Kane County Flea Market is held at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road

ONGOING

A comprehensive exhibit of 175 years of Aurora history, David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 East Downer, Aurora, 2nd Floor Gallery, Wednesday-Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m. Admission free, donations welcomed. A comprehensive exhibit of 175 years of Aurora history.

Symbolism in Chinese Jade, through Aug. 21, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst. The Museum’s permanent collection of jade carvings is filled with auspicious Chinese symbolism. This exhibit focuses on a selection of carvings from the Qing Dynasty and translates the hidden meanings in their visual motifs. Admission: $5. Information: (630) 833-1616.

Childhood Memories, through Sept. 25, DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Rekindle fond memories of childhood glory. Enjoy the simplicity of a time where play and learning were stimulated without electronics. Become absorbed in the delightful innocence of DuPage County’s past as you learn about the various toys and games of the 19th and 20th century. Information: (630) 510-4941.

THROUGH JULY 10

Yellow House Art Exhibit, Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Artists as a group will be exhibiting their work for the first time in the Norris Gallery. Information: (630) 584-7200 or visit www.norrisculturalarts.com

THROUGH AUG. 23

Millennium Carrillon Summer Recital Series, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Millennium Carrillon, Naperville, Talented carillonneurs from across the country and all over the world delight concert goers with an evening of music. Free performances are held rain or shine (unless there is lightning). Picnicking on the lawns surrounding the tower is welcome. Post recital Moonlight Carillon Tours available for $3 per person from 8 to 9 p.m.

JUNE 29

Crystal Gravy with the RPMs at the Plaza, Millennium Plaza, 11 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora, 6 – 8 p.m. Concerts are free every Wednesday through Aug. 17. Future concerts will feature the following Fox Valley musical artists: July 6, Anderlik, Otto & Church; July 13, Saint Astro; July 20, Etha and friends; July 27, Jake Mack Trio; Aug. 3, A Light Sleeper; Aug. 10, Small Shiny Things; Aug.17, Town Band.

Wine and Canvas at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, 6-9 p.m. Pinot Noir meets the palette as an instructor guides you through your own custom canvas creation. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine, snacks, a few friends and enjoy a lively, social and creative night out. Pre-registration is required. Admission: $19/ Resident – $22/ Non-resident. Information: (630) 892-1550.

Farmers Market at St. John’s, St. John’s Episcopal Church parking lot, 750 Aurora Ave., Naperville, 3 – 7 p.m. The market features a variety of vendors offering seasonally fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as honey, farm fresh eggs, meat, cheese, organic specialty foods, breads, pastries and cookies, coffee, jams, sauces, freshly squeezed juices, baked empanadas, natural skin care products, French linens and many other offerings. Information: www.stjohns-episcopal.com or email farmersmarketatstjohns@gmail.com

JUNE 30

Snap Shot at Montgomery Park, River St. and Mill St., Montgomery, 7:30 p.m. Free outdoor concert with Snap Shot performing popular classic rock songs that will make you want to dance. Information: (630) 897-0516.

JULY 1-4

Ribfest, noon-10 p.m. Presented by the Exchange Club of Naperville, in cooperation with the city of Naperville and the Naperville Park District, Ribfest will be held in Knoch Park in Naperville. The annual Fourth of July Fireworks display will take place on July 4. For parking maps, bus routes, schedules and ADA accessibility information, visit www.naperville.il.us/ribfest or email info@ribfest.net

JULY 2

Weird Al Yankovic – Return of the Mandatory World Tour, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. “Weird Al” Yankovic is the best-selling comedy recording artist in history. His mind-blowing ability to parody world-famous musicians like Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, U2 and Madonna launched Al into superstardom himself, and after almost 40 years of leaving millions of fans of every age in stitches, he’s still going strong. Tickets and information: (630) 896-6666.

JULY 2-3

Kane County Flea Market, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission:$5 adults, children 12, younger free. “The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere” up to 1,000 dealers display, sell antiques, collectibles, Fancy Junque. A country breakfast is served on Sundays. Information: (630) 377-2252 or visit www.kanecountyfleamarket.com

JULY 3

KC and the Sunshine Band, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Named for the band leader’s home state of sunny Florida, KC and The Sunshine Band has been getting people up and dancing for 43+ years. Information: (630) 896-6666.

JULY 6

Free Family Fun Day at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission for all Illinois residents (ID required). They’re quite popular, so expect big crowds and frequent lines for some of the attractions… and if the park reaches capacity, admission will be put on hold – as people leave, those waiting are allowed in. Information: (630) 892-1550.

Anderlik, Otto & Church; at the Plaza, Millennium Plaza, 11 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora, 6 – 8 p.m. Concerts are free every Wednesday through Aug. 17. Future concerts will feature the following Fox Valley musical artists:July 13, Saint Astro; July 20, Etha and friends; July 27, Jake Mack Trio; Aug. 3, A Light Sleeper; Aug. 10, Small Shiny Things; Aug.17, Town Band.

JULY 7

Hollywood Vampires with Joe Perry, Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp, RiverEdge Park, 360 Broadway, Aurora, gates open: 6:30 p.m. show starts: 8 p.m. The Hollywood Vampires live again with the release of the Hollywood Vampires new album. Alice and Johnny were joined by Joe Perry, who is an old friend of both of them. Tickets: $65. Information: (630) 896-6666.

Concerts in the Park, Lincoln Park, W. Main Street at 4th Street (Lincoln Park), St. Charles, 7 p.m. Dick Diamond & the Dusters, Chicagoland’s most notorious cast of characters, performing the best pop dance favorites from the last four decades. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an open-air concert. Food available for purchase. Information: (630) 513-6200 or visit www.stcparks.org.

JULY 7-10

West Chicago’s Railroad Days, Pioneer Park, 479 West Forest Avenue. The community festival features family entertainment including bands, a carnival, fireworks and Railroad Days Parade on July 9). Also, this year the Michael Browning 5K Run/Walk has been added to the Railroad Days schedule for Saturday, July 9, 2016. Information: (630) 231-3003.

Windmill City Festival, Batavia Riverwalk,100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, Festival features a carnival, beer garden, live music, a craft show, diaper derby, golf challenge, activities and contests plus carnival, 5K race, pet parade and ice cream eating contest. Information: (630) 879-5235.

JULY 8

Fox Valley Pro Rodeo, Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville, 7 p.m. Fox Valley Pro Rodeo includes big hat world championship rodeo action with events including bareback riding, cowgirl barrel racing, and the rodeo’s most popular and dangerous event – bull riding! Watch professional riders earn points to win a bid to the Nationals seen on TV. Event admission prices include a country music concert with dancing immediately following the evening rodeo performance. Information: (630) 553-2860 or email info@kendallcountyfair.org.

Rollin’ on the River, Riverwalk Free Speech Pavilion, Webster Street and Jackson Avenue, Naperville, 7 – 9 p.m. Join the Naperville Park District for live music on Friday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Free Speech Pavilion. Information: www.napervilleparks.org.

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