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Celebrate National Night Out On August 7!

National Night Out photos


Take a public stance against crime by attending "National Night Out" celebration events throughout the city on Tues., Aug. 7! Events include a Starlight Movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, at Penny Park, neighborhood gatherings, activities at the Evanston Public Library and Evanston Animal Shelter, and much more.

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Starlight Movie 'Moana' Tonight at Ryan Field

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Evanston’s 2018 Starlight Movies in the Park series begins tonight, Thurs., Aug. 2, at 7 p.m., with Northwestern Athletics' special showing of Disney's Moana at Ryan Field! Parking and admission are free. The Starlight Movie series will continue on Sat., Aug. 4 with Black Panther at Twiggs Park, beginning at dusk.

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Enjoy Pollinator Palooza at the Ecology Center

Butterfly pollinator


Celebrate summer at the Evanston Ecology Center’s Pollinator Palooza this Sat., Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Festivities will include live butterflies, pollinator activities, guided tours of the pollinator garden, and information about how you can help pollinator populations. Admission is free.

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FJT's "Crowns" On Stage August 11-26

"Crowns" poster

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's (FJT) "Crowns," by Regina Taylor, will take the stage August 11-26! Performances of the third and final play of FJT's Summertime Season will take place on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. The August 11 performance is sold out.

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Trees Need Watering Due to Low July Rainfall

Watering a tree


With low rainfall in July and high temperatures predicted in the coming week, residents are reminded to water trees on their property and in the parkway once per week.

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Thursday Night Live in Fountain Square 8/2

Thursday Night Live 2017 promo

Acoustic Beatles tribute band Kaleidoscope Eyes will perform in Fountain Square tonight, Thurs., Aug. 2, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., as part of Downtown Evanston's Thursday Night Live concert series.

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Interfaith Action PopUp Pizza Fundraiser 8/12

Interfaith Action

Support Interfaith Action's homeless support services, including the overnight winter warming shelter, at a Pizza PopUp for Good fundraiser on Sun., Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Curt's Café North, 2922 Central St. 

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Community Events at Northwestern in August

NU events guide August 2018


Northwestern invites residents to enjoy community events on campus this August, including a campus art walk, Dearborn Observatory viewing sessions, live theater and more.

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Main Street Concert Series Continues 8/3

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High-energy R&B ensemble Paul Maslin Group will perform at the train station alley at 600 Main St. this Fri., Aug. 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., as part of the Main Street Summer Concert Series!

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Property Tax Appeal Workshop 8/13

Property Tax home

The Cook County Board of Review, Commissioner Larry Suffredin's Office and the City of Evanston are co-hosting a property tax appeal workshop on Mon., Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the ETHS auditorium.

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