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JULY 25
CHICAGO KIDS COMPANY’S ADULT ACTORS PRESENT “JACK AND THE BEANSTALK”: Through July 26, Mainstage Theater at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. The one-hour, interactive musical adaptation is recommended for children ages 2 to 10. Cost: $14 to $18. Information: pheasantrun.com/chicago-kids-company.
MURDER MYSTERY PART OF LINEUP: 7 p.m., Club Arcada, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Also on tap will be The Flat Cats at 9 p.m. July 26; Sinatra Sundays featuring Ron’s Family Feast with Lee Stevens at 3 p.m. July 28; Mike Valentine lunch and show in a tribute to the legends of rock ‘n’ roll at noon July 31; and No Cover Magic Wednesdays starring Rob Thompson at 7 p.m. July 31. Information: arcadalive.com.
QUEEN OF HEARTS WEEKLY DRAWING NIGHTS: Thursdays, Elburn American Legion Post 630, 112 N. Main St. Doors open around 4:30 p.m. The post now has video slot machines. Information: elburnpost630@gmail.com, 630-365-6530.
LARRY REEB: July 25 to 27, Zanies Comedy Club at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. The club is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Cash Levy will star Aug. 1 to 3. Information: st-charles.zanies.com.
GENEVA CLASSIC CAR SHOW: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through August, Fourth and James streets behind Kane County Courthouse in downtown Geneva. It also features food and a disc jockey. Cost: Free. Information: www.geneva.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2097.
ONESTI ENTERTAINMENT’S LITTLE ITALY FEST-WEST: Through July 28, Centennial Park at Lake Street and Rohlwing Road (Route 53), Addison. Headlining will be The Bronx Wanderers and The Duprees. Cost: Free admission Thursday, $5 on Friday, $8 Saturday and Sunday, free for children age 12 and younger. Information: arcadalive.com, 630-962-7000, festivals@oshows.com.
JULY 26
WEST SUBURBAN PLAYWRIGHT CRAIG GUSTAFSON’S COLLECTION OF SHORT COMIC PLAYS CALLED “FASTING COUGARS”: July 26 to Aug. 31, with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Riverfront Playhouse, 11 S. Water St., downtown Aurora. Cost: $17 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Information: riverfrontplayhouse.com, 630-897-9496.
FOX VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 26 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27 with discounts, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva. It offers housewares, women’s and children’s clothing, baby items, toys and many other items, plus a bake sale. Information: foxvalleypres.org.
STC LIVE! PROVIDING SUMMER FUN: Every Wednesday and Friday evening, various venues in downtown St. Charles. Information: downtownstcharles.org/stclive.
DOCUMENTARY "PARIS TO PITTSBURGH": 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 102 S. Second St., downtown Geneva. From coastal cities to the U.S. heartland, Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change. The movie is part of the monthly fourth Friday film program sponsored by the Social Justice Team and the Green Sanctuary Team of UUSG. Cost: Free. Information: One may register at www.uusg.org/friday-flicks to receive email notices of the programs; uusg.org, 630-232-2350.
JULY 27
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 3 to 5 p.m., Town Center Gallery at Covenant Living at the Holmstad off Route 31 and Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. The four oil pastel artists are Deann Alleman of Batavia, a former longtime Sugar Grove resident; Carol Kazwick of Downers Grove; Lillian Pagni of Hampshire; and Fran Stilwagner of Geneva. The show runs to Aug. 25 and hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The related “Exploring the Art: Gallery Walk and Demo” is offered from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 1 in Holmstad’s Creative Art Center. Cost: Free. Information: Call 630-879-4261 to register for the Aug. 1 presentation.
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CORVAIR CAR DISPLAY: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pheasant Run Resort’s Mega Center lot, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Cost: Free. Information: ccecorvair.com, pheasantrun.com.
MOVIE SERIES AT GENEVA COMMONS: Through Aug. 10, 602 Commons Drive, Geneva. Movies on The Green will begin at 7:30 p.m. every Saturday. Schedule is July 27, “Finding Nemo”; Aug. 3, “Back to the Future”; and Aug. 10, “How to Train Your Dragon.” Cost: Free. Information: shopgenevacommons.com/portfolio-items/2019-summer-concert-series.
ACCIDENTALS: 8 p.m., The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave. (Route 25), Aurora. It’s a female-fronted, critically acclaimed band. Next will be Australian flat-picking virtuoso Joe Robinson at 8 p.m. Aug. 1, leading up to blues great Dave Specter, who will bring his sophisticated guitar sound at 7 p.m. Aug. 3. Information: themusicvenue.org.
RHYTHM AND BOOZE: 9:30 p.m., Old Towne Pub & Eatery, 40W290 La Fox Road, Campton Hills. The band plays Petty, Zeppelin, Eagles and Stones. Information: otpwasco.com, 630-513-4240.
COCKTAIL PARTY FARM DINNER BENEFIT FOR BRIDGES ACADEMY AT HERITAGE PRAIRIE FARM: 6 p.m., 2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn, where the farm store is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Cost: $100. Information: heritageprairiefarm.com.
AIR CLASSICS MUSEUM OF AVIATION: Open for season, Sugar Grove. The museum is one mile west of the Aurora airport entrance at 44W546 Route 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Additional tour dates are offered groups of 10 or more. Cost: $7 for people age 62 and older; $10 for age 16 to 61; $5 for kids age 5 to 15. Information: 630-466-0888, airclassicsmuseum.org.
JULY 28
C.J. AS PATSY CLINE AND CONNIE FRANCIS: 3 p.m., Mainstage Theater at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. She recently was voted best vocalist at a celebrity impersonator convention by 150 of her peers. Cost: $25. Information: pheasantrun.com/entertainment/mainstage-theater.
OPERA ARIA EACH WEEK TO BE PART OF RELATED CHURCH SERVICE AND BROADCAST: 9 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 18, Elgin First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave. The two-month theme is “Proverbial Opera,” an exploration of King Solomon. The service is broadcast on the radio at 11 a.m. on WRMN (1410AM). Information: foxvalleylyricalproductions.org.
RIVER PARK CONCERT SERIES FINALE: 6 p.m., the park's stone amphitheater at 151 N. River Lane, Geneva, off Peyton Street. The series is sponsored by the City's Cultural Arts Commission. Appearing will be the Northside Brass musicians who have performed with such artists as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera. People are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnics. In case of inclement weather, performances will move inside the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton St. Cost: Free, with donations to the commission welcome. Information: www.genevarts.org, 630-938-4530.
JULY 30
KYLE KENNEDY ACOUSTIC CONCERT: 6 to 9 p.m., River’s Edge Bar & Grill, 12 N. River St., Batavia. Information: theriversedgebatavia.com.
NEW PLACE THEATRE STAGING "MACBETH": 7:30 p.m., in the outdoor courtyard at Two Brothers Roundhouse on Route 25 in downtown Aurora. Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner and drinks service. Running time is about 90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. Cost: $10 for adults and seniors, and $5 for students. Information: newplace.ticketleap.com/macbeth or newplacetheatre.com for details.
JULY 31
FINAL SAY PLAYING RIVER RHAPSODY CONCERT SERIES: 7 p.m., Batavia Riverwalk, 151 N. Island Ave. Cost: Free. Information: bataviaparks.org.
SUMMER FILM SERIES FOR KIDS: 10 a.m. screenings preceded by activities Wednesdays through Aug. 7, Charlestowne 18, St. Charles. Schedule: July 31 - "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World"; and Aug. 7 - "Wonder Park." The series will be shown at all Classic Cinemas locations. Cost: $1. Information: Reservation forms for groups at www.classiccinemas.com/wmms.
OUTDOOR MOVIE: 8:30 p.m., Batavia Riverwalk, 151 N. Island Ave. “Ralph Breaks the Internet” will be shown. Cost: Free. Information: bataviaparks.org.
AUG. 1
THE BIG FAKE WEDDING CHICAGO: 7 p.m., Moveable Feast's Company 251 venue, 251 S. River St., Aurora. The alternative bridal show, complete with a ceremony, food and drinks and a dance party reception, has been featured on the "Today" show. Cost: $25. Information: thebigfakewedding.com/rsvp/chicago-6.
SENIOR STROLL GUIDED KANE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE WALKS: 10 a.m. to noon, Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39W115 Main St., Batavia. Naturalists lead the program, which lasts about an hour, with social time and refreshments following. The next stroll is from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 5 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. Cost: Free, and registration is not required. Information: 630-444-3190, kaneforest.com.
MOVIES IN THE PARK: 8:30 p.m., River Park on North River Lane, Geneva. Its Park District will show “The Meg,” rated PG-13. People can bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase. Cost: Free. Information: genevaparks.org.
AUG. 3
"THE COMEDY OF ERRORS" BY CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS: 6:30 p.m., RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway Ave. (Route 25), Aurora. A specially equipped truck's stage will unfold and a company of professional actors will share a 75-minute production. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Concessions include a diverse menu and bar. Outside food is welcome and two sealed bottles of unflavored water per person, but no other outside beverages. Cost: Free admission through support of the Dunham Fund. Information: RiverEdgeAurora.com or 630-896-6666.
ART WEEKEND: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4, Walter E. Smithe’s Geneva showroom, 1725 S. Randall Road. LuxeArt consultants will showcase oils from artists worldwide ranging from traditional to contemporary, and can schedule free, in-home consultations. Information: smithe.com/luxeartservices.inc.
AUG. 8
TITANIC EXHIBIT: Through summer, St. Charles History Museum, 215 E. Main St. It’s called “Tip of the Iceberg – St. Charles’ Ties to the Titanic.” Alice Berg Johnson and her two children, Harold and Elanor, were returning home to their hometown of St. Charles after visiting Alice’s ill father in Finland. They would survive the sinking. Information: stcmuseum.org/events, 630-584-6967.
VISIT MUSEUMS AFTER HOURS: 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Aurora. Participating are the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, SciTech Hands On Museum, Grand Army of the Republic Museum and David L. Pierce Art and History Center, plus the Santori Public Library. The museums highlight STEAM activities for all ages. Cost: Free, with free trolley rides as part of the evening. information: www.auroradowntown.org.
AUG. 9
TWO BROTHERS ARTISAN SPIRITS DISTILLERY TOURS: 7 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway (Route 25), Aurora. No reservations are taken, but check in at host stand. Cost: Free. Information: 630-264-2739, twobrothersbrewing.
AUG. 10
FABYAN WINDMILL OPEN FOR THE SEASON: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 15, on the east side of Fabyan Forest Preserve on Route 25 in Geneva. The 68-foot, five-story windmill was built by Louis Blackhaus, a German craftsman, between 1850 and 1860. It now contains German, Swedish and Dutch millwright work and is one of the few in the world that’s been restored to run off natural wind energy. Private tours are also available. Volunteer millers and docents are sought by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Information: 630-232-5980.
AUG. 11
THE FRENCH MARKET BY BENSIDOUN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, train station parking lot in Geneva, off South and Fourth streets. Information: bensidounusa.com.
AUG. 12
PADDLEBOAT RIVERBOAT RIDES: Until October, on the Fox River in St. Charles. Now a facility of the St. Charles Park District, the attraction offers daily departures through August. Information: 630-584-234, stcriverboats.com.
OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: Through October, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles. It displays works by seven artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Cost: Free. Information: fineline.org.
HABITAT WORKDAY: 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Fermilab Natural Areas, off Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia. Participants learn about ecology and the environment. No experience is required, but dress for the weather and outdoor work. Volunteers have been processing native seed mixes and removing invasive woody plants. All tools and safety equipment are provided. Simply show photo ID to security guard at entrance and meet in Lederman Science Center parking lot. Rain or hazardous weather will cancel event. Information: fermilabnaturalareas.org.
AUG. 15
STILL NOT FRIDAY STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE: 8 p.m. every Thursday, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. Doors open at 7 p.m. The full food and drink menu is available in the showroom. Cost: Show admission free. Information: twobrothersbrewing.com/events.
OPEN MIC NIGHTS AT FLAGSTONE CRAFTS: 9 p.m. Thursdays, 101 W. State St., Geneva. It runs until 1 a.m. Cost: Free. Information: flagstonecrafts.com.
LIVE MUSIC: 8:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, ROX City Grill at Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main St., St. Charles. Information: roxcitygrill.com, 630-845-5800.
AUG. 16
"BAT WATCH" IN NIGHTTIME NATURE SERIES: 7:45 to 8:45 p.m., Burnidge Forest Preserve, 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin. It is led by naturalists from the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Advance registration is required. Cost: Free. Information: 630-444-3190, programs@kaneforest.com to register; www.kaneforest.com.
AUG. 17
CONCERT CANCELLATION FOR BRANDY, EN VOGUE AND ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: Previously set for Aug. 17, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park. As RiverEdge works to find a mutually agreeable new date, the venue is refunding all tickets in patrons’ original form of payment. Information: 630-896-6666.