ICYMI Friday
subText – 7PM | $5-$10
Naperville North Performing Arts Center – 899 N. Mill St. Naperville, IL 60563
Even though everybody on the planet is just a text away, getting your message across has never been more complicated. subText is a hilarious series of vignettes detailing the awkwardness of dating in the digital age, from capturing the perfect selfie to making a relationship Facebook official. At its heart, subText is a reminder that “love is a lot of things, but it is rarely a thing of convenience.” Showtimes are January 26 & 27 at 7PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Reserved seats can be purchased at www.nnhsarts.com.
Participation Trophy – 8PM | $15
Center Stage Theater – 1665 Quincy Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Join Memoriam Development as they poke fun at life as we know it. Participation Trophy is a no holds barred sketch show that will leave you laughing and thinking. Tickets available at the door and at participationtrophy.brownpapertickets.com.
ICYMI Saturday
Casey’s Foods Quality Specials of the Day – 8AM-7PM | Priced per pound
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Washington Street at Gartner Road 60540
Casey’s Foods Casey’s Boneless Short Ribs this Saturday only $7.98 per lb. Plus, Casey’s Housemade Buttered or Garlic Mashed Potatoes only $3.29 per lb. This Saturday from 8AM-7PM only. While supply lasts!
(Remember… Casey’s Foods is just around the bend from Oswald’s Pharmacy where you’ll find all your Valentine’s Day necessities—novelties, candy hearts, chocolates, greeting cards, etc.— with a U.S. Post Office to package up gifts to send your favorite sweetheart.)
Orientation – 9AM | Free
Community Career Center – 1815 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 900 Naperville, IL 60563
Learn about the services and resources available at the Community Career Center. Prioritize the steps of your search after learning about each type of the one-on-one sessions offered with membership. Membership is nominal for a one-year period. No need to RSVP.
First Soccer Tryouts for Boys & Girls Ages 7 to 19 – 2PM | Tryouts are FREE
Cadence Soccer & Futsal Center – 2250 South Chicago St. – Joliet, IL 60436
All players already enrolled in our CSFC Futsal Club are welcome to participate in the soccer tryouts, bring soccer friends and help grow the club. To participate in tryouts, simply join us at 2PM on Sat., Jan. 27. CSFC teams will join in the Northern Illinois Soccer League for Boys teams and the Illinois Women Soccer League for Girls Teams with play beginning this spring. Director of Coaching, Zego, is among the top-ranked player developers in the world and CSFC is thrilled to have him in the club coaching young players. CSFC will add Traveling Soccer to its already successful Futsal Club starting this spring. For more information, visit www.cadencesfcenter.com, email info@cadencesfcenter.com or call (312) 622-1638. Soccer tryouts also will be held at 10AM Sun., Jan. 28, 2018.
The Wailers – 8PM | $30-$45
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College presents The Wailers on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Pfeiffer Hall. The legendary Wailers Band brings its revolutionary reggae sound to fans around the world. Steered by famed bassist Aston Familyman Barrett and joined in solidarity with Wailers guitarists Julian Junior Marvin and Donald Kinsey, The Wailers continue to bring reggae to the attention of the world outside of Jamaica. Tickets at finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
Sunday
First Soccer Tryouts for Boys & Girls Ages 7 to 19 – 10AM | Tryouts are FREE
Cadence Soccer & Futsal Center – 2250 South Chicago St. – Joliet, IL 60436
All players already enrolled in our CSFC Futsal Club are welcome to participate in the soccer tryouts, bring soccer friends and help grow the club. CSFC teams will join in the Northern Illinois Soccer League for Boys teams and the Illinois Women Soccer League for Girls Teams with play beginning this spring. Director of Coaching, Zego, is among the top-ranked player developers in the world and CSFC is thrilled to have him in the club coaching young players. CSFC will add Traveling Soccer to its already successful Futsal Club starting this spring. For more information, visit www.cadencesfcenter.com, email info@cadencesfcenter.com or call (312) 622-1638.
Kindergarten Open House – 10:30AM | Free
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School – 201 East Franklin Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
Learn, pray and play! Come to the Open House and learn about the Kindergarten program. Attendees will meet in the kindergarten classrooms, hear an overview from the teachers, explore the classrooms and have the opportunity to ask questions. All parents and children who will be entering kindergarten in the next year or two are invited. For more information or to RSVP, contact Meg Olsen at molsen@sspeterandpaulschool.
Consider ‘save the dates’ today for future events
Keep Moving to help keep local charities running! Register now for the first running event of the season at PN’s Runs, Walks and Bike Rides that will keep you outdoors for more than a good cause beginning on March 10, 2018, when the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise presents its annual St. Paddy’s 5K just before the WSI St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Naperville. Registration to participate in both events is now in progress.
On the navigation bar atop this page, “Events” offers a pull down option where you’ll find calendars specific to Charity Golf, 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.
Year-round Gift Ideas
Think dinner and the show and combine a gift certificate/card to a restaurant and theater tickets to performances on stage at North Central College. Perhaps give memberships to places such as Naper Settlement, DuPage Children’s Museum or Naperville Art League. Or provide a gift of music lessons with one of the teachers available at Ellman’s Music Center.
‘Tis always the season to give DNA gift cards or to create a new experience in 2018. Downtown Naperville Gift Cards make great gifts for any special occasion. With a Downtown Naperville gift card, the recipient can find a new outfit, indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, take a fitness class, pick up a pair of new running shoes, discover a great new book or enjoy a wonderful meal. There are so many choices and possibilities.
Downtown Naperville gift cards may be purchased in person at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (ask for a gift box and bow) or Pinot’s Palette. You may also order via phone by calling (630) 355-4141 or ordering online. Call the 1-800 balance number on the back of your gift card or visit the Check My Balance web page to check a gift card balance.
Or give special certificates for a pair of tickets or an entire table to some other charity gala this year. Consider the West Suburban Irish Emerald Dinner on Feb. 24 or the Little Friends Benefit Auction on March 3.
Shop locally, too!
Dine Around Naperville! Celebrate local hospitality…
From Catch 35 to Meson Sabika, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or out at www.dinenaperville.com.
2018 Restaurant Week runs Jan. 26 through Feb. 8.
And 40 of the eateries are located throughout downtown Naperville where there are plenty of shopping opportunities in between meals. Cheers!
Weekends, Music & More!
Start with breakfast from 10AM to Noon at Quigley’s Irish Pub on Saturdays and Sundays. And stay for the live band beginning at 8:30PM. Brunch is served throughout downtown Naperville, too.
And on that note, thanks for supporting live music such as the sounds of sessions (the third Wednesday of the month) and bands at Quigley’s Irish Pub (Fridays & Saturdays) or local bands at Club Mamalu’s on the first Friday of the month with OMT lite and friends. No cover.
Also, a new restaurant recently opened to jazz up the south side of Naperville. Pete Miller’s Steak and Seafood Naperville, 3032 English Rows, will be open 4:30-10PM Monday-Thursday, 4:30-11PM Friday-Saturday, and 4:30-9PM Sunday. For more information, visit www.petemillers.com.
And ICYMI, there’s always more latest news…
Look forward with photo-enhanced stories every day on PN’s Latest News. In addition to events and other happenings, find public meeting notices scheduled at the Naperville Municipal Center.
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends.
PN’s Event Calendar features Things to Do, too! Plus… Event planners can post events.
As always, thanks for reading and supporting the local business community whenever possible. Put your money where your heart is, right here in your hometown. Get to know your local independent businesses, too, the group that meets at Kreger’s Brat & Sausage Haus at 6PM on the first Monday of the most months.
