Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (July 10, 11, 12)

Wow, this week went fast. Barely had any time to post. We'll do better next week. ;) This weekend check out the Summer Jam in Aurora and the Windmill City Festival in Batavia (Festivals).

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
  • Amy Schumer (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
  • Brian Aldridge (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
• Saturday
  • Amy Schumer (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 7:30pm
  • Brian Aldridge (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
  • Amy Schumer (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm

Exercise

• Friday
  • Windmill Whirl 5k Run (Batavia Riverwalk) 7pm

Festivals

• Friday
  • Windmill City Festival (Batavia Riverwalk) 9am
  • Summer Jam (music festival) (Downtown Aurora) 6pm
• Saturday
  • Windmill City Festival (Batavia Riverwalk) 9am
  • Summer Jam (music festival) (Downtown Aurora) 2pm
• Sunday
  • Windmill City Festival (Batavia Riverwalk) 9am

Family

• Friday
  • Jaycees Cruise Night (Batavia Riverwalk) 6pm

Food & Drink

• Friday
  • The French Connection (wine tasting) (Gibby's Wine Den) 5pm
• Saturday
  • Aurora Farmer's Market (Aurora Transportation Center) 8am
  • Batavia Farmer's Market (Water St. between Wilson and First St.) 8am
• Sunday
  • Geneva French Market (Metra Station Parking Lot) 8am
  • Champagne Jazz Brunch (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 9:30am

Fundraisers

• Friday
  • 'Cause There Is a Need (fundraiser) (Gibby's Wine Den) 5pm
• Saturday
  • 4th Annual Aurora Community Gift of Life Blood Drive (West Aurora High School)

Games

• Friday/Saturday/Sunday
  • Chicago Contract Bridge Association SummerFest Tournament (DuPage Expo Center)

Knowledge

• Saturday
  • Viking Visitor’s Day (knowledge) (Good Templar Park, Geneva) 1pm

Music

• Friday
  • John Arthur (live music) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm
  • Mock Turtlenecks (live music) (Gibby's Wine Den) 6pm
  • Spoken Four (rock/pop/R&B/hip-hop/country/funk) (Summer Jam, Downtown Aurora) 6pm
  • Casey Nielsen (Jazz/Classical Guitar) (Fabyan Japanese Garden) 7pm
  • Antonio Soriano (latin jazz guitar) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • Sister Hazel (Pop / Rock / Acoustic) (Summer Jam, Downtown Aurora) 8pm
  • Ty Stone & Company (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Nick and Gayle Bisesi (jazz) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • Nekropsy; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 8pm
  • Bruce Oscar Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Drift Away (live music) (Tap House Grill) 9pm
  • Acoustic Juke Box (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • CAOZZ (dance rock) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
  • Blind Roosevelts (rock) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
  • Side of Beef (rock)/Red Poet (rock)/Kosa Nostra (rap) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • Wind Gypsys (classic rock/r&b/dance) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
  • Elevation (U2 tribute) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 10pm
• Saturday
  • Hix Brothers Junior All-Stars (rock/blues) (Summer Jam, Downtown Aurora) 2pm
  • 7th Heaven (pop/rock) (Summer Jam, Downtown Aurora) 4:30pm
  • Painkiller Hotel (alternative rock) (Summer Jam, Downtown Aurora) 7pm
  • Antonio Soriano (latin jazz guitar) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
  • Dawn and Zac (live music) (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
  • Michael Kent Smith (acoustic guitar) (River's Edge Cafe) 7:30pm
  • Ashley Lewis & Ashton Gap (bluegrass) (Fermilab) 8pm
  • Ty Stone & Company (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
  • Rock n Roll Souls; Bobby Moore and Sadie (live music) (Mike and Denise's) 8pm
  • John Ivan (Guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
  • bloodstream parade; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 8pm
  • Eve 6 (alternative rock) (Summer Jam, Downtown Aurora) 8:30pm
  • Mary Hunt Duo (jazz) (Wildwood Restaurant) 8:30pm
  • Dave's Not Here (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
  • Train Company (Rock / Blues / Jazz) (The House Pub) 9pm
  • Painkiller Hotel (rock) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 10pm
  • Cowboy Troy; Cross County Junction (country) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
  • Saved By The Band (alt/pop/hip hop) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
  • Six Strings Down (retro dance rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
• Sunday
  • Live Irish Music (McNally's Irish Pub) 4pm
  • Awake In Reno (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 5:30pm
  • Prairie Brass Band Concert (River Park, Geneva) 7pm

Nightlife

• Friday
  • Cubs Party (Filling Station)
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
• Saturday
  • Ticket & Jersey Give Away (Filling Station)
  • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
  • Cabo Wabo Rock Band Party (Filling Station) 11pm

Sports

• Friday
  • Kane County Cougars vs. Burlington Bees (fireworks) 6:30pm
• Saturday
  • Stars & Stripes Golf Scramble (Mill Creek Golf Club) 8am
  • Kane County Cougars vs. Great Lakes Loons (fireworks) 6pm
  • UFC 100 (mixed martial arts) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7:30pm
• Sunday
  • Kane County Cougars vs. Great Lakes Loons 2pm
  • Parent-Child Golf Tourney (Orchard Valley Golf Course) 4:30pm

Theater

• Friday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 8pm
• Saturday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 5pm
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 8:30pm
• Sunday
  • Altar Boyz (Pheasant Run) 2pm
  • Aladdin Jr. (Paramount Theatre) 2pm

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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