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Aurora’s Spring Food Truck Festival brings 30+ vendors to downtown May 15

Submitted by City of Aurora
May 13, 2026 11:17 am - Over 30 food trucks will line up on Benton Street, between River Street and Broadway in downtown Aurora, serving an array of culinary delights.
Paramount delivers lush revival of timeless ‘South Pacific’

By Barbara Vitello
May 13, 2026 9:39 am - Paramount Theatre’s lush, well-sung revival of “South Pacific” celebrates Rodgers and Hammerstain’s lovely score while also examining the implicit bias of its characters.
Best Bets: Rosemont hosts Spring Fun Fest and Anime Central

By Barbara Vitello
May 12, 2026 10:52 am - The Spring Fun Fest and Anime Central convention take over Rosemont, “Veep” alum Matt Walsh performs with Bluebird Improv at the Studebaker Theatre, and Chicago’s Intuit Art Museum showcases former Aurora sculptor’s new exhibit.
Daily Herald photo contest winners for April 2026

Daily Herald report
May 07, 2026 12:43 pm - The images by our top finishers in April’s amateur photo contest capture moments of both humor and serenity.
Aurora’s Copley Comedy Series resumes in July

By Barbara Vitello
May 01, 2026 4:00 pm - The Copley Comedy Series for fans age 18 and older resumes July 25 at Aurora’s Copley Theatre.
Free Aurora GreenFest to feature over 100 exhibitors on Energy Smart Living

Submitted by Aurora GreenLights
Apr 29, 2026 9:21 pm - Aurora GreenFest returns May 2 after a one-year hiatus, featuring over 100 exhibitors focused on energy efficiency and environmental conservation with the theme "Make a Difference! Be Energy Smart!"
World-renowed organist bringing Bach, gospel to historic Elgin church May 8

By David Lincoln, Fox Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
Apr 29, 2026 4:32 pm - On Friday, May 8, internationally acclaimed organist Alcée Chriss III will perform at First Congregational Church in Elgin. The concert will feature works by Bach, Rameau, Price, Reger, and his own gospel hymn improvisations.
In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summer

By Aimee Barrows
Apr 29, 2026 11:21 am - From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.
Chicago Symphony violinist joins Sinfonietta DuPage at May 5 concert

By Stephen Thurlow, Sinfonietta Bel Canto
Apr 29, 2026 10:23 am - The Sinfonietta DuPage spring concert on May 5 at Peace Church in Lombard will showcase CSO violinist Cornelius Chiu performing Sibelius Violin Concerto. Also on the program is Klughardt Symphony No. 4.
Best bets: ESO season comes to a close, and Orion Ensemble disbands after 35 years

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 29, 2026 8:16 am - The ESO closes out its season this weekend, the Orion Ensemble bids farewell after 35 years, and comedian Doug Benson hosts a live taping of his podcast, “Doug Loves Movies,” at Zanies Rosemont.

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