Back for its 17th year, Thursday Night Live (formerly It's Thursday, Let's Dance) returns with a 10-concert series to downtown Evanston. From mid-June through August, each Thursday night will spotlight a different music genre from Jazz and Swing to Rock and Roll and Beatles covers.
Each concert is from 7-9pm at the plaza at 1603 Orrington Ave. Bring friends and family to enjoy an evening of live music, dancing and relaxing. Grab a to-go dinner from one of the local restaurants to dine al fresco or grab your partner to dance the night away. Chairs are provided, but guests are welcome to bring other seating.
This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Thursday Night Live, in downtown Evanston, is accessible via public transit by taking the CTA Purple Line 'el' to the Davis; or take Metra to the Davis stop.
Sponsor: Downtown Evanston Location: 1603 Orrington Ave. Plaza Days/Dates/Time: Thursdays, June 16-Aug. 25, 7-9pm Admission: FREE
Thursday Night Live! Lineup:
June 16 ' The Stingers Classic and roots rock, deep blues, '60s-style pop and gritty soul
June 23 ' Highland Park Pops Big Band Jazz and Latin Jazz
July 7 ' Hush Train 70s funk and soul
July 14 ' Decoy Prayer Meeting Country Swing, Rockabilly, Folk
July 21 ' Kaleidoscope Eyes Acoustic Beatles Tribute Band
July 28 ' Sam Fazio Quartet American Standards, Jazz
August 4 ' Los Perros Cubanos Cuban fusion band (1940s-50s)
August 11 ' The Ramon Raquello Orchestra Swinging Standards and International Favorites
August 18 ' Petra Van Nuis Quintet Swing and Jazz
August 25 ' The Hoyle Brothers Americana, Honky-Tonk
