THROUGH MAY 31

 

NCAA Division I Golf Championships

Rich Harvest Farms

7S771 Dugan Rd. | Sugar Grove

The 2017 NCAA National Golf Championships will be hosted for the first time by Northern Illinois University, with play taking place from May 19-24 (women) and May 26-31 (men). Information and tickets: NCAA.com/Tickets.

 

JUNE 1

 

Art Opening: A Lasting Mark at Fermilab

South Kirk and Pine St., Batavia

opening reception at 5 p.m., free.

Fermilab continues its 50-year anniversary celebration with work from the artist who helped give Fermilab its visual identity, artist Angela Gonzales. Founding director Robert Wilson picked Gonzales to help create a visual identity for Fermilab. “A Lasting Mark: Artist Angela Gonzales at Fermilab, 1967-1998” showcases her bold, inspiring work over 31 years at the lab. The exhibit will run through Sept. Free and open to the public.

 

JUNE 2

 

Pop-Up Shops at the Fire Museum

53 N. Broadway, Aurora

6-9 p.m.

A variety of local artists and arti-sans will have Pop-Up Shops at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum during Aurora Downtown’s First Fri-days Aurora. Shop, explore and learn about firefighting and fire safety at the Fire Museum. Information: (630) 256-4140.

 

JUNE 2-3

 

Two Brothers Summer Festival

360 N. Broadway, Aurora

5-11 .p.m.

An annual craft beer and music fes-tival raises money for local charities such as Make-A-Wish Illinois and Giant Steps. Entering its ninth year, the event is held at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, IL, the festival features its biggest music and beer lineup yet.

 

JUNE 3

 

Movie in the Park at Phillips Sled Hill

1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora

8 p.m.

Features Hollywood hit films, including recent releases, on an outdoor jumbo screen every other Saturday night in June, July, and Au-gust at 8 pm. Series opens with : Moana. Movies will be shown on the jumbo screen adjacent to the sledding hill next to the Phillips Park Aquatic Center, 1150 Howell Place in Aurora. Guests should bring their own chairs, blankets and bug spray. The concession stand will be open, and parking is available at the Aquatic Center. Information: (630) 256-4636.

 

Bluegrass Music Festival

7935 State Rte 71, Yorkville

noon-6 p.m.

Suggested donation $5 per person for members and $20 donation for nonmembers which includes a one year NIBA membership. Camping $15 per night.

Information: (630) 553-6777.

 

Shred Event

Charles Schwab Geneva Branch

500 S. Third, Suite 135.

8-11 a.m.

Stop by the branch that day to have confidential documents destroyed onsite in a mobile shred unit. Information: (630) 208-4935 or email Lidia.Granger@schwab.com.

 

St. Charles Singers performs American Reflections

Baker Memorial Church

307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles

7:30 p.m.

The group presents a sampling of American songs that speak to the soul. The music includes Walden Pond by Dominick Argento and works of other great American Composers. This pro-gram will be performed on tour in the UK beginning June 13. Tickets and information available at: www.stcharlessingers.com

 

Bubblefest

Elgin Public Museum

225 Grand Blvd., Elgin

noon

$2 members, $3 non-members

Kids will make a bubble-blower, shake hands in a bubble, stand in a bubble and make bubble art. The Lords Park Zoo will be open and K-9 Corps of the Elgin Police Department will be in attendance as well as food trucks offering snacks. This event is outdoors so dress for the weather. No registration required. Infor-mation: (847) 741-6655.

 

JUNE 3-4

 

Kane County Flea Market

Kane County Fairgrounds

525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles

noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

$5 adults, children under 12 free.

Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. A country breakfast is served on Sundays. Information: (630) 377-2252 or visit www.kanecountyfleamarket.com.

 

JUNE 4

 

Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race

101 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

7 a.m.-2 p.m.

This historic, amateur canoe/kayak race is for paddlers of all ages and abilities, featuring 11 canoe divisions, 8 kayak divisions and 1 open (non-competitive) division. From the ultra-competitive to young families and newbies just wanting to enjoy a memorable paddling experience.Race options include10 miles from St. Charles and 6 miles from Batavia. Lunch, T-shirt, shuttle and goodie bag included. Post-race party and awards cere-mony, too. Information: (630) 966-4527.

 

Medications of the 1840’s

Garfield Farm Museum

3N016 Garfield Rd., St. Charles

1 p.m.

$6 adults, $3 children

Museum volunteer Aimee Daramus will discuss the medications, practices and how medicine impacted the people along the Fox River in the early years of settlement.  Information: (630) 584-8485 or visit www.garfieldfarm.org.

 

JUNE 5

 

Get Hooked on Fishing at Lake Patterson

1680 Fifth Ave. Aurora

free

8 a.m.-noon

The Forest Preserve of Kane County hosts a free children’s fishing event at Oakhurst’s Lake Patterson. Volunteers will help teach kids and parents about the sport of fishing and the underwater ecosystem in this hand-on, family-friendly event. Information and registration: (630) 444-3190 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com.

 

JUNE 7

 

Super Savvy Senior Expo

14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia

9 a.m.-noon

More than 40 exhibitors and vendors will be gathered in one location covering topics of health, travel, entertainment and how to improve your daily life. Participate in our coverall Bingo game for a chance to win one of the many door prizes. Information: (630) 406-5282.

 

JUNE 8

 

Summer Concert by 3AM

Montgomery Park

River St. and Mill St., Montgomery

7:30 p.m.

free

Grab your blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic basket for this free outdoor concert.

 

Rhythm on the Riverfront Summer Concert Series

25 E. State St., North Aurora

6:30 p.m.

Bands play in the gazebo just west of Village Hall at Riverfront Park. Free parking is available at Island Park, North Au-rora Activity Center and public lots on the southwest side of the riverfront area. North Aurora River Dis-trict Alliance hosts concerts each summer on the second Thursday of June, July and August.

 

Tween Night at the Quarry

400 S. Water St. Batavia

6:30 p.m.

Enjoy games, sports, music, movies, dancing, food and more. Concessions will be available for an additional fee. Entry fee: $5 for non-pass holders. Information: 630.406.5282

 

 

JUNE 8-11

 

St Charles Festival of the Fox

Pottawatomie Park, Baker Memorial Park, St Charles

Kicking off with a June 8 evening “Concert In The Park” in Lincoln Park; Pottawatomie Park features the 27th Annual Dragon Boat Races & family activities, live music in the Pavilion, a Vintage Marketplace, Saturday Family Movie Night, Sunday Water Ski Show; Come to the First Annual “St Charles Day” in Baker Park-enter our “Growing In St Charles” giant flowerpot decorating contest on our website-pots free for the first 50 en-tries.Information: (630) 402.1919 or visit www.festivalofthefox.org.

 

JUNE 9

 

Donovan: The Sunshine Superman 50th Anniversary Tour

Paramount Theater

23 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora.

After a breakthrough and historic period of hit recordings, Donovan actively and consistently per-formed live, and today remains a towering icon of rock’s golden age. He played with and influenced gen-erations of music’s greats while releasing a canon of music that changed the world. Information: (630) 896-6666.

 

JUNE 10

 

Aurora GreenFest

150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

This free, family event features a Commu-nity Trade Show and Children’s Eco-Village with over 100 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors from the Fox Val-ley Region.

 

Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd. | Aurora

3 and 8 p.m. Musicians Craig A. Newman and Donnie Kehr go “Face to Face” by channeling the flair, charisma and outright talent of Sir Elton John and Billy Joel.

 

Blues and Roots on Water Street Festival

100 S. Water St., Batavia

4:30 p.m.

The one-day, two-stage, six-acts event feature some of the finest in Roots, Americana and Blues that the Chicago area has to offer.

 

JUNE 11

 

Chicagoland Tour de Cure

360 N. Broadway, Aurora.

A day full of fun and excitement where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes and raise critical funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association. In recent years locally, more than 1,200 riders raised over $715,000. Information: (312) 346-1805.

 

Barbra and Frank: The Concert That Never Was

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena, Aurora

3 and 7 p.m.

Two of the biggest voices in music history never had the opportunity to perform together, live in con-cert. Now, this is your chance to experience what it would have been like to see Ol’ Blue Eyes and Babs share the stage. Information: (630) 896-6666.

 

JUNE 14

 

River Rhapsody Concert Series

100 Island Ave., Batavia

7 p.m.

This concert features Red Woody, future concert dates are June 14, 21, and 28, July 5, 19 and 26, and Aug. 2. Presented by the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Rotary Club.