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David Moreland plays U.S. Army doctor Jack Ludwig and Isabelle Muthiah plays aspiring actress Louise Rabiner, whose World War II epistolary romance inspired Ken Ludwig’s “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.

Love letters: Metropolis’ charming ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ chronicles wartime romance

David Moreland and Isabelle Muthiah play two people who fall in love through letters they write each other during World War II in Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s production of the epistolary dramedy “Dear Jack, Dear Louise.”

Olivia Rodrigo will perform Friday at Lollapalooza, which runs Thursday through Sunday, July 31 to Aug. 3, in Chicago’s Grant Park.

Things to do Aug. 1-7: Lollapalooza, National Night Out events, Warrenville Summer Daze and more

Mark your calendar for Lollapalooza, National Night Out events, North Aurora Days, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days, Warrenville Summer Daze, Festival of the Arts in Libertyville and more happening this week.

Local couple captures scenes from St. Charles’ first Plein Air event in library exhibit

Local artists Jack Armstrong and Jeanne Dyer showcase paintings and photos from 2024's inaugural Plein Air event in St. Charles at the public library throughout July and August.

A grand opening celebration for Stan’s Donuts & Coffee’s new location in Naperville’s Block 59 is set for Aug. 9.

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee to open new location in Naperville

A grand opening celebration for Stan’s Donuts and Coffee’s new location in Naperville’s Block 59 is set for Aug. 9. The first 100 guests in line will receive a limited-edition Stan’s T-shirt and a chance to win the “Golden Donut,” earning free doughnuts for life, at the shop at 408 S. Route 59.

Moody Blues bass player and vocalist John Lodge, center, brings his 10,000 Light Years Band to the Arcada Theatre Wednesday, Aug. 6, and the Des Plaines Theatre Thursday, Aug. 7, for his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” show.

Moody Blues bassist John Lodge keeps his drive as a singer in a rock and roll band

John Lodge, bass player and vocalist for the legendary British band The Moody Blues, brings his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” tour to St. Charles Aug. 6 and Des Plaines Aug. 7.

Cantigny screens Disney’s 2024 animated film “Moana 2” on Friday, Aug. 1, as part of its Moonlit Movies series.

Best Bets: Movies by moonlight at Cantigny, Destination Asia at Morton Arboretum

Watching movies in the moonlight at Cantigny, listening to The New Philharmonic at McAninch Arts Center’s Lakeside Pavilion and celebrating Asian culture at the Morton Arboretum are some notable events happening this weekend in the suburbs.

Police and residents play basketball at the 2023 National Night out at Cerny Park in Warrenville.

Meet your local first responders at National Night Out events

Towns across the suburbs are hosting National Night Out celebrations with family activities, food and emergency vehicle displays.