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Whether you're planning to check out the vintage cars at The Lot, choosing your holiday menu, or looking for live music, there's something for everyone in this issue of The Weekender.
📸: Terry's Toffee
1853 Second St. / 312.733.2700
Browse our dining guide for more ideas.
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Vintage Car Show
SEPTEMBER 9 | 12 - 4 PM | THE LOT
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From vintage models to unique classics, muscle cars to hot rods and more, browse a variety of classic cars at this free, all-ages event - with live music, bites, and beverages at The Lot.
Events at The Lot are presented by the City of Highland Park with the generous support of: Porsche Audi Exchange, First Bank of Highland Park, Highland Park Bank & Trust, Scott Byron & Co., Highland Park Community Foundation, Sunset Foods, Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management, Wayfarer Theaters, Baird & Warner, Gearhead Outfitters, Mariani Landscape, and PromptMed Urgent Care.
525 Central Ave. / Enter at St. Johns & Park
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Food Truck
Thursdays
4:30 PM - DUSK | JENS JENSEN PARK | THURS. THRU 9/28
| Swing into fall at Food Truck Thursdays in Jens Jensen Park on September 14 with local swing group The Desert Birds Trio (beginning 4:30 PM) and classic country headliners DiamondBack! Food Truck Thursdays continue in Jens Jensen Park through September 28. | | |
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Artisan Market
SUNDAYS | 10 AM - 3 PM
| No week at the Artisan Market is the same! Enjoy music from The Hilljacks while you explore the variety of fresh food and gift vendors, every Sunday through Sept. 24, 10 AM - 3 PM at The Lot. | | |
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HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mariachi Sirenas
SEPTEMBER 9 | 11 AM - 12 PM
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Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Mariachi Sirenas, Chicago’s first all-women mariachi band. The band has performed at music festivals across the Midwest; their performance in Highland Park is part of the Library's Note for Note music series. The Note for Note music series is funded by a grant from the Highland Park Community Foundation.
494 Laurel Ave. / 847.732.0216
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Holiday Pre-orders
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Set your holiday table with savory dishes and delicious treats from Highland Park restaurants. We've collected a roundup of Rosh Hashanah pre-orders from Highland Park businesses. Restaurant owners may email us to be added to the roundup.
📸: Once Upon a Bagel
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Join Soulshine Boutique for community, drinks, snacks, shopping, and Tarot readings!
459 Central Ave., 2nd floor / 224.805.1390
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WAYFARER THEATERS
Culture & Community
SEPTEMBER 14 | 7 PM
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Join Brushwood Center and Wayfarer Theaters for a screening of an episode of America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston. Stay after for a panel discussion on culture and community in the great outdoors!
$15
1850 Second St. / 872.873.1030
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LOUD PIZZA RECORDS
Acoustic Set
SEPTEMBER 22 | 7 PM
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Celebrate Sincere Engineer's newest release "Cheap Grills" with an in-store acoustic live performance, meet & greet, and signing with Deanna from Sincere Engineer at Loud Pizza Records.
Free
716 Central Ave. / 847.926.7380
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Love That Spice
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Love That Spice is a premium, quality-driven spice & tea store and cafe. Family-owned and operated, Love That Spice focuses on providing fresh ground, handcrafted spice blends and exotic hand-blended teas of the highest quality. Teas and spices are selected from gardens around the world. Within the store, you will find several varieties of spice blends based on popular world cuisines and teas masterfully blended right before your eyes, along with a deliciously unique beverage menu.
1893 Sheridan Road / 847.780.4658 / lovethatspice.com
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RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET
In Season
WEDNESDAYS THRU OCT. 25
7 AM - 1 PM | JENS JENSEN PARK
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Shop the Ravinia Farmers Market and plan your weekly menu with what’s in season in the Midwest, including local and organic heirloom tomatoes in abundance, sweet corn, squashes, sweet and spicy peppers, a fabulous fruit selection and more, every Wednesday through October.
486 Roger Williams Ave.
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El Mago
SEPTEMBER 20 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
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Experience the magical feats of El Mago in this bilingual, family-friendly show at the Library.
Free / Registration required for ticketed entry
494 Laurel Ave. / 847.732.0216
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