Vocalist Fran Rinaldo performs at Active Senior Expo in Glen Ellyn
Downers Grove vocalist Fran Rinaldo performs a free concert Wednesday, July 21, at the Active Senior Expo Wednesday, July 21, at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
Moana shown at a family movie night
Guests view “Moana,” a Disney animation film, at a family movie night on the Aurora church’s lawn Friday, July 23.
Spider Man main theme of Teen Movie Night July 27 Aurora Library
Batman is Bruce Wayne. The Flash is Barry Allen. Spider-Man is Peter Parker. Or, some may think, but when explored in the animated film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” there are many superhero universes or variant worlds and stories that feature different individuals behind the masks. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” centers
‘Moana’ Disney movie to be shown in Aurora Friday, July 23
“Moana,” a 2016 Disney Animation Studios film, will be shown at 8 p.m. Friday, July 23, outdoors at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Refreshments will be available. A freewill offering will be taken. Non-perishable foods will
Sammy Hagar and Friends rock out at RiverEdge in Aurora
Sammy Hagar and Friends performs in wonderful weather Sunday, July 18 evening at RiverEdge on the banks of the Fox River in Aurora.
Newsies the Musical, Fox Valley Park District’s 51st annual Summer Stage
Eliana Kettley of Aurora, left, portrays one of 14 nuns in “Newsies the Musical,” the Fox Valley Park District’s 51st annual Summer Stage production July 15-18 at Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
Summer nights of fun ready in downtown Aurora
It’s easy to enjoy a perfect Summer week in downtown Aurora. With things back open, downtown offers Summer fun almost every night of the week. • Starting on Tuesdays this month, The Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora, will be host to a very funny look at Shakespeare.
Shakespeare appears again in Geneva
Geneva’s popular Shakespeare in the Park event will returns to Island Park on July 17 with a free performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This light-hearted comedy is a classic tale of runaway lovers, featuring a play-within-a-play and fairy feuds and is suitable for all ages. The play tells the
Tennis time in Naperville July 23
Tennis players of all ages are invited to participate in Naperville Park District’s Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament Friday, July 23 at Knoch Park tennis courts, 812 S. West Street, Naperville. Register at www.napervilleparks.org by July 15. Participants will play multiple matches against multiple players in a round-robin format over
Naperville Municipal Band Concert in Naperville
The Independence Day Concert in Central Park Thursday, July 1 includes a responsive crowd to the Naperville Municipal Band.
COVID vaccines and Fishing Derby in Aurora Saturday
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) will provide COVID vaccines Saturday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Free Youth Fishing Derby at Jericho Lake Park, 39W365 Jericho Road in Aurora. All youths ages 12 to 17 receiving the Pfizer vaccine will
Wednesdays at the Plaza in Aurora returns
Aurora Downtown again will be host to Wednesdays at the Plaza, a free Summer concert series at the Millennium Plaza gazebo at 21 S. Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora. The free series will begin Wednesday, July 14 and will run through Wednesday, Aug. 11. All concerts will be from 7
‘Moana’ Disney animation outdoor movie July 23
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will be host to an outdoor family movie night Friday, July 23. The Church will screen “Moana,” a 2016 Disney Animation Studios release at 8 p.m. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Refreshments will be available. A
Key to Aurora, RiverEdge gig, REO Speedwagon
Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon, performs Thursday, July 1 at RiverEdge Park, the first concert at the site since 2019 because of COVID-19.
The Venue will present Roots Festival in Mundy Park
The Venue will present Roots Festival, a Music in Mundy Park outdoor festival event to feature the bands Good Morning Bedlam, at 5 p.m.; Dawson Hollow, 6:15 p.m.; The Accidentals, 7:30 p.m.; and The Arcadian Wild, 9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 28 at The Venue, Mundy Park, 21-23 South Broadway, Aurora.
REO Speedwagon commands joy, return of rock
By Tom Siebert After riding out the storm of COVID-19, more than 6,000 REO Speedwagon fans could not fight the feeling of unabashed joy Thursday, July 1, as the venerable rock band staged the first major concert in the Chicago area since the day the music died nearly 16 months
Naperville Band: Classic Independence Day Concert
The Naperville Municipal Band will be host to its annual Independence Day Concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1. The holiday birthday theme will celebrate patriotism, songs and marches from America’s archives throughout its first 245 years. “The Independence Day Concertn July 1 will include all of the 4th
Aurora Advent Christian Church kids sing
Aurora Advent Christian Church kids sing, recently, at a closing program for “Discovery on Adventure Island,” 2021 Vacation Bible School.
Focus on music at Aurora’s First Fridays
Music breaks out Friday in Aurora at the First Fridays event in front of the River Front Playhouse on the Water Street Mall.
