Name: Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone
Start: 2026-07-16T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Fountain Square

Fountain Square

Groove into summer with Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone! Enjoy a FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert featuring Chicken Bone, Chicago's ultimate party &amp; dance band. Get ready to sing and dance to chart-topping hits and timeless classics, from 60s rock and soul to today's pop favorites!Beyond the amazing live music, kids can unleash their creativity with FREE children's art activities from the Ridgeville Park District. Plus, discover the vital work of the James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy at their partnership tent. Don't miss this vibrant summer community event – perfect for the whole family!Kids can unleash their creativity with free children's art activities provided by the Ridgeville Park District.While you're enjoying the music, explore unique vendors at the Thursday Night Market and visit the Downtown Evanston tent for your chance to win a $50 Evanston E-Gift Card!

Local Event: Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone

Cook County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Evanston

Illinois

Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone

Groove into summer with Downtown Summer Sounds: Chicken Bone! Enjoy a FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert featuring Chicken...

Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Sunday, June 21st for Father's Day! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked artisanal donuts in unusual flavors - with seasonal, gluten-free, and vegan options available.
Order by 12pm on Saturday. Your order will be available for home delivery between 6:30-10:00am.
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Jazz Fans! Join us for the “Donovan’s Garage” Season 3 Finale and Jam Session! It’s going to be an enthusiastic end to a fine year of the great Chicago Jazz that “Donovan’s Garage” brings to Evanston.
See for yourself why Donovan Mixon, founder of the jazz series was honored with the Mayor’s Award for the Arts in 2025.
The show begins at 7pm on Tuesday, June 23 at the AKAR Auditorium, 2715 Hurd Avenue in Evanston (Across the street from Willard School).
Headlining the event will be The Afro-Latino Quintet, winners of the “Donovan’s Garage” audience poll as the favorite session of the season, returning for another explosive evening at the AKAR.
Members of the quintet are:
Donovan Mixon—guitar
Joshua Ramos--bass
Rocky Yera - tenor sax
Darwin Noguerra – piano
Juan Pastor—drums and percussion
Read about each of the players at <a href="https://www.donovanmixon.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.donovanmixon.com</a>
Then the evening opens up into a full alumni jam session featuring past “Donovan’s Garage” performers from across the first three seasons. Mixon says to “expect surprise combinations, unexpected musical conversations and the joyful unpredictability that define the “Garage” experience.”
See a list of all those alumni at <a href="https://www.donovanmixon.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.donovanmixon.com</a>
Come and join the fun! There will be balloons, celebration vibes and tasty bites prepared by a local chef. As with all “Donovan’s Garage” events, the show is free. Families are welcome. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Curious about “Donovan’s Garage”? Here’s the backstory.
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vary. Registration Required.&nbsp;Visit <a href="https://centralstreetevanston.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">centralstreetevanston.com</a> for more information.&nbsp;

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Coming your way is Happy Lobster! We’re bringing some of the freshest lobster rolls + other delights to you on Wednesday, June 24th, so don't miss out.
The delicious lobster-focused menu has the city’s favorite lobster roll, of course. Order it traditional or spicy! Add on some crab cakes, clam chowder, and dessert!
Make sure to order by 10am on Wednesday. Your order will be available for home delivery from 2:30-6:00pm.
If you won't be home, please be sure to leave a cooler out to keep your meal as fresh as possible.
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<h3>Discover Aikido at Lakeshore Aikido Club in Evanston</h3>
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 29 | Program Fee: $150
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Looking for a meaningful activity that reduces stress, improves balance, and helps you build confidence while joining a supportive community?
Join our six-week Summer Beginner Program and discover Evanston's community for mindful movement, non-violent self-defense, and healthy aging.
The Lakeshore Aikido Club warmly welcomes adults and teens (16+) to explore this unique Japanese martial art in a friendly and inclusive environment in the heart of Evanston.
Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art built upon the principle of harmonizing rather than opposing. Instead of meeting force with force, practitioners learn to redirect energy, remain calm under pressure, and resolve conflict without unnecessary aggression. The goal is not to harm, but to neutralize and de-escalate.
Training combines dynamic movement with mindfulness and develops physical and mental resilience. Through regular practice, students improve balance, flexibility, coordination, posture, and situational awareness while learning practical principles of non-violent self-defense.
Unlike competitive sports, Aikido has no tournaments and no winners or losers. Students work cooperatively with partners in a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth, mutual respect, and lifelong learning.
<h3>During this six-week program, you will learn:</h3>
<ul><li>Body conditioning, stretching, and Aikido warm-up exercises (aiki taisō)</li><li>Safe falling and rolling techniques (ukemi)</li><li>Fundamental principles of martial arts</li><li>The foundations of non-violent self-defense</li><li>Aikido values, etiquette, and philosophy</li><li>Silent meditation (mokuso) and mindfulness practices</li><li>Basic movement, posture, and footwork (kamae and taisabaki)</li><li>Fundamental Aikido techniques (kihon waza)</li></ul>
No previous experience is necessary.
An Aikido uniform (gi) is not required for this introductory program, although it is strongly recommended. Information on how to purchase a uniform will be provided. Participants who already own a martial arts uniform are welcome to wear it.
<h3>Enrollment is Limited</h3>
To ensure personalized instruction and maintain a supportive learning environment, class size is intentionally kept small. We encourage early registration, as spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
<h3>Questions or Registration</h3>
Please contact us at:
<a href="mailto:aterrone@lakeshoreaikidoclub.com">aterrone@lakeshoreaikidoclub.com</a>
Lakeshore Aikido Club – Evanston, Illinois
Build a stronger body, a calmer mind, and a deeper sense of connection through the practice of Aikido.

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