Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival this Weekend
Browse artwork from more than 130 juried artists, enjoy live music and sample some of the best local fare at the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival this weekend, Fri., Aug. 17 through Sun., Aug. 19, at Church St. and Sherman Ave. Free admission.
NU, City to Share Emergency Operations Center
 Aiming to improve public safety and strengthen emergency preparedness and response, the City and Northwestern have agreed to a plan for the shared use of Northwestern's Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
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Big Evanston Block Party 8/25-26
 The Big Evanston Block Party, a free outdoor music festival presented by Space, will take place on Sat., Aug. 25 and Sun., Aug. 26 at Chicago Ave. and Dempster St.! Enjoy live music, food from local vendors and beer from Half Acre.
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Ward Events
5th Ward Meeting 8/16
 Ald. Robin Rue Simmons will host a 5th Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., Aug. 16, 7 p.m., at the Morton Civic Center (Room G300).
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9th Ward Community Night 8/22
 Ald. Cicely Fleming will host a 9th Ward Community Night on Wed., Aug. 22, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Ridgeville Park. The event will include food trucks, games, a DJ, a bounce house and more.
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9th Ward Meeting 8/23
 Ald. Cicely Fleming will host a 9th Ward meeting on Thurs., Aug. 23, 7 p.m., at Evanston Fire Station 2, 702 Madison St.
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FJT's 'Crowns,' Concerts and Wine & Dine Gala!
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's 2018 Summertime Season continues with four more performances of "Crowns," two amazing concerts and a Wine & Dine Gala featuring "The Great Ladies of Jazz" concert. Get your tickets today!
'Art of Jazz in Evanston' Community Art Project 8/18
 Enjoy live jazz music while creating an art piece showcasing Evanston's creative side at the "Art of Jazz in Evanston" event this Sat., Aug. 18, noon to 3 p.m., at Church St. and Maple Ave.
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7th Annual 'Jalisco en Evanston' 8/30
 Enjoy the 7th annual "Jalisco en Evanston" on Thurs., Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the main auditorium at ETHS. The free event will feature live mariachi music, folkloric dance performances, and artisans from Jalisco. Food will be available for purchase.
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City Meetings
Participatory Budgeting Discussion 8/22
 Evanston City Clerk Devon Reid will host a discussion on participatory budgeting in Evanston on Wed., Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Morton Civic Center, Room 2402.
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