e-News: Ethnic Arts Fest, Starlight Concert, and More!

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30th Annual Ethnic Arts Festival this Weekend!

Ethnic Arts Fest music

Celebrate the 30th annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival this Sat., July 18 and Sun., July 19, from noon to 7 p.m., at Dawes Park! The free, two-day event features art from a wide variety of countries, family craft activities, international cuisine, live music, dance, and spoken word performances.

Local Youth Encouraged to Premiere Film Work

Movies

Local youth age 21 years and younger are invited to submit their locally made, short films to be screened as opening trailers during the 2015 Starlight Movies in the Park series. From August 4 through 22, free movies will be shown in Evanston parks on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This year's films include Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Star Trek (2009), The LEGO Movie, and more! All movies begin at dusk. 

Starlight Concert at Mason Park July 21

Sidewalk Chalk

Hip-hop, soul and jazz band Sidewalk Chalk will perform on Tues., July 21, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Mason Park, located on Church St. at Florence Ave., as part of Evanston's Starlight Concert Series. Sidewalk Chalk was named "Most Outstanding Group" at the 2012 Chicago Music Awards.

"Let's Roll Together" Safety Outreach July 20-22

Bike Lanes

From Mon., July 20 through Wed., July 22, the City will conduct road safety outreach to bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians as part of its “Let’s Roll Together” campaign. Residents are encouraged to take the Illinois League of Bicyclists’ Bike Safety Quiz for a chance to earn a free bike bell and a $50 gift card to Wheel & Sprocket.

Find  Waldo in Evanston!

Waldo

Waldo is hiding at 24 local businesses in Evanston this month! Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, book coupons, and special prizes from participating retailers.

See FJT's "The Vagina Monologues" this Weekend!

Vagina Monologues

Tickets are available for this weekend's performances of "The Vagina Monologues." Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's moving production is told both comically and poignantly by three racially and culturally diverse women.

Enjoy Evanston Sidewalk Sales 7/24-26

Shopping outdoors

Get ready to hit the sidewalks of downtown Evanston and the Chicago/Dempster district during the Evanston Sidewalk Sale, Fri., July 24 through Sun., July 26.

Ward Meetings

5th Ward Meeting 7/16

Holmes

Ald. Delores Holmes will host a 5th Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., July 16, 7 p.m., at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

Fallen Firefighters Ceremony July 22

Fireman's Park Memorial

On Wed., July 22, at 2 p.m., the Evanston Fire and Police Departments will hold a remembrance ceremony at Firemen’s Park to honor the lives of fallen department firefighters.

"It's Thursday, Let's Dance!" in Downtown Evanston 7/16

It's Thursday! Let's Dance!

Head to the North Shore's biggest outdoor dance floor tonight, Thurs., July 16, for "It's Thursday, Let's Dance!" Live music from Kaleidoscope Eyes begins at 7 p.m. at 1603 Orrington Ave.

Evanston History Center Ice Cream Social 7/25

EHC Ice Cream Social

The Evanston History Center will host its Annual Ice Cream Social on Sat., July 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). The free event features a magic show, live music, face painting, kids' games, and Andy's Frozen Custard.