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"Late: A Cowboy Song" at the Piven Theatre Now - August 22, 2010 Piven Theatre is pleased to reunite this remarkable team of Piven Theatre alumni in this Chicago premiere! By Piven Theatre alum, Pulitzer Prize finalist and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Sarah Ruhl, the story of one woman's education and her search to find true love outside the box. Prices Vary. Type: Visual Arts.	Piven Theatre 927 Noyes Street Evanston, IL 847-866-8049
Block Cinema Summer Outdoor Movie - Avatar August 4, 2010 - August 4, 2010 (John Hughes, 1985, USA, 97 minutes) The focal point for all teen angst in the Hughes-niverse, the fictional Chicago suburb of Shermer never felt more like a living, breathing community than in this coming-of-age classic. The movie begins at 9pm/dusk. Free. Type: Visual Arts.	East Lawn of the Norris University Center Northwestern University, 1999 Campus Drive Evanston, IL
Annual Northbrook Days Festival August 4, 2010 - August 8, 2010 Five days of fun-filled family entertainment, including carnival rides, food, music and live Bachelor Auction! Prices Vary. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	Village Green Park Shermer & Meadow Rds. Northbrook, IL 847-272-5050
"Thursday, Let's Dance!" in Downtown Evanston! August 5, 2010 - August 5, 2010 Like to dance? Want to learn how to do some basic steps to the most popular rhythms? Come to IT'S THURSDAY, LET'S DANCE! This Thursday features R-Gang a mix of yesterday's Motown and today's R&B. Dance instruction begins at 6:00 p.m. and the band plays for your dancing or listening pleasure from 7:00-9:00p.m. Free Admission. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	909 Davis Plaza Evanston, IL (847) 866-6319
Evanston Women's History Walking Tour August 7, 2010 - August 7, 2010 In celebration of the Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, take a guided walking tour through Evanston's Lakeshore Historic District with a women's history focus. Our route will take a past the homes of women who were pioneers in women's rights, art, literature and government. 1:30pm-3:30pm $15 per person. Type: Tours.	Charles Gates Dawes House 225 Greenwood Evanston, IL 847-475-3410
Art at the Glen Town Center August 7, 2010 - August 8, 2010 Discover over 200 juried artists in the heart of this dynamic lifestyle center in Glenview, an upscale collection of retail and restaurants located on the former site of the Glenview Naval Air Station. For all ages there is Art Fest Bingo, where kids can search the art festival for images to match on their bingo card. Throughout the weekend, live music entertains the crowds. Free. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	The Glen Town Center Patriot Blvd. between Lake Ave. and Willow Rd. Glenview, IL 847-926-4300
Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival August 7, 2010 - August 8, 2010 Since 1972, the City of Evanston has presented the annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival. The festival takes place the first weekend in August on Evanston's stunning, historic lakefront at Dawes Park, Sheridan Road at Church St. Free. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	Dawes Park Sheridan Rd. and Church St. Evanston, IL 847-448-8260
Kite Festival at the Chicago Botanic Garden August 7, 2010 - August 8, 2010 In the open area near Evening Island, enjoy soaring stunt kite performances set to music by members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team and members of the Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois. The Chicago Fire Kite Team has been competing and demonstrating team sport kite ballet and precision since 1986. Invited to kite festivals around the world, they have flown in front of friendly crowds in England, France, Japan, and Canada as well as the United States. Free. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Glencoe, IL (847) 835-5440
"It's Thursday, Let's Dance!" in Downtown Evanston! August 12, 2010 - August 12, 2010 Like to dance? Want to learn how to do some basic steps to the most popular rhythms? Come to IT'S THURSDAY, LET'S DANCE! Bopology - Finger poppin', jump, jive and wailin' swing. Dance instruction begins at 6:00 p.m. and the band plays for your dancing or listening pleasure from 7:00-9:00p.m. Free Admission. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	909 Davis Plaza Evanston, IL (847) 866-6319
Light Opera Work's Carousel August 14, 2010 - August 29, 2010 Light Opera Work's presents Rogers and Hammerstein's Carousel. When headstrong carnival barker Billy Bigelow falls for the demure young Julie Jordan, their love story transcends time and death itself in Rodgers and Hammerstein's most grandly romantic musical. Ages 12 and older. $32-92; 21 and under half price. Type: Performing Arts.	Cahn Auditorium 600 Emerson Street (at Sheridan Rd.) Evanston, IL 847-869-6300
Cruise the Backlot August 18, 2010 - August 18, 2010 Browse among 75 classic cars and trucks on the Village Green. 6-9pm. Featuring Food, Fun and Family Entertainment. 2010 shows sponsored by: Evanston Subaru in Skokie. Free. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	Village Green 5201 Oakton Skokie, IL
"It's Thursday, Let's Dance!" in Downtown Evanston! August 19, 2010 - August 19, 2010 Like to dance? Want to learn how to do some basic steps to the most popular rhythms? Come to IT'S THURSDAY, LET'S DANCE! Billy Croft & The 5 Alarm Foot stomping country with a big city twist. Dance instruction begins at 6:00 p.m. and the band plays for your dancing or listening pleasure from 7:00-9:00p.m. Free Admission. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	909 Davis Plaza Evanston, IL (847) 866-6319
American Craft Exposition August 27, 2010 - August 29, 2010 One of the nation's premiere craft expositions. The exposition features only nationally known artisians displaying unique fiber arts, sculptures and jewelry. Admission Charge. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	Henry Crown Sports Pavilion 2379 N. Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL 847-570-5096
Skokie's Backlot Bash August 27, 2010 - August 29, 2010 A three-day summer tradition featuring live music on a main stage located on Oakton Avenue near the Village Hall and features continuous live music on a main stage, an amusement park/carnival, a classic auto show, a business expo and sidewalk sale, fun teen activities, food and beverages including a beer tent. The name "Backlot" pays tribute to downtown Skokie's heritage as a major silent film industry back lot set between 1907 and 1915. Free. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	Downtown Skokie Oakton St. and Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 847-674-1500

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