July 6-August 26Summer Reading StopThe Evanston Public Library has opened a summer outpost in west Evanston with books and magazines for children of all ages, a pre-school story time, board games, arts and crafts, a book exchange and more. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evanston Plaza, 1958 Dempster St. FREE.July 9-16Chicago Duo Piano FestivalPresented by the Music Institute of Chicago, the series features performers including Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem, who founded the festival. July 9, 13 and 16. 7:30 p.m. Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue. $20 adults, $7 students, $15 seniors.July 15-August 19It’s Thursday, Let’s Dance!For six consecutive Thursday nights, the intersection of Maple Avenue and Church Street will turn into an outdoor dance floor, with dance instruction from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and live music and dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. Each week features a different dance style-from Latin rhythms to Chicago blues. Thursday evenings, 6 to 9 p.m. 909 Davis St. Plaza. FREE.July 17-18Ethnic Arts FestivalMore than 100 nations’ flags spring up for this annual festival, which features live music, dance performances, visual arts and food representing cultures from every continent. 12 to 7 p.m. Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church St. FREE.July 18NorthShore University HealthSystem Grand Prix Bike RaceWatch Olympic-level cyclyists as they race through Evanston in Stage 10 of the Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic. Festivities include outdoor dining and a morning of amateur races before the pro-cyclists come through town, beginning at 4 p.m. All day. Fountain Square. FREE.