Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (June 12, 13, 14)

Big, big, BIG weekend for fun. There are over 88 events in this week's forecast, many of them musical. I challenge each and every one of you to go see some live music. Other good bets this weekend: the Pride of the Fox Riverfest (Festivals), the Four Beans Art Festival (Art), and of course Mr. Las Vegas--Wayne Newton on Sunday at the Arcada (Music).

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NOTE: Events are subject to change so please confirm ahead of time so your weekend isn't ruined. Thanks!

Art

• Saturday
  • Four Beans Art Festival (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 10am

Comedy

• Friday
  • Josh Blue (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
  • Nick Gaza (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
  • Josh Blue (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 10pm
• Saturday
  • Billy Elmer (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 7:30pm
  • Nick Gaza (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
  • Billy Elmer (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm

Dance

• Saturday
  • McNulty Irish Dancers (Ballydoyle Aurora) 7pm

Exercise

• Friday
  
  • E-Fit Interactive Fitness Room Grand Opening (Eola Community Center) 3pm
• Sunday
  • Batavia Sprint Distance Triathlon & Duathlon (Hall Quarry Beach) 6:30am

Expo

• Sunday
  • Kane County Railroadiana (Railroad Collectables Show and Sale) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 10am

Family

• Saturday
  • Splash Bash (Splash Country Water Park) 10am

Festivals

• Friday
  
  • Pride of the Fox RiverFest 2009 (St. Charles) 11am
  • Jaycees Cruise Night (Batavia Riverwalk) 6pm
• Saturday
  • Pride of the Fox RiverFest 2009 (St. Charles) 11am
• Sunday
  
  • Pride of the Fox RiverFest 2009 (St. Charles) 11am

Food & Drink

• Sunday
  • French Market (food) (Metra Station Parking Lot) 8am
  • Champagne Jazz Brunch (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 9:30am

Fundraisers

• Saturday
  • Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Golf Outing (Fox Valley Golf Club)

Knowledge

• Friday
  
  • Geneva Garden Club Garden Walk 2009 (Geneva History Center) 11am
• Saturday
  • Geneva Garden Club Garden Walk 2009 (Geneva History Center) 11am
• Sunday
  
  • Living Downtown Tour (Aurora) 1pm

Music

• Friday
  • The Chauffeurs (50s-60s-70s rock ‘n roll covers) (RiverFest, Lincoln Park Gazebo) 2pm
  • John Arthur (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm
  • hexus; others (hardcore/metal) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 5pm
  • Neverly Brothers (get-up-and-dance band) (RiverFest, Lincoln Park Gazebo) 6pm
  • Dis Bard (classic rock) (RiverFest, Riverside Stage) 6pm
  • Red Poet; others (rock) (Chord On Blues) 7pm
  • Hannah and friends (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
  • Hi Infidelity (80s rock) (RiverFest, Riverside Stage) 7:30pm
  • Family Reunion Band (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Memphis 4 Now w/ Axe Grinder (Rockabilly/Texas Blues) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
  • Cody Clausen (Christian singer) (O Lounge) 8pm
  • Nick and Gayle Bisesi (jazz) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • Bruce Oscar Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Rick Saucedo (Elvis Tribute) (Onesti Dinner Club) 8:30pm
  • South of Disorder (Jimmy Buffett tribute) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • Blues Victim (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • Painkiller Hotel (Rock / Alt) (Pub 222) 9pm
  • Friction (rock) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
  • Everly Hillbillies (50's/60's) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
  • Rebel Highway (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
• Saturday
  • Bagshot Row (50s, 60s power-pop rock ‘n roll) (RiverFest, Lincoln Park Gazebo) 12pm
  • RiverFest Idol Search Contest (RiverFest, Riverside Stage) 1pm
  • Pirates Over 40 (Tropical Rock, Buffett and Beyond) (RiverFest, Lincoln Park Gazebo) 3:30pm
  • Lazy Maybes (rock) (RiverFest, Riverside Stage) 3:30pm
  • The Flat Cats (swing) (RiverFest, Lincoln Park Gazebo) 6pm
  • Mindwarp Chamber; others (Progressive/Metal/Experimental) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 7pm
  • 7th Heaven (80s rock) (RiverFest, Riverside Stage) 7:30pm
  • Susan Werner (singer/songwriter) (Fermilab) 8pm
  • Gil De La Paz (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Max Cady Band (Progressive / Rock / Fusion) (Mike and Denise's) 8pm
  • Greg Hyde (acoustic pop/rock) (O Lounge) 8pm
  • John Ivan (Guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • Jazz Night (Onesti Dinner Club) 8:30pm
  • Steve Bores (Tap House Grill) 9pm
  • The Green Light Go's (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • Aivatab (Rock / Alternative / Hardcore) (O'Malley's Bar & Grill) 9pm
  • Brian Allison (Blues / Acoustic / Rock) (Hopper's Bar-B-Que) 9pm
  • Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • The Manhattan Project (funk/soul) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • Hi-Fi Superstar (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
  • The Volcanoes (rock/R&B) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
• Sunday
  • Ju Ju Minstrels (classic rock and soul) (RiverFest, Lincoln Park Gazebo) 12pm
  • Jim Greene (Wildwood Restaurant) 2pm
  • Dan Becker & The Tourists (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 3pm
    
  • Second Time Around (classic rock) (RiverFest, Riverside Stage) 3:30pm
  • Live Irish Music (McNally's Irish Pub) 4pm
  • Jazz Central (mainstream jazz) (RiverFest, Lincoln Park Gazebo) 4pm
  • Euphoric Funk (Rock) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 4pm
  • Wayne Newton (Arcada Theatre) 5pm
  • slaughter at the carousel; others (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 5pm
  • The New Invaders (60s Flashback) (RiverFest, Riverside Stage) 7pm

Nightlife

• Friday
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
  • Leinenkugel Summer Shandy Party (Filling Station) 10pm
• Saturday
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
  • Cabo Wabo Rock Band Party (Filling Station) 11pm

Sports

• Saturday
  • UFC 99 (mixed martial arts) 10pm
    
    • Real Time Sports Bar, St. Charles
    • Rookies Pub, St. Charles
    • Tommy O's, North Aurora

Theater

• Friday
  • Wild Goat (Steel Beam Theatre, Main Stage) 8pm
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 8pm
  • The Little Hut (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
• Saturday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 5pm
  • Wild Goat (Steel Beam Theatre, Main Stage) 8pm
  • The Spew (Copley Theatre) 8pm
  • The Little Hut (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 8:30pm
• Sunday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 2pm
  • Wild Goat (Steel Beam Theatre, Main Stage) 3pm

Again, check the Event Calendar for times, locations, and event descriptions. If you attend one of these events, please share your story with us in the comments. And tell 'em you heard it from The Voice!

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