DuPage County events calendar

North Central College’s annual Graduation Concert will be held at Wentz Concert Hall on May 26. (Photo courtesy North Central College)

North Central College’s annual Graduation Concert will be held at Wentz Concert Hall on May 26. (Photo courtesy North Central College)

May 26

Red Angry Bird Appearance

11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

York Theatre, 150 N. York St., Elmhurst

Free
Meet Red, the Angry Bird. Sony Pictures’ official Red costume character will appear at the York, Theatre. He will pose for pictures. “The Angry Birds Movie” features flightless birds, who lead a mostly happy existence, except for Red, who just can’t get past the daily annoyances of life. His temperament leads him to anger management class, where he meets fellow misfits Chuck and Bomb. Confirm details at www. classiccinemas.com.

May 26

Graduation Concert

7:30 p.m.

Wentz Concert Hall, East Chicago Ave., Naperville

Free

North Central College’s annual Graduation Concert features the college’s Concert Choir in a program of sacred, secular, contemporary and multicultural music, which will include a variety of repertoire and a farewell to graduating seniors. Visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show or call (630) 637-7469.

May 27

Winfield Wide Garage Sale Registration

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Antiques of Winfield, 27W461 Beecher Ave., Winfield

$10

Register to participate in the 6th annual Winfield Wide Garage Sale. A $10 registration fee takes care of your publicity and promotion so you can concentrate on your sale. Registration will continue into early June. Garage sale dates are June 10 and June 11. Questions? Call (630) 344-9130 or email winfieldwidegaragesale@yahoo.com.

May 27

Friday Fish Fry

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Villa Park VFW Post 2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road, Villa Park

$11

The menu includes made-to-order cod, fried or grilled, with coleslaw. Burgers and hot dogs also are available.

May 28

Beach Opening

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Centennial Beach, 500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville

Various fees

A new swimming season begins. Because of changes in computer software, all new and returning beach members are required to get a photo identification card. Returning members can renew online, however, a new photo must be taken before visiting the beach for the first time this season. Visit www.napervilleparks.org or call (630) 848-5000 to register.

May 28

Saturday Family Movie

2 p.m.

Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove

Free

Children and adults alike are invited to enjoy “Babe: Pig in the City.” In the movie, Babe, fresh from his victory in the sheepherding contest, returns to Farmer Hoggett’s farm, but after Farmer Hoggett is injured and unable to work, Babe has to go to the big city to save the farm.

May 31

Cruise Night

6-9 p.m.

Augustino’s Rock and Roll Deli, 300 W. North Ave., West Chicago

Free

Augustino’s Rock and Roll Deli invites the public to come out and enjoy Cruise Night. The theme for May 31 is Street Rod Night. For more information, call (630) 293-8602.

June 1

Wednesday Walking Club

8-9 a.m.

Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville

Free

Get fit the old-fashioned way during Naper Settlement’s Wednesday Walking Club, an active stroll around the 12-acre museum campus. Check in at the Pre-Emption House Visitor Center, located at the southwest corner of Aurora Avenue and Webster Street, then log your minutes (not miles). No registration is required for this drop-in program for all ages. Earn reward tickets to Naper Settlement programs and events.

June 1

Downtown Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m.

City Centre Plaza, 100 block of south York Road, Elmhurst

Free

Live musical concert is designed for the whole family.

June 1

Outdoor Concert

7 p.m.

Bob Walters Commons, on Stafford Place between the Warrenville Public Library District and Warrenville City Hall

Free

Starting June 1, enjoy an outdoor concert every Wednesday evening through Aug. 31. Picnics are welcome, but alcohol is not permitted. For more information, call (630) 393-1171. The band performing in the season’s first concert is Soda, playing a variety of pop music.

 

 

 

 

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