Friday
Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville – 11AM | $15
Historic Trolley Tour of Naperville – Jackson at Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540
Learn about old Naperville, and see the new Naperville! This one hour Historic Tour of Naperville blends the past with the present, highlight’s Naperville’s growth, and includes some fun stories! Offered every Friday, departing at 11AM during June, July, and August. Meet at the ‘Trolley Stop’ on Jackson Ave at Eagle Street by 10:50AM. $15 per person. It’s a ‘must do’ while in town! Ding! Ding!
Sidewalk Sales – All Day
Downtown Naperville
Downtown Naperville shops and restaurants will be taking it to the streets during the popular Summer Sidewalk Sales from Thursday, July 9 through Saturday, July 11. For more information, visit downtownnaperville.com. (Editor’s Note / Dean’s Fine Clothing has been participating in sidewalk sales since their inception more than 40 years ago!)
Saturday
Naperville Woman’s Club 56th Juried Fine Art Fair – 10AM | Free
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Illinois longest running Art Fair! Over 100 local and national artists exhibit, demonstrate and sell their original works of art. Mediums include painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber & clothing, textiles, wood, multi-media, batik and more! Also included in this event is a Petite Picasso Childrens Art Tent, Silent Auction and Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Entertainment provided both days by ‘Patchouli’ -energizing guitar duo. Food also available. Family friendly event, FREE Admission to Naper Settlement & Art Fair. For more information visit www.napervillewomansclub.org or call (630) 209-1246.
Casey’s Fires Up the Grill – 11AM-2PM | Specials start at $5
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Washington Street at Gartner Road.
Today’s grilling will be repeated every Saturday and Sunday with lunchtime favorites until next fall. Picnic tables provide seating under cover. Casey’s also has a variety of specialty cakes for special occasions in its bakery. Regular Store Hours: 8AM-8PM Monday-Friday, 8AM-7PM Saturday and 9AM-6PM Sunday. For more, check out Casey’s Foods.
Sidewalk Sales – All Day
Downtown Naperville
Downtown Naperville shops and restaurants will be taking it to the streets during the popular Summer Sidewalk Sales that began Thursday and will run until Saturday, July 11. For more information, visit downtownnaperville.com. (Editor’s Note / Dean’s Fine Clothing (see Dean DeGeeter pictured a the top of this post) has been participating in sidewalk sales since their inception more than 40 years ago!)
Sunday
Summer Place Theatre Presents: Monty Python’s Spamalot – 3PM | $10-$18
Naperville Central High School – 440 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Written by original Monty Python members Eric Idle, Neil Innes, and new collaborator John Du Prez, this lovingly silly tribute to Monty Python and the Holy Grail debuted on Broadway in 2005. With such notable cast members as Tim Curry, Michael McGrath, David Hyde Pierce, Hank Azaria, Christopher Sieber, Christian Borle, and John Cleese, these knights started on a quest for the Holy Grail, and to this day, the quest continues. Arthur and his crew travel across the land, fight The Black Knight, make a pitstop in Camelot, run from some very rude Frenchmen, and learn about love and being yourself – especially Lancelot. With songs like I am Not Dead Yet, The Song That Goes Like This, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, and Whatever Happened to My Part?, Spamalot mixes gentle teasing of Broadway musicals and affectionate, catchy tunes. This summer, join the Lady of the Lake, King Arthur, and his knights as they prance and dance and eat spam alot, and be sure to bring your coconuts.
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.
