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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Things to do around Naperville this weekend

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Friday

Community Players present Twelve Angry Men / 8PM / Community Players present Twelve Angry Men at Community United Methodist Church, 20 N. Center Street, Naperville. Friday/Saturday performances are at 8PM, November 16, 17. The church is located in downtown Naperville one block east of Washington and Benton Street. Tickets are available at the door. $10 for adults and $8 for Seniors and Students with ID.

Best selling author Jeff Kinney

Wimpy Kid Creator, Jeff Kinney, will star at Anderson’s event at Still Middle School / 5PM / Come meet the #1 bestselling author at Still Middle School, 787 Meadowridge Dr. in Aurora beginning at 5PM Fri., Nov. 16. Discover the Wimpy Kid Experience, featuring a DJ, snacks, and photo opportunities with character standees. The author arrives for the booksigning portion of the event at 6PM. Tickets are available from Anderson’s Bookshop. To obtain your ticket, please purchase The Third Wheel from Anderson’s Bookshop ($13.95). Each ticket includes a number to reserve your spot in the author’s signing line. Anderson’s Bookshop is located at 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville, and can be reached at (630) 355-2665.

Naperville Art League Gallery of Gifts Preview Reception / 5:30-8:30PM / Preview holiday gifts and art by local artists at the Naperville Fine Arts Center and Gallery, 508 N Center St. just north of the Naperville Train Station.  For more info visit www.napervilleartleague.com.

Live Music at CityGate Grille: Stephanie Aaron / 8:30-11:30PM / Meals with a side of melody! Visit CityGate Grille for live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night, from 8:30 – 11:30PM. Jazz vocalist Stephanie Aaron to perform. CityGate Grille is located in the Calamos Investments Building at CityGate Centre, Rt. 59 and I88. Reservations for dinner may be made by calling (630) 718-1010 or visiting www.citygategrille.com.

Saturday

Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation Mtg. / 8-10AM / Learn about what’s new in the Naperville Public Library at the 95th Street Library. As both meeting host and “featured topic,” Library staff will bring attendees up to speed on new technologies and offerings from this nationally recognized “5 Star” system, key community member and asset. The morning begins with coffee and networking at 8 AM. Official meeting start is 8:30.The Library presentation will be followed by Open Forum, a time for homeowners to discuss issues of importance along with a vote on the NAHC 2013 budget. All are welcome.

Youth Symphony of DuPage Concert at Orchestra Hall Chicago / 3-5PM / Youth Symphony of DuPage members will perform with the Yellow River Performing Arts Choir in Chicago Symphony’s Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center. YSDP is comprised of elementary through high school students from DuPage County and surrounding area. More information on YSDP and their upcoming concert schedule is available at www.YSDP.org.

Turkey Raffle at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 / 6PM / Kick off the holiday season, join the fun, win great raffle prizes and enjoy fellowship at the 30th Annual Turkey Raffle.The popular event is held at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, located at 908 W. Jackson Ave. The public is welcome. Bring cash for raffle tickets! Thanks.

Sunday

Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College

The DuPage Symphony Orchestra showcases British composers in “British Masters” / 3PM / North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $30/adults, $26/seniors, $16/front two rows and $12/students; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

 

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