Every Wednesday - Now through August 24
Village Green
5055 Oakton Street, Skokie
Looking for some family fun in downtown Skokie? Then, look no further than Wednesdays on the Green! Presented by the Skokie Chamber of Commerce (in cooperation with the Village of Skokie, the Skokie Park District, the Skokie Public Library and the Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie), Wednesdays on the Green features live music, dancing, family-friendly movies and classic car shows. There's plenty of free parking and many local restaurants are offering discounts. For more information and a complete schedule, of events, please
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June Festivals and Events
Summer is sizzling on Chicago's North Shore with loads of festivals and events! On Saturday, June 11, you won't want to miss the Block Party @ St. Norbert, the North Shore's largest summer kick-off event complete with live music, food, inflatables, face painting, games, DJ entertainment and more! The block party takes place at Walters and Meadow in Northbrook. Also this month, Wagner Farm in Glenview hosts its annual Dairy Breakfast and Farm Day on Saturday, June 18. The entire family is invited to enjoy farm tours, demonstrations, hay rides and plenty of hands-on activities. Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, is Custer's Last Stand, one of Evanston's most exciting street fairs, which is celebrating 39 glorious years! The Glenview Summer Festival takes place on Saturday, June 25 (a.k.a. Street Sale), and on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, it's Evanston's Fountain Square Arts Festival. For more information, please click here.
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North Shore Chamber Music Festival
Wednesday, June 8/Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11
The Village Presbyterian Church
1300 Shermer Road, Northbrook
Renowned violinist Vadim Gluzman and his wife, pianist Angela Yoffe, are pleased to announce the first season of the North Shore Chamber Music Festival (NSCMF). The brainchild of Ms. Yoffe (who also serves as the event's executive director), NSCMF is an intimate 3-day festival celebrating chamber music in the North Shore. Featuring established and up-and-coming classical musicians, the festival will showcase well-known works, rarely performed gems and everything in between. For more information, performance times and tickets, please
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Weekends - Now through Sunday, October 2
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Centered in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden's open-air amphitheater, the Chef Garden Series features dozens of noted chefs preparing recipes using garden-fresh ingredients including veggies, herbs and fruits. The demonstrations take place every Saturday and Sunday (at 1:30 and 2:30 pm), now through October 2, and are free and open to the public. Reservations are not needed and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Remember to use sun protection and wear a hat, as the kitchen amphitheater is very sunny. For more information, a schedule of chefs, and recipes, please
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Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12
Kaufman's Deli
4905 West Dempster, Skokie
Kaufman's Bakery and Delicatessen, one of Chicagoland's most famous delis, has launched "The Great Salami Drive," a fundraiser where money raised will send one-pound salamis and other deli items to Illinois troops deployed overseas. Although customers have already started donating money, the official kick-off is June 11 (noon to 5 pm) and June 12 (1 to 4 pm) at Kaufman's, where customers can make their donations in person. A $5 tax deductable donation buys a "Kaufman's Taste of Home," and includes a one-pound salami, bagel chips, pretzels and condiments; all of which will be shipped to the troops. For more information and/or to make a donation, please
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June 12 - July 17
Westfield Old Orchard
1-94 and Old Orchard Road, Skokie
Dive into summer with free Sunday concerts at Westfield Old Orchard! From 2-4 pm, under a tent in the shopping center's North Plaza (near L.L. Bean and Crate & Barrel), guests will be treated to an eclectic variety of local bands performing everything from country, jazz and classic rock to big band music and classical. Come early, have lunch and make a day of it! And, after the concert (which consists of two 45-minute sets), take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful grounds while discovering one of the North Shore's finest shopping malls. The Sunday concerts are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. For more information, please visit
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Sunday, June 19
Make this Father's Day one to remember with some unique options for the special father in your life. Attend the North Shore Car Show at The Glen Town Center, 1951 Tower Drive, Glenview , from 9 am to 2 pm, you'll see a variety of classic and vintage models, up to 50 cars, all on display. A DJ will be providing music throughout the day. The cars will be parked in Navy Park and dispersed along Tower Drive (which is the Glen's "main drag") for best viewing.
If cars aren't his thing, Dad might enjoy a Father's Day Canoe Adventure at the Chicago Botanic Garden or a performance by Dave Brubeck & Sons at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
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Thursday, June 23 ~ 5-7 pm
California Pizza Kitchen - Northbrook Court
2171 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
Please join us on the patio at California Pizza Kitchen for our monthly networking event! This "after hours" gathering, from 5-7 pm, will feature a selection of small bite samples from the menu, beer, wine, and great raffle prizes. Our networking events are wonderful opportunities for members to meet one another, share ideas and learn how working together can help boost each other's businesses. This event is open to all CNSCVB members and there is no charge to attend, but you must RSVP by Friday, June 17 to Jennifer Engel (CNSCVB Manager of Membership and Advertising) at 847-763-0011 x 22 or e-mail her at jengel@cnscvb.com Limited space is available. We look forward to seeing you!
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June 24 through October 2
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive, Skokie
Spots of Light: To Be a Woman in the Holocaust is the first international exhibition to focus exclusively on women and their experiences in the Holocaust. Through these women's initiative, creativity and courage, the exhibit demonstrates that human beings are strong enough, even in the most difficult of circumstances, to maintain those values which are the foundation of humanity: motherhood, friendship, faith and love. In this large-scale video-art installation, images move and change before the visitor's eyes, giving historical materials a new and contemporary feel and perspective. Interwoven with the text and photographs, that continuously fade in and out, are segments of interviews with 10 female Holocaust survivors.
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