Monday, Aug. 18
Open Mic Night – 8PM | $5+
The Comedy Shrine – 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive Aurora, IL 60504
Shrine is a weekly showcase of the area’s best up-and-coming performers. Each show is a hilarious mix of professionals working on new material, amateur comedians working on their chops & first timers being thrown in the pool. And you never know when a nationally touring headliner may stop by to work out before a show.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Engineering For Kids Open House – 3PM
Engineering For Kids – South Naperville – 24125 W. 111th Street Naperville, IL 60563
Come and see what Engineering For Kids is all about. A tour of the learning center, make and take activities for the kids, fall class information, and door prizes make this a fun event for the entire family.
Naperville City Council Meeting – 7PM
Naperville Municipal Center – 400 S. Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville City Council will meet in Council Chambers beginning at 7PM. Those wishing to speak in the public forum (Kindly come with prepared comments to present for up to 3 minutes.) are requested to show up 15 minutes early to sign up. www.naperville.il.us.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
First Day of School Naperville Community School District 203
Wednesday Walking Club – 8AM
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Join fellow walkers for this free, healthy lifestyle program held from 8 to 9AM on Wednesdays through Oct. 29, at Naper Settlement. Choose your route through the beautiful museum grounds, with a longer circuit option along the Riverwalk. Sign in at the Pre-Emption House Tavern, log your minutes and then enjoy a healthy treat. Call (630) 420-6010 to register. napersettlement.com.
‘Play Ball, Aurora!’ Exhibit – All Day
David L. Pierce Art and History Center – 20 E. Downer Aurora, IL 60505
Exhibit of baseball and softball memorabilia from Civil War to the glory days of fastpitch in the 1950s-80s. Exhibit will be open Wed-Sat Noon-4pm through Sep 13. Free, donations appreciated.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Third Thursday – 5PM
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
Third Thursday is a time designated for families of children with special needs to enjoy the Museum. DCM is an ideal location for all learning abilities. Special activities last until 7PM. All activities are free with admission or membership. The Museum is open to the public until 8PM and everyone is welcome. dupagechildrens.org.
Macbeth – 7:30PM | $20 Students & Seniors, $30 Adults
Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth St. Naperville, IL 60540
Artistic Director Alexander Gelman presents Shakespeare’s shortest and most wicked tragedy using ‘clever innovation to change the way we look at the tragedy of (Chicago Theater Beat).’ When a proud and worthy soldier is overlooked as heir to the throne, he can not suffer the slight and his supportive wife will not endure the affront. With a trio of ever-present witches whom reviewers called ‘authentic and captivating,’ this brilliant and wise play explores the boundaries we confront and lines we do–or do not–cross. Organic Theater Company’s fresh take on this ageless tale sees this power couple’s journey in its grotesque complexity. northcentralcollege.edu/show.
