Free Summer Music - Fountain Square Downtown Evanston! Thursday 7/31 6:00 pm

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(Cross-posted from 1001 Things to Do in Chicago Before You Die)

🎶 Downtown Summer Sounds – Live R&B, Soul & Funk with Mixx Company Band! 🎷
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕕 Time: 5:45 – 9:00 PM (music plays from 6-8 pm)
📍 Location: Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston (1601 Sherman Ave) (I will post where we are)
🔗 Downtown Summer Sounds Info
🎟️ FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | Outdoors | Bring Your Own Seating
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Join us in Downtown Evanston for another evening of live music under the stars as part of the Downtown Summer Sounds concert series! This Thursday, the spotlight’s on the Mixx Company Band, bringing you a high-energy mix of R&B, Soul, Funk, Blues, and Smooth Jazz.
🎤 Band Website: Mixx Company Band
Presented in partnership with Evanston ASPA — stop by their tent to learn about their community work while enjoying great music!
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🎉 What to Expect:

Live Music by Mixx Company Band (6–8 PM)
Food Trucks & Vendors like 5411 Empanadas, Soul & Smoke, La Cocinita, and more
Beverages from Sketchbook Brewing Co. + Five & Dime (beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks)
Composting provided by Collective Resource, thanks to Sustain Evanston
Community Connections with Evanston ASPA

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🪑 PRO TIP: Bring a folding or camp chair — seating is first-come, first-served!
🍽️ After the show, enjoy exclusive dining specials from local Downtown Evanston restaurants (details coming soon!).
☔ Rain Plan: In case of inclement weather, cancellation updates will be posted by noon on Downtown Evanston’s Instagram and Facebook.
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🚗 Getting There:

Driving? Park at the Sherman Plaza Self Park Garage (just one block away) City of Evanston garages
Transit Friendly! Easily accessible via CTA, Metra, bus, or bike

🗺️ Map to Fountain Square