Entertainment

The Geneva Arts Fair will feature fine art by artists from across the country. New this year is a community paint-by-number mural, which the public can help create.

Each concert begins with a 6:15 p.m. pre-concert performance by a talented local musical group followed by the municipal band at 7:30 p.m. at the Grandon Civic Center.

Including You Inc. is a 501 c3 NFP charitable fundraising organization that assists other not-for-profit community service-based organizations in the Joliet area.

A fascinating and immersive dive into a magnificent period of Japanese art and culture is as close as Glen Ellyn.

The show, which combines theater, circus and cabaret, will be at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall in Aurora Friday, July 18, through Monday, July 21.

Cantigny in Wheaton to host two French-themed events, Premier5 Card Show at DuPage Fairgrounds and more this weekend.

Enjoy a free concert in Ottawa or Peru, hike Starved Rock or kayak along the Illinois River!

Enjoy free live music from the Sterling Municipal Band and the Dixon Municipal Band and more this weekend in the Sauk Valley.

Enjoy a free concert in Joliet, a free movie in Bolingbrook or check out the Hot Sauce Expo in Joliet this weekend.

Enjoy an outdoor movie in Oswego and celebrate summer at Yorkville's River Fest this weekend in Kendall County.

The two-day fest will feature 12 beverage vendors July 25-26 in downtown Ottawa.

Montgomery invites the public to the free first concert in the park of the year, featuring the high-energy party band Disco Circus.

Cantigny Park will celebrate its connection to French culture with two summer events on July 19 and 20.

Watch a screening of the 1981 cult classic horror film as a live string ensemble performs.

It's time to mark calendars for upcoming seasons of entertainment coming to theaters near you.

The Sterling Municipal Band performed Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Grandon Civic Center as part of its weekly series.

The operating profit may have been the first in the theater's 99-year history, Executive Director Wade Welsh told the Joliet City Council on Monday.

With its extensive menu, weekly specials and variety of activities to enjoy, 3D Sideouts offers plenty of reasons to visit.

The Infinity Food & Art Festival returns to Ottawa on Saturday and the La Salle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair happens this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Don't miss the grand celebration and carnival at the Kane County Fairgrounds July 16-20.

Bring the family to Hopkins Park for a free screening of "Despicable Me," or check out a Taylor Swift tribute band on Sunday in Genoa this weekend.

Enjoy samples of beer, wine and spirits at the July 26 event.

Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll is opening the third musical of the 2025 summer season with “Waitress”, which runs from July 11 through July 27.

Relax and enjoy a glass of wine on the beautiful outdoor patio this season. The winery also has live music most weekends.

Rock Falls River Chase on Saturday and Sunday, Pop-Up Market and Music in Sterling and more this weekend in the Sauk Valley.

'Rendezvous: Splendor of Versailles" is Saturday, July 19 and Voyage en France is Sunday, July 20 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

Enjoy craft beer, wine and live music at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse.

Taste a variety of beers while blindfolded and then vote for your favorite at the July 12 event in Carpentersville.

The event is a throwback celebration with vintage ads, retro cocktails and small-town charm during Windmill City Festival weekend July 11-13.

National Dive Bar Day is Monday, July 7. If you're looking for a local pub to check out, these neighborhood dive bars in northern Illinois are worth visiting.

The iconic faire runs through Labor Day in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

The Dixon Municipal Band returns to the Page Park Band Shell at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10.

Raise a glass at the Glen Ellyn Park District’s Thirsty Thursday at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse

Auto enthusiasts can get out and show off their flashy and vintage cars at community cruise nights throughout Will County.

July is National Ice Cream Month! Check out this list of 9 places to visit this summer.

There's no shortage of Independence Day fireworks displays across DuPage County

Looking for something fun to do in DeKalb County this summer? Check out this list of family-friendly events.

The two additional Unwind Wednesday events were added after the June event was so successful. Guests can enjoy a drink and live music on the 1st Street Plaza.

Enjoy themed food and cocktails while getting a spectacular view of the St. Charles fireworks.

Here's a list of some of the most beautiful road trip ideas in the U.S.

The Sterling/Rock Falls Jaycee’s fireworks display ignites at dusk (about 9:30 p.m.) Thursday, July 3, and OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center will sponsor Dixon's Petunia Festival Family Fun Night from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 4.

Kendall County has several exciting upcoming events, including an aquatic Fourth of July celebration, family fun parade and festival, and library tea party.

What do you get when you cross a time-travel storyline with 1980s hit songs and excellent performances? The answer is a world-premiere musical that's fun entertainment.

A father and child reunion is only an ocean away for a pair of Prophetstown natives who love getting together to make music

Anyone with a truck 25 years old or older is invited to drive to Sublette and park it from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, on Main Street. There is no entry fee and no judging.

This free community events will have activities and fun for the whole family.

Two strong singers who can act up a storm power Drury Lane Theatre’s current production of “Always … Patsy Cline,” based on a true story.

From free concerts to fairs to family-friendly events, Lee County has something fun for everyone this summer.

Among the highlights of summer in the suburbs are “Always…Patsy Cline" on stage, along with the band Asia's John Payne, folk music and blues artists, Wheaton Municipal Band, a book sale extraordinaire and walking tour.

The yearly schedule of outdoor festivals in DeKalb County will ramp up over the coming weeks. Here is your guide to every large festival and event planned in DeKalb County through September: