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Upcoming Events and Entertainment |
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Nuwki Nu • Jazz & Blues • Cafe Central @ 7:00 PM
455 Central Ave Highland Park, IL 847-266-7878 |
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Saturdays |
The Duo Zafiro • Romantic Guitar & Vocals
That Little Mexican Cafe @ 7:30 PM
2014 First Street Highland Park, IL 847-433-1411
Strolling mariachis will sing for tips, their music will delight all! |
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| WED 7/1 |
Highland Park High School Summer Band
Buhai Plaza in Port Clinton Square @ 7:00 PM
Central Avenue & Second Street Highland Park, IL
A "Concert in the Park" featuring overtures, marches, Broadway show tunes, Hollywood
soundtracks, patriotic music and traditional favorites. Music by Franz von Suppe, Percy Grainger, Richard Rodgers,
John Williams, John Phillip Sousa and more! |
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| THU 7/2 |
Diez Cordos • Cover Songs and Original Music
That Little Mexican Cafe @ 6:00 PM
2014 First Street Highland Park, IL 847-433-1411
Two Northeastern University students playing violin and guitar create the sound of full
band! Beautiful voices and music to dine by. |
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The Dang-Its • Honky Tonk, Western Swing, Bluegrass & Cajun
Buhai Plaza in Port Clinton Square @ 7:00 PM
Central Avenue & Second Street Highland Park, IL
The Dang-Its have become synonymous with excellence in honky tonk, western swing, bluegrass, cajun
and Americana music. The band consistently wins over audiences with its blend of classics, standards, off-the-beaten
path treasures, covers of the best contemporary writers and performers, and their own solid originals. |
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| FRI 7/3 |
Brian Miller • Piano & Vocals
The BBQ Pit Rib House & Grill @ 6:00 PM
589 Elm Place Highland Park, IL 847-432-6393 |
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| SAT 7/4 |
Late Nite HP Bitter Jester Battle of the Bands: The Final
Wolters Field @ 6:30 PM • 1080 Park Avenue West Highland Park, IL
Who will be this year's winning band? Come to Wolters Field – watch, listen, and help decide as the winning bands
from the four June Friday night Battles compete in the Final Round of the Late Nite Bitter Jester Battle of the
Bands. The evening concludes with the city's Independence Day aerial fireworks display! |
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Latin Nite! Salsa! Merengue! Machata!
Las Palmas Restaurant @ 9:00 PM
474 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 847-432-7770 |
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| SUN 7/5 |
Edgar Garcia
• Guitar & Vocals • Las Palmas Restaurant @ 5:00 PM
474 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 847-432-7770 |
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Leopold the Magician
• Table Side Magic • City Park Grill @ 5:30 PM
1783 St. Johns Ave Highland Park, IL 847-432-9111 |
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| THU 7/9 |
Diez Cordos • Cover Songs and Original Music
That Little Mexican Cafe @ 6:00 PM
2014 First Street Highland Park, IL 847-433-1411
Two Northeastern University students playing violin and guitar create the sound of full
band! Beautiful voices and music to dine by. |
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Bopology • Musical Tribute to the Rat-Pack and Swing Era
Buhai Plaza in Port Clinton Square @ 7:00 PM
Central Avenue & Second Street Highland Park, IL
A musical tribute to the Rat-Pack and swing era, Bopology blends their 1950's and 1960's style
for crowds of all ages. Songs like "Sing, Sing, Sing," "In the Mood," and "Jump, Jive
and Wail" will ensure that every audience enjoys the show. |
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| FRI 7/10 |
Poolside BBQ & Music – Family Fun!
Hidden Creek Aqua Park @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM
1220 Fredrickson Place Highland Park, IL |
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Brian Miller • Piano & Vocals
The BBQ Pit Rib House & Grill @ 6:00 PM
589 Elm Place Highland Park, IL 847-432-6393 |
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Scott Piner • Magician • Stash's @ 7:00 PM
595 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 847-432-6550
Join magician Scott Piner for unpredictable, unexplainable, fun, entertaining magic. Scott will
perform a variety of stand-up and close-up effects. Participation is encouraged! Perfect for ages 5 and up.
www.pinermagic.com |
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Late Nite at Spex • July Art + Vision series • Spex @ 7:00 - 9:30 PM
1819 St. Johns Avenue Highland Park, IL 847-266-6400
Spex is proud to present the opening night reception of our July Art + Vision series, featuring artists
Danielle Madole and Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff. Also premiering the entire collection of
David Yurman Eyewear, exclusively available at Spex in Highland Park. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres courtesy of City Park Grill. |
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Josh Olken - HPHS Graduates • Jazz Trio
Borders @ 8:00 PM
595 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 847-433-9130 |
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Highland Park Poetry: "Poetry Open Mic" • Borders @ 8:00 PM
595 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 847-433-9130
Expect the unexpected and experience the power of the spoken word.
Poets are invited to read 4-6 poems. |
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La Red Music Theatre sneak peek: The 9/11 Commission Report
Starbucks in Port Clinton Square @ 8:00 PM
600 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 847-432-5537
La Red Music Theatre presents selections from its new musical The 9/11 Commission Report: A Bipartisan
Musical Fantasia, debuting at the Karger Center Theater July 22-August 2. This fearless, honest, and bold experimental
new adaptation examines the events, warnings, errors, and aftershocks of our nation's greatest tragedy, in an effort
to inspire conversation, ideas, and remembrance. |
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| SAT 7/11 |
The Jim Jacobs Trio •
The BBQ Pit Rib House & Grill @ 6:00 PM
589 Elm Place Highland Park, IL 847-432-6393 |
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Latin Nite! Salsa! Merengue! Machata!
Las Palmas Restaurant @ 9:00 PM
474 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 847-432-7770 |
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| SUN 7/12 |
Edgar Garcia
• Guitar & Vocals • Las Palmas Restaurant @ 5:00 PM
474 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 847-432-7770 |
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Leopold the Magician
• Table Side Magic • City Park Grill @ 5:30 PM
1783 St. Johns Ave Highland Park, IL 847-432-9111 |
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| THU 7/16 |
Diez Cordos • Cover Songs and Original Music
That Little Mexican Cafe @ 6:00 PM
2014 First Street Highland Park, IL 847-433-1411
Two Northeastern University students playing violin and guitar create the sound of full
band! Beautiful voices and music to dine by. |
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Breeze • Contemporary Jazz & Pop Tunes
Buhai Plaza in Port Clinton Square @ 7:00 PM
Central Avenue & Second Street Highland Park, IL
A solid rhythm section, a hot saxophone master, and a smokin' guitarist make for a fun jazz experience.
Along with a vast repertoire of contemporary jazz favorites and popular standards, Breeze also
performs fresh and clever arrangements of pop tunes. The wide variety of songs and music styles makes Breeze
a must-see concert. |
