THROUGH JUNE 3

Once the Musical, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Once is based on the Oscar-winning movie and is an eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, including Best Musical, Best Actor and Best Book. It is both big and grand in its themes of love and longing, yet simple and subtle in its execution. Information: 630-896-6666.

APRIL 20

Dance Night at the Museum, St. Charles Museum, 1 South 6th Avenue, St. Charles, 7-9 p.m.  Enjoy the exhibits The Makings of St. Charles and Serving Gas to Preserving History while dancing the night away with Lux Dance Studio. Information: www.stcmuseum.org/events/2018/4/20/dance-night-at-the-museum.

An Evening of Luther Vandross with Ruben Studdard, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street St., St. Charles. Studdard has warmed the hearts of his huge fan base with five albums and touring. He’ll sing a selection of Luther Vandross songs including some of the late R & B artist’s greatest hits such as “A House is not a Home,” “Superstar,” and “Here and Now.” Information: www.arcadalive.com/event/ruben-studdard/

APRIL 20-22

I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main Street, St. Charles. Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: 630-587.-8521.

APRIL 21

Fox River Arts Ramble, American Legion Post 75,  22 South Second St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join the Greater Geneva Art Guild  as local artists showcase and sell their work. This free event is one of over forty stops of the Fox River Arts Ramble, a one day self-guided tour of art in the Fox Valley. Information:  Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530.

Architecture of Asana: Yoga at Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd., Plano, 8:30 a.m. “Less is more”: discover how the architectural philosophy of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe harmonizes with the practice of yoga and meditation. Join Katie Kuykendall, 200CYT, on a guided tour of the Farnsworth House, followed by a beginner-friendly gentle yoga class and time for silent meditation and reflection along the Fox River. Information: 630-552-0052.

Earth Day Celebration, Montessori Academy, 595 S. River Street, Batavia,$25 adults, kids free. The celebration is a eco-learning event featuring local music, food, eco-friendly vendors and fun for the kids.  Proceeds support school. Information: 6300879-2586. http://montessoribatavia.com/earth-day/

APRIL 22

Aurora 88s Season Opener, Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Rd.,  Aurora, 5 p.m., free admission. Back by popular demand it’s Wayne vs. Garth as the Aurora 88s host their third Annual Interleague Fun Bout with the theme that had a longtime coming of WAYNE VS. GARTH!

Emporium Open House, Abbey Farms Nagel Emporium, 2855 Hart Rd., Aurora, 1-4 p.m. An opportunity to tour the venue and surrounding grounds as well as meet with preferred vendors. Information: 630-966-7775.

Chicago Toy Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road,  St. Charles, $10 admission, free parking. International show with exhibitors from Europe, Japan, Canada, and all over the US. Treasures from the late 1900’s to 2018. 60-plus exhibitors spread over seven buildings. Information: www.chicagotoyshow.com or call 847-772-6760.

Anything on Wheels, Pottawatomie Community Center, 101 S. 2nd Street, St. Charles, 9a.m.-noon. Wheel all your unwanted trikes, bikes, strollers, scooters over to Baker Community Center for the popular sale. Participants receive 80% of the sales price. Drop off 7:30-8:45 a.m. Anything unsold must be picked up by 12:45 p.m.. Information: www.stcparks.org

Engelbert Humperdinck, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street St., St. Charles, 9 p.m. Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame. Information: 630-513-4329 or visit  www.arcadalive.com/event/engelbert-humperdink/

APRIL 25

AU Band & 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 always a variety of styles represented, and a little pep band music thrown in at the end. Information and registration: 630-844-4924.

APRIL 27-28

Community Garage Sale-St. Charles, various residential areas. Information and registration at 630-513-4321 or stcparks.org.

APRIL 27-MAY 12

Of Good Stock, Albright Theatre, 100 N. Island Ave. Floor 3, Batavia, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, $15-$20. The Stockton Sisters attempt to enjoy their reunion but their time is marred by old drama, as family reunions often are. They fight, argue, laugh, and thoroughly bemuse their partners. Tensions bubble to the surface as the sisters face their family legacy and try to come to terms with everything going wrong. Information:  630-406-3383.

APRIL 28

El Día de los Niños, Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, 1-5 p.m. This Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board event includes food vendors, a variety of fun-filled and educational activities (including booths from community resource businesses and vendors), entertainers (mascots) and main stage entertainment that is appropriate for all ages. Information: 630-907-9600.

Super SciTech Saturday: Party for the Planet, SciTech Hands-On Museum, 18 W. Benton St., Aurora. Up to four children admissions to the general museum are free with a paying adult. Hands-on activities available for $1 or all activities for $5. Information: 630-859-3434.

MAY 4

3rd Annual Food Truck Festival, Downtown Aurora | Benton St. | Aurora, 5-10 p.m., free admission. Food Trucks take over Benton Street with lots of delicious food options.

Computer Animation: Danielle Feinberg of PIXAR, Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium, South Kirk Rd. at Pine St., Batavia, 8 p.m. Feinberg will show how art and science come together to create the magic of Pixar films. You will get a behind-the-scenes peek at the various problems they have encountered and how they have solved them.

First Fridays Aurora, Downtown 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 and free trolley rides. Information: 630-256-3167.

MAY 5-6

Wine on the Fox, Hudson Crossing Park, 65 N. Harrison St., Oswego, free admission, wine tasting for persons age 21 and over.  All tickets can be at the door. Advanced two-day tickets can be purchased at the Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego. Information: 630-554-4636.

Kane County Flea Market, 525 South Randall Road, St. Charles. Hundreds of dealers inside, outside, and under sheds. Information: 630-377-2252.

MAY 6

Spring at the Farm, Dickson-Murst Farm, 2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free admission. Pet farm animals, do crafts, enjoy hayrides and sample tasty vittles from the Country Kitchen. Antique trucks and tractor show and traditional bluegrass music will set a nostalgic mood. Information: 630-272-0686.

MAY 8

Downtown Aurora Taste, various venues, Aurora, 5-9 p.m. Come sample diverse culinary offerings at the 15th Annual Downtown Aurora Taste. $25 ticket book contains a trolley pass, four restaurant passes, a map and a punch pass to be eligible for prizes. Free parking available. The event helps the Exchange Club of Aurora award area youth scholarships and fight child abuse.   Information: 630-461-7353.

–Kane County Calendar of Events April 18 – May 8–