn more about working at LOFT!
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Awesome Deals on the Downtown Evanston Mobile App!
| Click to download the Passport to Downtown Evanston App! The Passport to Downtown Evanston App is a great way to take advantage of all that downtown Evanston has to offer.  With over 90 participating businesses, there is sure to be something for everyone. Enjoy exciting discounts and special offers from local businesses for FREE! All you have to do is download the Passport to Downtown Evanston App to your iPhone or Android powered mobile phone.
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Construction Updates
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Davis Street Water Main and Sewer Replacement Project
Over the next ten weeks, the City of Evanston will be contracting Water Main and Sewer Replacement work on Davis Street between Benson Avenue and Hinman Avenue. This project involves replacement of the existing water main with a new 24" Ductile Iron Pipe between Benson and Hinman. The combined sewer will be replaced with 24" concrete pipe from Orrington to Hinman. Construction began the week of June 3rd, with the entire project expected to be fully completed by the end of July. For Complete details, click here. Please contact Sat Nagar, Senior Engineer, at (847) - 448- 4311 with any questions.
Davis St. CTA Viaduct Work The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has already started conducting repair work on the Davis St. CTA viaduct. The area affected will be Davis Street, between Benson Ave. and Elmwood Ave. The work includes repairs to the north and south abutments of the CTA viaduct over Davis St. and there will be some noise while the work is being performed. Work will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays through approximately June 10. During work hours, vehicle traffic will be maintained. Parking on Davis Street will be restricted on either side of the viaduct's abutment under repair. Sidewalk access will be narrow and may be intermittently redirected during material handling.
Questions or concerns can be directed to Ryan Mouw, CTA Government and Community Relations, Senior Government Officer, at (312) 681-2751 or at rmouw@transitchicago.com
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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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