DuPage County Entertainment
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New Depot Museum exhibit tells Batavia’s story through quirky and unique objectsAug 05, 2025 10:29 pm - Two exhibits are opening Aug. 8 at the Batavia Depot Museum. "Uncovered: Quirks and Curiosities of the Batavia HIstorical Society" is a collection of hidden treasures, unique and mysterious items in the collection. "Uncovered: Unconditional Love" details the close relationships Batavians have had with their pets over the decades.
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Wheaton Municipal Band presents its season finale concertAug 05, 2025 9:09 pm - Wheaton Municipal Band plays its final summer concert on Aug. 7, featuring favorites like Aaron Copland, Andrew Lloyd Weber and John Williams.
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College of DuPage hosts special event for Hokusai & Ukiyo-e exhibitionAug 05, 2025 7:56 pm - A special event was held for local officials to view the Hokusai & Ukiyo-e art exhibition from Japan. Along with tours, the event featured a breakfast, speeches, and interactive Japanese cultural experiences until Sept 21.
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The ‘courageous decision’ that links an Arlington Heights high school to the Hiroshima bombingAug 05, 2025 7:43 pm - The head librarian of John Hersey High School reflects on the significance of the school's namesake and his seminal work, “Hiroshima,” which chronicled the aftermath of the first atomic bomb that was dropped 80 years ago.
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Best Bets: Rosemont welcomes Beatles fans, the MAC hosts second Japan festAug 05, 2025 5:40 pm - Beatles fans gather in Rosemont for the annual Fest for Beatles Fans, the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center host a second Hokusai Japan Fest, and Broadway in Chicago hosts a free summer concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
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Dining out: Leona’s 75th anniversary, win doughnuts for life at new Stan’s in Naperville and moreAug 05, 2025 5:25 pm - Leona’s Pizzeria is celebrating 75 years with offers involving the number 75, while early risers can head to the new Stan’s Donuts in Naperville Saturday for a chance to win doughnuts for life.
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Drink under the stars at these 6 rooftop barsAug 05, 2025 4:25 pm - Whether you’re craving a casual after-work drink with friends or an upscale romantic evening under the stars, these suburban rooftops cater to every mood.
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Food pantry donations sought at Shenanigans on the Green fest in Hoffman EstatesAug 05, 2025 2:52 pm - A food drive to support the Hanover Township Food Pantry will take center stage during the Shenanigans on the Green festival at Hoffman Estates’ Hideaway Brew Garden Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Hanover Township senior art show runs through Aug. 28Aug 05, 2025 9:30 am - Hanover Township older adults will display works of art at the township’s 19th annual art show, “HT Creates,” which opened Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 28.
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Music on Maple concerts wrap up season with Relax Your EarsAug 04, 2025 1:13 pm - The Lombard Historical Society presents Relax Your Ears, a duo performing a blend of music on hammered dulcimer, cello, and piano, as the final concert of the Music on Maple Concert series.