Block Party

Family Fest
12-4 PM
Twiggs Park
1901 Simpson St, Evanston

We'll enjoy DJ entertainment, face painting & balloon animals, BBQ, inflatables, games, and more. Community Partner tents will hold giveaways and pass out free swag!

No registration or tickets are required.
Please leave your pets at home

After Dark
6-11 PM
Double Clutch Brewing Company
2121 Ashland Ave, Evanston

In the evening we'll regroup for live music, craft brews, and delicious food. After Dark is open to all and pay what you can, with a free registration option! Just make sure to still register so we know you're coming.

Please leave your pets at home
No outside food and drink allowed

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering at the Block Party? A variety of opportunities are available to help make this event successful!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsorship? With a wide variety of benefits available, we have several opportunities to invest in the community at a level most meaningful to you and/or your company. Contact us to set up a time to chat to learn more.

For event inquiries or more information, please contact Emily Elbring, Events Manager, at [email protected]

Presenting

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Partner

Friend

Katherine &
Gregory Byrnes

AFTER DARK ENTERTAINMENT

Tukkiman

Tukki Lamine Diao, aka Tukkiman, is an award winning, internationally acclaimed Senegalese singer, songwriter, actor, writer, sound engineer and producer. His music is a mixture of Afrobeats, Assiko, Reggae, Hip Hop, and Pop. Tukki’s musical style is lush melodic, powerful, and knows no borders. Tukkiman is an artist who creates for the sake of love, peace, equality, respect, and justice.

Tamarie T & Thee Elektra Kumpany

Established on the southside of Chicago in 2013, Tamarie T. & Thee Elektra Kumpany stand as torchbearers of a transformative musical odyssey, inviting audiences into the realm of Exotik Funk—an original, authentic sound curated by Tamarie T. himself.

Within this sonic universe, a rich tapestry unfolds, intricately weaving together the essence of musical icons such as James Brown, Prince, Rick James, Sly & The Family Stone Parliament Funkadelic, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, The Time , Bob Marley,Fela Kuti, and numerous other luminaries. Yet, at the heart of this musical mosaic lies Tamarie T. 's image and boundless creativity, serving as the driving force behind innovation and the guiding light for the band's unique sonic identity.

With Tamarie T.'s vision at the helm, Thee Elektra Kumpany curates a musical experience that transcends mere genres. Their compositions pulsate with the energy of Funk, the groove of Soul, and the avant-garde spirit of experimental music, resulting in an innovative sound that is distinctly their own.

Papo Santiago

Papo Santigo started his journey in his birthplace Ponce, Puerto Rico. While studying at Universidad Interamericana de San German Puerto Rico, Santiago was recruited by La Terrifica in the early 1970’s to play bari-saxophone. The bands international acclaim paved the way for Santiago’s incursion into the world of salsa.

Santiago moved to Chicago in the 1980’s where he carved a niche for himself and mastered other instruments which include flute, vocals, and guitar. Santiago’s exploration as a professional singer was a natural step in the evolution of his sonero style which includes unique improvisation. In his improvisations, Santiago combines a street-wise sense of humor with a unique approach to rhythm and swing.

Some of Santiago’s original music include Boca de Rio, Corrillo and Elvira which can be found on Spotify and Apple Itunes