Museums
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Best Bets: The Fest for Beatles Fans returns to Rosemont this weekendAug 05, 2024 1:42 pm - While Beatles fans gather in Rosemont for the 50th fan fest and fans of ‘60s and ‘70s pop converge on Aurora’s Paramount Theatre for the “Happy Together Tour,” aviation fans will head to Lake Michigan’s shores for the Chicago Air and Water Show.
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Meet Eddie Munster at the drive-in: Actor Butch Patrick to appear at McHenry Outdoor Theatre
Aug 03, 2024 2:29 pm - Actor Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster on “The Munsters,” is testing the waters for a planned collaboration with outdoor theaters nationwide. He’ll appear at the McHenry Outdoor Theatre on Aug. 14.
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Travel back in history at Fullersburg Days Aug. 10-11Jul 31, 2024 10:49 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites local history buffs to learn about the rich past of Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve during Fullersburg Days on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, in Oak Brook.
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See the hand tools that built America at Garfield Farm Museum’s annual Antique Tool ShowJul 26, 2024 8:01 pm - Members of the Early American Industries Association and the Mid-West Tools Collectors Association will host their annual Antique Tool Show and Sale at the Garfield Farm Museum on Sunday, Aug. 4.
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Leapin’ Lizards! Lombard celebrating Little Orphan Annie’s birthday weekJul 24, 2024 4:42 pm - The Lombard Historical Society is hosting a week-long celebration for the 100th anniversary of the beloved character Little Orphan Annie.
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Meet Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss at next ‘Date With History’ on Aug. 1Jul 24, 2024 2:22 pm - “Date with History” series on Aug. 1 features two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Maraniss on his book, “They Marched Into Sunlight: War and Peace, Vietnam and America, October 1967.”
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Best Bets: Classic crooner Barry Manilow, classic rocker John Fogerty headline suburban showsJul 24, 2024 9:26 am - Barry Manilow brings his farewell tour to the Allstate Arena, rocker John Fogerty headlines RiverEdge Park, and classic car lovers can celebrate Christmas in July at the Volo Auto Museum.
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SciTech welcomes Mary Johnston as the new director of programs and educationJul 20, 2024 12:01 am - STEM Lab Open House set for July 27 SciTech in Batavia recently announced the appointment of Mary Johnston as the new director of programs and education. She brings...
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Lombard Historical Society offers summer yogaJul 18, 2024 9:35 pm - The Lombard Historical Society and Jade Orchid Wellness is offering a Summer Yoga series.
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Bourbon Aristocracy will perform at Music on Maple July 26Jul 17, 2024 6:00 pm - The Lombard Historical Society welcomes the Bourbon Aristocracy to perform at the Music on Maple Concert series on Friday, July 26.