JULY 13

 

Rhythm on the Riverfront Summer Concert Series

25 E. State St., North Aurora

6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

 

Live and Uncorked @ Blackberry Farm

100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora

Bring a blanket, picnic basket and your favorite craft beer or bottle of wine while enjoying an evening of great music at Blackberry Farm featur-ing Jamie Campbell & The Redneck Romeos (Country). Ages 21 and up. $5. Information: (630) 892-1550.

 

Aurora Museums After Dark

53 N. Broadway and 18 W Benton St. Aurora

5-8 p.m.

Free for up to four children with adult admission. Take advantage of the long days and visit your Aurora Museums. SciTech Hands On Museum and the Aurora Regional Fire Museum will be open for fun activities and projects.

 

Mason Rivers at Montgomery Park

River St. and Mill St., Montgomery

7:30 p.m.

free

Mason Rivers, the band that rocks country, will be playing a free outdoor concert at Montgomery Park. Information: (630) 897-0516.

 

Still Not Friday Comedy

205 N. Broadway Aurora

8 p.m.

The best and brightest rising stars of the legendary Chicago comedy scene take the stage at Two Brothers Roundhouse for this free weekly show-case, every Thursday night. Information: (630) 264-2739.

 

Kids’ Magic Show at the Mall

195 Fox Valley Center Dr. Aurora

4-5:30 p.m.

free

Children ages 2-8 are invited to participate in the center’s Fox Valley Pup Club Summer Series program. Activities include a craft, snack and entertainment. A parent or guardian must be present for children to participate. Infor-mation: (630) 851-7200.

 

JULY 14

 

Batavia’s Second Fridays

Wilson St. Batavia

6-9 p.m.

free

Second Fridays are an interactive and vibrant experience around downtown Batavia working to complement the monthly art gallery opening at Water Street Studios. Businesses within the downtown area will offer nontraditional programming in their spaces .

 

John Fogerty at RiverEdge

360 N. Broadway, Aurora

gate open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m.

An American musician and singer-songwriter, Fogerty is a rock icon. As the lead singer and lead guitarist of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty’s prolific songwriting helped pen some of the most memorable songs in rock and roll, including “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising” and “Fortunate Son.” Call (630) 896-6666 for more information and tickets.

 

Neutrinos are Everywhere

Fermilab

South Kirk Road at Pine St., Batavia

8 p.m.

$7

Dr. Joe Lykken, Chief Research Officer at Fermilab, will talk about how neutrinos are the oddballs of elementary particles, and their peculiar properties suggest connections to many of the big mysteries of particle physics.

 

JULY 14-15

 

Wizard of Oz — Young Performers’ Edition

Vero Voce Theater

951 State Ave Ste F, St Charles,

7 p.m., 6 p.m. Sunday

$15 adults, $10 students and seniors

A young girl named Dorothy is separated from her family when she and her dog Toto are carried away in their house by a tornado. They arrive to a vivid, technicolor world named Oz; making Dorothy very aware that they are “not in Kansas anymore.” Infor-mation: www.verovoce.com or by calling (630) 584-0139.

 

JULY 14-16

 

Windmill City Festival

100 N. Island Ave., Batavia

The festival has long been a staple of the community and has become a tradition for many families. Are you ready to create lasting memories and enjoy countless activities over the course of three and a half days? Then come stop by the carnival, compete in a 5K, participate in the pet parade, and dive in to an ice cream eating contest. Every member of the fam-ily is sure to find a new favorite activity. Information: (630) 879-5235.

 

JULY 20

 

Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton

RiverEdge

360 N. Broadway Aurora

7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.)

Rock-n-roll legends perform their hits. Call (630) 896-6666 for more information and tickets.

 

Concerts in the Park – Brass from the Past

Lincoln Park

West Main St. at 4th St. St. Charles

7 p.m.

Music of joyful memories from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Information: (630) 513-6200.

 

JULY 20-23

 

Kane County Fair

Kane County Fairgrounds

525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles

Generations of families have walked the midway and enjoyed the excitement. Past traditions are honored and new adventures begin side-by-side. Celebrate the solid local agricultural base and Kane County 4-H animal competitions; cow milking demonstrations, farm animals in the barns up-close, and the excitement of the 4-H Blue Rib-bon auction. Enjoy carnival rides, funnel cakes; rocking bands and mariachis on the Main Stage. Plus pro-fessional championship bul lriding, demolition derby and Jack Axe competitions in the Grandstand. Call (630) 584-6926 or visit www.kanecountyfair.com

 

JULY 21

 

Kesha and the Creepies at RiverEdge

360 N. Broadway, Aurora

Kesha has taken the world by storm since the release of her debut album Animal in 2010. That year she was declared Billboard’s Hot 100 Artist and her smash debut single “TiK ToK” was named Billboard’s #1 Hot 100 Song. Information and tick-ets: (630) 896-6666.

 

JULY 21-23

 

The Music Man on Summer Stage

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

Performed by Summer Stage and presented by the Fox Valley Park District’s Premier Theatre Company. Let the sound of 76 trombones carry you to River City, Iowa, for the 60th Anniversary of the Broadway hit. Information and tickets: (630) 896-6666.

 

JULY 22

 

Cocktails In the Park

100 N. Island Ave., Batavia

An event dedicated to showcasing Batavia restaurants and a unique opportunity to discover downtown Batavia, all while raising funds for Batavia MainStreet’s revitalization efforts. Enjoy live music, drinks, appetizers, cigar and whiskey or dessert and champagne tasting decks, and more. In the event of rain, Cocktails will be moved indoors. Information: (630) 761-3528.

–Suburban Kane County Calendar of Events–