Glen Ellyn Entertainment
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Historian and actor Terry Lynch brings to life ‘John Adams: A Lawyer in Adversity’Apr 30, 2026 12:11 am - On Saturday, May 9, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents historian and actor Terry Lynch as he portrays the second President of the United States, John Adams.
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Spotlight: Buffalo Theatre’s ‘Birthday Candles,’ Goodman’s suspenseful ‘Covenant’ and TimeLine’s new homeApr 29, 2026 5:03 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble concludes its season with Noah Haidle’s “Birthday Candles,” City Lit premieres the musical “Scaramouche,” and TimeLine Theatre inaugurates its new home with the ever-timely “An Enemy of the People.”
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Chicago Symphony violinist joins Sinfonietta DuPage at May 5 concertApr 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.
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College of DuPage to host 16th annual Animation Night showcasing student projectsApr 24, 2026 4:04 pm - College of DuPage's 16th annual Animation Night will showcase student capstone projects on May 21 in the Belushi Performance Hall, featuring 24 students' work across various genres including fantasy, horror and feel-good animations.
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A new spin on ‘rails to trails’: Community effort brings century-old CA&E rail car to Illinois Prairie PathApr 22, 2026 10:39 am - Riders and hikers on the Illinois Prairie Path will soon get a glimpse of railroad history when a historic train car will be transported to a new 60-foot track at Villa Park’s Ardmore Station, itself vintage 1908.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
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Best Bets: Jessie Mueller, ‘Masters of the Mic,’ Lyric’s ‘safronia’ and moreApr 14, 2026 2:37 pm - Tony Award-winner Jessie Mueller headlines Schaumburg’s Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, Doug E. Fresh joins hip-hop artists in “Masters of the Mic” at Chicago’s The Auditorium, and Lyric Opera concludes its season with the premiere of “safronia.”
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Glen Ellyn seeks artist for new muralApr 14, 2026 1:20 pm - Glen Ellyn’s Public Art Work Group is seeking an artist to create a “digitally designed” mural in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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New Philharmonic announces 50th anniversary seasonApr 13, 2026 3:00 pm - The New Philharmonic’s 50th anniversary season includes celebrations of Italian and Scottish music as well as a tribute to Academy Award-winning composer John Williams on his 95th birthday.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosts Vintage and Antique MarketApr 09, 2026 10:08 pm - The annual Vintage Market Fundraiser for the Glen Ellyn Historical Society is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2.