Pride's ALIVE!

Celebrate PRIDE on Central Street!

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On June 6, from 4 - 7 PM, Central Street continues its new monthly-themed event series, First Fridays ALIVE!, where we're bringing businesses, eateries and community together after hours until 7 PM for themed promotions and fun! 

The June 6 theme is Pride's ALIVE! In honor of Pride Month, Central Street businesses will show their pride for Central Street with special promotions, entertainment, decor, and more!

The ALIVE acronym identifies what makes Central Street stand out as a community:
Artistic • Local • Independent • Vibrant • Eclectic

Save the date for August 6: Vibe's ALIVE!
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List of Participating Businesses:
Alicia Mohr | 2014 Central Street
Beer on Central | 1930 Central Street
Celtic Knot Public House | 2022 Central Street
Evanston Art Center | 1717 Central Street
Gallery 1925 | 1925 Central Street
Gracie's | 1939 Central Street
Gym 1801 | 1801 Central Street
Heroines & Heroes | 2026 Central Street
Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony | 1901 Central Street
Notice | 2112 Central Street
Paper Source | 2100 Central Street
Prairie Joe's West | 2608 Central Street
Stella Boutique | 2116 Central Street
Storm Print Studio | 2601 Prairie Avenue
Tag's Bakery | 2010 Central Street
The Spice House | 1941 Central Street
The Yoga Post | 1937 Central Street
Vinissimo Wine Shop | 2120 Central Street
YWCA Shop For Good | 2122 Central Street
Alicia Mohr | 2014 Central Street

Alicia Mohr | 2014 Central Street

We're over the rainbow for rainbows at Alicia Mohr! Stop in for 20% off everything and refreshments!

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Art Party | Galleries on Central St. and Prairie Ave.

Art Party | Galleries on Central St. and Prairie Ave.

First Friday Art Party from 4 - 8 PM, featuring five businesses! Come support independent galleries and businesses along Prairie Avenue and Central. Enjoy live street tunes by Pat Meloy. Meet local artists. Celebrate community! Featuring art by @jlibertyart, @prairiejoeswest_artgallery, @stormprintstudio, and the artists @gallery_1925, and the gallery @beeroncentral.

PARTICIPATING GALLERIES/BUSINESSES

Beer on Central | 1930 Central Street
*Gallery featuring new works by @stormprintcity

Gallery 1925 | 1925 Central Street
*Relaxing vibes, refreshments, and art

Gracies | 1939 Central Street
Artwork on view

Prairie Joe's West Art Gallery | 2608 Prairie Avenue
*Oil paintings and gazpacho samples

Storm Print Studio | 2601 Prairie Avenue
*Featuring paintings by John Liberty art and Prairie Joe's West 



Celtic Knot Public House | 2022 Central Street

Celtic Knot Public House | 2022 Central Street

Come for the dinner and stay for the music!

Dinner Special (available from 3 - 10 PM):  Pan Fried Rainbow Trout with your choice of sauce (Tomato Basil or Lemon Caper), served with steamed carrots, broccoli and boiled red potatoes, $21

Live Music (9 to 11 PM): Full Spectrum, Local Bluegrass
*Never a cover

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Evanston Art Center | 1717 Central Street

Evanston Art Center | 1717 Central Street

Evanston Made's art show is happening now, along with "Friends of Dorothy's" through June 29. Curated by Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development & Exhibitions at the Evanston Art Center, the exhibition features work by 32 local artists. 

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
The title of this exhibition derives from slang used by the gay community in the mid-20th century. During a time when homosexuality was criminalized, many queer individuals used coded language to identify one another safely in public. "Friends of Dorothy’s" highlights work that examines what it is to be queer today and an individual's experience. This show is dedicated to uplifting and highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices in an uncertain world. (

FEATURED ARTISTS
Adrienne Elyse Meyers, Adrienne Weiss, Al Krueger, Alexander Proulx, Alexandra Ok, Anna Irving, Daniel Nolan, Doug Stapleton, Ellen Wertheim, Eso Malflor, Jacalin Oser, Jasper Solidago, Jenn Johnson, Kaden Sebastian, Kyle Richer, Larsen Husby, Lauren Kingsley Schoepflin, Madeline Zawada, Marky Salvati, Marina Ross, Mariarosa, McKenzie Fitz, Monica Morris, Olivia Comai, Oriana Koren, Prisma Andrade, Rex Cassidy, Riley Burks, Samuel Schwindt, Saskia Lethin, Spenser Bower, Tina Rose Rea Meister.

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

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Gym 1801 | 1801 Central Street

Gym 1801 | 1801 Central Street

Pick up a flyer at Gym 1801 during First Fridays and enjoy a free week of Gym 1801 classes! Extra special hours until 8 PM!

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Heroines and Heroes | 2026 Central Street

Heroines and Heroes | 2026 Central Street

Special PRIDE comic books from Marvel, DC and other publishers - original stories and PRIDE covers to celebrate the month!  Magic the Gathering Final Fantasy Pre-Release event from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - prizes and giveaways for all participants!  New book releases in our everyday LGBTQ+ section!

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Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony | 1901 Central Street

Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony | 1901 Central Street

Maya Papaya will donate a percentage of sales to Evanston Pride. Evanston Pride cultivates safe celebratory spaces, educational initiatives, tailored programs, and inclusive events to elevate LGBTQIA+ voices and boost awareness across the Evanston community.

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Notice - 2112 Central Street

Notice - 2112 Central Street

Mention Pride's Alive and receive 15% off any and every purchase over $50.00

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Paper Source | 2100 Central Street

Paper Source | 2100 Central Street

Stop in and check out the Pride-themed paper and goods selection!

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Stella Boutique | 2116 Central Street

Stella Boutique | 2116 Central Street

Stop by Stella from 4 -  7 PM and get a free pride pin (while supplies last and treats!
A portion of sales will be donated to Center on Halsted.
*Center on Halsted provides a vast array of programs and services designed to advance and educate Chicago's LGBTQAI+ community. 

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Tag's Bakery | 2010 Central Street

Tag's Bakery | 2010 Central Street

Tag's is staying open late until 7 PM! Celebrate Pride Month and National Donut Day! Tags will have a special menu of donut flavors for the weekend. Tag’s freebies include FREE rainbow sprinkle donuts and samples of new @goodiesandgranola flavors from 4 - 7 PM.

Enjoy a menu that includes Rainbow Veggie Flatbread pizzas, pride themed cookies, cupcakes, chocolate covered pretzels + more! Come on down and support all of the lovely Central Street businesses💕

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The Spice House | 1941 Central Street

The Spice House | 1941 Central Street

Stop in for samples featuring local Central Street Businesses The Great Harvest and Old Town Oil. 

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The Yoga Post | 1937 Central Street

The Yoga Post | 1937 Central Street

The Yoga Post is hosting a Friday evening "Love yourself, Love all" heart opening class 5:30p-6:30p This is an All Levels class. 

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Vinissimo Wine Shop | 2120 Central Street

Vinissimo Wine Shop | 2120 Central Street

Stop by for free wine tastings this weekend:
* Friday 5-6:30 PM
* Saturday 3-5 PM

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YWCA Shop for Good | 2122 Central Street

YWCA Shop for Good | 2122 Central Street

YWCA Shop for Good Evanston will be serving refreshments & snacks plus, take 25% OFF ALL PANTS, JEANS, SKIRTS & SHORTS
this week! Suzanne Newman, fashion stylist, will help dress mannequins for the shops Pride windows. 

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