DuPage County Entertainment
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Celebrating 200 years of Norwegian immigration to America on Oct. 3-5Oct 01, 2025 11:46 am - A 200-year celebration of Norwegian immigration to America is taking place in Norway, Illinois, featuring Norwegian food, music, crafts, and educational displays.
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Maine South to present teen version of ‘SIX: The Musical’Oct 01, 2025 11:38 am - Maine South High School will present "SIX: The Musical: Teen Edition" with performances Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 2-5, in Park Ridge.
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Sewing with fire: Harper student brings together fashion, welding skillsOct 01, 2025 11:12 am - At Harper College, Katsiaryna Piatsevich is pursuing an unlikely duo of credentials in welding and fashion. Her latest achievement: Watching her garments walk the runway at a Rome fashion show.
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Best Bets: ‘Forbidden Forest’ welcomes Harry Potter fans and Naper Settlement celebrates OktoberfestOct 01, 2025 9:41 am - “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” thrills fans starting this weekend, Naper Settlement hosts Oktoberfest, Karen Mason headlines a special tribute to Davenport’s at the Skokie Theatre, and “Carmina Burana” comes to the MAC.
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‘Groovy’: Colorful outdoor art installations transform the Tri-CitiesOct 01, 2025 9:29 am - The Terrain Exhibitions art festival started in Oak Park and has spread to other cities, including Geneva, where residents are hosting artwork in their front yards through Nov. 15.
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Monochronicle curating Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura, an art & light festivalOct 01, 2025 7:15 am - Aurora’s second annual Lumenaura on Oct. 10-26 featuring cutting-edge light installations and interactive experiences by national and international artists.It showcases innovative artworks like responsive light sculptures, laser graffiti, enchanted fountains, and installations that react to human presence, transforming public spaces.
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Oktoberfest celebration at Naper Settlement: Beer, brats, and live musicSep 30, 2025 11:50 pm - Naper Settlement's annual Oktoberfest features traditional German cuisine, beer, and music on Oct. 3-4.
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Batavia Art League begins its second yearSep 30, 2025 9:34 pm - The Batavia Art League welcomes anyone interested in creating art and embraces all mediums, with past activities including watercolor, colored pencil, clay tutorials, and visiting art exhibits
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Dining out: Yelp names Lou Malnati’s top pizza chainSep 30, 2025 1:10 pm - Yelp names Lou Malnati’s as the top pizza chain in America, while the world’s best bar is about to take up residency in downtown Chicago through the end of the year.
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Spotlight: ‘Revolution(s)’ by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello premieres at GoodmanSep 30, 2025 12:34 pm - Premieres of the punk/metal/hip-hop tuner “Revolution(s)” at Goodman and Sandra Delgado’s “Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars” at TimeLine open this week. Plus, Morton Arboretum’s Walking Hikes series salutes Edgar Allan Poe and “The Lion King” returns to Chicago for a brief run.