Geneva’s beloved free, family-friendly Shakespeare in the Park event will return Saturday, Aug. 2 at Island Park. Goodly Creatures Theatre will perform the comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” The play will start at 6 p.m. and runs about 90 minutes without intermission. Seating will begin at 4 p.m.. Guests should
Tunes filled Batavia Public Library Sunday, July 27. Misty River Music Makers, a Batavia-based women’s a cappella ensemble, kicked off the library’s five-part summer/fall “Sundays On Stage” series. In an hour-long concert, about 20 members of the group performed favorites ranging from “In the Good Old Summertime” to “Under the
The Village of Montgomery invites the public to the first Concert in the Park of 2025 at Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street, Thursday, July 17, featuring the high-energy party band Disco Circus. This free community event promises an unforgettable summer evening of live music, great food, and family-friendly fun.
The 15th Annual Plano American Legion Car Show will be Sunday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Registration is 9 am until noon, dash plaques to the first 100 entries, awards at 3 p.m.. Food available for purchase (burgers, hot dogs, chips). —Linda Oleson
Naperville Park District is partnering with the DuPage Hispanic Alliance (DHA) to bring live Latin music and cultural dance to Naperville at “Latin Rhythms on the Riverwalk” Saturday, July 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Paddleboat Quarry Rentals patio, near the downtown area at 441 Aurora Avenue.
A Summer Concert “Welcome to our Rodeo,” will be held on in the Park fundraiser will be held by 100 Girls Like Us, Inc., an Aurora nonprofit Saturday, July 19, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Greene Field Park, 774 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission
Fox Valley Orchestra continues its “Summer Pops” series with “John Williams: The GOAT (Greatest of All Time),” a concert of movie music at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium 1347 Prairie Street, Aurora. Stephen Squires returns to direct the orchestra in “Raiders March,” “Jurassic Park,” “Harry
“Pippin” is City of Lights Theatre & Cabaret’s inaugural musical production. Performances by the nonprofit Aurora company will run July 24–27 at Aurora University’s Perry Theatre, 349 S. Gladstone Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Tickets are $25-$30 plus fees. Visit cityoflightstheatre.org. After four years of
Naperville Park District is hosting a series of outdoor theatre performances from BrightSide Theatre titled, “Fun in the Sun: A Broadway Musical Revue.” This series of free musical performances will take place at several different park locations in Naperville throughout the summer. Each hour-long show will feature fun, popular, and
Talented carillonneurs from all over the world will delight Naperville concert-goers with free musical performances at 443 Aurora Avenue, Naperville. Events will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, unless otherwise noted. Concerts will be held rain or shine and picnicking is welcome. Post-recital moonlight carillon tours available for $2
The epic adventure of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will be the Paramount School of the Arts’ third annual Paramount Performance Camp production. Performances will be Friday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 28 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena
Fox Valley Brass Band will continue its 2025 concert series with “Summer Pops” at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Victor Anderson will return to direct the 31-member band in familiar show tunes
Fox Valley Jazz Big Band presents “Our Favorites,” a concert Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College auditorium, Rt. 47 in Sugar Grove. The public is invited. Parking is free. Online tickets are $18.50, general; and $15 for seniors and students. Online tickets available to noon, June
After an unforgettable event last year, A-Town House Music Fest will be back for 2025. This year, with RiverEdge Park closed for renovations, we’re bringing the beats to the heart of the City in Wilder Park. Featuring locally and nationally acclaimed DJs, musical artists, food trucks and ice-cold beverages, it’s
Fox Valley Festival Chorus members will give a preview concert of a summer France tour on Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Admission is a $10 donation. A reception will follow the
West Aurora High School’s fine arts department will stage “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26 and a “Tea under the Sea” luncheon with cast members Sunday, April 27. Performances will take place in the school auditorium at 1201 W. New York Street in Aurora. “Little
Aurora certified therapy dog Tilly stole the show as Sandy in “Annie” the musical, at Aurora Central High School Friday, April 4. Sandy is a stray mutt that Annie, portrayed by Catie Houck of Aurora, rescues and befriends, becoming her loyal companion throughout the story. In addition to Tilly, owned
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 75th anniversary season May 3 and 4 with an incredible performance of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”. “I can’t think of a more epic way to cap off this historic 75th anniversary season,” said ESO music director, Chad Goodman. The concert will include more
Aurora Central Catholic High School presents its spring musical, “Annie the Musical!” April 4-6. The public is invited to performances in the Father Etheredge Center for Performing Arts at the school, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Performances Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, are at 7 p.m.; a Sunday, April
Aurora University’s Celebrating Arts and Ideas series will present “Alias Grace” by Margaret Atwood at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29. Performances will be at Perry Theatre in the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Center for Cultural Enrichment, 349 S. Gladstone Avenue, Aurora. Admission and parking are
