’Kits and ’Cats Go Wild Thursday In Downtown Evanston

’Kits and ’Cats Week Kickoff Celebration

5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, on Sherman Avenue between Clark and Church streets in Evanston

One block on Sherman Avenue will be closed to traffic for a celebration of Wildkit and Wildcat pride on Thursday night. The Northwestern and ETHS marching bands will perform, accompanied by the Northwestern spirit squad and ETHS cheerleaders. Elizabeth Mayor Tisdahl, Northwestern football coach Pat Fitgerald, ETHS football coach Mike “Buzz” Burzawa and other luminaries will make an appearance at 6 p.m., and the cover band ‘stache will begin playing at 7 p.m. Wear purple for discounts at local businesses, and pick up some ETHS alumni spirit gear.

Free parking is available at the Sherman Plaza Self Park Garage, if you validate your ticket at the event.

Lincolnwood School Fall Fest

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincolnwood School, 2600 Colfax St., Evanston

Help raise money for the Lincolnwood School PTA, scholarships and teacher grants while enjoying a day of family fun in the annual Fall Fest. There will be games, dunk tanks, pony rides, inflatables, face painting, a cakewalk and other activities, with tickets going for just 50 cents each. We also hear Principal Fred Hunter will participate “as a willing target in the dunk tank, no matter the weather.”

Kids Rock Concert at 27 Live

10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 27 Live, 1012-14 Church St., Evanston

Folk-pop artist Laura Doherty plays Chicago-inspired songs kids will love, about hot dogs, the El and other Windy City icons.

 
Free Showing of James and the Giant Peach

2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston

Park the kids in front of the big screen at the library for a free showing of the movie based on Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book.

 
Oktoberfest at St. Joseph School

9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Joseph School, 1740 Lake Ave., Wilmette

Score an unusual antique or artifact from more than 50 Midwest vendors who will display their wares from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or take the kids for games, crafts and German treats from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stay for a traditional German dinner, biergarten and outdoor party starting at 6 p.m.

Free Fiddle, Country, Folk and Bluegrass Concert

3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston

The 3rd Sunday String Band performs Old Time Appalachian and Midwestern fiddle tunes, using fiddle, guitar, mandolin, upright bass, flutes, whistles and harmonic.

‘Metamorphosis’ Exhibit Opens at Noyes

 Opening reception 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 922 Noyes St., Evanston

Get a first look at new works of art in the exhibit “Metamorphosis,” which opens with a musical performance on instruments made by artist John Preus. The exhibit also includes sculpture, fiber art and photography that examines the relationship between visual art, theater and music.