St James Armenian Church-Evanston is proud to once again host the Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival. Over the years, the largest Armenian event in the area has become a favorite end-of-summer event for Chicagoans of all ethnic backgrounds. The festival offers a leisurely sunny afternoon of delicious Armenian cooking, rousing music, and great company. The Taste of Armenia Festival serves up charcoal-grilled kebabs and homemade specialties, including our special "Jigalov Hatz!" Few can resist the bountiful table of our grandmas' authentic pastries. Live music for line dancing all afternoon by the MID-EAST BEAT!. Special performances: 2:00PM Hamazkayian Dance Co of Chicago 3:30PM Siragan Armenian Dance Co of ChicagoBack by popular demand! *"Mediterranean Taste" Armenian Lahmejun from Philadelphia

Local Event: 2026 Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival

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2026 Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival

St James Armenian Church-Evanston is proud to once again host the Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival. Over the years, the...

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Join&nbsp;us on Saturday, August 22nd from 2-10pm and Sunday, August 23rd from2-9pm for the 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival at the Morton Grove Park&nbsp;District located at 6834 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053!

Local Event: 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival

8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival

Join us on Saturday, August 22nd from 2-10pm and Sunday, August 23rd from2-9pm for the 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival at the...

Lakeshore Aikido Club

Discover Aikido for Kids! A fun, safe, non-competitive, and especially nonviolent martial art where children build fitness, confidence, focus, discipline, balance, and respect while making lasting friendships. Aikido is the perfect way to introduce young people to the benefits of martial arts.&nbsp;
At the Lakeshore Aikido Club parents and children alike can explore, try out, and learn some basic movements and teechniques, and talk to the teacher.
This event is FREE, but as a courtesy, kindly RSVP by August 5 to the email below (you can also find it on the LAC&nbsp;website) and you will benefit from a special giff!aterrone@lakeshoreaikidoclub.com

Local Event: Try-it for FREE Aikido For Kids

Try-it for FREE Aikido For Kids

Discover Aikido for Kids! A fun, safe, non-competitive, and especially nonviolent martial art where children build fitness,...

Independence Park

On
 August 25 from 6 - 8 PM, Central Street Evanston invites you to join us
 for the 5th annual summer evening Takeout Picnic in our beautifully-renovated
 Independence Park. Come early to grab your seat and support the 
local Central Street community restaurants by ordering a takeout special
 from one of our many Central Street restaurants. Bring a blanket or 
chair to sit in, grab your takeout picnic dinner, and enjoy an evening 
under the lights.&nbsp;
We are excited to partner with Evanston's Starlight 
Series, featuring Evanston Folk Fest Chicago-area band, Soft Opening. Sponsored by Jackie Mack &amp; More.
Why is this event so important? This is our annual event to support our great Central Street restaurants.

Local Event: Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic

Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer...

On
 August 25 from 6 - 8 PM, Central Street Evanston invites you to join us
 for the 5th annual summer evening Takeout Picnic...

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2026 Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival

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816 Clark St, Evanston, IL

8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival

Try-it for FREE Aikido For Kids

8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival

Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic