Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (July 17, 18, 19)

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

Art

• Friday
  • Batavia Arts Walk (downtown Batavia) 5pm-9pm

Comedy

• Friday
  • Butch Bradley (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm-9pm
  • Dwayne Kennedy (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm-10pm
• Saturday
  
  • Butch Bradley (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 7:30pm-8:30pm
  • Dwayne Kennedy (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm-10pm
  • Butch Bradley (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm-10:45pm

Expo

• Friday
  • Batavia Quilt And Textile Show (expo) (Eastside Community Center, Shannon Hall) 1pm-6pm
• Saturday
  
  • Batavia Quilt And Textile Show (expo) (Eastside Community Center, Shannon Hall) 10am-5pm
• Sunday
  
  • Batavia Quilt And Textile Show (expo) (Eastside Community Center, Shannon Hall) 10am-5pm

Family

• Friday
  • Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo (insect exhibit) (Aurora Public Library) 1:30pm-2:30pm
  • Pirates! Arg! (children's theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 2pm-3pm
  • Guys and Dolls (Paramount Theatre) 7pm-10pm
• Saturday
  • Festival of Flight (Fox Valley Aero Club Flying Field, St. Charles) 9am-4pm
  • High School Musical 2 (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Pirates! Arg! (children's theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 2pm-3pm
  • Guys and Dolls (Paramount Theatre) 7pm-10pm
• Sunday
  • Festival of Flight (Fox Valley Aero Club Flying Field, St. Charles) 9am-4pm
  • Antique Car Show (Blackberry Farm) 11am-3pm
  • Summer Frolic at Durant House Museum (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles) 1pm-5pm
  • Pirates! Arg! (children's theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 2pm-3pm
  • Guys and Dolls (Paramount Theatre) 3pm-6pm
  • High School Musical 2 (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 7pm-9pm

Festivals

• Friday
  • Kane County Fair (Kane County Fairgrounds) 12pm-12am
• Saturday
  
  • Kane County Fair (Kane County Fairgrounds) 12pm-12am
• Sunday
  
  • Kane County Fair (Kane County Fairgrounds) 12pm-10pm

Food & Drink

• Friday
  • Mid Summer Night's Dream Tasting and Sale (Gibby's Wine Den) 5pm-8pm
• Saturday
  
  • Kayaking & Dinner Saturday (Sage Bistro)
  • Aurora Farmer's Market (Aurora Transportation Center) 8am-12pm
  • Batavia Farmer's Market (Water St. between Wilson and First St.) 8am-12pm
  • Sunnymere's 70th Anniversary Celebration Picnic (Aurora) 11am-2pm
  • Gibby's Vintage Flea Market (Gibby's Wine Den) 12pm-4pm
• Sunday
  
  • Geneva French Market (food) (Metra Station Parking Lot) 8am-2pm
  • Champagne Jazz Brunch (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 9:30am-1:30pm

Fundraisers

• Saturday
  • Make a Wish fundraiser (food) (Moveable Feast) 5pm-8pm

Knowledge

• Saturday
  • Pet Fest (animal rescue discussion) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 10am-4pm
  • Alisa Dale (author) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 7pm-9pm

Music

• Friday
  • Kimi Hayes (Rock/Blues/Country) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 3pm-5pm
  • John Arthur (live music) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm-7pm
  • The Moods (Motown) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 5:30pm-7:30pm
  • Dennis O'Brien & Charlie Prazma (acoustic) (Sage Bistro) 7pm-10pm
  • Maiden Voyage (live music) (Infusion Tea Shoppe) 7pm-10:30pm
  • Ted Yoder (live music) (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm-9:30pm
  • Family Reunion (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm-11pm
  • Andrew Patrick Duo (Jazz & Guests) (Hotel Baker) 8pm-12am
  • American English (Beatles tribute) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 8:30pm-10:30pm
  • Bruce Oscar Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm-11:30pm
  • Piano Man (Elton, Billy) (Onesti Dinner Club) 8:30pm-12am
  • Chronicles of Rush (Rush Tribute) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm-12am
  • Steve Bores (live music) (Tap House Grill) 9pm-12am
  • Harlan Flo (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm-12am
  • Rob Webster (Acoustic/Experimental/Visual) (The House Pub) 9pm-12am
  • Voyage (classic arena rock) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm-12am
  • One Sweet Jane (live music) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm-12am
  • Wedding Banned (wedding band favorites) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm-12am
• Saturday
  
  • Tin Horse (Country/Southern Rock) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 3pm-5pm
  • CaOzz (Rock/Funk/Alternative) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 5:30pm-7:30pm
  • Gil Delapaz Aka Tony Havana & Flashback Cabaret Band (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm-11pm
  • Dennis O'Brien (acoustic guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm-12am
  • Trademark (live music) (Mike and Denise's) 8pm-12am
  • The Buckinghams (60's Pop/Rock) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 8:30pm-10:30pm
  • Mary Hunt Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm-11:30pm
  • Michael J. Perkins (Sinatra) (Onesti Dinner Club) 8:30pm-11:30pm
  • Empty Can Band (blues/classic rock) (O'Brien's Pub & Grill) 9pm-12am
  • Neverly Brothers (rockabilly) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm-12am
  • Sweet Jane (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm-12am
  • Sling Blade (live music) (Hopper's Bar-B-Que) 9pm-12am
  • The Gun Show; 3 Hour Lunch (live music) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm-12am
  • Dogs Undecided (pop/rock/dance) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm-12am
  • One 2 Many (classic rock/r&b) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm-12am
  • Automatic Fixx (rock) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm-12am
• Sunday
  
  • Dave Ziffer (jazz/fusion guitar) (Arcedium Coffeehouse) 10:30am-1:30pm
  • Aurora American Legion Band (Kane County Fairgrounds) 1pm-3pm
  • Jeffrey LaDeur (classical piano) (Dellora Norris Cultural Arts Center) 3pm-5pm
  • Bruce Korosa Polka Band (Kane County Fairgrounds) 3pm-5pm
  • Live Irish Music (McNally's Irish Pub) 4pm-6pm
  • Hillbilly RockStarz! (Country/Classic Rock/Southern Rock) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 5pm-7pm
  • Howard and The White Boys (Blues/Jam Band/Funk) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 7:30pm-9:30pm

Nightlife

• Friday
  • Cubs Party (Filling Station)
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
• Saturday
  • Ticket & Jersey Give Away (Filling Station)
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm

Shopping

• Friday
  • Summer Skin Cocktail Party (The Spa at The Herrington) 5pm-7pm

Sports

• Friday
  • Professional Championship Bullriders (Kane County Fairgrounds) 7:30pm-10pm
• Saturday
  
  • Big Hat Rodeo (Kane County Fairgrounds) 2pm-5pm
  • Big Hat Rodeo (Kane County Fairgrounds) 7pm-10pm
  • Disorderly Conduct 3 (mixed martial arts) (DuPage Expo Center) 7pm-11pm
• Sunday
  
  • Demolition Derby (Kane County Fairgrounds) 2pm-5pm
  • Demolition Derby (Kane County Fairgrounds) 7pm-10pm

Theater

• Friday
  • Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm-10pm
  • Defending the Caveman (Pheasant Run) 8pm-10pm
• Saturday
  • Defending the Caveman (Pheasant Run) 5pm-7pm
  • Shakespeare in the Park--Taming of the Shrew (Island Park, Geneva) 6pm-9pm
  • Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm-10pm
  • Defending the Caveman (Pheasant Run) 8:30pm-10:30pm
• Sunday
  • Defending the Caveman (Pheasant Run) 2pm-4pm

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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