Fox Valley Weekend Forecast (August 7, 8, 9, 2009)

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


Art
  • Saturday
    • Art in Your Eye Fine Art Show (Batavia Riverwalk) 10am
  • Sunday
    • Art in Your Eye Fine Art Show (Batavia Riverwalk) 10am
Comedy
  • Friday
    • Jon Reep (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 8pm
    • Vince Carone (comedy) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
    • Jon Reep (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 10pm
  • Saturday
    • Kyle Cease (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 7:30pm
    • Kyle Cease (comedy) (Pheasant Run, Zanies) 9:45pm
Expo
  • Friday
    • Spa, Pool & Patio Show (DuPage Expo Center) 3pm
  • Saturday
    • Spa, Pool & Patio Show (DuPage Expo Center) 9am
  • Sunday
    • Spa, Pool & Patio Show (DuPage Expo Center) 10am
Family
  • Saturday
    • Big Truck Show (Langum Park, St. Charles) 10am
    • High School Musical 2 (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 10:30am
    • All-American Girl Birthday Celebration (Blackberry Farm) 12pm
    • Theatre in the Park "Alice in Wonderland" (Clark Island, Batavia) 1pm
    • Teen Talent Show/Open Mic (Aurora Public Library) 2pm
  • Sunday
    • Theatre in the Park "Alice in Wonderland" (Clark Island, Batavia) 1pm
Food & Drink
  • Saturday
    • Aurora Farmer's Market (Aurora Transportation Center) 8am
    • Batavia Farmer's Market (Water St. between Wilson and First St.) 8am
    • Gibby's Beach Party (Gibby's Wine Den) 6pm
  • Sunday
    • Geneva French Market (food) (Metra Station Parking Lot) 8am
    • Champagne Jazz Brunch (Pheasant Run, Garden Atrium) 9:30am
Fundraisers
  • Friday
    • Viva Geneva! (shopping; fundraiser) (Downtown Geneva) 3pm
  • Saturday
    • Bob Leonard 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon (Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles) 9am
Music
  • Friday
    • Patrick James (acoustic) (Four Beans Coffeehouse) 12pm
    • John Arthur (live music) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 5pm
    • Jim Green (Jazz) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
    • Family Reunion (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
    • Antonio Soriano (Guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
    • Night People (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
    • Gregory Hyde (live music) (The House Pub) 9pm
    • Brill Babies (50's/60's) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
    • Hairbangers Ball (rock/glam/metal) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 10pm
    • Blind Roosevelts (rock) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
    • Cover Story (Retro Dance Rock) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
    • RAJ (funk/reggae/rock) (Real Time Sports Bar) 10pm
  • Saturday
    • The Wandering Endorphin (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 9:45am
    • Adam Mormolstein (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 11:30am
    • Todd Lorenz (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 1pm
    • Music Matters Steel Drum Band (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 2:30pm
    • Kraig Kenning (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 3:45pm
    • Dennis O'Brien & Charlie Prazma (acoustic) (Sage Bistro) 7pm
    • Ty Stone & Company (live music) (Villa Verone) 8pm
    • John Ivan (Guitar) (Hotel Baker) 8pm
    • August (rock/soul/r&b); Dropped Once (reggae/rock/ska) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 8pm
    • Last Call (live music) (Mike and Denise's) 8pm
    • Sycephant; others (live music) (Doug's Rockhouse Grill) 8pm
    • Get Real (live music) (Claddagh Irish Pub) 9pm
    • Midnight Band (classic rock) (Ballydoyle Aurora) 9pm
    • Paragon (Rock/Alternative/Reggae) (The House Pub) 9pm
    • Mercury Rising (rock) (McNally's Irish Pub) 10pm
    • Beat 65 (Beatles tribute) (Pheasant Run, Jambalaya Restaurant) 10pm
  • Sunday
    • Dreams of Ostermann (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 9:45am
    • CoCo and the Nuts (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 11:30am
    • Margaret Carlson and Friends (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 1pm
    • Greg Boerner (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 2:30pm
    • Rhythm Matters Drum Circle (live music) (Batavia Riverwalk) 3:45pm
    • Maurice Lennon & Friends (Irish music) (McNally's Irish Pub) 4pm
Nightlife
  • Friday
    • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
  • Saturday
    • Jonathan Kamm (magic) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7pm
Shops & Shopping
  • Friday
    • First Friday Gallery Walk (shops) (Downtown Geneva) 6pm
  • Saturday
    • Saturday Night Pajama Party (pottery) (Color Me Mine, Geneva Commons) 5pm
Sports
  • Friday
    • Kane County Cougars vs. Clinton LumberKings (fireworks) 6:30pm
  • Saturday
    • Men's Golf Tournament (Pottawatomie Golf Course, St. Charles) 7am
    • Kane County Cougars vs. Clinton LumberKings (fireworks) 6pm
    • UFC 101: Penn vs. Florian (mixed martial arts) (Walter Payton's Roundhouse) 7:30pm
    • UFC 101: Penn vs. Florian (mixed martial arts) (Real Time Sports Bar) 9:30pm
  • Sunday
    • Men's Golf Tournament (Pottawatomie Golf Course, St. Charles) 7am
    • Kane County Cougars vs. Clinton LumberKings 2pm
Theater
  • Friday
    • Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
    • Agnes of God (theatre) (Geneva Underground Playhouse) 8pm
    • The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 8pm
  • Saturday
    • The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 5pm
    • Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (theater) (Riverfront Playhouse) 8pm
    • Agnes of God (theatre) (Geneva Underground Playhouse) 8pm
    • The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? (Pheasant Run, Mainstage Theater) 8:30pm
Wheels
  • Friday
    • Jaycees Cruise Night (Batavia Riverwalk) 6pm

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