Above / The Naperville Riverwalk and Knoch Knolls Park are alive with colorful spring flowers as well as blossoming bushes and trees, and the wooded areas are blooming with beautiful bluebells and wildflowers.
Friday
An Evening with Jazz Trombonist Tim Coffman – 8PM | $17-$22
Madden Theatre – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College presents “An Evening with Jazz Trombonist Tim Coffman” at 8PM Friday, April 26, at the College’s Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tim Coffman is one of the most active trombonists and instructors in the Chicago area, and has performed with famous acts such as Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Natalie Cole and was lead trombone for the Chicago Symphony’s production of “Nutcracker.” Tickets are $22/adults and $17/students. Visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) for tickets and info.
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…
Saturday
Saturday Specials at Casey’ Foods – 8AM | $ / Pound
Naperville Plaza – Washington at Gartner 60540
Casey’s Quality Meat and Gourmet Deli! Today until 7PM. This week’s specials include Casey’s Brats (all varieties) only $2.98/lb. and Casey’s Garlic Potato Salad only $2.99 /lb. * While Supplies Last! * Meanwhile, consider other weekend specials when Casey’s fires up the grill from 11AM to 2PM every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, from now until October.
Run with the Lions 5K Run/Walk – 8AM | $15-$30
St. James Farm Forest Preserve – 2S541 Winfield Rd. Warrenville, IL 60555
The 6th annual Run With the Lions 5K – a charity fundraiser benefiting Longwood Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois. All participants will receive a chip-timed racer’s bib, a technical fabric t-shirt, a custom finisher’s medal, and a pre-race runner’s goody bag. Early registration is only $20, and Longwood students run for FREE! Learn more at www.runwiththelions.com.
AAUW Naperville Area Used Book and Media Sale donation drive – 9AM | Free
Knox Presbyterian Church – 1105 Catalpa Ln. Naperville, IL 60540
Donation drive for the 50th Annual AAUW Naperville Area Used Book and Media Sale. Donate hardcover/paperback books, DVDs, and vinyl records. Please, no encyclopedias, condensed books, or VHS tapes. Unloading assistance and tax receipts will be provided. All proceeds benefit scholarships, fellowships and other programs supporting women and girls. Information: aauwnaperville@hotmail.com or http://naperville-il.aauw.net. Currently, donations can be dropped off at Affordable Antiques & More, 1508 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville. from May 1 to June 6. Small donations can be dropped off at the District 203 Administration Bldg., 203 W. Hillside Dr., Naperville.
Orientation to the Community Career Center – 9AM | Free
Community Career Center – 1815 W. Diehl Rd., Ste. 900 Naperville, IL 60563
Are you in a job search? Are you looking to make a career change? Looking to expand your professional network? If so, join the Community Career Center (CCC) on Wednesday or Saturday morning at 9AM to learn about the services and resources available including one-on-one appointments with human resource and business professionals covering career exploration, job search strategy, networking, resume review, interviewing, and LinkedIn. In addition, the CCC offers job search and career related workshops, networking and accountability groups, use of workstations and support from the staff. No need to RSVP.
YMCAs Healthy Kids Day – 10AM | Free
Fry Family YMCA – 2120 W. 95th St Naperville, IL 60564
Kroehler YMCA – 34 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540
On Sat., April 27, the Naperville YMCAs are holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day. The Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families Healthy Kids Day is an opportunity to ignite children’s imaginations so that they can imagine what they’ll accomplish this summer. The event features activities such as crafts, bounce house, fitness demonstrations, games, and a variety of community information to motivate and teach families how to develop and maintain healthy routines at home throughout the summer months. The Naperville YMCAs Healthy Kids Day takes place at the Fry YMCA and the Kroehler YMCA starting at 10AM. For more information, contact (630) 904-9595.
Earth Day Fair – 1-4PM | Free
Fort Hill Activity Center – 20 Fort Hill Drive Naperville, IL 60540
This admission-free, family-friendly indoor event features eco-friendly organizations and vendors. Enjoy children’s activities, get green living tips, talk to the experts, donate a new or like-new children’s item for Cradles to Crayons and much more.
Les Miserables – 7PM | $10-$16
Naperville North High School, Auditorium – 899 North Mill Street Naperville, IL 60563
A cast of over 70 students will present this year’s Spring Musical, Les Miserables! Accompanied by over 20 instrumentalists and almost 30 students working on tech and costumes, NNHS is excited to bring this show to the NPAC stage. Les Miserables is the epic, sung-through 1987 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical based on the novel by French poet and writer Victor Hugo. Showtimes are April 24, 25 and 27 at 7PM and April 27 & 28 at 2PM. Tickets will be available at www.nnhsarts.com.
Chicago The Musical – 7:30PM | $8-$12
Naperville Central High School – 440 Aurora Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville Central High School proudly presents: CHICAGO In roaring twenties Chicago, Chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another ‘Merry Murderess,’ Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the ‘American Dream’: fame, fortune, and acquittal. Naperville Central High School Auditorium. $8 students/seniors, $12 adults. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketpeak.com/res/nchstickets or at box office. This performance is not suitable for young children. Performances also at 2:30PM Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday
Naperville Women’s Half Marathon and 5K – 7AM | $35-100
North Central College – 30 N. Brainard St. Naperville, IL 60540
The 4th annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon & 5K from North Central College is open to all runners and walkers! The event course will take athletes through downtown and some of the finest neighborhoods of Naperville. The race will start and finish on the track inside the beautiful Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. Info at napervillewomenshalf.events.
18th International Children’s Day – 1PM | Free
Ranch View Elementary School – 1651 Ranchview Dr Naperville, IL 60564
The Turkish American Cultural Alliance (TACA) and Turkish Friends of Naperville present International Children’s Day on Sunday, April 28 from 1 to 5PM. The event will be held at Ranch View Elementary School, 1651 Ranchview Dr. Naperville, IL 60565. This event promotes friendship and understanding among different cultures and features a parade of nations, performances in traditional costumes, exhibits, face painting, a magician show, ethnic food and many more. The event is free. More info: www.tacaonline.org. tacachildrensday@gmail.com.
NMGC Voices of Hope – 3PM | $18 for Adults, $15 for Seniors and $12 for students
Wentz Concer Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60564
Voices of Hope concert will take place at Wentz Concert Hall at 3PM on Sun., April 28. The music is as uplifting and inspiring. Organizers say each previous concert has been highly successful in enabling a broad spectrum of survivors, patients, caregivers, and family members of individuals touched by cancer to join in song. Cancer survivors are free with a reservation. Group rates are available. For ticket information, call (630) 448-0518. For more information about the Naperville Men’s Glee Club, visit www.napervillemensgleeclub.org.
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner – 4PM | $10 for adults and $7 for kids
Judd Kendall VFW Post– 908 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
American Legion Post 43-sponsored Boy Scout Troop 106 will host an “all you can eat” spaghetti dinner Sunday April 28th from 4-7PM at the Naperville VFW, 908 W. Jackson.
