Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (May 15, 16, 17)

Pick one of the many Fundraisers happening this weekend and show your support. Or catch the first Kane County Cougars fireworks display of the season on Friday night.

Another first this week: we will be showcasing the gorgeous photography of Kelly at Geneva Daily Photo from time to time, starting with this shot of a hummingbird chalk drawing found outside Graham's 318.

If you find this information useful, please share it with your friends! Check the Event Calendar for times, locations, and event descriptions.

NOTE: Events are subject to change so please confirm ahead of time so your weekend isn't ruined. Thanks!

Comedy

• Friday
  • Patti Vasquez (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
  • Mark Sweeney (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8:30pm
  • Patti Vasquez (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm
• Saturday
  • Patti Vasquez (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 7:30pm
  • Mark Sweeney (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8:30pm
  • Patti Vasquez (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm

Expo

• Saturday/Sunday
  • Texas Guitar Show (DuPage Expo Center) 10am

Family

• Saturday
  • Fox Valley Aero Club Kid's Fly Day (St. Charles) 9am

Food & Drink

• Friday
  • Uncorked Flight III: Spring Wine Tasting Series (Gibby's Wine Den) 5pm
• Saturday
  • Geneva Winter Market (Inglenook Pantry) 9am
• Sunday
  • French Market (food) (Metra Station Parking Lot) 8am
  • Champagne Jazz Brunch (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 9:30am

Fundraiser

• Friday
  
  • Relay For Life (St. Charles North High School) 6pm
• Saturday
  • 4th Annual LivingWell Bridge Walk (Fabyan Forest Preserve) 7am
  • Annual Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis (Island Park, Geneva) 8:30am
  • Charity Poker Tournament (Aurora) 5pm
• Sunday
  
  • Feets of Strength 5k Run/Walk for Child Abuse Awareness (Kane County Government Center) 9am

Music

• Friday
  • John Arthur (live music) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm
  • Metal Fest (metal [duh]) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 6pm
  • Ron Stark Quartet (guitar) (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
  • Family Reunion Band (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Michael J. Perkins (Sinatra) (O Lounge) 8pm
  • Antonio Soriano (Guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • Blind Roosevelts (rock) (Foxfire Restaurant) 8pm
  • Bruce Oscar Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Flat Cats (Swinging Jazz & Blues) (Onesti Dinner Club) 8:30pm
  • Live DJ (music) (Tommy O's Bar & Grill) 9pm
  • Brian Allison (Blues / Acoustic / Rock) (The House Pub) 9pm
  • Elevation (U2 tribute) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • Memphis 4 Now with Special Guest (live music) (Chord On Blues) 9pm
  • Michael Heaton Band (Rock / Folk Rock / Acoustic) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • Local H (alt rock) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
  • C-Factor (live music) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
  • Broken Vegas (rock) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
• Saturday
  • Metal Fest (metal [duh]) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 1pm
  • Open Mic (Limestone Coffee & Tea) 7pm
  • Family Reunion Band (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Dennis O'Brien (acoustic guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • Greg Hyde (acoustic pop/rock) (O Lounge) 8pm
  • Mary Hunt Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Stockwood (Beatles tribute) (Onesti Dinner Club) 8:30pm
  • Three And Counting (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • Train Company (Rock / Blues / Jazz) (The House Pub) 9pm
  • Empty Can Band (blues/classic rock) (Patrick's Fine Food & Spirits) 9pm
  • Matt Burke (acoustic rock) (Tap House Grill) 9pm
  • Cutaway (live music) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
  • Slingblade (Blues / Rock) (Hopper's Bar-B-Que) 9pm
  • Kashmir (Led Zeppelin tribute) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
  • Bagshot Row (60s/70s music) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
  • Heartsfield and Friends (live music) (Chord On Blues) 10pm
  • Paragon (Rock/Alternative/Reggae) (Flagstone Pub) 10pm
  • Libido Funk Circus (Funk / Classic Rock / Pop) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
  • Push To Play; Friday @ 5 (rock) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
• Sunday
  • Metal Fest (metal [duh]) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 1pm
  • Small Potatoes (Celtic/cowboy/jazz/swing/blues/folk) (Geneva Public Library) 2pm

Nightlife

• Friday/Saturday
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm

Sales

• Saturday
  • 14th Annual Aurora Gardeners' Sale (Blackberry Farm) 8am
  • Rebeats (musical equipment sale) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 10am
• Sunday
  • Rebeats (musical equipment sale) (Kane County Fairgrounds) 10am

Sports

• Friday
  
  • Kane County Cougars vs. Burlington Bees (fireworks) 6:30pm
• Saturday
  • Arm Wrestling Tournament (Tommy O's Bar & Grill) 7pm
    

Theater

• Friday
  • Wild Goat (Steel Beam Theatre, Main Stage) 8pm
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 8pm
  • The Best Man (Geneva Underground Playhouse) 8pm
  • The Little Hut (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
• Saturday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 5pm
  • Wild Goat (Steel Beam Theatre, Main Stage) 8pm
  • The Best Man (Geneva Underground Playhouse) 8pm
  • The Little Hut (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 8:30pm
• Sunday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 2pm
  • Wild Goat (Steel Beam Theatre, Main Stage) 3pm
    

Again, check the Event Calendar for times, locations, and event descriptions. If you attend one of these events, please share your story with us in the comments. And tell 'em you heard it from The Voice!

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Photo by Geneva Daily Photo