Nothing says summer on Chicago's North Shore quite like outdoor dining! This month brings you festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, shopping deals, new plays, art shows and endless more fun. Read on to discover all that August has in store. |
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Northbrook Days
Wednesday – Sunday, August 3-7
Northbrook Train Station
1401 Shermer Rd., Northbrook
Everyone loves Northbrook Days! Bring the entire family for this five-day festival in the heart of Northbrook featuring colorful carnival rides, games, food, drinks, and live music every day! A summer tradition for decades, Northbrook Days also features an incredible Grand Prize Raffle where someone could walk away with $10,000!
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Out of Space Concert Series
Thursday – Sunday, August 4-7
Canal Shores Golf Course
1030 Central St., Evanston
Canal Shores Golf Course features a rousing summer festival on the beautiful, tree-lined first two holes of the course. Performing this month are Jenny Lewis and Trampled by Turtles (8/4), Lucinda Williams co-headlining with Waxahatchee (8/6), and Buddy Guy (8/7). Enjoy beer, wine, cocktails, and plenty of food options.
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Community Music Night Featuring Encanto!
Thursday, August 4
Ryan Field
1501 Central St., Evanston
Northwestern Athletics, in partnership with Northwestern University's Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations, invites the public to attend a free showing of Encanto! Gates open at 5pm and the movie begins at 6pm. Seating for the event will be available on the field and in the stands. Guests are welcome to bring food and drinks!
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Zorro the Musical
Thursday – Sunday, August 11-21
Music Theater Works, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
Experience extraordinary aerial acrobatics, spectacular sword-fighting and incredible magic as Music Theater Works tells the tale of the legendary swordsman and defender of justice, Zorro, in a thrilling original musical. In association with Ensemble Español, this regional premiere dazzles with choreography and a captivating Flamenco-based score by international pop sensations, Gipsy Kings!
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Highland Park Sidewalk Sale
Friday - Saturday, August 12 & 13
Downtown Highland Park
In support of our friends to the north in Highland Park, we want to promote the shops of Highland Park and their annual Sidewalk Sale weekend. Merchants from throughout Highland Park move their merchandise to the downtown streets for this shopping extravaganza. Let’s give back to this community who have been through so much. Enjoy the great deals and if you get hungry, visit one of their restaurants!
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Evanston Art & Big Fork Fest
Friday – Sunday, August 19-21
Downtown Evanston
More than 150 juried artists from around the country will be showing and selling paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, sculpture, ceramics, one-of-a-kind furniture, home accessories and more! Live music on three stages, food, drinks, and tasty treats from local restaurants, along with a variety of kids’ activities, create a fun and festive event.
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Get artsy in Downtown Evanston in August!
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Skokie Backlot Bash
Friday – Sunday, August 26-28
5200 Oakton St., Skokie
Skokie’s legendary street festival returns with live music (Kid'n Play, Michael McDermott, Tributosaurus becomes The Kinks), a large carnival midway, a 5K, a children's stage, classic films, an auto show, bingo, a Sunday pancake breakfast, a farmer’s market and more! Don’t miss this fun-filled summertime tradition!
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Sip, Shop & Stroll
Wednesday, August 24
Wheeling Town Center Plaza
375 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling
Looking for a fun-filled Girls Night Out? Invite your friends for an evening of sipping, shopping, snacking, and strolling featuring 20 pop-up shops, a chance to win fabulous prizes, and amazing swag bags for the first 125 people who check in! Get your tickets today! $20 in advance. $25 at the door.
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Through August 31, 2022
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
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Through September 1, 2022
Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston
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Through September 4, 2022
Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview
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Now - September 5, 2022
Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie
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Through September 25, 2022
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
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Now - September 25, 2022
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
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August 19-21, 2022
800 Church St., Downtown Evanston
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August 26-28
Downtown Skokie
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August 2, 2022
Arrington Lakefront Lagoon Building, Evanston
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August 3, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 3-7, 2022
West Metra Commuter Lot, Northbrook Train Station, Northbrook
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August 4, 2022
Ryan Field, Northwestern University, Evanston
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August 4, 2022
Dwyer Park, Winnetka
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August 4, 2022
Plaza Del Lago, Downtown Wilmette
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August 4, 2022
Canal Shores Golf Course, Evanston
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August 4, 2022
Community House Winnetka
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August 5, 2022
Devonshire Aquatic Center, Skokie
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August 5, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 5, 2022
Canal Shores Golf Course, Evanston
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August 6, 2022
Quinlan Park, Evanston
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August 6, 2022
Larimer Park, Evanston
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August 6, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 6, 2022
Canal Shores Golf Course, Evanston
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Through August 7, 2022
Northlight Theatre, Skokie
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August 7, 2022
Maple Street Garage, Evanston
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August 7, 2022
Canal Shores Golf Course, Evanston
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August 7, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 9, 2022
Mason Park, Evanston
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August 10, 2022
Clarkson Park, Northfield
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August 11, 2022
SPACE, Evanston
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August 11-21, 2022
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie
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August 12, 2022
Melvin Berlin Park, Glencoe
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August 12, 2022
SPACE, Evanston
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August 12, 2022
Max & Benny's, Northbrook
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August 13, 2022
Baker Park, Evanston
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August 13, 2022
SPACE, Evanston
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August 13, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 14, 2022
SPACE, Evanston
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August 14, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 16, 2022
Dawes Park, Evanston
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August 16, 2022
Wilmette Village Hall, Wilmette
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August 16, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 18, 2022
Hubbard Woods Park, Winnetka
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August 18, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 19, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 20, 2022
James Park, Evanston
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August 20, 2022
SPACE, Evanston
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August 20, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 20, 2022
Evanston History Center, Evanston
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August 21, 2022
SPACE, Evanston
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August 21, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 22, 2022
West Parking Lot, Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie
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August 24, 2022
Wheeling Town Center, Wheeling
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August 25, 2022
SPACE, Evanston
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August 25, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 26, 2022
SPACE, Evanston
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August 26, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 27, 2022
SPACE, Evanston
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August 27, 2022
Twiggs Park, Evanston
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August 27-28, 2022
Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
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August 28, 2022
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park, Skokie
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Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
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Now - October 16, 2022
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
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Through January 2, 2022
Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie
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