JULY 20

 

Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton

RiverEdge

360 N. Broadway, Aurora

7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.)

Rock-n-roll legends perform their hits. Call (630) 896-6666 for more information and tickets.

 

Concerts in the Park – Brass from the Past

Lincoln Park

West Main St. at 4th St. St. Charles

7 p.m.

Music of joyful memories from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Information: (630) 513-6200.

 

JULY 20-23

 

Kane County Fair

Kane County Fairgrounds

525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles

Generations of families have walked the midway and enjoyed the excitement. Past traditions are honored and new adventures begin side-by-side. Celebrate the solid local agricultural base and Kane County 4-H animal competitions; cow milking demonstrations, farm animals in the barns up-close, and the excitement of the 4-H Blue Rib-bon auction. Enjoy carnival rides, funnel cakes; rocking bands and mariachis on the Main Stage. Plus pro-fessional championship bul lriding, demolition derby and Jack Axe competitions in the Grandstand. Call (630) 584-6926 or visit www.kanecountyfair.com

 

JULY 21

 

Kesha and the Creepies at RiverEdge

360 N. Broadway, Aurora

Kesha has taken the world by storm since the release of her debut album Animal in 2010. That year she was declared Billboard’s Hot 100 Artist and her smash debut single “TiK ToK” was named Billboard’s #1 Hot 100 Song. Information and tickets: (630) 896-6666.

 

JULY 21-23

 

The Music Man on Summer Stage

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

performed by Summer Stage and presented by the Fox Valley Park District’s Premier Theatre Company
Let the sound of 76 trombones carry you to River City, Iowa, for the 60th Anniversary of the Broadway hit. Information and tickets: (630) 896-6666.

 

JULY 22

 

Cocktails In the Park

100 N. Island Ave., Batavia

An event dedicated to showcasing Batavia restaurants and a unique opportunity to discover downtown Batavia, all while raising funds for Batavia MainStreet’s revitalization efforts. Enjoy live music, drinks, appetizers, cigar and whiskey or dessert and champagne tasting decks, and more. In the event of rain, Cocktails will be moved indoors. Information: (630) 761-3528.

 

JULY 25

 

St.Charles Cruise Nites

Riverside Ave., St. Charles

Community event where classic car owners bring their cars and people can view these parked cars in downtown St. Charles. 5-8 p.m.. Information: (630) 584-8384 or visit www.stcharleschamber.com.

 

JULY 26

 

River Rhapsody Concert Series

Batavia Riverwalk

100 Island Ave. , Batavia

7-8:30 p.m.

A musical tribute to the Rat-Pack and Swing era, Bopology focuses on 50’s and 60’s style music. As a powerhouse en-tertainment package rather than a crooner with musicians, they bring an alternative to rock n’ roll with-out being boring or stodgy. You won’t want to miss this top Chicago area swing band Presented by the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Rotary Club.

 

JULY 27

 

Aurora American Legion Band at McCullough Park

150 W. Illinois Ave, Aurora

7:30 p.m.

Grab your blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic basket at this free outdoor concert.

 

Kids’ Summer Luau Meet & Greet at the Mall

Fox Valley Mall – Level 1

195 Fox Valley Center Dr. Aurora,

4-5:30 p.m.

Free, fun-filled activities throughout the summer includes a craft, snack and entertainment. (A parent or guardian must be present for children to participate). Information: (630) 851-7200.

 

JULY 26-30

 

DuPage County Fair

2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton

8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily

adult admission $10.

Grounds Hours: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Activities include a car show, carnival rides, NASCAR race simula-tor, demolition derby, camel rides for $5, blacksmithing, Hit n’ Miss Engines, Embryology (chicks hatch-ing), pony rides $5, sheep shearing, corn box play area, antique tractors, small engines, wood carvers, pedal tractors, petting zoo, corn shelling, rope making, bee exhibit, and milk a “life-like” cow. Infor-mation: www.dupagecountyfair.org or call (630) 668-6636.

 

Lake County Fair

1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake

10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

adult admission $10

From quilts to cattle, pickles to pageants, and sheep to shoe boxes, there is a category for every age and talent to com-pete in the 89th Annual Lake County Fair . On Wednesday, the Miss Lake County Fair will be crowned and on Thursday, the Little Miss and Junior Miss Pageants will be held. Battle of the bands will be held on Saturday, and two talent competitions will take place on Sunday. Daily free events include carnival rides, Ham Bone Express Pig Racing, Livestock Lane, Dairy Goat Milking Competition, 4-H demonstra-tions, and Beer Tent Bingo. More information available lcfair.com or call (847) 680-7200

 

JULY 27-28

 

Cirque Italia

Kane County Fairgrounds

525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles

7:30 p.m.

$10-$50.

After five years of consolidation, a rigorous casting selection and over 1,000 performances nationwide; this spectacular production has become the greatest version of a “traveling circus”. Performers from all over the world are united under the magic spiral of the white and blue big top. Information (630) 584-6926.

 

JULY 27-30

 

Sugar Grove Corn Boil

Volunteer Park

85 S. Main St. , Sugar Grove

The 50th anniversary of their annual festival commemorating sweet corn. Enjoy live entertainment, carnival, parade, crafts, 5K race, fire-works, beer tent and lots of delicious corn. Information: (630) 449-7999.

 

JULY 28

 

Alabama at RiverEdge Park

360 N. Broadway, Aurora

With over 27 number one hits, 2 Grammy awards and 7 multi-platinum hits, these guys are gonna be rocking RiverEdge Park all night. Information: (630) 896-6666.

 

Live Art Series: William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Water Street Studios

160 S. Water St. Batavia

6-9 p.m.

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre. Information: (630) 761-9977.

 

Cocktail Party Farm Dinner

Heritage Prairie Farm

2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn

This Spotlight Event is celebrating Bridges Academy. 50% of all ticket sales directly benefits students at Bridges Academy. Spe-cialty cocktails are included in the ticket price. Information: www.heritageprairiefarm.com or call (630) 443-5989.

 

JULY 29

 

25th Annual State Championship Chili Cook-Off,

Batavia Riverwalk

100 Island Ave,. Batavia

2-4 p.m.

Three categories of competition: (1) Illinois State Championship Chili Cook-Off (2) Traditional (includes Restaurant Division) (3) Salsa. Chili & Salsa tasting begins at 2 pm. Tasting cups available for a small fee. Free admission. Concession Available. Presented in cooperation by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. Information: (630) 879-5235.

 

Beers, Bands and Barns

Dickson-Murst Farm

2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery

2-8 p.m.

free admission

The farm’s stately barns will echo with live music and impromptu open mic performances. Food trucks will be available with tasty vittles and libations, or feel free to bring a picnic basket. Information: (630) 553-0687.

 

Speaker Series: Local Legacy

St. Charles History Museum

215 E. Main Street, St. Charles

Come and listen to a Local Legacy of St. Charles talk about what St. Charles was like back in the day. Information: www.stcmuseum.org or call (630) 584-6967.

 

JULY 30

 

Culture Stock’s Harry Potter Festival

Water Street Mall

24 E. Downer Place, Aurora

Update: Tickets are sold out. Aurora’s Harry Potter Festival is a community-based fan festival celebrating the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. The Festival is organized by a volunteer committee sponsored by Culture Stock, a not-for-profit organization that provides free and affordable arts events and programs to the Aurora area community.

 

Harry Potter – The First Four Years

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora

$1 per movie

9:30 a.m.

Sip on Potter-themed drinks and munch on handfuls of every flavor beans while watching the first four Harry Potter films. Relive all the magic of Harry, Ron and Hermione as they make their way in the wizarding world and learn that even magic has a dark side.

 

AUG. 3

 

Live and Uncorked at Blackberry Farm

Blackberry Farm

100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora

7-9 p.m. Bring a blan-ket, picnic basket and your favorite craft beer or bottle of wine while enjoying an evening of great music. Ages 21 and up. $5

 

AUG. 3-6

 

Kendall County Fair

Kendall County Fairgrounds

10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville.

Enjoy the Truck and Tractor Pull, Western Speed Show, Carnival and Livestock Shows and many new exhibits for your family to en-joy. Fun contests every day. Also check out the Family Stage, Grandstand Shows and 4 H Auction. Infor-mation: (630) 553-2860.

 

AUG. 4

 

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora, (various venues)

5 p.m.

Stolp Avenue will be closed from Downer to Galena for live music, live art, Pop Up Shop vendors and more. Live music by Scott Tipping and Ron Por-ter. Multiple venues in downtown Aurora open with art, music, and more. Free entrance, free art view-ing, free trolley rides, free fun.

 

AUG. 5-6

Art and Soul on the Fox

Elgin Artspace Lofts

51 S. Spring St., Elgin

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

This juried show, now in its ninth year, was created to bring a quality art event to the area. The juried show features both fine art and the work of skilled artisans. Information: (847) 530-6828.

–Suburban Kane County Calendar of Events–