From 6 p.m. to midnight, Downtown Naperville, Main Street and Jefferson Avenue, Naperville will host events to celebrate the release of J. K. Rowling’s latest Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” Parts 1 and 2, leading up to the official release of the book at midnight.

July 28 

Uniquely Thursdays 

6-9 p.m.

Burlington Park, 30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale

Free

Denny Diamond will perform a musical tribute to Neil Diamond. For more information, call the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce at (630) 323-3952.

July 28

Orchestra Concert

7 p.m.

Central Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 1500 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook  

Free

The six-piece Moonlight Serenade Orchestra sounds like an 18-piece jazz orchestra performing Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Buble, Neil Diamond, Elvis, 50s R&R, Dixieland and more. This is the Oak Brook Park District’s final concert for the summer. For a weather update, call (630) 645-9553.

July 28-July 30

“Guys and Dolls”

7:30 p.m. July 28-July 29

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 30

Medinah Baptist Church, 900 Foster Ave., Medinah

$13-$17, adults; $12-$16, senior citizens and students

The Tony Award-winning musical comedy shows what happens when gamblers take a chance on love. The play is known for many songs, such as “Luck be a Lady Tonight.” For more information, call (630) 258-3293.

July 28

Summer Movie

8 p.m.

Lakeside Pavilion at McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn

Free

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is the thrilling continuation of the epic space opera. Bring blankets and picnic dinners. Food also will be sold onsite.

July 30

Cruise Night

6-10 p.m.

Downtown Lombard, near St. Charles Road and Main Street, Lombard

Free

The theme for this Cruise Night is hot rods and custom cars. A concert by June’s Got the Cash will begin at 7 p.m. A Kids’ Corner, sponsored by the Lombard Police Department, will feature crafts, games and face painting from 6-9 p.m.

July 30

Harry Potter Party

6 p.m.-midnight

Downtown Naperville, Main Street and Jefferson Avenue, Naperville

Free

Events will celebrate the release of J. K. Rowling’s latest Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,”  Parts 1 and 2, leading up to the official release of the book at midnight. Fun offerings (costume contests, wand making, Quidditch games, Butterbeer, sorting hats) and more activities will go on throughout the day and evening. For more information, call (630) 544-3357.

July 30

The Buckinghams in Concert

7:30 p.m.

Lakeside Pavilion at McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn

Free

Since 1967, the Buckinghams have stayed true to their Chicago roots. Founding members Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna backed by a trio of skilled musicians continue to deliver solid gold memories and powerful replays of their hits “Kind of a Drag,” “Don’t You Care” and ”Hey Baby, They’re Playing Our Song.”

July 30-July 31

Pan African Cultural Festival

11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Cantingly Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton

Free

Nicknamed “panafest,” this first-time event for Cantigny showcases the rich cultural heritage of the African continent. Attractions will include culinary arts and cuisine, music, dance, marketplace and displays. For more information, call (630) 260-8218.

Aug. 1

Movie in the Park

7:30 p.m.

Cortesi Park, 320 E. Kenilworth, Villa Park 

Free

Bring a lawn chair and a picnic blanket to enjoy “The Good Dinosaur” outdoors, co-sponsored by the Villa Park Public Library and the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be cancelled. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Aug. 2

Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Program

7 p.m.

Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

Free

The Elmhurst Commission on Youth, in partnership with Pathways to Healing, invites young women heading off to college to attend a program designed to assist them in identifying and avoiding potential situations that could lead to a sexual assault. Information will be given about reducing the risk of becoming a victim and addressing myths about sexual assaults and the consequences.