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.

 

APRIL 26

AU Band and 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 al-ways a variety of styles represented, and a little pep band music thrown in at the end. Information (630) 844-4924 or email artsandideas@aurora.edu

 

ARIL 27

Author and Former CIA Intelligence Officer Robert “Bob” Baer

Benedictine University, Goodwin Hall Auditorium

Lisle

7 p.m.

free.

Baer is one of the most accomplished agents in CIA history and in 1998 was awarded the Career Intelligence Medal for his efforts. He is the author of four The New York Times best-sellers, including “See No Evil,” the basis for the acclaimed film “Syriana” which earned George Clooney an Academy Award for his portrayal of Baer. Considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on the Middle East, Baer frequently appears on all major news outlets. A terrorism analyst for CNN and Time magazine, he has contributed to Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Infor-mation: http://ben.edu/college-of-liberal-arts/center-for-civic-leadership/robert-baer.cfm

 

 

APRIL 28

 

Storytime at the Fire Museum

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

53 N. Broadway Aurora

2:30 p.m.

free

Information: (630) 256-4140 or email info@auroraregionalfiremuseum.org.

 

Aurora University’s Spring Concert

Crimi Auditorium

1347 Prairie St.,  Aurora

7:30 p.m.

Aurora University Choirs and the Fox Valley Orchestra offer a dramatic finish to the concert season. The first half of the concert will feature the AU choirs and the second half will feature the annual collaboration with the Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus, this year performing Antonín Dvorák’s powerful Te Deum. Information: (630) 844-4924 or email artsandideas@aurora.edu

 

Artist Talk at Water Street Studios

160 S. Water St. Batavia

6-9 p.m.

$5 donation

“Glimpses of a Life” 100 years of family history in Black America. From the moment she moves onto the stage, Shanta encircles her audience in an unforgettable experience of creativity and culture. Shanta’s performances feature not only stories, but also poetry, chants, and the spellbinding sound of African instruments. In-formation: (630) 761-9977.

 

APRIL 28-29

 

Geneva ABC City-Wide Garage Sale, hosted by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce

8-4 p.m. both days.

Will be hosting a city-wide garage sale. Maps will be available on genevachamber.com and various locations around Geneva, including 8 S. Third Street after April 26.

 

 

APRIL 28-30

Ruthless (The Musical)

Steel Beam Theatre

111 W. Main Street, St. Charles

Friday-Saturday

8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m.

What do you get when you combine the story-lines of hit Broadway musicals, like Gypsy and Mame, and movies such as The Bad Seed and All About Eve? You get a hilarious take on stage moth-ers and their beautiful but poisonous offspring. Information: (630) 587-8521.

 

 

APRIL 29

El Día de los Niños

Aurora Transportation Center

233 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505

In recognition of the cultural importance of children and families, the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board hosts this annual event which includes food vendors, a variety of fun-filled and educational activi-ties (including booths from community resource businesses and vendors), entertainers (mascots) and main stage entertainment that is appropriate for all ages. Information: (630) 256-4636 or email ahol-loway@aurorahispanicheritage.com

 

Barnyard Dash 5K

Blackberry Farm

100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora

8:30 a.m.

This CARA-certified 5K traverses the scenic trails around beautiful Blackberry Farm and Lake Gregory. This unique combo event features a 5K race starting and a shorter Pig Pen 1-miler with children ages 5 and up.

Race features include chip timing, awards for top finishers in each age category and tee-shirts for all pre-registered runners. Information: (630) 892-1550 .

 

 

Super SciTech Saturday — April Fools Your Brain

18 W. Benton St., Aurora

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wayne’s World Air Guitar Competition for kids at 1 p.m. Creation Stations open for everyone to learn how Art and Science belong together. Free Children’s Admission (maximum of 4 children per paying adult). Information: (630) 859-3434.

 

Woodland Wild Flower Walk

Garfield Farm

3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills

$6 adults, $3 children

9 a.m.

Guided tour the museum’s Harley Pond and Woods. Reservations encouraged. $6 adults/$3 chil-dren. Information: (630) 584-8485.

 

 

MAY 1

Blackberry Farm Season Open

100 S. Barnes Rd. Aurora

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pony rides, merry-go-round, petting zoo, train ride and lots of added fun in the play area. Information: (630) 892-1550 or email fvpd@fvpd.net.

 

 

Classic Movie Monday: Dumb and Dumber (1994)

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

doors open 6:15 p.m.

Oblivious friends Lloyd and Harry stumble across a suitcase full of money left by the at-tractive Mary Swanson as she boards a plane. Deciding to do what’s right, the duo heads off to Colorado to return the money. Unbeknownst to them, they are being followed by hired killers and police that will test both the strength of their friendship and the limits of their brain. Information (630) 896-6666.

 

 

MAY 4-7

A Streetcar Named Desire

Copley Theatre

8 E. Galena Blvd. Floor 2 Aurora.

Written by Tennessee Wil-liams, 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 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.

 

MAY 5-JUNE 10

Bus Stop at 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 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

 

 

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.

 

MAY 9

15th Annual Downtown Aurora Taste

various venues

Aurora

5-9 p.m.

A $25 ticket book contains a trol-ley 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.