Outdoor Concerts Set For North Shore Center Parking Lot

SKOKIE, IL — The first in a series of outdoor concerts in the parking lot behind the North Shore Center for Performing Arts is set to take place Saturday. The venue's "Out Back Summer Sessions" series of evening shows is scheduled to run through early September.

Capacity will be limited to 200 people, with general admission tickets and parties of up to six seated together in designed areas. The event is not a drive-in, so attendees must bring their own chairs and blankets to set up in assigned parking

Face coverings will be required when not socially distanced or eating in designated viewing spaces. No outside alcohol, grills, stoves, tents, canopies or pets are allowed.

There will be prepackaged concessions, including beer and wine, available for purchase at the site and take-out and delivery options from local restaurants, according to organizers.

The concerts are being held according to guidance from the village's health department. The village has responsibility for maintenance and oversight of the facility, spending over $750,000 last year on building repairs and operations.

Here's the lineup of shows through September 5; all begin at 7:30 p.m.:

BritBeat: America’s Tribute to The Beatles
Aug. 1 (Rain date Aug. 2)

Guy King
Aug. 8 (Rain date Aug. 9)

The Four C Notes: Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Aug. 13 (Rain date Aug. 14)

Fareed Haque & The Secret Tango Society
Aug. 22 (Rain date Aug. 23)

Sons of the Never Wrong
Aug. 27 (Rain date Aug. 30)

Music Theater Works: Richard Rodgers’ Greatest Hits
Aug. 28, Aug. 29 (Rain date Aug. 31)

Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul (Starring Donica Lynn)
Sept. 5 (Rain date Sept. 6)

Tickets are available for purchase to all announced shows. More details and safety measures are available online.