Naperville Entertainment
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Dining out: Pair of restaurant weeks, soup’s on at Gong cha and moreFeb 24, 2026 11:42 am - Meet Chicago Northwest and Rosemont host restaurant weeks, bubble tea purveyor Gong cha has added soup to the menu, Fry the Coop now offers wings and more.
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Montana Dinosaur Center paleontologist Andy Rich inspires young learners at DuPage Children’s MuseumFeb 23, 2026 11:14 pm - The Montana Dinosaur Center paleontologist Andy Rich presented “Story Time with a Paleontologist” on Feb. 19 at the DuPage Children’s Museum.
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New Ruth’s Chris Steak House to open soon in Naperville’s Block 59Feb 23, 2026 11:52 am - Ruth’s Chris Steak House is set to open its third suburban location, this time in Naperville’s Block 59 dining and entertainment complex.
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The Biz Week That Was: Bears stadium indecision, data centers talk, and a new Ikea storeFeb 21, 2026 1:40 pm - Bears stadium legislation advances in Indiana as Illinois hearing abruptly canceled An Indiana House committee advanced legislation Thursday that would support a new...
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In Aurora, young adults with special needs say ‘Yes, and …’ to improvFeb 20, 2026 2:04 pm - From the outside, on a cold January morning, the Bit Theatre in Aurora looks sterile. But inside, it’s warm, buzzing and full of families awaiting the start of an exclusive improv performance. This show, a partnership between The Bit Theatre and Awesome Life Academy, is being staged for an audience of young adults with special needs.
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DuPage County Historical Museum has a full exhibit & event schedule planned for 2026Feb 18, 2026 11:16 am - The DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton has planned several new events for 2026, including Trivia Night: Americana, Sacred Spaces Bus Tour, Preview Brunch for Route 66, and Night at the Museum.
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North Central hosts Chords for Kids concertFeb 17, 2026 5:07 pm - On Feb. 28, North Central College is hosting its annual Chords for Kids concert, a free, sensory-friendly musical experience designed for children with special needs and their families.
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Best Bets: Rosemont’s EXP delivers new virtual reality experienceFeb 17, 2026 5:01 pm - Rosemont’s EXP virtual reality venue debuts its new medieval experience, John Mueller re-creates Buddy Holly’s final concert at the Raue Center for the Arts, and Tony Award winners perform at the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts’ benefit concert in Naperville.
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St. Charles Singers present ‘Choral Connections’ Concerts with six school choirs Feb. 20-21Feb 13, 2026 4:44 pm - The St. Charles Singers will perform two concerts featuring student choruses from six suburban high schools on Feb. 20-21. Each concert will include performances by three high school choirs and a combined finale with all choirs under the direction of Jeffrey Hunt.
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The Matrix Club closes, forcing Naperville proms to moveFeb 13, 2026 2:02 pm - The Matrix Club has abruptly closed in Naperville, forcing organizers of at least one high school prom and other events into scrambling mode. The Neuqua Valley High School senior prom, for instance, will have a change in venue.