Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (June 5, 6, 7)

[UPDATE: 6/5/09 9:32 am] Starting times for the Sunday McNulty Irish Dance performances have been changed.

Hey June bugs, ready for a 100K bike ride? C'mon, it's for a good cause! Don't worry, there are shorter distances too, so check out the Tour de Cure at Peck Farm on Sunday. (Fundraisers) Also on Sunday, the old-school swing masters Glenn Miller Orchestra will get you In The Mood at the Paramount in Aurora. (Music)

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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
  • Patti Vasquez (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
  • Ralphie Roberts (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
• Saturday
  • Patti Vasquez (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 7:30pm
  • Ralphie Roberts (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
  • Patti Vasquez (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm
    

Dance

• Friday
  • McNulty Irish Dancers (Ballydoyle Aurora) 7pm
• Sunday
  • McNulty Irish Dancers (Ballydoyle Aurora) 1pm 2pm
  • McNulty Irish Dancers (Ballydoyle Aurora) 7:30pm 4:30pm

Exercise

• Sunday
  • 2009 Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race (St. Charles/Batavia/Aurora) 9am

Family

• Saturday
  • Jim Gill's Family Room Tour (kids music) (Messenger Library, North Aurora) 10am

Food & Drink

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

Fundraisers

• Sunday
  • Grand Geneva Tour de Cure (cycling fundraiser, pictured above) (Peck Farm, Geneva) 6:30am

Music

• Friday
  • John Arthur (live music) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm
  • Avalanche (acoustic) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • Sheila Garrison (gospel) (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
  • Family Reunion Band (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Greg Hyde (acoustic pop/rock) (O Lounge) 8pm
  • Bruce Oscar Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Flat Cats (Swinging Jazz & Blues) (Onesti Dinner Club) 8:30pm
  • Enter the Haggis (celtic rock) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • Blind Roosevelts (rock) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • clark plays guitar; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 9pm
  • Gallery (classic rock) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
  • 80's Untapped (live music) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
  • Mr. Blotto (jam band) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • The Baked Potatoes (rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
• Saturday
  • Shawn Maxwell Duo (jazz) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • Red Poet (Experimental/Hardcore/Rock) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 7pm
  • Family Reunion Band (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Mike Sigman (Elton/Billy piano) (O Lounge) 8pm
  • The 707 Band (Rock / Pop / Classic Rock) (Mike and Denise's) 8pm
  • Mary Hunt Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Steve Bores (live music) (Tap House Grill) 9pm
  • Homewreckers (blues/motown) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • Paragon (Rock/Alternative/Reggae) (Chord On Blues) 9pm
  • Tricoustic (Acoustic / Classic Rock / Pop) (Hopper's Bar-B-Que) 9pm
  • Rising Gael (Folk Rock / Acoustic / Celtic) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • Too White Crew (old skool hip hop tribute) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
  • Deep Six (rock) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • 90 West (rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
  • The Riz (Rock / Jam Band / Blues) (Old Towne Pub & Eatery) 10pm
    
• Sunday
  • Blind Roosevelts (rock) (Peck Farm, Geneva) 11am
  • Jim Greene (live music) (Wildwood Restaurant) 2pm
  • Glenn Miller Orchestra (Paramount Theatre) 3pm
  • Gavin Coyle (Irish music) (McNally's Irish Pub) 4pm
  • Battle of the Bands (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 4pm

Nightlife

• Friday
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
• Saturday
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm

Shopping

• Friday
  
  • First Friday Gallery Walk (shops) (Downtown Geneva) 6pm
• Saturday
  • Kane County Flea Market (Kane Co. Fairgrounds) 12pm
• Sunday
  • Kane County Flea Market (Kane Co. Fairgrounds) 7am
    

Sports

• Saturday
  • Kane County Cougars vs. Peoria Chiefs (fireworks) 6pm
• Sunday
  • Kane County Cougars vs. Peoria Chiefs 1pm

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
  • Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (audition) (Riverfront Playhouse) 7:30pm

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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