Kendall County entertainment news from The Scene and Shaw Local News Network
Chicago-based comedians will take the stage at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora on select Saturday nights through May 2 as part of the Copley Comedy Series.
Wear St. Patrick's Day costumes for the SOB 5K Run on Saturday morning to benefit CASA Kendall County.
Instead of Venue 1012 hosting concerts all summer, plans are to hold one full-day event event at the amphitheater on Sept. 19. The free movie Movies Under The Stars series will be back.
Check out these 8 eateries that are serve up mouth-watering burgers.
St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, March 17 but there's plenty of Irish fun with parades and parties across northern Illinois this weekend.
Beyond the local favorites and hidden gems, a handful of suburban restaurants offer a touch of celebrity.
The Beach Boys are known for hits like “Surfin’ USA,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Kokomo.”
Illinois and Wisconsin boast a wealth of spa getaways, offering luxurious pampering and relaxation just a short trip away.
Learn how to identify and tap maple trees at the Maple Sugaring event at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at Waa Kee Sha Park in Oswego.
Hundreds of small, locally-owned boutiques and shops in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will participate in this one-of-a-kind event March 6-7.
The Vintage Shop Hop, featuring vintage, thrift and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, is March 6 and 7.
Maple Fest returns this Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the Nature Center, 930 N. River Road in North Aurora, inviting guests to step into the centuries-old tradition of turning maple sap into maple syrup.
Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.
The Oswego Public Library will present the radio play "D.O.A." at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.
Escape these brutal winter temperatures with a day or weekend at these indoor waterparks in northern Illinois.
The Copley Comedy Series begins with headliner Tim Walkoe Saturday, Feb. 28.
If you're looking for a camping adventure this summer, check out Starved Rock Family Campground and other award-winning campgrounds across the country.
Check out these restaurants the next time you make plans for your weekend brunch.
Fox Valley Winery in Oswego will host a guided wine pairing event on Thursday, Feb. 19.
National Drink Wine Day is Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Years of collective work, vineyard refinement and expanded production capacity have elevated Stoller Family Estate's wines to their clearest expressions yet.
The concert will feature a video retrospective that includes songs covering five decades and the band's 14 studio records.
Axe throwing is a great way to have fun and blow off some steam. Here are are locations around northern Illinois.
Fox Valley Winery in Oswego will host a special chocolate and wine pairing event from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14.
Impress your Valentine with decadent chocolate from one of these gourmet chocolate shops in northern Illinois.
This unofficial holiday, celebrated annually on Feb. 13, is a time for ladies to ditch the romance and have an evening out with your best girls.
PrairieFest will take place Father’s Day weekend, June 18-21, at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive in Oswego.
Enjoy a romantic dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.
"Million Dollar Quartet" will run March 4-May 31 at the intimate Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.
Learn about the courtship behaviors of birds at the Subat Forest Preserve in Kendall County.
First Friday events on Feb. 6 include a free concert at The Venue, Dueling Pianos at Aurora Tap House and much more.
Beatles tribute band American English will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Anderson’s Bookshop will host a Q&A with the Emmy-award winning actress best known for her role as Erica Kane on “All My Children.”
This year’s event benefits Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that helps provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.
You don't need to travel too far to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing.
Check out these beer festivals happening in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin this winter.
Enjoy a historical movie or live music in Yorkville in Kendall County.
'Dear Evan Hansen' will be at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora Feb. 4-March 22.
Sullivan Rutherford Estate's Cœur de Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon has hints of blueberry, plum, dark chocolate and dried flowers.
Restaurant Weeks are the perfect time to try something new at a special price.
Pinz in Yorkville will host an evening of stand up comedy and the Sandwich Opera House welcomes Bad Momz of Comedy, both events are Saturday, Jan. 24.
Bad Momz of Comedy is a professional group of women who know how to inject laughter, fun and camaraderie into an eventful evening.
Historians will recreate some of Poe’s most famous tales, including “The Cask of Amontillado,” “Annabel Lee,” “The Pit and the Pendulum” and “The Fall of the House of Usher.”
Additional shows at the downtown Aurora theatre include "A Christmas Carol" and "Sunday in the Park with George."
Aurora's second annual Restaurant Week is Jan. 20 through Feb. 3.
Not going to Soldier Field for the big game? Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois where you can catch all the action and enjoy food and drink specials.
Fox Valley Winery will host the event 'All Things Wine and Cheese, Please' on Thursday, Jan. 15.
Kendall County is home to several coffeehouses where you'll find unique and original coffee beverages.
Outdoor ice rinks are a great way to have fun, fit in some physical activity and enjoy fresh air this winter.
'Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular' will be at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora on Saturday, Jan. 17.