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Things to Do
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A circus is coming to Aurora, but not the kind to which you take little kids. Paranormal Cirque focuses on the dark side of life.
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Mark your calendar for the Kane, Lake and DuPage County Fairs, Vernon Hills Days, Naper Nights, Lake Zurich Alpine Fest, Sugar Grove Corn Boil and more happening this week.
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The Sacred Sounds concert series at St. James Parish in Arlington Heights spans contemporary Christian to classical in a renovated sanctuary where the sound is “literally heavenly,” according to music director Tam Conseur.
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A longtime fan of Kokandy Productions, Glenview native Aurora Penepacker is finally making her debut with the theater company as the titular do-gooder determined to improve the lives of others in the regional premiere of “Amélie.”
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Comedian Steve Solomon shares his life stories in Skokie, Cantigny celebrates French culture in Wheaton and Chicago’s iO Theater welcomes sketch-comedy troupes from around the country.
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Nando’s is honoring International Mandela Day Friday by giving away free chicken and fries for anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. Also, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and a pair of restaurants are celebrating anniversaries.
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Have a favorite summer food — or drink? There’s probably a suburban or city fest devoted to it. Here’s a look at 22 coming over the next several weeks.
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Saturday’s concert by rock band Sincere Engineer at Legit Dogs in South Elgin is a coup for the restaurant.
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Upcoming concerts this week include Phish, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Blackpink, Dan Tedesco, Beck with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lord Huron, Teddy Swims and more.
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The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre stages Ken Ludwig’s “Dear Jack, Dear Louise,” Chicago Shakespeare Theater premieres Lauren Gunderson’s new play “Billie Jean,” and long-form improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi return to Goodman Theatre.
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