Things to do around Naperville this weekend: May 1-3

Friday

Happy May Day! Watch for the May issue of Positively Naperville!
PN is being delivered today. If you’re out of the delivery area, find the publication for pick up at Casey’s Foods, Oswald’s Pharamacy, Quigley’s Irish Pub and many other locations throughout Naperville. Flip for pages online, too! Thanks for reading.

8th Annual Spring for a Cure – 7PM | $125
The Pavilion at Meson Sabika – 1025 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
To benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society~ The 8th Annual Spring for a Cure ~ A Red Tie Event ~ will be held on Friday, May 1 at 7PM at The Pavilion at Meson Sabika in Naperville. This special evening will feature live music, silent original art auction, and live auction, as well as a premium open bar and a filet and lobster dinner. Kick off Kentucky Derby weekend in style…derby attire is welcome. Tickets are $125 per person, tables of 10 are $1000. All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please contact springforacure@hotmail.com or call Deb at (630)440-7503.

9 To 5: The Musical – 7PM | $8-$16
Naperville North Performing Arts Center – 899 N. Mill St. Naperville, IL 60563
Get ready for a hilarious, show stopping and larger than life production: ‘Nine to Five,’ The Musical! 9 To 5 The Musical, is based on the 1980 hit movie starring Dolly Parton. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic. This high-energy show with its modern, jubilant score and easily relatable characters, make 9 To 5 a show stopper. April 29, 30, May 1,2 at 7PM, May 2,3 at 2PM. Tickets www.naperville203.tix.com. Reserved seats $8-$16.

Saturday

Crone Middle School Garage Sale – 8AM – 2PM
Crone Middle School – 4020 111th St. Naperville, IL 60564
Visit Crone Middle School Saturday for a garage sale. Many items will be for sale. All proceeds benefit the PTSA.

Edible Gardening: Tomatoes – 10AM | Free
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd. Aurora, IL 60504
Learn how, where and when to plant tomatoes. We’ll also cover some common problems and how to combat them. Bring your questions, we’ll have answers.

Honor Flight Chicago Fundraiser – 11AM-2PM | $40
Calamos Hangar at DuPage County Airport – West Chicago
Enjoy a patriotic event with lunch, live music, military displays and tributes to all veterans.  Info about a “trifecta” of events on May 2.

Kentucky Derby Gala  – 3-7PM | $150 per person
Chicago Marriott Naperville – Diehl Road
Enjoy the fun of watching the Run for the Roses to benefit Hesed House. / Check for last-minute ticket availability. Just know… if you attend this event, you might also be watching a Triple Crown winner!

OMT at Frankie’s Blue Room – 7PM | $5
Frankie’s Blue Room – 16 W Chicago Ave Naperville, Ave. 60540
Join homegrown rock band OMT at Frankies Blue Room, 16 W. Chicago Ave. in downtown Naperville, as they host a musical benefit for Naperville Responds for Our Veterans. Jenny Franck will take the stage at 7:15PM followed by OMT at 8:15PM. Special musical guests include Lara Filip, Shannon Greene Robb and Emily Kuhn. $5 cover. www.onemtime.com.

Sunday

360 Spring Ahead Run – 8AM | $25-$40
Calamos Investments – 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL 60563
On Sunday, May 3rd, 360 Youth Services will be hosting the 16th Annual 360 Spring Ahead ‘Let’s Celebrate Mom’ 10K, 5K and two NEW events: Kids Obstacle Course and a High Heel Dash. The funds raised for this event will be used to support the programs and services of the agency. Long Sleeve Tech Shirts are available for adults, while supplies last, breakfast will be served, and award money will be given for the top male and females winners in both the 10K and 5K Runs. A gift certificate will be awarded to the winner of the High Heel Dash. Easy in and out parking available. Register at www.360springahead.com Come and bring the family to celebrate Mom! The mission of 360 Youth Services is to provide life-changing services to youth and their families through prevention education, counseling and shelter.

German Language Church Services – 11:30AM | Free
St. John United Church of Christ – 1190 Olesen Drive Naperville, IL 60540
Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30AM on Sunday, May 3. The service will be led by Pastor Dr. Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. Following the service, a reception will celebrate 20 years of German services in Naperville. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on June 7 and July 5. For more information, call (630) 355-5280.

Green Earth Fair – 12:30PM
McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville , IL, 60565
10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd Naperville, IL 60565
Healthy People, Healthy Planet! Annual Spring-Earth Day eco-festival with music, food, speakers, exhibits, kids’ activities, tours, cooking demonstrations, and more. Organic vegetable seedlings for sale, plus native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, plus rain barrels.

Swearing in of Mayor Steve Chirico and Naperville City Council– 1PM | A patriotic musical selection will be performed by a Crone Middle School student.
Council Chambers / Naperville Municipal Center – 400 S. Eagle Street

The Story of the S.S. Eastland – 4PM | $5-$7. Day-of tickets $7 adults, $6 youth 4-12. Advance tickets $6 adults, $5 youth 4-12. 630-420-6010
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
The History Speaks Lecture Series: The Story of the S.S. Eastland will be held from 4 to 5PM Sunday, May 3 at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Actor and historian Terry Lynch of HFK presents will portray Ollie Sanders, a Western Electric employee, who was an eyewitness to the disaster of the S.S. Eastland. Relive the events, aftermath and ongoing legends that surround the sinking of the ‘Speed Queen of the Great Lakes’ on the Chicago River on July 24, 1915. Day-of event admission is $7 for adults and $6 for youth ages 4 to 12, students and Settlement-6 members and above. Advance tickets save $1 each, call (630) 420-6010.

And there’s more…

Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends.  On the blue navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf (Updated!), Festivals & Traditions over the course of the year as well as this month’s Book Events hosted by Anderson’s,  North Central College Performing Arts and happenings at Naper Settlement.

Remember also that the end of the school year is the time for spring concerts, spring musicals and other stage productions at local high schools, featuring some of the best talent in the suburbs.  Check arts calendars atNaperville Central, Naperville North, Waubonsie Valley, Neuqua Valley and Metea Valley high schools.

Thanks for supporting the arts—culinary, performing and fine!