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SUMMARY:Fair Game - Star Wars Legion Casual Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.\n\n\nThere will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult. \nPlayers should bring a 500 pt Skirmish Army\, and may optionally bring enough additional models to field an 800 pt Standard Army. These army lists should use the official army building rules on page 5 of the Rules Reference Guide\, available on the Atomic Mass Games website. You will be paired up at the event with others who brought similarly sized forces. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to join our Discord Server and sign up for Legion email updates.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-star-wars-legion-casual-meetup/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - Open Painting Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove and dive into the world of miniatures painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniatures projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community.\n\n\nWe will have a selection of paints\, brushes\, glue\, and other supplies available to attendees\, and even more available for purchase. You are also invited to bring along your own supplies. \nWhile this is not a painting “class\,” it is a great way to get started with miniatures painting with light guidance from a Fair Game staff member. \nThere is a $5 admission fee for this event. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for miniatures painting email updates here.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-open-painting-night/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Weeknight DIY! Pick Your Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hello! Choose your favorite project from our gallery\, then relax and enjoy a hands-on creative workshop where we guide you step-by-step. We provide all the materials you need\, just bring your creativity. Personalize your project with a variety of paint colors and wood stains to create a one-of-a-kind piece for your home or a thoughtful handmade gift. Pre-registration is required! Reserve your spot and get ready for a fun\, social\, and inspiring DIY paint-and-sip workshop experience. We can’t wait to create with you!\n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes before your class begins\, as we will start the workshop promptly at 6:30 pm.\n\nBoard & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.\nPlease note\, BYOB is not permitted\, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.\n\nPre-registration is required for each person\, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations. \nProjects with this symbol have optional upgrades\nProjects with this symbol have additional fees due to national labor and material price increases \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-weeknight-diy-pick-your-project-workshop-13/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ballydoyle - STINGO Musical Bingo
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\nJoin us for STINGO Musical Bingo with Sting City Music & Productions! Free to play and free to win with prizes each round!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-stingo-musical-bingo-27/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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SUMMARY:Anderson's Bookshop - Francesca Cocchi
DESCRIPTION:Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Francesca Cocchi\, to celebrate the release of Have a Great Summer\, on Thursday\, August 6th at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Cocchi will be in conversation with book reviewer Rachel Bush.\n\nEvent Format \nWe will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and Q&A with the author\, the line will form in numbered order with the following guidelines: \n\nPosed photo with your camera taken by our staff\nThere is a limit of 2 books from home to be signed (unless otherwise stated)\nThere is a limit of 1 personalization (unless otherwise stated)\n\nAll events have open seating. The “Order Line Number” on your pdf ticket is your reserved place in the signing line. You will line up to meet the author based on that number. \nIf you cannot attend\, you must pick up your book (if included with ticket) at the hosting store within 30 days of the event.  We can ship that book to you for an additional charge of $9.99; please call the store to arrange that. \nPre-registration is required for this event because space is limited. \nMore about Have a Great Summer: \nSet against a vibrant Jersey Shore backdrop and bursting with summertime romance\, hometown nostalgia\, smart humor\, female friendship\, and millennial angst\, journalist Francesca Cocchi’s dual-timeline teenage-crush-to-adult-lovers debut is the perfect beach read for fans of Annabel Monaghan\, Carley Fortune\, and Emily Henry. \nIf time is supposed to heal all wounds\, Lina Mariano’s broken teenage heart never quite got the message—but 15 sunny\, sandy\, angsty Jersey Shore summers later\, she finds herself unexpectedly facing her old crush\, getting a new perspective—and maybe even a hopeful glimpse of the future . . . \nLina Mariano is stuck—in her hometown\, in her job\, and in the past. And after six years of writing up local weddings as a columnist for a popular lifestyle website\, she’s wholeheartedly sick of nuptials. Worse\, the next one on her list is none other than Sebastian Nikolaou’s. \nWorking high school summers with sweet\, handsome Sebastian at his mother’s iconic beach restaurant\, teenage Lina was totally wrapped up in the way he made her feel—until the night that everything changed. Even so\, she’s embarrassed to admit how often she still thinks of him\, and now\, comparing their present lives is wrenching. It will take a careful look at her younger self\, and some wisdom from the best friend who was there for it all\, to see that making her dreams come true is up to her alone—whether or not those dreams still include Sebastian . . . \nPoignant\, engaging\, and insightful\, Have a Great Summer is an ode to the confused teenager in all of us\, and a reminder of the blissful\, excruciating\, delicious days of summers gone by. \nAbout the Author:  \nFrancesca Cocchi is a writer and editor who has covered food\, commerce\, and other lifestyle subjects for national outlets\, including Food Network Magazine\, The Pioneer Woman Magazine\, and NBC’s TODAY. She holds a degree in English literature from Villanova University and attended New York University’s Summer Publishing Institute. A proud Jersey girl\, she grew up down the shore in Monmouth County and currently lives in Jersey City with her husband and their dog. Find her on Instagram @francescaa_nicolee and TikTok @francesca_cocchi. \nAbout the Conversation Partner: \nRachel Bush is a local teacher\, mom of two\, and a passionate reader. She reviews books of all genres as @RachelReadThese on Instagram and Goodreads\, but her favorites are thrillers\, romances\, and fantasy books. She loves to support independent bookstores and has enjoyed many author events through Anderson’s Bookshop!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/andersons-bookshop-francesca-cocchi/
LOCATION:Anderson’s Bookshop\, 5112 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bubbly Side of Life - Oyster Pairing Experience
DESCRIPTION:Oyster Pairing Experience\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 7th | 5pm & 6:30pm \nIt’s National Oyster Day!  And that deserves a celebration. \nArgonaut Oyster Bar will be here freshly shucking oysters and I’ll be pairing them with 2 glasses of bubbly. \nEach ticket is for 2 people. Here’s what you get: \n\n12 oysters (a mix of East & West Coast) with all accoutrements (Horseradish cocktail sauce\, champagne vinegar mignonette\, 1 specialty accoutrement\, hot sauce\, & lemon)\n2 glasses of sparkling wine\n\nAdditional oysters will be available for purchase.  (Pre-order to guarantee another serving.) \n*All guests must be 21+.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but they are transferable with 24 hours notice.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/bubbly-side-of-life-oyster-pairing-experience-4/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tivoli Bowl - Geena Fontanella with David Michael Frank
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URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-bowl-geena-fontanella-with-david-michael-frank/
LOCATION:Tivoli Bowl\, 938 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - FNM - Magic the Gathering Casual Commander Night
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.\n\nThere will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.\n\nThere are no limitations on power level\, but folks should bring decks designed for casual\, multi-player play.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Magic the Commander email updates here.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-fnm-magic-the-gathering-casual-commander-night/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bubbly Side of Life - Oyster Pairing Experience
DESCRIPTION:Oyster Pairing Experience\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 7th | 5pm & 6:30pm \nIt’s National Oyster Day!  And that deserves a celebration. \nArgonaut Oyster Bar will be here freshly shucking oysters and I’ll be pairing them with 2 glasses of bubbly. \nEach ticket is for 2 people. Here’s what you get: \n\n12 oysters (a mix of East & West Coast) with all accoutrements (Horseradish cocktail sauce\, champagne vinegar mignonette\, 1 specialty accoutrement\, hot sauce\, & lemon)\n2 glasses of sparkling wine\n\nAdditional oysters will be available for purchase.  (Pre-order to guarantee another serving.) \n*All guests must be 21+.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but they are transferable with 24 hours notice.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/bubbly-side-of-life-oyster-pairing-experience-5/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Pick Your Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hello! Choose your favorite project from our gallery\, then relax and enjoy a hands-on creative workshop where we guide you step-by-step. We provide all the materials you need\, just bring your creativity. Personalize your project with a variety of paint colors and wood stains to create a one-of-a-kind piece for your home or a thoughtful handmade gift. Pre-registration is required! Reserve your spot and get ready for a fun\, social\, and inspiring DIY paint-and-sip workshop experience. We can’t wait to create with you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes before your class begins\, as we will start the workshop promptly at 6:30 pm.\n\nBoard & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.\nPlease note\, BYOB is not permitted\, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.\n\nPre-registration is required for each person\, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations. \nProjects with this symbol have optional upgrades\nProjects with this symbol have additional fees due to national labor and material price increases \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-pick-your-project-workshop-31/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T142213Z
CREATED:20260715T142208Z
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SUMMARY:Ballydoyle - Block Party
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\n\nBlock Party is a band comprised of veteran musicians from the south side of Chicago. Performing Classic “Rock Blocks” and “Songs you forgot you knew” at festivals and clubs in the Chicagoland area. Block Party is sure to please even the toughest critic!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-block-party/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Friday Night Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO THE TWO WAY STREET COFFEE HOUSE FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES!\n\n\n\n\nTwo Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue\, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 50 years!  The show starts at 8pm (CT) and the doors open at 7:30pm. (Suggested donation $10).  We will also host this concert virtually.  You may access the livestream on www.twowaystreet.org\, on our Facebook page or on our YouTube channel. \n\n\n\n\nOn Friday\, August 7\, 2026 Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents a Local Artist Showcase featuring Chris Rawlins and Amelia Harlovic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTWO SONGWRITERS. ONE STAGE. ONE GREAT NIGHT\n\n\n\n\nTwo Way Street Coffee House’s Friday Night Concert Series continues with another Local Artist Showcase\, featuring two outstanding Illinois singer-songwriters whose music reflects two very different artistic voices. \nChris Rawlins brings thoughtful songwriting\, warm storytelling\, and an easy conversational stage presence. Amelia Harlovic blends classical training with contemporary songwriting\, creating richly lyrical songs delivered with expressive vocals and elegant piano. \nTogether\, they offer an evening of original music\, personal stories\, and memorable performances that celebrate the depth and diversity of our local music community. \nDoors open at 7:30 pm.\nConcert begins at 8:00 pm. \nSuggested Donation: $10\nCash or PayPal accepted. \nUnable to join us in person? The concert will also be livestreamed on our website\, Facebook page\, and YouTube channel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE ARTISTS\n\n\n\n\nChris Rawlins\n\n\n\n\n\nFor nearly a decade\, Chris Rawlins has been quietly writing\, performing\, and singing his songs\, earning the attention of one listener after another as he’s matured into one of the finest songwriters to claim a space in the Americana music realm. He listens to the past while grounded in the present\, and writes songs that sound both familiar and innovative. \nRawlins has gone from open mic nights to regional and national tours\, and from bedroom demos to a debut album\, Bring on the Rain\, that Americana UK deemed “rich and unforgettable.” He remains determined to grow artistically and professionally\, and his latest release\, Flyover\, is a perfect example of that ambition. \nFlyover is all about growth and change\, but it’s also a homecoming. Growing up in the Midwest was full of longing— Rawlins was raised in Kalamazoo\, MI and left for New York City at the earliest opportunity. When the East Coast became more and more expensive and unfeasible\, he begrudgingly returned home\, but soon found his way to Chicago\, where the city and music community offered a welcome blend of wonder and familiarity. “It took me a long time to appreciate the Midwest… to begin with\, not as many people as you’d think even know how to define it. Is it the area around the Great Lakes? Is it the Plains? Is part of it in Canada? Or is it just corn fields and being polite? And if you add the fact that it’s known as\, ‘fly over country\,’ I think it leaves a lot to the imagination\, and a lot for you to define for yourself\, which it turns out has so much to do with how I think about songwriting\, and the nature of art.” \nThe songs on Flyover are a love letter to the Midwest but also a discontentment towards it. The lyrics are filled with meditations on urban renewal\, loss and rebirth\, and wistfulness mixed with the fear of complacency. Rawlins conjures the indefinable yet familiar mood of a region that has the feeling of returning to a childhood home— sleeping in a bed that seems too small\, trying to reconnect with a past you’ve left behind\, a nostalgic creak in the floorboards that brings back memories of sneaking out of your parent’s home for the freedom of a summer night. \nWith the help of John Abbey at Kingsize Sound Labs in Chicago\, recording for the album began in the Fall of 2022 and slowly continued\, one song\, or sometimes one instrument at a time until the Spring of 2025. \n“The thread that kept me going during the long recording process was the photograph that I chose for the album cover. A black and white aerial photo that my father took of farmland in Southwest Michigan— it feels eerie yet peaceful at the same time. I knew the songs felt tied to the region I grew up in and I wanted the sound of the album to feel like it could fill up and reverberate through a wide open\, midwestern landscape. I showed the picture to John Abbey\, who was masterful at tapping into the sound I had in mind\, from mic and reverb choices to thinking through instrumentation. Somehow he captured the mood of that photograph into sound.” \nFlyover will be released on October 24th\, 2025. Chris Rawlins continues to reside in Chicago with his wife\, a growing record collection\, and way too many guitars. \n\n\n\n\n\nAmelia Harlovic\n\n\n\n\n\nAmelia Harlovic is a Chicago-based singer and songwriter known for her sincere\, heartfelt lyrics\, classical-pop piano accompaniments and unique vocal stylings. She was raised in Lemont\, IL where her natural affinity for singing was evident from an early age. Like many young singers\, she lent her voice to the church by joining the choir. From there\, she studied piano\, French horn\, and performed in musicals at a nearby theater. Today\, she holds a master of music in classical vocal performance and directs choir in the Northside neighborhood of Lincoln Square. Her first love\, however\, has always been songwriting. She wrote and recorded her first song in her childhood bedroom in 2012 which a friend recorded on an 8 track cassette tape. \nAmelia’s songs mix pop sensibilities with her classical music training. That\, along with her background in theater give her a sound that is performative and lyrically rich. Harlovic began cutting her teeth in the Chicago music scene after completing her music studies in 2018\, lugging her keyboard to venues all over the city. She has appeared at Bookclub\, Sleeping Village\, Uncommon Ground\, Elbo Room\, The Burlington\, Gallery Cabaret\, Harris Theater as well as countless DIY spaces from rooftops to stairwells. In 2026\, she performed at Epiphany Center for the Arts\, Logan Square Improv and October Cafe. You may even catch her busking on a sunny day in one of Chicago’s beloved neighborhoods. \nShe draws her inspiration from heartaches\, headaches and all of the mundane in between. To her\, “anything is game.” From romanticized rides on the CTA\, to the nostalgia trip of a digital camera\, no moment is too insignificant to appear in one of Amelia’s songs. Harlovic’s discography can be found on bandcamp and YouTube.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-friday-night-concert-series/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indian Boundary YMCA Downtown Market
DESCRIPTION:On Saturdays from mid-May to late October\, you’ll find tasty food to eat\, fun items to purchase\, and lots of live music to dance to at the Downtown Downers Grove Market! Join in the fun and support the Y in the parking lot outside the Main Street Train Station from 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/indian-boundary-ymca-downtown-market-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Downers Grove
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T171225Z
CREATED:20260612T171219Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - Pokémon TCG League
DESCRIPTION:Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove\, La Grange\, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free! \nParticipants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokémon with one another as well as have the opportunity to trade cards\, swap stories\, and discuss all things Pokémon! Staff will be on hand to assist new players who are interested in learning more about the game\, including how to play! \n\nThe event will start at 10 AM and run to 12 PM. There’s no need to show up at exactly 10 AM\, nor does everyone need to stay to 12 PM. Drop in\, stay as long as you like\, and have fun!\nAdmission to this casual event is free.\nWhile many players get excited about bringing their cards to the event\, please note that there is no need to bring all of your cards. Most participants bring a small binder and a deck or two to play with.\nIf you are interest in learning how to play the game\, we will have staff on hand that will be able to assist you. Players should bring a 60-card deck that follows the Pokémon deckbuilding rules. If you don’t have a deck\, don’t worry! We have several available for purchase in the store!\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-pokemon-tcg-league-35/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Barkery - CILRA Lab Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Join Happy Dog Barkery as they welcome CILRA Lab Rescue on Saturday\, August 8th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/happy-dog-barkery-cilra-lab-rescue-3/
LOCATION:Happy Dog Barkery\, 5118 Main Street\, Downers grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T131543Z
CREATED:20260702T131528Z
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SUMMARY:Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Mayan Xcalak Beach Party Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:There is at least one beach town that has stayed small in Mexico\, but you literally have to get off the beaten path to find it! Last Spring\, Paul and I drove one and a half hours south of Tulum and went off grid for a week\, in the simple fishing village of Xcalak. Xcalak is the most southern town in Mexico\, on the Mexican Caribbean coast just near Belize. We enjoyed the lack of resorts\, shopping and banks\, and enjoyed the ecotourism. We then returned to Tulum and took a hands on cooking class at Rivera’s Kitchen. In Lily’s home kitchen\, we explored traditional Mayan cuisine\, preparing everything from scratch and gaining a deeper appreciation for the region’s flavors. This late summer afternoon tea menu is inspired by our two weeks in this beautiful Caribbean area filled with colorful and delicious ingredients. \n\nChef Pam \nAfternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only\nAge Requirement 13 yrs +\nThree Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 62\nGluten Free\, Dairy Free\, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 67\nPrice Includes 20% Gratuity\nBYOB Wine or Beer | 10 per bottle \nRecommended Teas\nFeatured Tea – Refreshing Watermelon-Lychee\nBeverage – Golden Starfruit Iced Tea\nTeatail – Pear-Berry Kiss \nBeginnings\nMexican Salad with Potatoes in Green Sauce with Banana-Date Bread \nSavories and PineScones\nChicken Al Pastor Salad Tea Sandwich\nStuffed Poblano Pepper Tortilla Cup\nMayan Shrimp and Corn Salad Tea Sandwich\nBlack Bean and Artichoke Tostada\nCoconut-Almond-Orange PineScone with Almond Devon Crème and Orange Marmalade \nSweet Endings\nArroz con Leche\nCaramel Flan Cheesecake\nMexican Chocolate Poundcake with Mango and Berries \nPinecone Cottage Cancellation Policy\nPinecone Cottage is a small\, locally owned business\, and we truly value each of our guests. To ensure a smooth experience for everyone\, we kindly ask that all reservations be honored. Feel free to cancel or adjust your reservation once up to 24 hours before your seating with no penalty. Changes made within 24 hours\, or no shows will result in the full payment being forfeited. To make a change\, please call 630.963.9130
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/pinecone-cottage-tea-house-mayan-xcalak-beach-party-afternoon-tea-7/
LOCATION:Pinecone Cottage Tea House\, 1029 Burlington Avenue\, Downers Grove\, Illinois\, 60515\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T153753Z
CREATED:20260616T153703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T153753Z
UID:26372-1786194000-1786204800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Afternoon DIY Class! Pick Your Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Choose your favorite project from our gallery\, then relax and enjoy a hands-on creative workshop where we guide you step-by-step. We provide all the materials you need\, just bring your creativity. Personalize your project with a variety of paint colors and wood stains to create a one-of-a-kind piece for your home or a thoughtful handmade gift. Pre-registration is required! Reserve your spot and get ready for a fun\, social\, and inspiring DIY paint-and-sip workshop experience. We can’t wait to create with you!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes before your class begins\, as we will start the workshop promptly at 1 pm.\n\nBoard & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.\nPlease note\, BYOB is not permitted\, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.\n\nPre-registration is required for each person\, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations. \nProjects with this symbol have optional upgrades\nProjects with this symbol have additional fees due to national labor and material price increases \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-afternoon-diy-class-pick-your-project-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T131755Z
CREATED:20260702T131735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T131755Z
UID:26612-1786197600-1786204800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Mayan Xcalak Beach Party Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:There is at least one beach town that has stayed small in Mexico\, but you literally have to get off the beaten path to find it! Last Spring\, Paul and I drove one and a half hours south of Tulum and went off grid for a week\, in the simple fishing village of Xcalak. Xcalak is the most southern town in Mexico\, on the Mexican Caribbean coast just near Belize. We enjoyed the lack of resorts\, shopping and banks\, and enjoyed the ecotourism. We then returned to Tulum and took a hands on cooking class at Rivera’s Kitchen. In Lily’s home kitchen\, we explored traditional Mayan cuisine\, preparing everything from scratch and gaining a deeper appreciation for the region’s flavors. This late summer afternoon tea menu is inspired by our two weeks in this beautiful Caribbean area filled with colorful and delicious ingredients. \n\nChef Pam \nAfternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only\nAge Requirement 13 yrs +\nThree Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 62\nGluten Free\, Dairy Free\, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 67\nPrice Includes 20% Gratuity\nBYOB Wine or Beer | 10 per bottle \nRecommended Teas\nFeatured Tea – Refreshing Watermelon-Lychee\nBeverage – Golden Starfruit Iced Tea\nTeatail – Pear-Berry Kiss \nBeginnings\nMexican Salad with Potatoes in Green Sauce with Banana-Date Bread \nSavories and PineScones\nChicken Al Pastor Salad Tea Sandwich\nStuffed Poblano Pepper Tortilla Cup\nMayan Shrimp and Corn Salad Tea Sandwich\nBlack Bean and Artichoke Tostada\nCoconut-Almond-Orange PineScone with Almond Devon Crème and Orange Marmalade \nSweet Endings\nArroz con Leche\nCaramel Flan Cheesecake\nMexican Chocolate Poundcake with Mango and Berries \nPinecone Cottage Cancellation Policy\nPinecone Cottage is a small\, locally owned business\, and we truly value each of our guests. To ensure a smooth experience for everyone\, we kindly ask that all reservations be honored. Feel free to cancel or adjust your reservation once up to 24 hours before your seating with no penalty. Changes made within 24 hours\, or no shows will result in the full payment being forfeited. To make a change\, please call 630.963.9130.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/pinecone-cottage-tea-house-mayan-xcalak-beach-party-afternoon-tea-8/
LOCATION:Pinecone Cottage Tea House\, 1029 Burlington Avenue\, Downers Grove\, Illinois\, 60515\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T132201Z
CREATED:20260420T132157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T132201Z
UID:25594-1786204800-1786219200@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Ben's Memorial Mile & Community/Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ben’s Memorial Mile is an annual event to raise money and awareness for mental health. We have a community festival with live music\, kids activities\, concessions\, raffles\, art booths\, mental-health resources\, fitness booths\, and much more! We also have two chip-timed one-mile road races along with a little kids’ 100-meter dash. Visit our website to register for the run/walk. Otherwise\, the community festival is FREE to attend.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/bens-memorial-mile-community-music-festival/
LOCATION:Fishel Park\, 1036 Grove St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T233000
DTSTAMP:20260612T171413Z
CREATED:20260612T171350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T171413Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - Heavy Cardboard Night
DESCRIPTION:Heavy Cardboard night is a special board gaming event! Running from 6 PM all the way until midnight\, attendees grab their favorite chunky board games to share with the community. Some folks bring games from home to introduce to others\, while others simply show up eager to learn something new. \nPREREGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT. These events historically sell out\, so make sure to register as soon as you can! \nPREREGISTER HERE\nAdditional Information\n\nParticipants must be ages 14+. Participants under the age of 18 attend the event in tandem with an adult throughout the duration of the event.\nWe will be making an attempt to coordinate specific games and groups via the #board-games channel on the Fair Game Discord Server. If you’re not already a member\, you’re invited to join the conversation!\nFor the purposes of the event\, “heavy cardboard” generally refers to games that take over an hour to play. (Although that’s not necessarily a requirement; we enjoy playing all sorts of game during the event!)\n\nReach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com if you have additional questions about the event!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-heavy-cardboard-night-3/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T131946Z
CREATED:20260702T131921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T131946Z
UID:26614-1786273200-1786280400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Mayan Xcalak Beach Party Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:There is at least one beach town that has stayed small in Mexico\, but you literally have to get off the beaten path to find it! Last Spring\, Paul and I drove one and a half hours south of Tulum and went off grid for a week\, in the simple fishing village of Xcalak. Xcalak is the most southern town in Mexico\, on the Mexican Caribbean coast just near Belize. We enjoyed the lack of resorts\, shopping and banks\, and enjoyed the ecotourism. We then returned to Tulum and took a hands on cooking class at Rivera’s Kitchen. In Lily’s home kitchen\, we explored traditional Mayan cuisine\, preparing everything from scratch and gaining a deeper appreciation for the region’s flavors. This late summer afternoon tea menu is inspired by our two weeks in this beautiful Caribbean area filled with colorful and delicious ingredients. \n\nChef Pam \nAfternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only\nAge Requirement 13 yrs +\nThree Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 62\nGluten Free\, Dairy Free\, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 67\nPrice Includes 20% Gratuity\nBYOB Wine or Beer | 10 per bottle \nRecommended Teas\nFeatured Tea – Refreshing Watermelon-Lychee\nBeverage – Golden Starfruit Iced Tea\nTeatail – Pear-Berry Kiss \nBeginnings\nMexican Salad with Potatoes in Green Sauce with Banana-Date Bread \nSavories and PineScones\nChicken Al Pastor Salad Tea Sandwich\nStuffed Poblano Pepper Tortilla Cup\nMayan Shrimp and Corn Salad Tea Sandwich\nBlack Bean and Artichoke Tostada\nCoconut-Almond-Orange PineScone with Almond Devon Crème and Orange Marmalade \nSweet Endings\nArroz con Leche\nCaramel Flan Cheesecake\nMexican Chocolate Poundcake with Mango and Berries \nPinecone Cottage Cancellation Policy\nPinecone Cottage is a small\, locally owned business\, and we truly value each of our guests. To ensure a smooth experience for everyone\, we kindly ask that all reservations be honored. Feel free to cancel or adjust your reservation once up to 24 hours before your seating with no penalty. Changes made within 24 hours\, or no shows will result in the full payment being forfeited. To make a change\, please call 630.963.9130.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/pinecone-cottage-tea-house-mayan-xcalak-beach-party-afternoon-tea-9/
LOCATION:Pinecone Cottage Tea House\, 1029 Burlington Avenue\, Downers Grove\, Illinois\, 60515\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T142156Z
CREATED:20260622T142144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T142156Z
UID:26433-1786280400-1786291200@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Afternoon DIY Class! Pick Your Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hello! This is an invite-only DIY workshop. Choose your favorite project from our gallery\, then relax and enjoy a hands-on creative workshop where we guide you step-by-step. We provide all the materials you need\, just bring your creativity. Personalize your project with a variety of paint colors and wood stains to create a one-of-a-kind piece for your home or a thoughtful handmade gift. Pre-registration is required! Reserve your spot and get ready for a fun\, social\, and inspiring DIY paint and sip workshop experience. We can’t wait to create with you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes before your class begins\, as we will start the workshop promptly at 1 pm.\n\nBoard & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.\nPlease note\, BYOB is not permitted\, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.\n\nPre-registration is required for each person\, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations. \nProjects with this symbol have optional upgrades\nProjects with this symbol have additional fees due to national labor and material price increases \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-afternoon-diy-class-pick-your-project-workshop-10/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T171643Z
CREATED:20260612T171627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T171643Z
UID:26276-1786280400-1786294800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Mah Jong - Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove for Mah Jong Open Play! Whether you’re an experienced player looking for regular games or a newer player eager to gain experience\, our weekly open play sessions are a great place to enjoy Mah Jong and connect with fellow enthusiasts. \nPlayers are welcome to bring their own Mah Jong sets and cards. We will have some Mah Jong sets available for use during the event. Our community includes players of varying experience levels\, and newcomers who have attended a Learn-to-Play session are encouraged to join. \nOpen Play is designed for independent play rather than formal instruction\, but you’ll find a welcoming community ready to share in the fun of the game. \nRegistration is $5 per person. \nCome learn\, play\, and connect with the growing Mah Jong community at Fair Game! \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-mah-jong-open-play-2/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T171807Z
CREATED:20260612T171801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T171807Z
UID:26277-1786383000-1786395600@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Star Wars X-Wing Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. \nPilots will use the standard 2.5 rules from Atomic Mass Games\, with an eventual transition into new points from the X-Wing Alliance’s community-driven balances. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server and our X-Wing Facebook group. You can also sign-up for X-Wing email updates here.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-star-wars-x-wing-meetup-18/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260612T185841Z
CREATED:20260612T180052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T185841Z
UID:26284-1786384800-1786399200@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Riftbound Nexus Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove for our Riftbound Nexus Nights on Monday!\nStarting at 6:00 pm\, we will run a 3-round best-of-1 swiss tournament. Entry for this event is $10. There will also be a prize pack pool of two Riftbound Booster Packs per participant. All participants will receive one pack\, with additional packs awarded to players based on their final standings. Participants will also receive promo materials based on attendance\, and as always\, you can join our Discord to engage in the conversation!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-riftbound-nexus-nights-10/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T213000
DTSTAMP:20260622T142438Z
CREATED:20260622T142428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T142438Z
UID:26434-1786386600-1786397400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Weeknight DIY! Pick Your Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hello! Choose your favorite project from our gallery\, then relax and enjoy a hands-on creative workshop where we guide you step-by-step. We provide all the materials you need\, just bring your creativity. Personalize your project with a variety of paint colors and wood stains to create a one-of-a-kind piece for your home or a thoughtful handmade gift. Pre-registration is required! Reserve your spot and get ready for a fun\, social\, and inspiring DIY paint-and-sip workshop experience. We can’t wait to create with you!\n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes before your class begins\, as we will start the workshop promptly at 6:30 pm.\n\nBoard & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.\nPlease note\, BYOB is not permitted\, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.\n\nPre-registration is required for each person\, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations. \nProjects with this symbol have optional upgrades\nProjects with this symbol have additional fees due to national labor and material price increases \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-weeknight-diy-pick-your-project-workshop-31/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154410Z
CREATED:20260604T144811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T154410Z
UID:26184-1786388400-1786393800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Tivoli Bowl - Trivia
DESCRIPTION:TRIVIA @ THE TIVOLI! FREE TO ENTER!\nGrab your big-brain friends (or just your besties) and have fun competing against other teams in a fun\, chill bar-trivia setting led by your Quizmasters: Scot & Stephen!  You can win tasty prizes\, swag and more! \nThis is for ABSOLTUTELY ANYONE! No Charge to enter\, no registration required.  Have fun!  We guarantee you’ll make it part of your routine!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-bowl-trivia-8/
LOCATION:Tivoli Bowl\, 938 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T140934Z
CREATED:20260601T140928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T140934Z
UID:26131-1786390200-1786395600@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Tivoli Theatre - After Hours Film Society Presents Dick Biondi: The Voice that Rocked America
DESCRIPTION:MOVIE REVIEW\nThe Rock ‘N’ Roll DJ Who Changed Radio: The Wild I-Tralian\, Dick Biondi\n​\nIn the 1950s and ’60s\, rock ’n’ roll swept across America\, driven by the power of radio. But it was the disc jockeys who held the real sway: deciding what records to spin and\, in doing so\, shaping the soundtrack of a generation. With bands vying for airplay and DJs battling to be number one\, an original and irreverent voice cut through the noise: the Wild I-Tralian\, Dick Biondi.Biondi didn’t just play the hits—he made them. He helped break The Beatles and The Beach Boys to American audiences\, and championed young artists like Elvis Presley\, Little Richard\, Bobby Darin\, and The Rolling Stones. His rebellious\, fast-talking style clashed with radio management\, and he was famously fired from dozens of stations—but the kids adored him. \nIf rock ’n’ roll was the heartbeat of hot-blooded teenage America\, Dick Biondi was its voice. \nABOUT THE FILM\nThe Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story is a one-hour\, grassroots fan documentary about Hall of Fame radio disc jockey Dick Biondi. For over six decades\, Dick’s on-air energy\, humor\, and unwavering support of new talent built an enduring connection with audiences and musicians alike.\nTold through rare archival photos and footage\, re-creations\, and interviews with recording artists\, broadcasters\, friends\, fans\, and Biondi himself\, the film captures the spirit of a broadcasting pioneer whose passion changed lives—on both sides of the microphone. \nNarrated by Award-Winning Filmmaker Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice\, whose own life was transformed after meeting her teenage idol\, The Voice That Rocked America is both a tribute and a love letter to the power of radio\, rock ’n’ roll\, and fandom itself. \nWho’s in the film? Rock stars\, radio stars\, and Dick Biondi himself!  The original Jersey Boy\, Frankie Valli\, Brian Wilson and Al Jardine of The Beach Boys\, Paul Shaffer (The Late Show with David Letterman)\, Tony Orlando\, Walt Parazaider (Chicago)\, Frankie Avalon\, TV & radio personality Bob Sirott\, John Records Landecker (Hall of Fame Broadcaster)\, Jim Peterik (The Ides of March and Survivor)\,  Carl Giammarese\,  Dennis Tufano\, and Nick Fortuna (The Buckinghams)\, Comedian Tom Dreesen\, Jimy Sohns (The Shadows of Knight)\, and more. \nIn the 1950s and ’60s\, rock ’n’ roll swept across America\, driven by the power of radio. But it was the disc jockeys who held the real sway: deciding what records to spin and\, in doing so\, shaping the soundtrack of a generation. With bands vying for airplay and DJs battling to be number one\, an original and irreverent voice cut through the noise: the Wild I-Tralian\, Dick Biondi. \nAbout the Filmmaker: Pam Enzweiler-Pulice grew up during the 1950s and 1960s in Villa Park\, Illinois\, a blue-collar suburb of Chicago. From a young age\, Pam’s interests were always creative. She listened to music\, directed the neighborhood kids in a play\, and wrote stories. During a low point in her late twenties\, Pam destroyed her “childish” stories and poems in a fire. But the creative urges persisted. \n“It wasn’t until I was well into my sixties that I truly followed my heart and believed in myself\,” says Pam. “At the age of 77\, I finally realized a creative dream by making the Dick Biondi film.” Persistence paid off\, but the creative pursuit has been quite a journey.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-theatre-after-hours-film-society-presents-dick-biondi-the-voice-that-rocked-america/
LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 5021 Highland Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173432Z
CREATED:20260612T173427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T173432Z
UID:26278-1786469400-1786482000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Games Workshop Miniatures Night
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. \nThere will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult. \nWe will set-up the store for both Warhammer 40k 9th Edition and Warhammer Age of Sigmar 3rd Edition. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Games Workshop email updates here.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-games-workshop-miniatures-night-2/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260219T162440Z
CREATED:20260219T162433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T162440Z
UID:24847-1786474800-1786480200@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Downers Grove Park District Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/downers-grove-park-district-summer-concert-series-10/
LOCATION:Fishel Park\, 1036 Grove St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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