DuPage County Entertainment
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‘All the flavors worked’: Italian sandwich shop opens in Des PlainesJun 25, 2025 8:48 pm - The Des Plaines storefront that formerly was home to B’s Sweet Bites is once again open to customers — but with a new name and a decidedly different menu.
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Sweet relief from summer heat: Leading ladies the reason to see Drury Lane’s ‘Always … Patsy Cline’Jun 25, 2025 10:15 am - Drury Lane Theatre’s revival of the country western jukebox tuner “Always ... Patsy Cline” is a timely treat thanks to fine performances by top-notch singer/actors Aja Alcazar and Bri Sudia.
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Dining out: Summer is salad season, fireworks fun and a totally ’80s dining experienceJun 25, 2025 10:11 am - California Pizza Kitchen has rolled out new salads just in time for summer dining. Plus, some suburban restaurants offer special ways to elevate your fireworks viewing this year.
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Fourth of July events: Fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts and moreJun 25, 2025 8:58 am - With July 4 falling on a Friday, many suburban towns are hosting festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and more starting this weekend to get a jump on the celebrations.
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Lake Park film society to celebrate Independence Day with ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’Jun 25, 2025 12:35 am - Lake Park High School’s Film Appreciation Society is hosting a free screening of "Yankee Doodle Dandy" on June 28, with panel discussion afterward about the classic musical's background and history.
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Learn to sing in a choir this summer at Gary UMC in WheatonJun 25, 2025 12:07 am - Wheaton’s Gary UMC has opportunities to sing with the choir on July 13 and Aug. 3, learning an easy song that morning and performing it during the 9 a.m. service.
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The Purple Pig restaurant to open a new site in Oak BrookJun 24, 2025 5:01 pm - The all-star cast of a popular Chicago restaurant is expanding its theme to the suburbs. The Purple Pig, featuring Mediterranean cuisine with a tagline of “Cheese, Swine & Wine,” is slated to open later this year in Oak Brook.
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New St. Charles arcade bar to move into Alibi location this fallJun 24, 2025 2:00 pm - Alibi Bar and Grill in downtown St. Charles will close its doors by end of July, to make way for new arcade bar Rec Haus.
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Family Fun in the Neighborhood comes to Lake Foxcroft Park July 8Jun 24, 2025 11:21 am - Glen Ellyn Park District’s free family event at Lake Foxcroft Park features live music, arts, crafts, games and more.
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Fox Valley Orchestra presents ‘Thanks for the Memories’ pops concertJun 23, 2025 10:25 am - Stephen Squires conducts the Fox Valley Orchestra in a "Summer Pops" concert of favorite tunes from movies, TV, and radio on June 29.