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May 18Friday Not the 'C' Word!

A benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Appetizer Buffet, Raffles, Silent Auctions & More! Featuring Acid Reflux Comedy Troupe, and many diverse musical performers. More info at AcidRefluxComedy.com...

All Dressed Up CostumesBatavia
May 19Saturday Scout-O-Rama "Daily Good Turn"

The Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council will host a day-long community showcase Scout-O-Rama –“Daily Good Turn.” It’s at Cantigny Park located at 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, with over a hundred hands-on family activities that bring the...

Robert R McCormick Museum at CantignyWheaton
May 19Saturday C.S. Lewis' THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS Returns to Chicago!

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the smart, provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view, will return to Chicago for two limited engagements. The production will be presented at the McAninch Arts Center Mainstage at Colleg...

Paramount TheatreAurora
May 19Saturday Live Music - Open Mic - Woodstock, IL

On the third Saturday of each month, nearly twenty singer/musicians will perform music ‘Live’ in our family friendly music venue. Music genres frequently include: folk, pop, country, blues, classical, bluegrass, jazz, and soft rock. The general public is invited to support local performing artis...

Mixin MingleWoodstock
May 20Sunday The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia and 5K Run

The Preeclampsia Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing maternal and infant illness and death due to preeclampsia, a dangerous disorder of pregnancy, is holding The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ in Elk Grove Village this May. The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ and 5K ...

Busse Woods Forest PreserveElk Grove Village
May 20Sunday FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS - "ARNIS" Seminar

Join us for "FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS - "ARNIS" seminar, showcasing Filipino Martial Arts. This is a unique open seminar with the opportunity to learn from renowned Masters Bambit Dulay and Rodolfo Poblacion visiting from the Philippine Islands. The seminar covers all ranges of Filipino weaponry and ba...

South Elgin Budokan Martial Arts & FitnessSouth Elgin
May 25Friday “GET UP & GO” AT WESTFIELD FOX VALLEY WITH FREE WESTFIELD FAMILY FUN DAYS FOR TODDLERS AND NOW KIDS 6 & UP

Get Up & Go in May—join Westfield Fox Valley and the Westfield Family Program for Family Fun Days. Get Up & Go events are focused on exercise, stretching and taking care of our growing bodies. This month, Westfield is thrilled to announce the addition of Family Fun Days for Big Kids (ages 6 & u...

Westfield Fox ValleyAurora
May 25Friday “GET UP & GO” AT WESTFIELD FOX VALLEY WITH FREE WESTFIELD FAMILY FUN DAYS FOR TODDLERS AND NOW KIDS 6 & UP

Get Up & Go in May—join Westfield Fox Valley and the Westfield Family Program for Family Fun Days, including the new Fun Days for “big kids” (ages 6 & up), launching this month. Get Up & Go events are focused on exercise, stretching and taking care of our growing bodies. This month, Westfie...

Westfield Fox ValleyAurora
May 25Friday Forever Plaid

A remount of the amazing 2011 production directed by Angie Snodgrass! FRIDAY, MAY 25TH - 7:30pm & 10pm SUNDAY, MAY 27TH - 2pm & 6pm Starring Tanner Smale, Max DeTogne, Garrett Lutz and Bryan Renaud. GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY - THE SHOW WILL SELL OUT! http://tickets.noctrl.edu/showdates.php?chart_i...

North Central CollegeNaperville
May 25Friday Forever Plaid

A remount of the amazing 2011 production directed by Angie Snodgrass! FRIDAY, MAY 25TH - 7:30pm & 10pm SUNDAY, MAY 27TH - 2pm & 6pm Starring Tanner Smale, Max DeTogne, Garrett Lutz and Bryan Renaud. GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY - THE SHOW WILL SELL OUT! http://tickets.noctrl.edu/showdates.php?chart_i...

North Central CollegeNaperville
May 27Sunday Forever Plaid

A remount of the amazing 2011 production directed by Angie Snodgrass! FRIDAY, MAY 25TH - 7:30pm & 10pm SUNDAY, MAY 27TH - 2pm & 6pm Starring Tanner Smale, Max DeTogne, Garrett Lutz and Bryan Renaud. GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY - THE SHOW WILL SELL OUT! http://tickets.noctrl.edu/showdates.php?chart_i...

North Central CollegeNaperville
May 27Sunday Forever Plaid

A remount of the amazing 2011 production directed by Angie Snodgrass! FRIDAY, MAY 25TH - 7:30pm & 10pm SUNDAY, MAY 27TH - 2pm & 6pm Starring Tanner Smale, Max DeTogne, Garrett Lutz and Bryan Renaud. GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY - THE SHOW WILL SELL OUT! http://tickets.noctrl.edu/showdates.php?chart_i...

North Central CollegeNaperville
May 28Monday Memorial Day Parade & Picnic

Parade & Picnic...

Lisle Station MuseumLisle
May 31Thursday Harland Williams

May 31st - June 3rd Harland Williams “Something About Mary”, “Dumb & Dumber” & “Harland Williams Highway Podcast” Comedian and Actor Harland Williams is known the world over for his hilarious movie roles and outlandish stand up and sketch comedy routines. From his unforgettable roles i...

Improv Comedy Club - ChicagoSchaumburg
Jun 1Friday Pillar Parties in June

Pillars June Parties...

EverywhereChicagoland
Jun 2Saturday Dog Agility Training Classes - Beginner Level I

Eight week Dog Agility Training Class - Beginner level class for dogs that have never seen competition level dog agility equipment. No more than 6 dogs will be entered in this class. Classes will be held indoors on 3/4" mats. NADAC style rubber matted equipment. Dogs and their people will learn to ...

Agility Junkies®, Inc.Barrington
Jun 7Thursday TSTM & Project Ready Banquet

TSTM & Project Ready is celebrating the 30th anniversary and alumni homecoming fundraiser. Current students and graduates of the program will be awarded for their achievements....

Pipers BanquetAurora
Jun 7Thursday Carlos Mencia

New Comedy Central special “New Territory”& “Mind Of Mencia” Carlos Mencia, superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today’s most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or nationwide sold-out tours, ...

Improv Comedy Club - ChicagoSchaumburg
Jun 8Friday Internet Prophets LIVE

Transform your business with lessons and strategies from the world's best. Spend 3 days learning the lessons, mistakes, and marketing strategies directly from 29 of the world's leading experts in internet, mobile, and marketing. 3 days of tangible, actionable strategies you can take into your busin...

Marriott Renaissance Schaumburg HotelSchaumburg
Jun 8Friday TSTM & Project Ready Student Conference

The student conference is a tool for students to become empowered by panelist to help kids follow their dreams in STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). There will be three included at the conference....

Quad County Urban LeagueAurora