Visual Arts
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Best Bets: Aurora the best bet for laughs and Mexican danceJul 22, 2026 7:57 am - Comedian Calvin Evans headlines Copley Theatre’s comedy series, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl dances into Aurora’s Paramount, Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti performs at the North Shore Center for the Performing Art, and Sonny Acres Farm hosts an exotic car show.
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Things to do July 24-30: DuPage and Lake County fairs, Algonquin Fest, Faeries of the Forest, Geneva Arts Fair and moreJul 20, 2026 10:09 pm - Mark your calendar for the DuPage and Lake County fairs, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Algonquin Fest, Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo, Faeries of the Forest in South Elgin, Geneva Arts Fair, Long Grove Vintage Days and more.
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Annual Geneva Arts Fair to transform Third Street into colorful outdoor galleryJul 15, 2026 8:51 pm - The Geneva Arts Fair returns to Third Street on July 25-26, featuring diverse artwork including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and glass. It also features special attractions like the Arts Garden, live music by Drew Clausen, and children's art workshops.
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Things to do July 17-23: Kane and DuPage county fairs, Lake Zurich Alpine Fest, Sugar Grove Corn Boil and moreJul 14, 2026 5:59 pm - Mark your calendar for the Kane and DuPage county fairs, Lake Zurich Alpine Fest, Rotary Fest in Elk Grove Village, Vernon Hills Days, Naper Nights Concert Series, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Lombard Brew Fest and more.
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‘Larger than life’: New sculpture installed in Mundelein’s Courtland CommonsJul 09, 2026 2:50 pm - A large, interactive sculpture of an upturned hand has been installed in a Mundelein park.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2026Jul 09, 2026 10:14 am - The top finishers in June’s amateur photo contest capture moments of serenity.
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Things to do July 10-16: Windmill City Festival, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and moreJul 07, 2026 6:39 am - Mark your calendar for Windmill City Festival, Windy City Smokeout, Glendale Heights Fest, the Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days, Itasca Fest, McHenry Fiesta Days and more.
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LGBTQ art club meets July 15 at Des Plaines Public LibraryJul 03, 2026 9:33 am - An art club for members of the LGBTQ community and their allies will meet July 15 at the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Des Plaines Public Library wants your photosJul 03, 2026 9:32 am - The Des Plaines Public Library is hosting a photography contest.
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Artists wanted for Mundelein’s annual Lure of the Local exhibitionJul 01, 2026 4:32 pm - The Mundelein Arts Commission is seeking artists for its annual Lure of the Local exhibition.