Things to do in Naperville, Lisle and Aurora Today
Mark your calendar Things to do in Naperville, Lisle and Aurora
Today
The System re-creates the experience of a Bob Seger concert during Downtown Alive from 6 to 10 p.m. on Downer Place, between Stolp Avenue and Broadway, Aurora. Event includes food vendors, children's entertainment, a car show, Paramount Aurora Idol competition and downtown museums. Info: (630) 844-4731.
•Solo guitarist Dave Byron performs a Rollin' on the River concert from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Free Speech Pavilion, Jackson Avenue and Webster Street, Naperville. Free. Info: napervilleparks.org
Saturday 21
Join the ladies of the Naperville Woman's Christian Temperance Union as they rally against "demon rum" at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Martin Mitchell Mansion at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Included with admission of $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5.50 for ages 4 to 17. Info: (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.
•Lisle's French Market is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27 at Main Street and Burlington Avenue. A Jimmy Buffett tribute show is planned. Info: (630) 271-4148.
•The Naperville Farmers Market offers fresh produce, meat, flowers, plants and gourmet items from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October in the parking lot of Fifth Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville. Info: (630) 369-5638.
Sunday 22
The Leaky Cauldron Pottercast -- with hosts Melissa Anelli, John Noe and Sue Upton -- will podcast its first discussion of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" at 3 p.m. at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., Naperville. Attendees are invited to participate in the discussion for a worldwide audience. Tickets are available at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. Info: (630) 355-2665.
•George Reuss gives a travelogue on "Lighthouses of the Great Lakes" at 2 p.m. at Lisle Library, 777 Front St. Free. Info: (630) 971-1675 or lislelibrary.org.
Tuesday 24
Lisa See, author of the Naperville Reads book "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan," comes with her new book, "Peony in Love," at 7 p.m. at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Info: (630) 355-2665.
•A carillon concert is presented by Laura Ellis, carillionneur with the University of Florida, at 7 p.m. on the Naperville Millennium Carillon on the Riverwalk west of Eagle Street. Info: naperville-carillon.org.
•Kids can enjoy an extreme performance by Skate Shack of Lisle in the last of Lisle Park District's Totally Tuesdays: Kids Summer Lunchtime Entertainment Series at 11:45 a.m. at the Community Park Band Shell, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Free. Info: lisleparkdistrict.org or (630) 964-3410.
Wednesday 25
Join members of the Naperville Astronomical Association to view the night skies at 7 p.m. at the Dandelion Fountain on the Naperville Riverwalk. Association members will have telescopes and be available to answer questions. Info: (630) 961-4100.
•Sontra and Left Field Champs perform punk rock and alternative music in the Rollin' on the River concert series from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Free Speech Pavilion, Jackson Avenue and Webster Street, Naperville. Free. Info: napervilleparks.org
•Cool off at Christmas in July from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Sea Lion Aquatic Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. The evening includes music, give-aways and possibly a visit from Santa. Regular admission applies. Info: lisleparkdistrict.org or (630) 964-3410.
Thursday 26
Lisle Park District has a Penny Carnival from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Lane, Lisle. Includes games, face painting, pony rides and bounce house. Punch cards may be purchased for $10. Info: (630) 969-0992 or lisleparkdistrict.org.
•"Men in Black" is shown for teens from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Eola Road Branch library, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora. Register: (630) 264-3400.
•Magician Dave Mayer performs for kids at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville. Info: (630) 961-4100, ext. 2231, or naperville-lib.org.
•Eight jazz artists perform "A Tribute to Floyd Standifer," the Seattle trumpeter and vocalist who died in January, at 8 p.m. in North Central College's Heininger Auditorium, Larrance Academic Center, 309 E. School St., Naperville. Tickets: $17 for adults, $14 for senior citizens and students. Info: (630) 637-5620.