From lively summer street festivals to winters aglow with holiday lights, DuPage County offers an astounding array of year-round events and activities that will surprise and delight even the most discriminating visitor. Use this handy listing to find events that pique your interest, then come discover DuPage, the Magnificent Miles West of Chicago™.

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Dates	Event Name/Description	Location	City	Event Type
10/13/09 -  05/23/10	Dwellings: A Study of Residential Architecture Using Elmhurst as a case study, this original exhibit takes visitors on an exploration of the diverse architectural styles of the western suburbs. From bungalows and prairie style residences to turn-of-the-century Victorians, Sears mail order homes and more, Dwellings tells the architectural story of the neighborhoods in the Elmhurst area and explains how the city evolved as a classic example of Midwestern suburbanization.	Elmhurst Historical Museum	Elmhurst	Visual Arts
11/01/09 -  04/29/10	Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Embrace the snowy season and cross-country ski or snowshoe across the Arboretum’s winter wonderland. Visitors must bring their own cross-country skis, or may rent snowshoes to explore the grounds (rental is $6-8 for up to three hours, limited quantities). Snowshoeing allowed only when there is four inches or more of snow on the ground. All ages, rentals at Visitor Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. As weather permits	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Sports/Recreation
01/01/10 -  04/01/10	"Gone with the Wind" Exhibit Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of One of the Great Epic Films of All Time, the Winner of 10 Academy Awards, Hollywood Blvd Cinema is pleased to Host the World’s Largest Collection of Memorabilia from “Gone with the Wind”. Chicagoland’s Best Movie Theater is pleased to exhibit the Shaw-Tumblin Collection of items from this Classic Motion Picture. Admission to the new Hollywood Blvd Museum is absolutely free and the regular $8 price for adult evening admission is still the best movie-going bargain in town!	Hollywood Blvd. Cinema, Bar & Eatery	Woodridge	Visual Arts
01/01/10 -  10/11/10	Brookfield Zoo's Photo Contest Grab your camera and head to Brookfield Zoo to capture a winning photo to enter in the Chicago Zoological Society’s 2010 Photo Contest. With its beautiful gardens and extensive animal collection, Brookfield Zoo provides the perfect setting to capture a winning shot. (However, pictures do not have to be taken at the zoo.) The grand prize winner will receive round-trip main cabin air transportation for two to any American Airlines/American Eagle destination in the contiguous United States, courtesy of American Airlines. Additional prizes courtesy of Fisher-Price. Entries must be 8 by 10 inches, and either color or black and white, and they must feature an animal (photos with people will not be accepted). Photos should not be framed or matted. To enter, fill out an entry form and tape it to the back of the photo (one entry per person). Forms and the official photo contest rules may be downloaded from Brookfield Zoo’s Web site, www.CZS.org/PhotoContest. Forms are also available at the zoo’s north and south information kiosks or by calling (708) 688-8351. Send entries to Brookfield Zoo, 2010 Photo Contest, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513. Photos may also be dropped off at the zoo’s South Gate Reception Booth. All entries must be received by Monday, October 11, 2010, 5:00 p.m. Entries will not be returned and will become the property of the Chicago Zoological Society. Judges will select one grand prize winner from all entries. In addition, a first-, second-, and third-place winner will be selected in two age categories—adult (12 and older) and child (11 and under). Photo Contest winners will be notified by phone and invited to an awards reception to take place on Saturday, October 23. Winning photos will be displayed in the zoo’s Discovery Center lobby through November.	Chicago Zoological Society -Brookfield Zoo	Brookfield	Visual Arts
01/31/10 -  12/26/10	SugarToad Sunday Steak Night Every Sunday night head to the Best Steakhouse Around for SugarToad Sunday Steak Night. With a varity of special menu items.	SugarToad at the Arista	Naperville	Other
02/01/10 -  05/07/10	The Big Read The Big Read is cooperative project of the Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Indian Prairie, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lisle, Thomas Ford Memorial, Westmont and Woodridge public libraries that seeks to connect communities through literature. The featured book is 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. Events for The Big Read include book discussions, movie screenings, classes and lectures. Visit web site and participating libraries for further details.		Westmont	Other
02/01/10 -  02/01/11	1/2 Price Tuesdays Join Us Every Tuesday And Enjoy A Half-Priced Food Menu And $3 House Wine And Beer!	1/2 Price Tuesdays at Gold Class Cinemas	Bolingbrook	Other
02/02/10 -  04/11/10	Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente Roberto Clemente became a baseball legend during the 1960s and 70s with his explosive throwing arm, lightning speed, and consistently high batting average, but he was much more than an astounding athlete. For millions of fans across the world, especially in his native Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America, Clemente was a cultural hero who gave underprivileged people a voice. His story—a study in character, drive, and the ascendancy of man to myth—is told in Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente. Organized by the Smithsonian Institution, Beyond Baseball includes biographical highlights, baseball statistics, rare photographs, and the insightful words of the people who knew Clemente best.	Elmhurst Historical Museum	Elmhurst	Sports/Recreation
02/04/10 -  03/28/10	Over the Tavern It’s 1959 in Buffalo, New York – Elvis, drive-ins, and The Honeymooners made life fun and simple. Not for the Pazinski household though! Polish-Catholics Chet and Ellen live above their tavern with their four teenagers, each questioning family values in their own mischievous ways. And when wise-cracking 12 year-old Rudy questions the Roman Catholic Church to rulercracking Sister Clarissa before his confirmation, the outcome is a hilarious yet touching comedy that would even make the Cleavers at a loss for good advice. Dinner Packages available from $46.50. Overnight Packages available starting at $179.	Pheasant Run Resort	St. Charles	Performing Arts
03/04/10 -  03/17/10	Lent Specials We will be featuring our Guiltless Grilling Seafood Specials through Lent. These are the current specials that will be running until March 17th. LUNCH: Orange South Pacific Mahi Mahi Basted with a Savory Orange-Honey Glaze and Served with Sautéed Broccolini and Shiitake Mushrooms 15.00 Grill Smoked Atlantic Salmon “Nicoise” Salad Herb Marinated Atlantic Salmon, Water Cress, Olives, Grilled Asparagus, Tomatoes and Grilled Yukon Gold Potatoes with Champagne Vinaigrette 15.00 Grilled Snake River Sturgeon Ginger Soy Glazed with Fresh Napa Cabbage Slaw and a Sweet Red Chili Garlic Vinaigrette 18.00 DINNER: Chimichurri Shrimp Appetizer Fresh Herb, Lemon and Roasted Garlic Marinated Grilled Mexican Brown Shrimp with an Avocado, Grape Tomato and Radish Salad 11.00 Grilled Lemongrass Mahi Mahi Grilled Mahi Mahi Filet, Daikon Root, Shiitake Mushrooms and Snow Peas with a Light Lemongrass Broth and a Touch of Red Curry Butter 18.00 Atlantic Swordfish & Calamari Grilled Swordfish Steak, Crimini Mushrooms, Shallots, Grill Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Grilled Calamari with a Light Balsamic, Olive Oil and Basil Vinaigrette 24.00	Weber Grill Restaurant	Lombard	Seasonal
03/04/10 -  04/10/10	TypO Today’s technology, media, art & design have paved the way for artists to experiment with and explore the boundaries of letterforms & symbols. This group show blurs the distinction between artist, typographer and graphic designer with works that allow typography a much broader job description. Gallery Hours Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Gahlberg Gallery at McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage	Glen Ellyn	Visual Arts
03/04/10 -  09/08/10	Billy Graham Center Museum Exhibit: “Bound for Glory: New Work by Timothy R. Botts” New artwork by calligrapher and illustrator Timothy Botts will be on display in the Billy Graham Center Museum at Wheaton College. The exhibit titled, “Bound for Glory: New Work by Timothy Botts” is a collection of more than thirty works of art inspired by well-known African-American spirituals. The exhibit opens Thursday, March 4, and will be on display through September 8, 2010. A special artist reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 18, with a performance by members of the Wheaton College Gospel Choir. The museum is open 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. There is a suggested donation of $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, $1 for children and $10 for family. The Billy Graham Center Museum is located at 500 College Avenue, Wheaton. The museum offers free parking and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 630.752.5909 or visit www.bgcmuseum.org.	Wheaton College Billy Graham Center	Wheaton	Visual Arts
03/09/10	Global Flicks: Moolaade Global Flicks explores our global society through eight outstanding international films presented in their original language with English subtitles. Films are curated by John Rangel, motion picture/television professor at College of DuPage. Films are shown at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the McAninch Arts Center Mainstage. Admission is free. Pioneering Senegalese filmmaker Ousmane Sembene directed this controversial drama that deals in part with the barbaric practice of female genital mutilation (generally involving removal of the clitoris and temporary closure of the vagina), which is still practiced in a number of African nations in the name of "purification." Six girls who are scheduled to undergo the traditional purification ceremony escape, and four make their way to the home of Colle Ardo Gallo Sy (Fatoumata Coulibaly), a wife and mother who is sympathetic to their dilemma. Colle casts a "moolaade" spell, which will bring harm to anyone who attempts to hurt those under Colle's care. Colle finds few supporters in a village where tradition is sacred and change is regarded with great suspicion; the men who rule the tribe and the women who conduct the purification rituals both make their displeasure clear, but none can persuade Colle to vanquish the spell, which the others are obligated to respect. Ousmane Sembene Country of Origin: Senegal Bambara and English, 2004, 124 minutes, unrated	McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage	Glen Ellyn	Visual Arts
03/09/10	Tuesdays at Gold Class Featuring a half priced food menu. All tap beer and select wine by the glass $3.	Gold Class Cinemas	Bolingbrook	Other
03/11/10	Girlfriends Getaway Grab the gals and head to the heart of downtown Elmhurst for a night filled with fabulous shopping, hospitality, special offers and services! The first 300 attendees will receive a reusable, 100% recyclable shopping tote and a one night only coupon for use at the event, plus the chance to win a drawing for $250 in Elmhurst City Centre gift certificates.	Elmhurst City Centre	Elmhurst	Other
03/11/10	Thursdays for Members Enjoy the benefits of being a free Gold Class Cinemas Member on Thursdays. When you buy three tickets you will receive one additional ticket for FREE! Not a member? Sign up for free today at GoldClassCinemas.com	Gold Class Cinemas	Bolingbrook	Other
03/11/10	WDCB Jazz Salon: Barry Winograd Quartet Saxophonist Barry Winograd has been a figure on the Chicago jazz scene since age 15. A member of the Green Mill Quartet for 20-plus years he also leads his own bands, including the Alternatives Big Band. Barry also hosts and programs WDCB's "All Things Jazz" and WXRT's "Jazz Transfusion." He will be joined by pianist Dennis Luxion, bassist Ken Haebich, and drummer Eric Montzka. A docent-guided tour of Mayslake Hall will be offered before the concert at 6:30m at $5/person.	Mayslake Peabody Estate	Oak Brook	Performing Arts
03/11/10 -  03/14/10	PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE From the creative mind of comic/actor Steve Martin, this long-running Off-Broadway comedy depicts a meeting between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Bohemian café in Paris in 1904. Described as “fancifully dizzy,” Martin plays fast and loose with history while mixing the sublime with the ridiculous.	Elmhurst College Theatre	Elmhurst	Performing Arts
03/12/10	Kenny Barron Kenny Barron has been named Best Pianist by the Jazz Journalists Association every year for the past four years. His ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies, and infectious rhythms. Tickets: $38 adult/36 senior/28 youth	McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage	Glen Ellyn	Performing Arts
03/12/10	Live Entertainment by Juniper Mays Come see our live accoustic band play in our Smokey Joe's Bar and enjoy great drink and food specials!	Weber Grill Restaurant	Lombard	Performing Arts
03/13/10	Flanagan's Wake In one of Chicago’s longest running shows, dear ‘ole Flanagan has died again! As his best friend and drinking mate says, “We’ll keep waking him until we get it right.” This hilarious interactive show transports you to the Emerald Isle where you will be joined by Flanagan’s closest friends to grieve as only the Irish can. Celebrate with plenty o’pints, crazy sing-a-longs, and witty tales suggested by YOU, the audience. Overnight Packages available starting at $179.	Pheasant Run Resort	St. Charles	Performing Arts
03/13/10	Naperville Park District's Concert Dance Ensemble Showcase Join us for an afternoon of dance entertainment performed by the Park District’s own Concert Dance Ensemble. The performance, designed to delight all ages, features an eclectic collection of dances from classical ballet to jazz to modern dance. Tickets may be purchased at www.napervilleparks.org, at the Park District’s Administration Building or at the door. Sorry, no refunds.	Naperville North High School Auditorium	Naperville	Performing Arts
03/13/10	Zoo School Are you interested in animals and learning more about them? Here's your chance. Join a Cosley Zoo educator for science based discussions on food webs, naming and mobility. Ages 12-17. Class code 106301-03. $13 Resident, $20 Non-resident.	Cosley Zoo	Wheaton	Other
03/13/10 -  03/14/10	Maple Sugaring Days See the time-honored method of collecting sap the old-fashioned way during Maple Sugaring Days to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at Naper Settlement. Sample the pleasing taste of maple syrup and take home maple sugar recipes. Admission is $9 adults, $8 seniors and $6.50 youth 4-17.	Naper Settlement	Naperville	Festival/Fair
03/13/10 -  04/03/10	Visit the Easter Bunny Hop on over to Westfield Fox Valley to visit the Easter Bunny. He will be available for visits in Macy's Court during all shopping hours March 13 - April 3. Visits are free and photo packages are available for purchase. No personal photos, please.	Westfield Fox Valley	Aurora	Seasonal
03/14/10	“VERDI’S REQUIEM” The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is proud to collaborate with the Apollo Chorus of Chicago in the ESO’s fifth concert of its 2009-10 subscription season, “Verdi’s Requiem.” Maestro Stephen Alltop, Music Director of both groups, leads these two outstanding ensembles, along with soloists from the Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, in presenting one of the most dramatic and impassioned sacred pieces ever written: Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi. Contrasting fiery climaxes with passages of heart-rending poignancy, the piece was composed in 1874 as a memorial to the Italian poet and novelist, Allesandro Manzoni, and has touched the hearts of listeners ever since.	Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church	Elmhurst	Performing Arts
03/14/10	Danú Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals, feature a spirited mix of ancient and contemporary Irish music, this seven-member group will bring out the Irish in all of us. Tickets: $36 adult/34 senior/26 youth	McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage	Glen Ellyn	Performing Arts
03/14/10	Fermilab Arts Series Presents 2010 Gallery Chamber Series: Arianna String Quartet Hailed for their outstanding musicianship, the Arianna String Quartet has firmly established itself as one of America's finest chamber ensembles. Formed in 1992, they garnered national attention by winning the Grand Prize in the 1994 Fischoff Chamber Music Competetion, and First Prize in both the Coleman and Carmel Chamber Music Competitions. The Arianna Quartet has concertized throughout the United States, Mexico, Japan, Canada and France. NOTE: Tickets are sold only as a subscription for all three concerts and are $42 until January 1. If available after that date, tickets for single events are $17.	Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory	Batavia	Performing Arts
03/14/10	From Auld (Old) Sod to New Prairie: The Irish in America Weaving music with stories, singer and songwriter Lee Murdock presents a compelling story of Irish immigrants in Illinois from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 14, during this presentation of the History Speaks Lecture Series at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel. As they came to America to build their new lives in a foreign land, the Irish were also essential in building the canals, railroads, and towns that became Illinois and America. Both traditional ballads and modern historical songs are featured in this illuminating presentation. For all ages, advance tickets are $6/person, $5/student and NHSS member. At the door, tickets are $7/person, $6/student.	Naper Settlement	Naperville	Performing Arts
03/14/10	Make-Your-Own Baseball Cap Every baseball fan needs a team cap! Kids will be ready to cheer on their favorite team by custom-designing a colorful baseball cap. Ages 4-12.	Elmhurst Historical Museum	Elmhurst	Sports/Recreation