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2020 Starlight Concert Series Begins Tonight

Bring a face covering and practice physical distancing

EVANSTON, IL - The City of Evanston’s 2020 Starlight Concert series will begin tonight, Tuesday, July 7, 7 p.m., at Canal Shores Golf Course with Nathan Rodriguez y su Conjunto Borikén. The free outdoor concert series will feature four concerts on Tuesdays during the month of July at park locations throughout Evanston.

All attendees must follow these concert guidelines:

• Maintain a six-foot distance from those outside of your household at all times. Staff will be on hand to ensure that physical distancing is maintained.
• Bring a face covering if you are over two years of age. Attendees may be asked by staff to wear a face covering if they are unable to maintain a six-foot distance from others. Individuals must wear a face covering in public places when maintaining a six-foot distance from those outside of their household is not possible.
• Bring your own blankets and chairs, and take them with you when you leave.

The City will be closely monitoring the success of physical distancing and other public health practices at the July 7 concert to determine if future concerts are possible, and if additional safety restrictions are needed. Capacity will be limited at concerts based on the size of the park.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase at Post 42 Patio for the July 7 concert only. Only cash will be accepted. Face coverings are required for those standing in line and ordering.

Tentative 2020 Starlight Concert Schedule

• Tuesday, July 7, 7 p.m., Canal Shores Golf Course, 1030 Central St. Nathan Rodriguez y su Conjunto Borikén, Latin
• Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m., Elks Park, Mulford St. and Callan Ave. 
  The Ivy Ford Band, Blues
  Food trucks, including Cookies with Flavor, Go Doggy Run hot dog cart, and La Cocinita, will be on site beginning at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 21, 7 p.m., Larimer Park, Crain St. and Oak Ave.
  Paul Cebar’s Tomorrow Sound, Original soul and New Orleans-inspired dance music
• Tuesday, July 28, 7 p.m., Mason Park, Davis St. and Florence Ave.
  Joe Pratt & The SourceOne Band featuring New Orleans Beau, Chicago blues and soul

All concerts will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Concerts will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/starlight or call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 311 in Evanston.

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