DuPage County events
July 12, 2016
Naper Settlement in downtown Naperville will be the location for the fourth annual Naperville Ale Fest from 1-5 p.m. on July 16. (Photo courtesy Naperville Ale Fest)
July 14
Summer Concert
7-9 p.m.
The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
Free
Simply Elton, an Elton John tribute band, will perform at The Promenade as part of its summer concert series.
July 14-July 17
Sacred Heart Germanfest
5:30-10:30 p.m. July 14
5:30-midnight July 15
1 p.m.-midnight July 16
12-7 p.m. July 17
In the parking lot of Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth St., Lombard
Free admission
German food and drink will be sold at the 49th annual event. Children’s games and carnival rides, rock music, casino games for adults and adult and kids’ bingo are all part of the activities. Passes will be sold for carnival rides. Call (630) 627-0687 for more information.
July 15
Movie Night in the Park
7:30-11 p.m.
Borse Community Park, 208 Midway Drive, Willowbrook
Free
The Willowbrook Recreation Department and the Willowbrook Chick-fil-A ill present “Minions.” Chick-fil-A will be out in the park at 7:30 p.m., providing sandwiches and drinks. The movie will start at 8:15, or when it gets dark. For more information, call (630) 323-8215.
July 16
Naperville Ale Fest
1-5 p.m.
Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville
$45; $15 for designated drivers
The fourth annual Naperville Ale Fest will showcase more than 200 beers from craft breweries around the country. The festivities will include live music and food from some of Naperville’s favorite restaurants. A portion of the proceeds from the Ale Fest will be donated to Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society. Naper Settlement historic buildings are closed for the festival. The festival is open to people 21 and older.
July 16
Cruise Nights
6-10 p.m.
Downtown Lombard between Main and Elizabeth streets
Free
The featured car make and model for the upcoming Cruise Night is Pontiac/GTO. An outdoor family movie will be shown outdoors in lieu of a concert. The movie, presented by Lombard Town Centre, will be “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” For more information, call Avis Meade at (630) 620-5718.
July 16-July 17
“Junie B. Jones the Musical”
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 16
2 p.m. and 5 p.m. July 17
Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., Naperville
S12; $5.99 at www.livingsocial.com
It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend Lucille doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting. Call (630) 355-9212 for more information.
July 18
Music Monday
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton
Free
Sistah Beth with Twist and the Groove Machine will perform. Local wedding event florist, Elizabeth Wray, shows off her alter ego as Sistah Beth as she joins Twist and the Groove Machine for some stompin’ hot blues. Enjoy a concert of classic blues to Stevie Ray Vaugn and Sistah Beth’s sultry stylings – music to move, groove and dance to.
July 20
Light to Dark: Fairy Tales for Adults
7 p.m.
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst
Free
If you think fairy tales are for kids, think again. Join GreenMan Theatre Troupe as it brings interpretations of some of the most beloved and well known fairy tales to life. This program is best for people older than 13. Register online at www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/; by phone, (630) 279-8696; or in person. Attendees must be residents of Elmhurst.
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