THROUGH MAY 28

Jesus Christ Superstar

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

An energized, emotionally-charged rock opera staged in one of the most pivotal moments in history, the last seven days of Jesus’ life. This is a story of love and fear, kindness and greed, expectations and what happens when those ex-pectations are not met. Information and tickets: (630) 896-6666.

 

THROUGH MAY 7

A Streetcar Named Desire

Copley Theatre

8 E. Galena Blvd. Floor 2,  Aurora

Written by Tennessee Williams, this Pulitzer Prize winning play examines the ideas of love, desires, relationships, Illusion vs. reality and is considered by many to be one of the greatest theatrical dramas of the 20th century. Information: (630) 896-6666 or email info@paramountarts.com

 

MAY 18-31

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.

 

MAY 5

Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Aurora

Millennium Plaza

21 S. Stolp Ave. Aurora

6 p.m.

free.

Celebrate with Sones de México Ensemble at 6 p.m. and James Sanders’ Conjunto performing Latin jazz at 8 p.m. Food trucks will be on Benton Street, First Fridays venues will be open with art, and live music at Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue.

 

First Fridays Aurora

downtown (various venues), 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, free trolley rides, free fun!

 

Pop-Up Shops @ the Fire Museum

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

53 N. Broadway, Aurora

6-9 p.m.

A variety of local artists and artisans will have Pop-Up Shops at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum during Aurora Downtown’s First Fridays Aurora. Information: (630) 256-4140 or email info@aurorare-gionalfiremuseum.org.

 

2nd Annual Food Truck Festival

downtown Aurora

Benton St.

5-10 p.m.

Food Trucks take over Benton Street with lots of delicious food options. Information: Facebook. 5 to 10 p.m.

 

Cinco de Mayo Art Hop

Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin

10 N Spring St, Elgin

5-9 p.m.

This Outdoor Event is held around DuPage Court and Spring Street between Chicago and Prairie. Filled with Food Vendors, exhibitors and live music.

 

MAY 5-JUNE 10

Bus Stop

Riverfront Playhouse

11-13 Water Street Mall, Aurora

The play by William Inge is a drama with romantic and some comedic elements. It is set in a diner in March of 1955 in rural Kansas, about 25 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri during a snowstorm from which bus passengers must take shelter. Information: (630) 897-9496 or email info@riverfrontplayhouse.com.

 

MAY 5

Annual Community Day Luncheon

Elgin Country Club

2575 Weld Road, Elgin

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

$35

Celebrate Centro de Informacion’s 45th anniversary with its Annual Community Day Luncheon. Guest speaker will be Ricardo Meza, former Illinois Inspector General.

 

MAY 6

 

Kentucky Derby Day

St. Charles History Museum

215 E. Main Street, St. Charles

Have fun and learn about horse racing history in St. Charles with the Legendary Trotter Greyhound. Activities will include food, drinks, crafts, talks and more. Information: (630) 584-6967 or visit www.stcmuseum.org

 

Monster Mash-Up Kids Event 5th Anniversary Celebration

Side Street Studio Arts

15 Ziegler Court, Elgin

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Celebrating the 5th anniversary with kid’s crafts and a kid’s costume contest in Downtown Elgin.

 

 

MAY 6-7

 

Kane County Flea Market

Kane County Fairgrounds

525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles

noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday

$5 adults, free for children 12 and under

Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell an-tiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. A country breakfast is served on Sundays. Information: www.kan-ecountyfleamarket.com

 

MAY 7

Motorcycle Sunday

Phillips Park

900 Montgomery Rd., Aurora

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

free

Motorcycle rally, bike blessing, live concert, 60 mile ride – and more. Bike shops, dealers and vendors, food vendors, peo-ple’s choice bike contest, pro bikes photos available. Family-friendly event. Information: (717) 991-0804.

 

Walk MS

8, Pottawatomie Park, North Avenue, St. Charles

registration 7:30 a.m., walk at 9 a.m.

Team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS.

Information: (855) 372-1331.

 

Life of Angie Garfield

Garfield Farm

3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills

$6

1:30 p.m.

Author Ann Brack will discuss the life of Angie Garfield, subject of her 2014 book, introducing young people to the farm and 1840s area. Information: www.garfieldfarm.org.

 

Spring at the Farm

2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

free

Bring the family to experience the simple joys of life on the farm as you 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

Classic Movie Monday: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

After a painful breakup with his girlfriend, Joel undergoes a procedure to have the memories of his relationship wiped from his brain. As he relives both the good and the bad, he wonders if erasing everything is really the answer he’s looking for. Starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet and Tom Wilkinson. Information: (630) 896-6666.

 

MAY 9

15th Annual Downtown Aurora Taste

various venues, Aurora

5-9 p.m.

A $25 ticket book contains a trolley pass, four restaurant passes, a map and a punch pass to be eligible for prizes. Free parking available.

This mouth-watering event helps enable the Exchange Club of Aurora to award area youth scholarships and fight child abuse. Information: (630) 461-7353.

 

MAY 11

Wayne’s World US Air Guitar Competition Qualifier,

205 N. Broadway, Aurora

After almost 25 years, Aurora is celebrating the movie that helped put Aurora, Ill. on the map with a six-month-long celebration. Wayne’s World was released in theaters in February 1992 after a popular run on Saturday Night Live. Information: (630) 264-2739 or visit www.auroradowntown.org.

 

MAY 12

Touch-A-Truck, 14 N. Van Buren St. Batavia, 10:30 a.m.-noon. The event offers kids of all ages the op-portunity to touch, feel, and climb through, into and out of each and every vehicle available. There could be a firetruck, tractor, dump truck, bus, limousine, police car and more. Parent supervision is required and cameras are highly recommended. Information: 630) 406-5282.

MAY 13

The Other Mozart by Sylvia Milo, Kirk Rd. & Pine St., Batavia, 8 p.m. Little Matchstick Factory’s The Other Mozart is the true and untold story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy, keyboard virtu-oso and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother, to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history. Information: (630) 840-2787.

Speaker Series: Historic Preservation with Steve Gibson, St. Charles History Museum, 215 E. Main Street, St. Charles. Gibson, Vice Chairman of the St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission, will discuss the state of historic preservation in St. Charles. Information: (630) 584-6967.

MAY 14

Jeffrey LaDeur, Concert Pianist, Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles, 3 p.m. LeDeur has performed around the world including at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Shanghai Conservatory of music, Hochschule for Musik in Frankfurt, and Banff Centre for the Arts. Information: www.norrisculturalarts.com.

MAY 15

Classic Movie Monday: Terms of Endearment (1983), Paramount Theater, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, $1, 7 p.m. Emma and her mother Aurora Greenway have never had the best relationship, and things get even more strained when Emma marries a man Aurora despises. But when tragedy strikes Emma, their frayed bond begins to mend. Information: (630) 896-6666.