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2024 Starlight Series: Featuring Free Outdoor Movies and Concerts at Evanston Parks
 EVANSTON, IL - Evanston's 2024 Starlight Concert & Movie Series will feature nine free outdoor concerts and 11 free outdoor movies at park locations throughout the summer.
Starlight Concerts
Starlight concerts will kick off on June 4 and take place on Tuesdays (*unless otherwise specified), from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be canceled. The decision to cancel will be made by 4 p.m. on the show date. Community members can learn about cancellations by calling 847-448-4311 (until 6 p.m.) or visiting cityofevanston.org/starlight.
Community members will enjoy a range of talented artists and musical genres, from jazz to classic soul, to Southern rock and blues. The concert schedule is available at cityofevanston.org/starlight.
The Starlight Concert Series is presented by the City's Parks and Recreation Department and is sponsored by Evanston SPACE and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
Starlight Concert Schedule
Tuesday, June 4
Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St.
Rhythm Rockets
Tuesday, June 11
Mason Park, Church St. & Florence Ave.
Feel Good Party Band
Tuesday, June 18
Clark Square Park, Sheridan Rd. & Kedzie St.
The Steam Quartet
Tuesday, June 25
Robert Crown Turf Fields, Dodge Ave. & Lee St.
Chicken Bone
Tuesday, July 2
McCulloch Park, 1700 block of Livingston St.
Big Style Brass Band
Tuesday, July 9
Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. & Thayer St.
Suite Mollie
Tuesday, July 16
Twiggs Park, 1901 Simpson St.
DJ Onwa
Tuesday, July 30
Eiden Park, 714 Washington St.
Howard Levy Quartet
*Saturday, August 24 at noon
Blues, Brews, BBQ
James Park, 300 Dodge Ave.
Ivy Ford
Starlight Movies
Starlight movies will take place on Saturdays at 7 p.m. (*unless otherwise specified). The series will kick off on Saturday, June 1, at Trahan Park with Wish. Movies will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Community members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks.
The June 29 movie screening of Barbie (2023) will include the Food Truck Festival, with trucks featuring a variety of food and dessert options on-site beginning at 5:30 p.m. Food vendors will also be available at many of the other Starlight events.
Starlight Movies Schedule
Saturday, June 1
Trahan Park, Ridge Ave. & Monroe St.
Wish
Saturday, June 8
Leah Lomar Park, Mulford St. & Wesley Ave.
The Goonies
Saturday, June 15
McCulloch Park, 1700 block of Livingston St.
Elemental
Saturday, June 22
Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. & Thayer St.
Turning Red
*Friday, June 28, at 6 p.m.
Greenwood Street Beach, 1401 Sheridan Pl.
The Little Mermaid (2023)
*Saturday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Food Truck Festival
Ingraham Park, Leonard Pl. & Asbury Ave.
Barbie
Saturday, July 13
Leider Park, Asbury Ave. & South Blvd.
Space Jam: A New Legacy
*Friday, July 19, at 6 p.m.
Lee Street Beach, 1111 Lake Shore Blvd.
Luca
Saturday, July 27
Mason Park, Church St. & Florence Ave.
The Color Purple
*Tuesday, August 6 at 6 p.m.
Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Rd.
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
*Saturday, August 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Robert Crown Turf Fields, 1801 Main St.
Wonka (2024)
Movies titles are subject to change based on licensure dates. Visit cityofevanston.org/starlight for updated information as it becomes available.
For more information, call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 311 in Evanston.
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Media Contact: Jessie Mayo
jmayo@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-448-8041
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