Friday
Vocal Pop Concert – 7PM | $13-$14
Naperville North High School, Auditorium – 899 North Mill Street Naperville, IL 60563
NNHS Show Choirs celebrate a year of performances as they share their 2018-19 shows with us for the last time. Starting with the combined fall show and followed by select solo performances, the evening will end with High Heeled Harmony and Entourage’s contest sets accompanied by The Hot Brockets.
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
Naperville Scouts BSA Troop 501’s Annual Pancake Breakfast – 7AM | $5-$15. Breakfast only – $5 / individual and $15 / familyBlood donors receive a FREE breakfast.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church – 1313 N. Mill Street Naperville, IL 60563
Join Naperville Scouts BSA Troop 501 for a morning of fun at its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Breakfast, a bake sale, a blood drive, and a silent auction are on the agenda. Tickets are $5 / individual or $15 / family. Blood donors receive a FREE breakfast. To make an appointment to donate, contact Heartland Blood Center at www.heartlandbc.org and choose this event.
Spring Blood Drive at VFW / 7:30AM-1:30PM | Thank you!
Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 – 908 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Walk in or call LifeSource at 1.888.427.4836 or log onto www.lifesource.org to schedule your appointment. Of course, the easiest way is to just walk in. You can also donate at the Naperville Donor Center, located at 2702 Aurora Ave. (just down the street from Menard’s). By using Code 073C, the post will receive credit for your donation. Note that 38,000 blood donations are needed each day. Thanks. See you there!
DuPage Veterans Foundation Honor Flight Fundraiser – 11AM -2PM | $30-40
DuPage Airport – 2700 International Dr. West Chicago, IL 60185
DuPage Veterans Foundation will host its 8th annual Honor Flight Fundraiser starting at 11AM Saturday, May 4, in the Calamos Hanger located at the at the DuPage County Airport. Advance tickets are $30 per person or $40 at the door. The Foundation’s fundraiser is scheduled for a display of incredible vintage war planes and other WWII era vehicles. The event starts with the presentation of the colors and a recognition of all of branches of the service. A catered buffet lunch with the Veterans is served at noon featuring Barb-B-Q and Italian food lines. This will be followed by a rousing patriotic program that includes NFD Highland Guard Bagpipers, Naperville Big Band plus a headline performance of popular and patriotic songs of the era. Tickets and info at dupageveteransfoundation.org/2019-fundraiser.
2019 Kentucky Derby – 5:50PM, Watch live on NBC 5 Chicago
DuPage Symphony Orchestra ‘May the Fourth’ – 7:30PM | $38
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago, IL 60540
Enjoy famous excerpts from John Williams’ Star Wars film scores to celebrate this special day! Jeff Tyzik’s The Big Movie Suite highlighting themes from Gone with the Wind, Ben Hur, Dr. Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, Rocky, and more! Plus a suite of excerpts from Erich Korngold’s The Adventures of Robin Hood round out the program. Costumed attendees such as Jedis, Storm Troopers, and Wookiees all welcome!
Sunday
Makin’ Strides for Strays – 8:30AM | Donations accepted
Naperville Central High School – 440 Aurora Ave.
Mark your calendar for A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelters 26th Annual Makin Strides for Strays Walk-a-thon. Come out on May 5 to Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave., to join in a day of family fun that supports a great cause. The day consists of a 2.5 mile walk through downtown Naperville, music, vendors, food, and canine competitions. Furry family members are welcome.
24 Years of German Church Services – 11:30AM | Free
St. John United Church of Christ – 1190 Olesen Drive Naperville, IL 60540
On Sunday, May 5, celebrate 24 years of church services in the German language in Naperville. The church service at 11:30AM at St. John United Church of Christ will be followed by a reception with cake and coffee. The service will be led by Pasotr 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 June 2 and July 7. For more information, call (630) 355-5208.
Mayor & City Council Take Oath of Office – 3PM | Free
Naperville Municipal Center– 400 S. Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540
On Sunday, May 5, the community is welcome to the swearing in of the City Council that will serve Naperville for the next four years. Recently re-elected are Mayor Steve Chirico, Councilman Paul Hinterlong and Councilwoman Patty Gustin as well as newcomers Patrick Kelly and Theresa Sullivan. Thanks to all who serve this community. The four incumbent City Council members are Judy Brodhead, Kevin Coyne, John Krummen and Benny White.
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 historic Meson Sabika with the Pavilion at Meson Sabika next door 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.
CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO OTHER LOCAL FAVORITES WHERE BRUNCH IS SERVED FOR MOTHER’S DAY.
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… Recently 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.
Think Dinner & the Show at North Central College
Bon appetite every day! Local dining matters!
