Naperville Entertainment
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Quiet on the set! Teens strip away sound for the ninth annual Student Silent Film FestivalJan 21, 2026 4:44 pm - The Student Silent Film Festival is a competition where students from 12 Chicago area high schools create original silent films without voices or sound effects. The ninth annual festival will be Jan. 28 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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Naper Settlement commemorates America’s 250th with flag raising, exhibits and eventsJan 21, 2026 11:39 am - Naperville Heritage Society kicks off year-long celebration of 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence. A commemorative America250 Flag was raised at Naper Settlement with remarks from the mayor, congressman, and veterans.
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DuPage Children’s Museum celebrating kindness at Community Cares eventJan 21, 2026 11:09 am - DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville invites families to participate in Community Cares on Jan. 24, a hands-on event where children can engage in playful projects that benefit local organizations and communities.
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Best bets: Disney on Ice returns, Griffin, Cleve Carney museums debut new exhibitionsJan 14, 2026 7:38 am - This week Disney on Ice returns to Allstate Arena and the United Center, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry debut new exhibitions, and suburban venues celebrate Elvis Presley and doo-wop.
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Dining out: Trippple Peppp at Lou Malnati’s, Smart Swaps at CPK, new Portillo’s combo and moreJan 13, 2026 5:07 pm - Lou Malnati’s launches their new LTO Trippple Peppp pizza Jan. 15, while CPK has unveiled a new Smart Swaps menu, offering healthier versions of popular menu items. And you can head to Naperville Friday for $3 Old Skool rolls as Cinnaholic celebrates its sixth anniversary.
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Restaurant weeks kick off, offering dining deals, special menusJan 13, 2026 3:50 pm - Towns throughout the suburbs will be kicking off their annual restaurant weeks begining this weekend in Wheaton, offering special deals and menu items.
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban eventsJan 13, 2026 3:23 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 19. These upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader.
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Young musicians to shine at Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s Concerto CompetitionJan 07, 2026 5:40 pm - On Jan. 25, the Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting the Finalists Concert of its annual Concerto Competition for young musicians. Also on the program will be a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with works by African American composers.
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Where to enjoy sophisticated nonalcoholic drinks in the suburbs during Dry JanuaryJan 06, 2026 5:40 pm - If you’re practicing Dry January, or just want to cut back back on alcohol while still enjoying a complex crafted drink, many suburban restaurants are putting a bigger emphasis on their nonalcoholic offerings.
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Dining Out: $1.20 anniversary drink specials in Bartlett and ‘fry’ January at Morton’sJan 06, 2026 4:53 pm - 120 Live Bartlett is celebrating a pair of anniversaries with $1.20 drink specials this weekend. Plus, there’s a fun “fry January” offer from Morton’s, new limited-time specials at Perry’s and more.