Naper Settlement’s Naper Nights Community Concert Series will finish off the 2023 season with tributes to Neil Young and John Prine (August 18) and Dixie Chicks and Taylor Swift (August 19) from 5-10PM. A variety of food and alcoholic beverages will be available at each concert.
On August 18 from 8-10PM, Johnny V’s Heart of Gold Band will take the stage to perform a Neil Young Tribute. Opening for Johnny V’s Heart of Gold Band will be Prine Time performing a John Prine tribute from 6-7:30PM. On August 19, Sparks Fly will perform a tribute to Taylor Swift from 6-7:30PM, and Gaslighter will play a tribute to the Dixie Chicks from 8-10PM. Both Naper Nights concerts will open the night with local students from the School of Rock playing their favorites on stage from 5-5:40PM.
Local food vendors include Smokeshow BBQ, Little Pops Pizzeria, Ben & Jerry’s, Guzman y Gomez, John’s Rib House, Hello Boba, The Nerdy Dirty (Saturday only), and Molly’s Cupcakes (Saturday only). There will be beer selections from Alter Brewing Company, wine selections from Rodney Strong Vineyards, and organic tequila seltzers from Freshie. A children’s area with activities provided by Pinot’s Palette, WickedBall Chicago, and KidStrong will also be on site. Each night, all tips collected at the beverage tents benefit a local organization. Tips on Friday benefit the Naperville American Legion, and Saturday’s tips will go to the Naperville Woman’s Club.
At Naper Nights, attendees can snap a picture next to a giant vinyl record photo-op and participate in a social media contest for the chance to win two tickets to the museum’s Oktoberfest, a festival featuring German cuisine, beer, live music, and activities. To enter the contest, participants must take a picture by the photo-op and then post it on Facebook or Instagram with #NaperNights. To purchase tickets and to learn more about Oktoberfest and the museum’s other fall events, All Hallows Eve and Howlin’ at the Moon, visit NaperSettlement.org/Events.
Naper Nights tickets are $20 adult and $15 youth (ages 4-12). Members and children under 4 receive complimentary admission. For more information and tickets, visit NaperNights.org.
