DuPage County events calendar
May 24, 2016
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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