DuPage County Entertainment
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Lombard Historical Society hosts ‘Power of Place: America 250’ outdoor art installationJun 12, 2026 9:17 pm - Lombard Historical Society presents “Power of Place: America 250,” an outdoor art exhibition at Lilacia Park and the historical society from June 15 through Sept. 6. The celebration continues Sept. 5 with the fifth annual Food Truck Social, featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and family activities while serving as the organization's biggest annual fundraiser.
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Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series returns to downtown Lombard for 27th seasonJun 12, 2026 5:26 pm - Lombard's 27th annual Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series returns June 13, featuring 10 Saturdays of free family entertainment with classic cars, live music, and kids' activities from June 13 through Aug. 22.
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Children’s Theatre of Elgin to present Disney’s ‘Newsies’Jun 12, 2026 4:51 pm - Children’s Theatre of Elgin and Fox Valley Theatre Company are proud to present Disney’s “Newsies,” the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the true story of the 1899 New York City newsboys strike.
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Harper to celebrate freedom, culture with Juneteenth in the BurbsJun 12, 2026 11:34 am - Harper College will host Juneteenth in the Burbs from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, on its Palatine campus. The free event is open to everyone and will feature food, performances, vendors and more.
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Rome’s elite Sacred Voices Choir bringing Vatican music tradition to NapervilleJun 10, 2026 10:10 pm - The Sacred Voices Choir from Rome, featuring 40 singers from Vatican institutions, will perform at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville on June 20. The choir, led by Adriano Caroletti with organist Josep Solè Coll, is also performing in Northbrook, Chicago and Des Plaines this weekend.
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Sip, savor, support: Cocktails in the Park marks 15 years in downtown BataviaJun 10, 2026 8:54 pm - Cocktails in the Park, Batavia MainStreet’s signature fundraiser, returns July 25 at Appleton Park. This 15-year tradition features craft cocktails, local food from area restaurants, and live entertainment along the Fox River.
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Fermi Community Orchestra presents free ‘Spirit of America’ concert June 14Jun 10, 2026 5:24 pm - The Fermi Community Orchestra will perform its final concert of the season, "Spirit of America," on Sunday, June 14 at Batavia United Methodist Church, featuring American composers and patriotic music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Popular ice cream brand founded in Ohio coming to the suburbsJun 10, 2026 4:26 pm - A much-loved ice cream brand founded in Ohio is heading to the suburbs. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream parlors are slated for Algonquin, Elgin and Geneva/St. Charles, with the first location expected to open in late 2027.
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Enjoy music, food trucks and drinks at Summer Break at the LakeJun 10, 2026 3:10 pm - Glen Ellyn Park District is hosting its Summer Break at the Lake on June 26, featuring live music from InFunktious and Rock the Ivory, food trucks, and beverages at Lake Ellyn Park with early bird tickets at $10 for adults and $5 for youth.
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Chamber Music on the Fox celebrates LGBTQ+ composers in season finaleJun 10, 2026 1:17 pm - Chamber Music on the Fox concludes its season June 14-15 with "Resonant Voices," celebrating LGBTQ+ composers' contributions to classical music, guest-curated by performer Eric Pidluski and featuring works by Benjamin Britten and Jennifer Higdon.