It's Thursday, Let's Dance! Kicks off July 15
Come on out to the only outdoor dance floor north of downtown Chicago!
Now in its eleventh year, It's Thursday, Let's Dance! will be heating up downtown Evanston on six consecutive Thursday nights: July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12 & August 19. Each week there will be dancing to a live band and instruction with a professional dance teacher. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Live music and dancing is from 7-9 p.m. for each event and dance lessons are offered at 6 p.m. before hand.
Join us at the conveniently located 909 Davis St. Plaza, the intersection of Maple Avenue and Church Street, at the Davis St. Metra stop. Look for the dance party between American Apparel and Chef’s Station’s outdoor patio.
This is a free event and all ages are welcome!
Entertainment Schedule:
Thursday, July 15
Angel Melendez
Red hot chili pepper salsa, merengue, bachata and all rhythms Latin
Thursday, July 22
John Burnett Orchestra
This 18 piece dance band recreates the grand sound of the ballroom era
Thursday, July 29
Shirley King
Sweet home Chicago blues in the family tradition of B.B. King
Thursday, August 5
R-Gang
A mix of yesterday’s Motown and today’s r&b
Thursday, August 12
Bopology
Finger poppin’, jump, jive and wailin’ swing
Thursday, August 19
Billy Croft & The 5 Alarm
Foot stomping country with a big city twist
Dance instruction: 6:00-6:45pm -- Band plays: 7:00-9:00pm