DuPage County Entertainment
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Dining out: New restaurants, July 4 specials and moreJun 24, 2026 8:07 am - Madurai Kitchen opened a new location this week at Glen Town Center in Glenview, and there’s a new First Watch in Crystal Lake. Plus, where to celebrate July 4 and fun for your pup at Lazy Dog.
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Naper Settlement partners with Bensidoun USA to expand the 2026 farmers market experienceJun 24, 2026 1:20 am - Naper Settlement partners with Bensidoun USA to host a farmers market on Tuesdays, June 30 to Sept. 22, featuring over 40 vendors selling fresh meats, produce, baked goods, and handmade items on the museum’s 13-acre campus.
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Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes guest conductor and composer Scott BoermaJun 23, 2026 10:01 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band will host guest conductor Scott Boerma on June 25 in Memorial Park. Boerma, director of bands at Western Michigan University, will conduct three of his own compositions alongside classical works including Milhaud’s “Suite Francaise” and Vaughn Williams’ “Sea Songs.”
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Top-tier cast powers Drury Lane’s ‘Nunsense’Jun 23, 2026 7:21 pm - Drury Lane Theatre assembled a first-class ensemble of sisters for its revival of “Nunsense,” the delightfully goofy, second-tier tuner about nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken putting on a variety show fundraiser in the aftermath of a tragedy.
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Hanover Township to hold Freedom Car Show June 28 in downtown BartlettJun 23, 2026 1:40 pm - Hanover Township will host its annual Freedom Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at 120 Live, 120 W. Bartlett Ave. in downtown Bartlett.
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Schaumburg to open 70th anniversary exhibit and host concert July 6Jun 23, 2026 1:39 pm - Schaumburg is holding a special commemorative exhibition celebrating its own 70th anniversary and America’s 250th Monday, July 6, at the Schaumburg Township District Library at 130 S. Roselle Road.
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Best Bets: Long Grove’s strawberry fest and Rosemont’s Rockin’ the USA music festJun 23, 2026 1:32 pm - Long Grove hosts its annual Strawberry Fest, Rosemont hosts the village’s first Independence Day music fest, and Skokie welcomes opera lovers to the Opera Festival of Chicago.
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Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club to hold Field Day June 27Jun 23, 2026 11:55 am - See amateur radio in action and learn about some of Schaumburg’s history when the Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club holds its annual field day from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, on the grounds of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road.
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Elk Grove artists paint the village’s history in colorful anniversary tributeJun 22, 2026 11:18 am - In honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of Elk Grove Village and the 60th anniversary of the Elk Grove Park District, the Artists Association of Elk Grove Village is exhibiting artworks at the Elk Grove Village Historical Museum.
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Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest returns with new Family Zone and four days of live musicJun 22, 2026 12:28 am - Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest returns June 25-28 with a new Family Zone featuring crafts, activities, and photo booth opportunities. The four-day festival also includes live music performances from tribute bands and local artists.