DuPage County Entertainment
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86-year-old retiree gets back in the game with new backgammon leagueFeb 23, 2026 2:34 pm - A retired 86-year-old Warrenville man is spreading his passion for backgammon through Chicago and the suburbs.
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Dirty Turk’ blends immersive performance and community storytellingFeb 23, 2026 12:13 pm - A play written and directed by Harper College instructor Ilknür Ozgür, “Dirty Turk aka Dirty Immigrant,“ blends immersive performance and storytelling. Performances are March 5-15.
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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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Newcomer Cody Combs excels in Paramount’s stellar ‘Dear Evan Hansen’Feb 18, 2026 1:54 pm - Paramount Theatre’s superb regional premiere of “Dear Evan Hansen” benefits from a star turn by newcomer Cody Combs and insightful direction from director Jessica Fisch.
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Chamber Music on the Fox hosts ‘Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine’Feb 18, 2026 1:33 pm - The Chamber Music on the Fox series presents "Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine," featuring romantic favorites from composers like Robert and Clara Schumann and W.A. Mozart.
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American Wind Band takes you on a journey with ‘Music Across the Globe’Feb 18, 2026 12:03 pm - On Feb. 22, the American Wind Band presents a free concert titled "Music Across the Globe" at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, featuring music from various countries like Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, and Korea.
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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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Larkin’s Dance Academy to present ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’Feb 18, 2026 10:24 am - Larkin High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Academy’s Dance Academy will present a dancing adaptation of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”