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What to Do in Evanston This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Evanston this weekend? We've put together a list of events, including the Custer's Last Stand Fair and the Race Against Hate.

Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market
June 15, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Every Saturday through Nov. 2, University Place and Oak Ave.
Shop for fresh items, such as fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods and flowers, at Evanston's Farmers' Market. As many as 51 vendors will be selling their products.

Yoga on the Lawn
June 15, 9 a. m., Every third Saturday June- September, Free
Join Heaven Meets Earth on the lawn of the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St., for a free outdoor yoga class. There will be few yoga mats available, so bring your mat and enjoy your session!
RSVP kalvarez@evanstonhistorycenter.org or (847) 475-3410

Boocoo Cultural Center Spring Craft Fair
June 15, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Boocoo Cultural Center, 1823 Church St.
Stop by Boocoo's fair this weekend for crafts, gifts, food and live music.

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Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts
June 15- 16, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m., Main Street and Chicago Avenue
Celebrate the 42nd annual Custard's Last Stand with live entertainment, art, shopping, dining and outdoor activities.

Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate
June 16, 7:30 a.m., Long Field
Join or cheer on the nearly 5,000 other participants in a memorial 5k run/walk, 10k or youth mile honoring former Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong. Byrdsong was killed by a white supremacist while walking with his kids in his neighborhood in Skokie in 1999. 
Register on race day egister at Long Field starting at 6:15 a.m.

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North Shore Chamber Orchestra Father's Day Concert
June 16, 3:30 p.m., The Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave.
Polish- American pianist Tomasz Robak will perform as soloist at the North Shore Chamber Orchestra Father's Day Concert. He and the orchestra will perform pieces by Mendelssohn, Bach and Grieg.
Admission is $15; anyone under 18 is free. Groups of 10 or more can get a special rate of $10. To reserve tickets, call 847-864-2288.



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