Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (June 19, 20, 21)

Happy Father's Day weekend! Take Dad fishing (Family) or down to the Blues on the Fox Festival (Music) as a nice way to say, "Thanks for killing creepy bugs for us!"

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


Comedy
  • Friday
    • Ken Sevara (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
    • Sonya White (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
  • Saturday
    • Ken Sevara (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 7:30pm
    • Sonya White (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
Exercise
  • Saturday
    • Fox River 5k Run/Walk (Batavia) 6:30am
Family
  • Saturday
    • Fishing Day & Picnic (Blackberry Farm) 9am
    • Father's Day Fishing Derby (St. Charles, Pottawatomie Park) 10am
    • Dynamite Day with Dad (Prisco Community Center) 10:30am
Festivals
  • Friday
    • Blues on the Fox (Downtown Aurora) 6pm
  • Saturday
    • Blues on the Fox (Downtown Aurora) 2pm
Food & Drink
  • Saturday
    • Aurora Farmer's Market (Aurora Transportation Center) 8am
  • Sunday
    • French Market (food) (Metra Station Parking Lot) 8am
    • Champagne Jazz Brunch (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 9:30am
    • Father's Day Brunch (Niche Restaurant) 10:30am
Knowledge
  • Saturday
    • Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners Garden Walk (Batavia Riverwalk) 10am
  • Sunday
    • History is Alive! Season Opening at Durant House Museum (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles) 1pm
Music
  • Friday
    • John Arthur (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm
    • Big James & the Chicago Playboys (blues) (Blues on the Fox, Downtown Aurora) 6:45pm
    • Casey Nielsen (Jazz/Classical Guitar) (Fabyan Japanese Garden) 7pm
    • Dave Ziffer (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
    • Johnny Zorraro (Guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
    • Cody Clausen (Christian singer) (O Lounge) 8pm
    • Seven Year Existence; others (Metal/Thrash/Death Metal) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 8pm
    • Bruce Oscar Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
    • Piano Man (Elton, Billy) (Onesti Dinner Club) 8:30pm
    • Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam (blues/rock) (Blues on the Fox, Downtown Aurora) 8:45pm
    • Paragon (Rock/Alternative/Reggae) (T.F. Boonies) 9pm
    • Rob Webster (Acoustic/Experimental/Visual) (The House Pub) 9pm
    • Big James & the Chicago Playboys (blues) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
    • Ju Ju Minstrels (reggae/classic rock) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
    • Red Woody (Rock/Classic Rock/Alternative) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
    • 1 Sam 10 (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
    • Downtown Charlie Brown (blues/soul) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
  • Saturday
    • Hix Brothers Junior All Stars (Blues on the Fox, Downtown Aurora) 2pm
    • Henry Butler (blues/jazz) (Blues on the Fox, Downtown Aurora) 3pm
    • Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm (blues) (Blues on the Fox, Downtown Aurora) 4:15pm
    • the great flood; others (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 5pm
    • Sugar Blue (blues harmonica) (Blues on the Fox, Downtown Aurora) 5:30pm
    • Watermelon Slim & the Workers (Americana) (Blues on the Fox, Downtown Aurora) 7pm
    • Neverly Brothers (rockabilly) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 7pm
    • Kayla Coulter (music) and Alisa Dale (author) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 7pm
    • Family Reunion Band (Villa Verone) 8pm
    • Eric Totherow (Dave Matthews tribute) (O Lounge) 8pm
    • Dennis O'Brien (acoustic guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
    • Cherry Toppers Jazz Band (smooth jazz) (Onesti Dinner Club) 8pm
    • Vintilators (Mike and Denise's) 8pm
    • Los Lobos (rock) (Blues on the Fox, Downtown Aurora) 8:30pm
    • Chicago Blues Angels (blues) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
    • Dennis O'Brien (acoustic guitar) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
    • Petty Profits (Tom Petty tribute) (East Side Pub) 9pm
    • Dave Roojbeck (Hopper's Bar-B-Que) 9pm
    • Last Bullet Band (Blues / Rock) (Tap House Grill) 9pm
    • Blind Roosevelts (rock) (Alley 64) 9pm
    • Men From Marz (rock) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
    • Boxx Elders (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
    • Ju Ju Minstrels (reggae/classic rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
    • Hi-Infidelity (80s rock) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • Sunday
    • Jim Greene (Wildwood Restaurant) 2pm
    • Gavin Coyle (Irish music) (McNally's Irish Pub) 4pm
    • knights of the abyss; others (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 7pm
Nightlife
  • Friday
    • Dan Bernstein and Steve Rosenbloom of The Score 670AM (live radio broadcast) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 1pm
    • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
    • Lucid Girls (The House Pub) 9pm
    • Malibu Rum Tasting Party (Filling Station) 11pm
  • Saturday
    • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
    • Absolut Pajama Party (The House Pub) 9pm
    • Corona Girls (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
    • Miller Chill Girls Party (Filling Station) 10pm
Sports
  • Friday
    • Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant 2009 (Dellora Norris Cultural Arts Center)
    • Kane County Cougars vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (fireworks) 6:30pm
  • Saturday
    • Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant 2009 (Dellora Norris Cultural Arts Center)
    • Mt. St. Mary's Skate Park Bash (St. Charles) 12pm
    • Kane County Cougars vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (fireworks) 6pm
  • Sunday
    • Kane County Cougars vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 1pm
Theater
  • Friday
    • Comedic Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
    • 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 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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