Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (August 21, 22, 23, 2009)

Highlights this weekend: the Carson and Barnes Circus at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, the Elgin Kennel Club Dog Show at the Kane County Fairgrounds, and the Geneva Concours d'Elegance on Sunday (pictured, right).

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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
  • Jamie Kaler (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
  • Bob Jay (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
  • Jamie Kaler (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 10pm
• Saturday
  
  • Larry Reeb (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
  • Bob Jay (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm

Dance

• Friday
  • McNulty Irish Dancers (Ballydoyle Aurora) 7pm

Expo

• Friday
  • Scrapbook Expo (Pheasant Run) 8am
• Saturday
  
  • Scrapbook Expo (Pheasant Run) 8am

Family

• Friday
  • Carson and Barnes Circus (Fox Valley Mall) 4:30pm
  • Carson and Barnes Circus (Fox Valley Mall) 7:30pm
• Saturday
  
  • Elgin Kennel Club Dog Show (Kane County Fairgrounds) 8:30am
  • Windy City Jets (Fox Valley Aero Club Flying Field, St. Charles) 9am
  • Carson and Barnes Circus (Fox Valley Mall) 1:30pm
  • Carson and Barnes Circus (Fox Valley Mall) 4:30pm
  • Carson and Barnes Circus (Fox Valley Mall) 7:30pm
• Sunday
  
  • Elgin Kennel Club Dog Show (Kane County Fairgrounds) 8:30am
  • Windy City Jets (Fox Valley Aero Club Flying Field, St. Charles) 9am
  • Carson and Barnes Circus (Fox Valley Mall) 1:30pm
  • Carson and Barnes Circus (Fox Valley Mall) 4:30pm

Festivals

• Saturday
  • Geneva Jake's Backyard Picnic (festival) (Dodson Place) 11am

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

Knowledge

• Friday
  • Christopher Kuhl (poetry) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 7pm

Music

• Friday
  • Patrick James (acoustic) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 12pm
  • John Arthur (live music) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm
  • Melt On The Fox (live music) (Millenium Plaza, Aurora) 5pm
  • Dennis O'Brien & Charlie Prazma (acoustic) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • Dan Becker (live music) (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
  • Ty Stone & Company (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Antonio Soriano (Guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • jungle rot; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 8pm
  • Tom Linsk w/Lisa McClowry (live music) (Julian's Piano Bar) 8pm
  • Bruce Oscar Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Sonic Something (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • Sunfallen (live music) (The Foundry) 9pm
  • Soulkiss (alternative) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
  • 80's Untapped (live music) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
  • Deadstock Audio w/MER (Pop/Rock/Jam Band) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • Judas Beast (IronMaiden/Judas Priest tribute) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 10pm
  • The Volcanoes (rock/r&b) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
• Saturday
  
  • Ted Yoder (dulcimer music) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 3pm
  • Antonio Soriano (latin jazz guitar) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • Ty Stone & Company (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Trademark Band (live music) (Mike and Denise's) 8pm
  • Smooth As Silk (live music) (Julian's Piano Bar) 8pm
  • Luciano Antonio (Brazilian Jazz Guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • Mary Hunt Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Windy City Rev Ups (live music) (O'Brien's Pub & Grill) 9pm
  • Train Company (Rock / Blues / Jazz) (The House Pub) 9pm
  • Send In The Clones (rock) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • Three Finger Fencil (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • level-c; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 9pm
  • Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames (blues/rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
  • Automatic Fixx (rock) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
  • Epic (High Energy Rock) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • JakTripper (Rock / Classic Rock / Alternative) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
• Sunday
  
  • Maurice Lennon & Friends (Irish music) (McNally's Irish Pub) 4pm
  • Summer Breeze II (Performance Poetry and Jazz) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 6pm

Nightlife

• Friday
  • Mill Creek Luau (Mill Creek Golf Club) 6pm
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
• Saturday
  
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
  • Win Cubs Tickets (Filling Station) 10pm

Shops & Shopping

• Friday
  • Back to School Fashion Show with Old Navy (Sage Bistro) 12pm
• Saturday
  
  • Saturday Night Pajama Party (pottery) (Color Me Mine, Geneva Commons) 5pm

Theater

• Friday
  • Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
  • Married Alive (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 8pm
• Saturday
  
  • Married Alive (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 5pm
  • Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
  • Married Alive (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 8:30pm
• Sunday
  
  • Married Alive (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 2pm

Wheels

• Friday
  • Jaycees Cruise Night (Batavia Riverwalk) 6pm
• Sunday
  • Geneva Concours d'Elegance (Third St., Geneva) 10am

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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