Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (September 25, 26, 27, 2009)

The Kane County Fairgrounds is the place to be this weekend as they host not one, not two, but three blockbuster events! First, you got your Kane County Oktoberfest, with their German bier steins and their oom-pah-pah music and their schnitzel. Then there's the Country Folk Art Festival with their, um, folky art. Finally, for those of you who like to shop for bottle caps and used furniture in the middle of the night, there's the All-Night Flea Market from 4pm 'til 2am on Saturday. Just camp out for the whole weekend!

(Photo by joestump)

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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
  • Country Folk Art Festival (Kane County Fairgrounds) 6pm
• Saturday
  
  • Country Folk Art Festival (Kane County Fairgrounds) 10am
• Sunday
  
  • Country Folk Art Festival (Kane County Fairgrounds) 11am

Comedy

• Friday
  • Dan Chopin (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
  • Scott Long (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
  • Dan Chopin (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm
• Saturday
  
  • Dan Chopin (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 7:30pm
  • Scott Long (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
  • Dan Chopin (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm

Dance

• Saturday
  • Ballet Folklorico (dance) (Paramount Theatre) 7pm

Festivals

• Friday
  • Oktoberfest (Kane County Fairgrounds) 4pm
• Saturday
  
  • Autumn Fair (Peck Farm Park) 11am
  • Phillips Park Fall Festival (Phillips Park) 11am
  • Oktoberfest (Kane County Fairgrounds) 11am
• Sunday
  
  • Oktoberfest (Kane County Fairgrounds) 11am

Film

• Friday
  • Rocky Horror Picture Show (Arcada Theatre) 10pm

Food & Drink

• Friday
  • Twilight Tasting (Gibby's Wine Den) 5pm
  • Garden Atrium Dinner Buffet (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 6pm
• Saturday
  
  • Aurora Farmer's Market (Aurora Transportation Center) 8am
  • Batavia Farmer's Market (Water St. between Wilson and First St.) 8am
  • Garden Atrium Dinner Buffet (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 5:30pm
• Sunday
  
  • Geneva French Market (food) (Metra Station Parking Lot) 8am
  • Champagne Jazz Brunch (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 9:30am
  • Sunday Brunch (Wildwood Restaurant) 10am
  • Food & Wine Pairing (Gibby's Wine Den) 4pm

Fundraisers

• Friday
  • Annual Benefit Auction: AID Goes Hollywood! (fundraiser) (Eagle Brook Country Club) 5:30pm
• Saturday
  
  • 3rd Annual Hike for Hospice (Peg Bond Center, Batavia) 9am
  • Firewood For Sale--Fundraiser for the new Environmental Center (Primrose Service Center, St. Charles) 9am

Health & Fitness

• Saturday
  • Free Chair Massage (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 7:30am
  • Harvest Hustle 5K Scholarship Run & Walk (Peck Farm Park Trail) 7:30am

Kids, Teens & Family

• Friday
  • Teen Center Teen Scene (Eastside Community Center) 6pm
  • Friday Live! (fun for grades 4 through 6) (Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles) 6:30pm
• Saturday
  
  • Family Bike Ride (LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles) 10am
  • The Adventures of Pinocchio (theater) (Steel Beam Theatre, Kids' Stage) 10:30am
  • The Adventures of Pinocchio (theater) (Steel Beam Theatre, Kids' Stage) 1pm
  • Teen Battle of the Bands (Prisco Community Center) 1pm
• Sunday
  
  • Primrose Farm Frolic (St. Charles) 11am

Knowledge

• Saturday
  • Mastering Sauces (cooking class) (Wildwood Restaurant) 9:30am
  • Batavia Housewalk (downtown Batavia) 10am
• Sunday
  
  • A History of the Illinois State Training School for Girls in Geneva (knowledge) (Geneva History Center) 2pm

Music

• Friday
  • Patrick James (acoustic) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 12pm
  • four letter lie; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 4:30pm
  • Fridays@5 w/ The Wandering Endorphin (wine & music) (Gibby's Wine Den) 6pm
  • Poetry Open Mic (Limestone Coffee & Tea) 7pm
  • Michael Perkins (Musician/Vocalist) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • Open Mic with "Latte" Joe (live music) (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
  • Family Reunion (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Andrew Patrick Duo (Jazz & Guests) (Hotel Baker) 8:30pm
  • Blackened (Metallica Tribute) (Real Time Sports Bar) 9pm
  • Brill Babies (50's-80's) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • Dallas Motorcade (Cover Music) (Sanfratello's Pizza) 9:30pm
  • Barry Rabovsky (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9:30pm
  • Acoustic Juicebox (rock and pop acoustic cover hits from the 60's) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 9:30pm
  • 28 Days (Funk/Party Rock) with Saved by the Band (90s Pop Rock) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • Green 13 (live music) (The Foundry) 10pm
  • wicked soul; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 10pm
• Saturday
  
  • Despised Icon; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 5pm
  • Toast (live music) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 7pm
  • Antonio Soriano (latin jazz guitar) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • An Evening with Al (Jazz music) (Good Templar Park, Geneva) 7pm
  • Open Mic Night (Infusion Tea Shoppe) 7pm
  • Family Reunion (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Talon (live music) (Mike and Denise's) 8pm
  • Dennis O’Brien (acoustic) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Luciano Antonio (Brazilian Jazz Guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8:30pm
  • Elevation (U2 tribute) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Tribute) (Real Time Sports Bar) 9pm
  • Debe Welch Band (pop/rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 9:30pm
  • Karen Hart Duo (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9:30pm
  • Gallery (70s to 90s Rock) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
• Sunday
  
  • Doug Offutt (acoustic guitar) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 3pm
  • Roaring Records Concert Series (All Ages) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 4pm
  • demolisher; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 5pm

Nightlife

• Friday
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
• Saturday
  
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
  • Boxing arcade game championship (Thirsty Fox Pub) 9pm

Shops & Shopping

• Friday
  
  • Western Avenue School Gently Used Children's Clothing & Toy Sale (Geneva) 6pm
• Saturday
  • Western Avenue School Gently Used Children's Clothing & Toy Sale (Geneva) 8am
  • All Night Flea Market (Kane County Fairgrounds) 4pm
  • Saturday Night Pajama Party (pottery) (Color Me Mine, Geneva Commons) 5pm

Shows & Expos

• Saturday
  • Old House New House Home Show (Pheasant Run) 10am
• Sunday
  
  • Old House New House Home Show (Pheasant Run) 10am

Sports

• Friday
  • Aurora University Men's Soccer vs Wheaton College 4pm
• Sunday
  
  • Mill Creek LiveStrong Golf Outing (Mill Creek Golf Club) 9am
  • Bears Tailgate Party (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 3pm

Theater

• Friday
  • Night of the Living Dead: The Musical (theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
  • Married Alive (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 8pm
  • Working (theater) (Steel Beam Theatre, Main Stage) 8pm
  • Thumbs (theater) (Albright Theatre Co.) 8pm
• Saturday
  • Married Alive (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 5pm
  • Night of the Living Dead: The Musical (theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
  • Working (theater) (Steel Beam Theatre, Main Stage) 8pm
  • Thumbs (theater) (Albright Theatre Co.) 8pm
  • Married Alive (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 8:30pm
• Sunday
  • Married Alive (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 2pm
  • Working (theater) (Steel Beam Theatre, Main Stage) 3pm
  • Say Goodnight Gracie (theater) (Arcada Theatre) 5pm

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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