What To Do At Art Dans la Rue? Downtown Oak Park's French Fest is Aug. 6

Downtown Oak Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6 will host its annual French street festival, "Art Dans la Rue ANEW!" 

The party starts on Marion Street at noon and runs until 9 p.m., featuring music and entertainment all day, art exhibits on the street and in local businesses and plenty of special offerings, including face painting, wine tasting and an actual poodle parade.

Here's a look at what's going on at the event. (From the Downtown Oak Park website)

Art dans la rue (art in the street)

Exhibits that will be on the street:
Oak Park Arts District information booth will be on Marion Street along with the following local artists: 

• Art Gecko, Lisa Nordstrom 
• Dancing Krow Studio, Karen Schuman
• Bright Olive Art Lab, Jenny Tiner
• Truthseeker , Karen Light
• Alicia Marie Zyburt 
• Ellay Carducci
• Twisted Sisters-Sue Clarke & Jean Clarke
• Amani Borah
• Tia Btu – Whatever Comes To Mind Studio's
• Gallery Pink, Janice Elkins

Art exhibits in shops:

• Amani Borah – location TBA
• Harrison Works, Elizabeth Gaylord – location TBA

Entertainment

• Catch Lake Theatre’s First Tuesday Film Club playing Boudu Saved from Drowning – a 1932 French film directed by Jean Renoir. Watch the trailer. 1022 Lake Street, showings at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Daniela Bisenius Duo, 1-3 p.m.
• Claudia Hommel – French Cabaret singer, 3–5 p.m.
• CanCan Dancers, 5-7 p.m.
• Paris La Nuit Quintet, 7-9 p.m.

Activities

Sidewalk chalk art contest
Admire sidewalk chalk artists in action throughout the day!
Click Here to enter the sidewalk chalk contest– L'art sur le trottoir – (Art on the Sidewalk) for a chance to win $100 cash. Free to enter, open to the first 10 applicants.

Activities to check out at local businesses:

• Parlez-vous français? Take a French lesson at the CarefulPeach Boutique – 1024 North Blvd, 6-7 p.m.
• Watch the Poodle Parade on Marion Street 5-6 p.m. sponsored by CarefulPeach Boutique!
• Taste wine in Gem Jewelry– 108 N Marion, Competitive Foot– 102 N Marion, or Sugarcup Trading – 110 N Marion.
• Children’s face painting by artist, Priscilla Bell. Marion Street, 2-4 p.m.
• Visit Pleasant Home, one of Oak Park’s architectural treasures, for a complimentary tour of this 1897 home and enjoy sipping Mango Iced Tea, courtesy of Serenitea, on the beautiful front porch from 3-7 p.m.
• Purchase a beret (for sale on Marion Street) & take a spin with Rickshaw Rick to feel like a Francophile! 
• Grab a crepe by Chef Jean Claude of Crepes Paname, and dine al fresco at one of the café tables set up on Marion Street!
• Check out French retail lines in HooDoo Headwear, CarefulPeach Boutique & Sugarcup Trading, and savor some macaroons & Juluis Meinl coffee at Sugar Fixé Pâtisserie! 
• Stroll over to the Pleasant District to try some French cheese & wine at Marion Street Cheese Market, or hop on a bike from Green Line Wheels for a spin – Tour de Oak Park!
• Stop by the FREE French Braid Station provided by Lemonmade Styles & Snips.
• Pamper yourself to a French Manicure at Polished Nails and Day Spa!
• Treat yourself to a madeleine and possible a new piece of jewelry at The Jewelry Studio.