Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (July 31, August 1, 2, 2009)
We're back on track now! This weekend Aurora has Downtown Alive featuring Foghat and Billy Squier; North Aurora Days is happening, well, you know where; and there are some Theater in the Park productions to check out in the Family and Theater sections.
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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
- John Roy (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
- Best of Chicago (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
- Saturday
- John Roy (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 7:30pm
- Best of Chicago (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
- John Roy (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm
- Sunday
- McNulty Irish Dancers (Ballydoyle Aurora) 2pm
- McNulty Irish Dancers (Ballydoyle Aurora) 4:30pm
- Friday
- International Cake Exploration Societé (Pheasant Run) 7am
- Saturday
- International Cake Exploration Societé (Pheasant Run) 7am
- Sunday
- International Cake Exploration Societé (Pheasant Run) 7am
- Friday
- Float-n-Flick--Surf's Up (film) (Hall Quarry Beach) 6:30pm
- Saturday
- Fishing Day & Picnic (Blackberry Farm) 9am
- High School Musical 2 (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 10:30am
- Theatre in the Park "Alice in Wonderland" (Clark Island, Batavia) 1pm
- Sunday
- Theatre in the Park "Alice in Wonderland" (Clark Island, Batavia) 1pm
- Friday
- North Aurora Days (festival)
- Downtown Alive--Rock On The Fox (music festival) (Downtown Aurora) 6pm
- Saturday
- North Aurora Days (festival)
- Downtown Alive--Rock On The Fox (music festival) (Downtown Aurora) 2pm
- Sunday
- North Aurora Days (festival)
- Friday
- Rocky Horror Picture Show (Arcada Theatre) 10pm
- Friday
- Fridays@5 (Gibby's Wine Den) 6pm
- 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 (food) (Metra Station Parking Lot) 8am
- Champagne Jazz Brunch (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 9:30am
- Sunday
- 11th Annual Duck Pluck (fundraiser) (Festival Park, Elgin) 2:30pm
- Friday
- Patrick James (acoustic) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 12pm
- John Arthur (live music) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm
- Creedence Again (CCR Tribute) (Downtown Alive--Rock On The Fox, Aurora) 6pm
- The Legendary Drifters (Motown) (Onesti Dinner Club) 6:30pm
- Mary Hunt Duo (Jazz) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
- the scarlet empire; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 7pm
- Open Mic (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
- Foghat (classic rock) (Downtown Alive--Rock On The Fox, Aurora) 8pm
- Gil Delapaz Aka Tony Havana & Flashback Cabaret Band (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
- Sixteen Candles (80s Rock) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
- Nick and Gayle Bisesi (jazz) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
- Fun House (rock/pop/blues/country) (Clock Tower Plaza, North Aurora) 8:30pm
- Bruce Oscar Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
- Remains (classic rock) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
- Rob Webster & Fluff (Acoustic/Experimental/Visual) (The House Pub) 9pm
- Steve Bores (live music) (Tap House Grill) 9pm
- Just Dave (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
- Hans and the Hormones (pop/rock) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
- Live DJ (Chord On Blues) 10pm
- Local 67 (acoustic rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
- Rumor Hazit (Rock) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
- Creedence Again (CCR tribute) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 11pm
- Saturday
- DBL-SHOT (rock covers) (Downtown Alive--Rock On The Fox, Aurora) 2pm
- Blue Truth (rock/blues/soul) (Downtown Alive--Rock On The Fox, Aurora) 3:30pm
- ARRA (classic rock covers) (Downtown Alive--Rock On The Fox, Aurora) 4:45pm
- impale; others (metal) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 5pm
- The Bad Honky Tonkers (70's/80's) (Clock Tower Plaza, North Aurora) 6pm
- Paragon; Westbury; Grizzly Jerry (live music) (Chord On Blues) 6pm
- Trippin’ Billies (Dave Matthews Tribute Band) (Downtown Alive--Rock On The Fox, Aurora) 6:45pm
- Paul Poulton Project (live music) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 7pm
- Dennis O'Brien & Charlie Prazma (acoustic) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
- Xiaohui Ma Magic Erhu Recital (traditional Chinese) (Fermilab) 8pm
- Copycat; C-Factor (classic & current covers) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
- Wasted Energy (live music) (Mike and Denise's) 8pm
- Greg Boerner (Folk & Blues) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
- Billy Squier (rock) (Downtown Alive--Rock On The Fox, Aurora) 8:30pm
- Hi Infidelity (classic rock) (Clock Tower Plaza, North Aurora) 8:30pm
- Train Company (Rock / Blues / Jazz) (Hopper's Bar-B-Que) 9pm
- Drew Davis Band (country rock) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 10pm
- Cirrus Falcon Trio (acoustic rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
- Sunday
- Toast (live music) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 3pm
- Friday
- Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
- Saturday
- Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
- Poetry Slam (The House Pub) 8pm
- Saturday
- Kane County Flea Market (Kane County Fairgrounds) 12pm
- Saturday Night Pajama Party (pottery) (Color Me Mine, Geneva Commons) 5pm
- Sunday
- Kane County Flea Market (Kane County Fairgrounds) 7am
- Saturday
- Men's Golf Tournament (Pottawatomie Golf Course, St. Charles) 7am
- Sunday
- Men's Golf Tournament (Pottawatomie Golf Course, St. Charles) 7am
- Friday
- Shakespeare in the Park "Midsummer Nights Dream" (Clark Island, Batavia) 7pm
- Agnes of God (theatre) (Geneva Underground Playhouse) 8pm
- Saturday
- Agnes of God (theatre) (Geneva Underground Playhouse) 8pm
- Sunday
- Agnes of God (theatre) (Geneva Underground Playhouse) 2pm
The Fox Valley Weekend Forecast is your handy guide to weekend events in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, and Aurora, Illinois.
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