Friday
‘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 timely new exhibit opened in January, bringing 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. The DCM is open daily. At 10:30AM this Sunday, it’s Pop-Up STEAM Day.
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. The Waterdawgs will perform beginning at 8:30PM. For more info, visit www.quigleysirishpub.com. (Note below! Leprechaun available 11AM to 1PM Sunday, March 10, for photos. The Pub begins serving breakfast at 10AM.)
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 are featured at the Butcher Counter and the Gourmet Deli Counter. Casey’s Boneless Beef Short Ribs only $7.89/lb. and Casey’s Greek Potatoes only $4.29/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 by March 17! And don’t forget the cabbage and potatoes in the produce department.
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.
The Prince Experience – 8PM | $20-$35
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College hosts Gabriel Sanchez as he presents “The Prince Experience” at 8PM Saturday, March 9 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Sanchez has been portraying Prince since 2002 in this critically acclaimed show that brings together the best musical talent in Chicago and Wisconsin. Clad in purple, Sanchez recreates a stunningly authentic trip through time, taking the tribute band standard to new a new level. Tickets are $35, $25 and $20. Tickets and info at northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).
Sunday
Brightside Theatre Presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike – 3PM | $25-$30
Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
One Hot Mess! Vanya and Sonia have never left the confines of their childhood home, while their sister Masha has been gallivanting around the world as a successful actress. A surprise visit from their sister Masha and her hunky boy toy, Spike, throws the normally quiet household into utter upheaval as its residents and visitors get swept up in rivalry, regret, wild costume parties, voodoo dolls and the sudden possibility of escape. A hilarious family reunion you wont soon forget. Directed by Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass, this production opens Fri., March 8. Tickets $25-$30 at www.brightsidetheatre.com or call (630) 447-8497.
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 breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner every day in 2019.
Plus, Naperville’s array of choices such as Meson Sabika 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.
Hospitality shows in Naperville
And here are a couple factoids for everyone who appreciates the local hospitality industry… This week PN was notified that Naperville was recognized by Digital Third Coast as one of the best markets for risk-taking restaurateurs to open a restaurant, ranking No. 39 in the top 50 of the 236 cities selected for the survey across the U.S.
In a related note, Hotel Arista Hotel and Arista Spa & Salon at CityGate Centre retain Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for the sixth consecutive year.
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day 5K & St. Patrick’s Parade March 16 in downtown Naperville
Join the fun and frolic of Michael Finnegan and begin again to celebrate festivities that step off at 8AM with the Rotary Sunrise St. Paddy’s Day 5K, followed at 10AM by the West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Naperville on Sat., March 16.
But first, 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 also that live music will be performed in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March 16 and March 17 at Quigley’s. A $5 cover charge will be in place beginning at 12:30PM both days. Only ages 21-plus will be admitted after 4PM on Sat. March 16, and all day on March 17.
Think Dinner & the Show… Or Showdown…
Click here to check out the 2018 Photo Gallery with dozens of pictures showcasing the fun, food and antics from the inaugural Chef Showdown that featured Catch 35 and Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House vying for bragging rights and the big trophy in a finish almost too close to call, some observers said.
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!
