Suburban/Kane County Calendar of Events
Chronicle Media Staff — April 25, 2017THROUGH MAY 28
Jesus Christ Superstar
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora.
An energized, emotionally-charged rock opera staged in one of the most pivotal moments in history, the last seven days of Jesus’ life. This is a story of love and fear, kindness and greed, expectations and what happens when those ex-pectations are not met. Information and tickets: (630) 896-6666.
APRIL 26
AU Band and Flute Ensemble Concert
Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium
1347 Prairie St., Aurora
7:30 p.m.
The AU Band and Flute Ensemble join forces again to perform instrumental music. There is al-ways a variety of styles represented, and a little pep band music thrown in at the end. Information (630) 844-4924 or email artsandideas@aurora.edu
ARIL 27
Author and Former CIA Intelligence Officer Robert “Bob” Baer
Benedictine University, Goodwin Hall Auditorium
Lisle
7 p.m.
free.
Baer is one of the most accomplished agents in CIA history and in 1998 was awarded the Career Intelligence Medal for his efforts. He is the author of four The New York Times best-sellers, including “See No Evil,” the basis for the acclaimed film “Syriana” which earned George Clooney an Academy Award for his portrayal of Baer. Considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on the Middle East, Baer frequently appears on all major news outlets. A terrorism analyst for CNN and Time magazine, he has contributed to Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Infor-mation: http://ben.edu/college-of-liberal-arts/center-for-civic-leadership/robert-baer.cfm
APRIL 28
Storytime at the Fire Museum
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
53 N. Broadway Aurora
2:30 p.m.
free
Information: (630) 256-4140 or email info@auroraregionalfiremuseum.org.
Aurora University’s Spring Concert
Crimi Auditorium
1347 Prairie St., Aurora
7:30 p.m.
Aurora University Choirs and the Fox Valley Orchestra offer a dramatic finish to the concert season. The first half of the concert will feature the AU choirs and the second half will feature the annual collaboration with the Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus, this year performing Antonín Dvorák’s powerful Te Deum. Information: (630) 844-4924 or email artsandideas@aurora.edu
Artist Talk at Water Street Studios
160 S. Water St. Batavia
6-9 p.m.
$5 donation
“Glimpses of a Life” 100 years of family history in Black America. From the moment she moves onto the stage, Shanta encircles her audience in an unforgettable experience of creativity and culture. Shanta’s performances feature not only stories, but also poetry, chants, and the spellbinding sound of African instruments. In-formation: (630) 761-9977.
APRIL 28-29
Geneva ABC City-Wide Garage Sale, hosted by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce
8-4 p.m. both days.
Will be hosting a city-wide garage sale. Maps will be available on genevachamber.com and various locations around Geneva, including 8 S. Third Street after April 26.
APRIL 28-30
Ruthless (The Musical)
Steel Beam Theatre
111 W. Main Street, St. Charles
Friday-Saturday
8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m.
What do you get when you combine the story-lines of hit Broadway musicals, like Gypsy and Mame, and movies such as The Bad Seed and All About Eve? You get a hilarious take on stage moth-ers and their beautiful but poisonous offspring. Information: (630) 587-8521.
APRIL 29
El Día de los Niños
Aurora Transportation Center
233 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
In recognition of the cultural importance of children and families, the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board hosts this annual event which includes food vendors, a variety of fun-filled and educational activi-ties (including booths from community resource businesses and vendors), entertainers (mascots) and main stage entertainment that is appropriate for all ages. Information: (630) 256-4636 or email ahol-loway@aurorahispanicheritage.com
Barnyard Dash 5K
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
8:30 a.m.
This CARA-certified 5K traverses the scenic trails around beautiful Blackberry Farm and Lake Gregory. This unique combo event features a 5K race starting and a shorter Pig Pen 1-miler with children ages 5 and up.
Race features include chip timing, awards for top finishers in each age category and tee-shirts for all pre-registered runners. Information: (630) 892-1550 .
Super SciTech Saturday — April Fools Your Brain
18 W. Benton St., Aurora
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wayne’s World Air Guitar Competition for kids at 1 p.m. Creation Stations open for everyone to learn how Art and Science belong together. Free Children’s Admission (maximum of 4 children per paying adult). Information: (630) 859-3434.
Woodland Wild Flower Walk
Garfield Farm
3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills
$6 adults, $3 children
9 a.m.
Guided tour the museum’s Harley Pond and Woods. Reservations encouraged. $6 adults/$3 chil-dren. Information: (630) 584-8485.
MAY 1
Blackberry Farm Season Open
100 S. Barnes Rd. Aurora
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pony rides, merry-go-round, petting zoo, train ride and lots of added fun in the play area. Information: (630) 892-1550 or email fvpd@fvpd.net.
Classic Movie Monday: Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
doors open 6:15 p.m.
Oblivious friends Lloyd and Harry stumble across a suitcase full of money left by the at-tractive Mary Swanson as she boards a plane. Deciding to do what’s right, the duo heads off to Colorado to return the money. Unbeknownst to them, they are being followed by hired killers and police that will test both the strength of their friendship and the limits of their brain. Information (630) 896-6666.
MAY 4-7
A Streetcar Named Desire
Copley Theatre
8 E. Galena Blvd. Floor 2 Aurora.
Written by Tennessee Wil-liams, this Pulitzer Prize winning play examines the ideas of love, desires, relationships, Illusion vs. reality and is considered by many to be one of the greatest theatrical dramas of the 20th century. Information: (630) 896-6666 or email info@paramountarts.com
MAY 5 Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Aurora
Millennium Plaza
21 S. Stolp Ave. Aurora
6 p.m.
free.
Celebrate with Sones de México Ensemble at 6 p.m. and James Sanders’ Conjunto performing Latin jazz at 8 p.m. Food trucks will be on Benton Street, First Fridays venues will be open with art, and live music at Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue.
First Fridays Aurora
downtown (various venues), Aurora.
Enjoy a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. Multiple venues in downtown Aurora open with art, music, and more. Free entrance, free art viewing, free trolley rides, free fun!
Pop-Up Shops @ the Fire Museum
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
53 N. Broadway, Aurora
6-9 p.m.
A variety of local artists and artisans will have Pop-Up Shops at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum during Aurora Downtown’s First Fridays Aurora. Information: (630) 256-4140 or email info@aurorare-gionalfiremuseum.org.
2nd Annual Food Truck Festival
downtown Aurora, Benton St.
5-10 p.m.
Food Trucks take over Benton Street with lots of delicious food options. Information: Facebook. 5 to 10 p.m.
MAY 5-JUNE 10
Bus Stop at Riverfront Playhouse
11-13 Water Street Mall, Aurora
The play by William Inge is a drama with romantic and some comedic elements. It is set in a diner in March of 1955 in rural Kansas, about 25 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri during a snowstorm from which bus passengers must take shelter. Information: (630) 897-9496 or email info@riverfrontplayhouse.com.
MAY 6
Kentucky Derby Day
St. Charles History Museum
215 E. Main Street, St. Charles
Have fun and learn about horse racing history in St. Charles with the Legendary Trotter Greyhound. Activities will include food, drinks, crafts, talks and more. Information: (630) 584-6967 or visit www.stcmuseum.org
MAY 6-7
Kane County Flea Market
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles
noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
$5 adults, free for children 12 and under
Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell an-tiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. A country breakfast is served on Sundays. Information: www.kan-ecountyfleamarket.com
MAY 7
Motorcycle Sunday
Phillips Park
900 Montgomery Rd., Aurora
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
free
Motorcycle rally, bike blessing, live concert, 60 mile ride – and more. Bike shops, dealers and vendors, food vendors, peo-ple’s choice bike contest, pro bikes photos available. Family-friendly event. Information: (717) 991-0804.
Walk MS, 8
Pottawatomie Park
North Avenue, St. Charles
registration 7:30 a.m., walk at 9 a.m.
Team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS.
Information: (855) 372-1331.
MAY 9
15th Annual Downtown Aurora Taste
various venues
Aurora
5-9 p.m.
A $25 ticket book contains a trol-ley pass, four restaurant passes, a map and a punch pass to be eligible for prizes. Free parking available.
This mouth-watering event helps enable the Exchange Club of Aurora to award area youth scholarships and fight child abuse. Information: (630) 461-7353.