Friday
Downtown Naperville’s Spring Style Weekend – March 1-3
Back by popular demand, ladies of all ages will be heading to Downtown Naperville for a full weekend of fashion, food & fun – celebrating style and the colors of the season for spring 2019. For a complete list of participating retailers and events, visit downtownnaperville.com.
Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry open to the public – 4:30PM | Adults $12, seniors $10, children $7, age 3 and under FREE!
Judd-Kendall VFW – 908 W Jackson Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry open to the public every Friday March 1 through April 19 from 4:30PM to 7:30PM from at the Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W Jackson Ave, Naperville. The buffet menu varies but there will be two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, (8 hot items) plus rolls, desert and coffee all included. Buffet by Belgios Catering. Full menu is available at www.napervfw3873.org. Full bar available. Adults $12, seniors $10, children $7, age 3 and under FREE. Event phone number (630) 420-9820.
Live Music at Quigley’s – 8:30PM
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Quigley’s for live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Tres’ Moustache will perform beginning at 8:30PM. For more info, visit www.quigleysirishpub.com.
Saturday
Casey’s Foods Saturday Specials 8AM -7PM | $/lb.
Casey’s Foods – Naperville Plaza Washington Street at 124 W. Gartner 60540
This week’s Saturday Specials at the Butcher Counter and the Gourmet Deli Counter are Casey’s Center or Thick Cut Pork Chops only $3.98/lb. and Casey’s Mashed Sweet Potatoes only $3.99/lb. This Saturday from 8AM – 7PM Only. * While Supplies Last! * Meanwhile, order Casey’s Corned Beef for St. Patrick’s Day at the Butcher Counter. Just give the butcher a call at (630) 369-1686 and it’ll be ready for you when you want!
‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ at DuPage Children’s Museum – 9AM | $12
DuPage Children’s Museum – 130 N. Washington Naperville, IL 60540
DuPage Children’s Museum is proud to be the Chicagoland presenter of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit through May 12, 2019. This new exhibit that opened in January brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids television series created by The Fred Rogers Company that follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends. Note to Members about 30-Minute Monday Mornings! Enjoy 30 minutes of member-only time every Monday while “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” is at the Museum through May 6, 8:30AM-9AM.
Chords for Kids Concert – 7PM | Free, tickets required
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College hosts the Chords for Kids Concert, a free show for children with special needs and their families at 7PM Saturday, March 2, in the Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The music will feature classical songs to more popular tunes that are sure to delight. Children and parents are welcome to sing along, dance and be themselves. Admission is free, but tickets are required. To reserve a seat, simply call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
43rd Annual Little Friends Benefit Auction – 6PM | $250
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel – 3000 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, IL 60532
The Little Friends Benefit Auction is the agency’s largest fundraiser and features an elegant evening complete with a cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, contests, raffles and much, much more. More than 400 business and community leaders and area volunteers make this a spectacular event not to be missed. Raising much needed funds to provide programming and services to children and adults with special challenges, this event is an unforgettable evening of fun, friendship and advocacy. Info at www.littlefriendsinc.org.
The Producers – 3PM and 8PM | $36-$69
Paramount Theatre – 23 E Galena Blvd Aurora, IL 60506
Under the right circumstances, a producer could make more money with a flop than he could with a hit. And so begins one of the most hilarious cons in musical theatre history. Max Bialystock used to be the king of Broadway, but after producing one too many flops, hes now just a has-been forced into seducing little old ladies for money. After an off the cuff comment from his accountant Leo Bloom, dollar signs go off over his head (as well as beautiful girls wearing nothing but pearls). With the reluctant help from Bloom, Max goes in search of the worst musical ever. Will it be a flop? It better, or they might find themselves in prison. The Producers is an uproariously funny musical with hilarious songs that will have you grinning from ear to ear throughout. Now showing Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 17, tickets at paramountaurora.com.
Sunday
German 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, March 3. The service will be led by Pastor Dr. Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on April 7 and May 5. For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
Save room for Naperville restaurants all year long
With more than 300 eateries throughout Naperville at destinations north, east, west and south, one surely will whet your appetite. Find the complete listing at www.dinenaperville.com and be prepared for the 2019.
Plus, Naperville’s array of choices also create many venues for meetings, bridal and baby showers, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, neighbor get-togethers and just about whatever reason you can imagine.
In fact, this week and through Election Day on April 2, local restaurants have created the place to be for many candidate “Meet & Greet” events and Election Night parties.
Also keep in mind that in addition to fast food establishments, even many of the popular full-service restaurants in Naperville offer take-out. Just ask.
Find the luck of the Irish at Quigley’s Irish Pub every day. “Pictures with Leprechaun” will be from 11AM until 1PM on Sun., March 10. Families are encouraged to bring your own camera or use your own phone for a picture with Naperville’s favorite leprechaun.
Note that live music will be performed in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March 16 and March 17. A $5 cover charge will be in place beginning at 12:30PM both days. Note also only ages 21-plus will be admitted after 4PM on Sat. March 16, and all day on March 17.
What’s more, the 2nd Chef Showdown hosted by Loaves & Fishes Community Services is set for 6PM to 9PM Wed., April 17, at Loaves & Fishes. This year’s cooking competition and fundraiser ($100 per person) will feature Chef Mark Grimes from Che Figata, located in CityGate Centre, and Chef Crispin Plata from Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave. Emcee Ray Kinney returns with the play-by-play from start to finish.
Bon appetite every day! Local dining matters!
