Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (July 3, 4, 5)

DO NOT BLOW YOUR FINGERS OFF THIS WEEKEND! (Or any other weekend, for that matter) There, we've said our peace.

Please have a Happy And Safe Fourth Of July. There are several opportunities to view some deluxe fireworks displays and parades (Family). Remember to submit your Independence Day photos and video to our Flickr and YouTube groups on Sunday!

If you find this information useful, please share it with your friends! Check the Event Calendar for times, locations, and event descriptions.

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

Comedy

• Friday
  • Tim Walkoe (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
• Saturday
  • Tim Walkoe (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm

Dance

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

Exercise

• Saturday
  • Great Western Freedom 4 mile run (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles) 8am

Family

• Friday
  • 4th of July Fireworks Celebration (IMSA, Aurora) 6pm
    • Fireworks at 9:30pm
• Saturday
  • July 4th Celebration (Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles) 8am
    • Fireworks at Sunset
  • Independence Day Parade (Downtown Aurora) 9:15am
  • 42nd Annual 4th of July Bell Ringing Festivities (Tanner House Museum, Aurora) 12pm
  • 4th of July Sky Concert (Engstrom Park, Batavia) 5:30pm
    • Fireworks at 9:30pm

Food & Drink

• Saturday
  • Aurora Farmer's Market (Aurora Transportation Center) 8am
  • Batavia Farmer's Market (Water St. between Wilson and First St.) 8am
• Sunday
  • Geneva French Market (Metra Station Parking Lot) 8am
  • Champagne Jazz Brunch (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 9:30am

Knowledge

• Saturday
  • 4th of July American Dialogue (Batavia City Hall) 8am

Music

• Friday
  • John Arthur (live music) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm
  • DBL-SHOT (Rock/Metal/Classic Rock) (IMSA, Aurora) 7pm
  • Lisa Baker (Jazz) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • Shawn Maxwell Trio (live music) (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
  • Dj Pietro (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • darkfall; others (metal) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 8pm
  • Paul Willaert (Classic Rock) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • Aurora Summer Concert Band (IMSA, Aurora) 8:30pm
  • Bruce Oscar Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Rockin' Mountain Oysters (rock) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • Soda (pop/rock) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
  • Noah Gabriel (rock/blues/r&b) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
• Saturday
  • odenrot; others (metal) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 5pm
  • Red Woody (Rock/Classic Rock/Alternative) (Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles) 6pm
  • Gallery (classic rock) (Engstrom Park, Batavia) 7pm
  • Lisa Baker (Jazz) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • Paul Willaert (Classic Rock) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • Windy City Rev Ups (live music) (O'Brien's Pub & Grill) 9pm
  • Roadside Attraction (rock/blues) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • Three for Dinner (classic rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
  • Killer Stevens (live music) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
• Sunday
  • dissona; others (metal) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 3pm

Nightlife

• Friday
  • Win Cubs Tickets (Filling Station)
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
  • Jager Party (Filling Station) 10pm
• Saturday
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
  • 4th of July Party (Filling Station) 10pm

Shopping & Sales

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

Sports

• Friday
  • Kane County Cougars vs. Peoria Chiefs (fireworks) 6pm

Theater

• Friday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 8pm
• Saturday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 5pm
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 8:30pm
• Sunday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 2pm

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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