The Scene - Kane County

The new season kicks off in October with a performance of 'Carmina Burana.'

The exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum and McAninch Arts Center will feature a collection of 53 works of art and 13 artifacts from the Japanese Edo period that has never been seen in the U.S.

The Second City 65th Anniversary Show showcases some of Second City’s audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written by some of the famed company’s illustrious alumni.

The amusement park, located in East Dundee, will open weekends beginning May 17. Regular hours begin in June.

The Moonlight Theatre in downtown St. Charles offers theatre, music, comedy and more in an intimate space.

The 49th season will see the debut of the Wrath of Rakshasa, the steepest and most inverted dive coaster in the world.

Check out this list of outdoor gardens and parks in the Illinois Valley and suburbs to enjoy in spring and summer.

The Batavia Boardwalk Shops open for the 2025 season Friday, May 9.

Tickets are now on sale for the performances scheduled for April 17, 18 and 20.

Communities in Kane County are getting ready for a summer filled with concerts and free music in the park series.

You don't have to drive into Chicago for an exciting and educational excursion. There are plenty of museums in the suburbs and northern Illinois that are well worth a visit.

Make gifting a snap for showers, housewarming parties and more with this Batavia business.

Easter is Sunday, April 20. Enjoy an elegant brunch with family and friends to celebrate the spring holiday.

The first of the seven events in the Red Oak Farm Table dinner series is Thursday, April 17.

Spring flower festivals are a beautiful way to shake off the winter and welcome spring. Here's a list of events in northern Illinois and surrounding states.

Go back to the Prohibition era at these speakeasy bars located in St. Charles, La Salle, Elgin, Lockport and more northern Illinois locations.

Illinois and Wisconsin boast a wealth of spa getaways, offering luxurious pampering and relaxation just a short trip away.

Egg Hunt, Tulip Show and Mother’s Day fun await visitors this April and May at Cantigny in Wheaton.

Check out new comics or try your hand at making people laugh at a local open mic night.

The spring concert will be held at Peace Church in Lombard.

Nearly 20 downtown businesses will participate in the event, each offering deals and promotions.

'Always...Patsy Cline' pays tribute to the country music icon. The show runs from June 11-Aug. 3 at the Oakbrook Terrace theatre.

Other artists coming to St. Charles this summer include Five for Fighting, Vertical Horizon, Jim Messina, rock band Dokken and many other national touring artists.

Artist Glenn Bodish, who is an art professor at Sauk Valley Community College, will be featured in the Dempsey Family Gallery at Water Street Studios.

Maguire blends jazz, country and rock into his unique songwriting.

Here's a list of the best Mexican restaurants in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties and the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Local audiences. National Burrito Day is April 3.

Beer and wine festivals around northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin offer springtime fun in the coming months.

Become a contestant in a simulated game show or battle your friends over a tabletop game at these exciting locations around the suburbs.

With a seasonal menu that's been featured on television, the restaurant also is known for offering about 600 different whiskeys in addition to craft beers on tap and an extensive wine list.

New Zealand has embraced all the mystery pinot has to offer in fruit flavors, spice notes and stunning aromas – and done so at very affordable prices.

Windy Acres Farm in Geneva will host family Easter fun days on two weekends in April.

Celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved amenities at a ribbon cutting and community party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12.

Enjoy fondue nights, trivia nights and a family Easter celebration at Preservatio in Geneva this month.

This new production of “Cats” at the downtown Aurora theatre will showcase the amazing acrobatics and athletic grace of true felines.

The newly-updated guide features 35 local businesses.

Nationally-known comedians Jay Mohr, Kevin Farley, Brooks Wheelan, Dana Gould and more will be at The Comedy Vault in Batavia in April.

The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

Legit Dogs & Ice recently opened on Randall Road in South Elgin, and serves hot dogs, burgers, shaved ice and more.

Check out these concerts in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Will counties, the Illinois Valley and the Sauk Valley in April.

The free public workshops are Tuesday, April 15 in Aurora and Saturday, May 10 in Batavia.

Check out these great suggestions for a fun-filled day or overnight trip for the whole family.

Visit these award-winning breweries and wineries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois that offer plenty of TVs so you won't miss a second of the basketball action.

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The April 12 and 13 concerts will be at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown St. Charles.

Morbid Mementos opened March 1 in downtown Elgin. The store sells taxidermy, bone art, jewelry, perfume oils, candles, books and more.

Monday, March 24 is National Cocktail Day. Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

The French Market will begin May 23 and run through Aug. 22 at the Pump House and adjacent parking lots in West Dundee.

Tickets are now on sale for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce's popular Coffee Crawl event April 19.

Kernel's Gourmet Popcorn & More serving up freshly-popped sweet and traditional flavors in Sycamore. There are two additional locations in Geneva and Naperville.