Tivoli Theatre - Alphabet Soup Presents Beauty and the Beast
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
An original adaptation of the beloved classic! This fairy tale tells the story of a courageous girl named Bella as she sets off to save her father from the Beast’s castle. With the help of some enchanted characters, Bella and the Beast learn that true beauty comes from within. Don’t miss this magical musical that reminds us all that beauty is more than skin deep.
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Music & Dance, Bravery, Relationships and Family​
Recommended: Preschool-4th Grade
Running Time: 65 minutes

Fair Game - Pokémon TCG League
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
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!
Participants 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!

The 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!
Admission to this casual event is free.
While 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.
If 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!

If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com!

Pinecone Cottage Tea House - French Picnic Afternoon Tea
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Pinecone Cottage Tea House, 1029 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515, United States Minor Outlying Islands
The charming, peaceful vibe of Vendays-Montalivet, located in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is precisely what I yearn for, a cozy beach cottage in Southwestern France. The soothing sound of the waves, our toes in the sand, and the gentle breeze on our faces as we strolled along the pristine beaches surrounded by lush, enchanting pine forests was incredibly calming and grounding. My goal for this French Picnic Afternoon Tea is to recreate the serene days, the enchanting atmosphere, and the delicious cuisine we enjoyed during that unforgettable week.

Chef Pam
Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only
Age Requirement 13 yrs+
Three Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 57
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 62
BYOB Wine or Beer | 10 per bottle
Recommended Teas
Loose Tea – Mixed Berry-Cherry Compote
Iced Tea – Sweet Rhubarb Lemonade | 5
Teatail – Lemon Balm-Mint French 75 | 7
Garden Lemon Balm, Mint, Black Ceylon Loose Tea, Lemon and Orange Syrup, Nonalcoholic Champagne
Beginnings
French Potato Picnic Salad with Buttermilk-Gruyère Bread
Savories and PineScones
French Chicken Salad on Rosemary Focaccia Tea Sandwich
Ham-Black Olive-Chevre-Egg and Honey Pizzette
Brie-Melon-Chive on Walnut Bread Tea Sandwich
French Radish Picnic Tea Sandwich
Glazed Strawberry-Blueberry PineScone with Vanilla Devon Crème and Mixed Berry Preserves
Sweet Endings
Shortbread Lemon Tart
Semisweet Chocolate Mousse
Biscoff Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Pinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorial Policy
Pinecone Cottage is now taking Weekend Afternoon Tea and Event reservations on our website. Using the reservations tab, make a date and time selection, and conveniently purchase tickets through your PayPal account or as a PayPal guest. Afternoon Tea reservations are non-refundable; however, they can be transferred to a later date. For Weekday Afternoon Tea reservations, please call 630.963.9130.
$57.00

Hapy Dog Barkery - Midwest BREW
2025-07-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main Street, Downers grove, IL, 60515
Join Happy Dog Barkery as they welcome Midwest BREW on Saturday, July 19 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

Two Way Street Coffee House - Sing Around
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
It’s time to get together again and make music!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 2-4 pm CT, Plank Road Folk Music Society and Two Way Street Coffee House will host a sing-around. You are all welcome to sing, play an instrument or just listen. It is refreshing to hear the vast array of songs from the traditional folk songbook that the community brings.

You will be amazed at how fast those 2 hours go! You will be wanting to come back again and again to this community as we share through music and songs.
Please donate in support of our community events!

Visit www.twowaystreet.org for more information.

Fair Game - Magic the Gathering - Final fantasy Chocobo Racing Draft Series
2025-07-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
We’re off to the Gold Saucer, Magic players!
Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove every Saturday evening from June 14th – July 19th for the Chocobo Racing Draft Series!
Chocobo Racing Events are weekly booster draft events based on the Final Fantasy VII mini-game, Chocobo Racing. Players will earn points that accumulate every time they attend to reach special rewards just for this event.
Fair Game will be hosting weekly booster drafts for this event. Each week, players will receive three Final Fantasy Play Booster packs, 50 minutes to draft and build a 40-card deck, and then play a three-round Swiss tournament. A prize pack pool of two Play Boosters per player will also be available; each player will receive one pack with additional packs awarded to players based on their final standings in the tournament.
Players must sign up each week to receive points. Preregistration is not required but always encouraged. Click here to register

Board & Brush - Pick Your Project Workshop
2025-07-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Board and Brush, 5151 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please arrive 10 minutes before your class begins. We will start the workshop promptly at 6:30 pm regardless of attendance.

Board & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.
Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
Please note, BYOB is not permitted, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.
Pre-registration is required for each person, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations.

Ballydoyle Presents Turbo Shot
2025-07-19 21:00 | Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
About the Event

Give your night an injection of power & rock out at Ballydoyle!

Pinecone Cottage Tea House - French Picnic Afternoon Tea
2025-07-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Pinecone Cottage Tea House, 1029 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515, United States Minor Outlying Islands
The charming, peaceful vibe of Vendays-Montalivet, located in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is precisely what I yearn for, a cozy beach cottage in Southwestern France. The soothing sound of the waves, our toes in the sand, and the gentle breeze on our faces as we strolled along the pristine beaches surrounded by lush, enchanting pine forests was incredibly calming and grounding. My goal for this French Picnic Afternoon Tea is to recreate the serene days, the enchanting atmosphere, and the delicious cuisine we enjoyed during that unforgettable week.

Chef Pam
Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only
Age Requirement 13 yrs+
Three Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 57
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 62
BYOB Wine or Beer | 10 per bottle
Recommended Teas
Loose Tea – Mixed Berry-Cherry Compote
Iced Tea – Sweet Rhubarb Lemonade | 5
Teatail – Lemon Balm-Mint French | 7
Beginnings
French Potato Picnic Salad with Buttermilk-Gruyère Bread
Savories and PineScones
French Chicken Salad on Rosemary Focaccia Tea Sandwich
Ham-Black Olive-Chevre-Egg and Honey Pizzette
Brie-Melon-Chive on Walnut Bread Tea Sandwich
French Radish Picnic Tea Sandwich
Glazed Strawberry-Blueberry PineScone with Vanilla Devon Crème and Mixed Berry Preserves
Sweet Endings
Shortbread Lemon Tart
Semisweet Chocolate Mousse
Biscoff Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Pinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorial Policy
Pinecone Cottage is now taking Weekend Afternoon Tea and Event reservations on our website. Using the reservations tab, make a date and time selection, and conveniently purchase tickets through your PayPal account or as a PayPal guest. Afternoon Tea reservations are non-refundable; however, they can be transferred to a later date. For Weekday Afternoon Tea reservations, please call 630.963.9130.
$57.00 – $62.00

Board & Brush - Afternoon Arts & Crafts - Pick Your Project Workshop - Ages 10+ Welcome
2025-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Board and Brush, 5151 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please arrive 10 minutes before your class begins. We will start the workshop promptly at 1 pm regardless of attendance.

Board & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.
Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
Please note, BYOB is not permitted; you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.
Pre-registration is required for each person, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations.

Fair Game - Disney Lorcana Reign of Jafar Casual League Play
2025-07-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
The Great Illuminary beckons!
Join us for at Fair Game Downers Grove for Lorcana League Play, featuring the newest set: Reign of Jafar!
League Play is great for new players, casual players, and collectors alike, emphasizing fun, casual play and community building over competition. Participants collect points, win or lose, by participating in Disney Lorcana matches (best 2 of 3), as well as by completing various Disney- and Lorcana-themed achievements during matches. Prizes are awarded to most or all League participants, with top players receiving a small additional bonus, including, but not limited to, booster packs for the latest Lorcana set!
League Structure:
This League Season will be played over three four-week Rounds:

Round 1: Sunday, June 8th – Sunday, June 29th
Round 2: Sunday, July 6th – Sunday, July 27th
Round 3: Sunday, August 3rd – Sunday, August 24th

At the end of each Round promo cards and pins will be awarded to most, if not all, participants. After all three Rounds are complete, Season awards and remaining Round prizes will be awarded.
Cost:
There is a weekly participation fee of $5 per participant
Prizing:
Sign-up Prize: Pull the Lever! promo card
Bonus Weekly Prize: Vanellope von Schweetz Deck Box (1 box awarded per week)
Booster Packs: Every 10 points earned through League play earns the participant a Booster Pack from Reign of Jafar (Note: League points are tracked per player; points cannot be combined or transferred between players)
End of Round Prizes (available for participants who earn at least 3 League Points at the end of each Round of League play): Lady – Decisive Dog, Aladdin – Vigilant Guard, and Patch – Playful Pup promo cards, Captain Hook – The Pirate King and Into the Unknown promo pins
End of Season Prizes (available for participants who earned the most League points and/or at least 12 or more League points): Amethyst Ink promo pin, Rapunzel – High Climber Lore Counter
Earning Points:
Points can be earned a variety of ways! Learn how here!
If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com!

Pinecone Cottage Tea House - French Picnic Afternoon Tea
2025-07-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Pinecone Cottage Tea House, 1029 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515, United States Minor Outlying Islands
The charming, peaceful vibe of Vendays-Montalivet, located in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is precisely what I yearn for, a cozy beach cottage in Southwestern France. The soothing sound of the waves, our toes in the sand, and the gentle breeze on our faces as we strolled along the pristine beaches surrounded by lush, enchanting pine forests was incredibly calming and grounding. My goal for this French Picnic Afternoon Tea is to recreate the serene days, the enchanting atmosphere, and the delicious cuisine we enjoyed during that unforgettable week.

Chef Pam
Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only
Age Requirement 13 yrs+
Three Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 57
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 62
BYOB Wine or Beer | 10 per bottle
Recommended Teas
Loose Tea – Mixed Berry-Cherry Compote
Iced Tea – Sweet Rhubarb Lemonade | 5
Teatail – Lemon Balm-Mint French 75 | 7
Garden Lemon Balm, Mint, Black Ceylon Loose Tea, Lemon and Orange Syrup, Nonalcoholic Champagne
Beginnings
French Potato Picnic Salad with Buttermilk-Gruyère Bread
Savories and PineScones
French Chicken Salad on Rosemary Focaccia Tea Sandwich
Ham-Black Olive-Chevre-Egg and Honey Pizzette
Brie-Melon-Chive on Walnut Bread Tea Sandwich
French Radish Picnic Tea Sandwich
Glazed Strawberry-Blueberry PineScone with Vanilla Devon Crème and Mixed Berry Preserves
Sweet Endings
Shortbread Lemon Tart
Semisweet Chocolate Mousse
Biscoff Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Pinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorial Policy
Pinecone Cottage is now taking Weekend Afternoon Tea and Event reservations on our website. Using the reservations tab, make a date and time selection, and conveniently purchase tickets through your PayPal account or as a PayPal guest. Afternoon Tea reservations are non-refundable; however, they can be transferred to a later date. For Weekday Afternoon Tea reservations, please call 630.963.9130.
$57.00 – $62.00

Ballydoyle Irish & Bluegrass Sundays
2025-07-20 17:00 - 19:30 | Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

Fair Game - Star Wars X-Wing Meetup
2025-07-21 17:30 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
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.
Pilots 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.
If 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.

Fair Game - Star Wars Unlimited Casual Premier Tournament
2025-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation.
Tournament events are $10 entry; each player wins a Weekly Play pack as a prize at least one Shadows of the Galaxy pack for playing, and potentially additional packs for having a winning record.
Depending on event attendance, we may choose to change the event to Casual Play instead of a tournament. Casual Play is $5 entry and each player receieves a Weekly Play pack for participation. Participants will need to bring their own decks designed for casual play.
Seats are limited, so preregistration is important.

Tivoli Theatre - After Hours Film Society Presents On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
2025-07-21 19:30 | Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
CAST & CREW
Directed by Rungano Nyoni
Featuring Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Henry B.J. Phiri
In Bemba and English with English subtitles.
Rated PG-13
Runtime: 99 mins.

A death in the family leads to chaos in the brilliant, shifting On Becoming A Guinea Fowl
The searing second film from Rungano Nyoni escalates its stress until hard-earned catharsis.
By Katie Rife | AV Club
A death in the family leads to chaos in the brilliant, shifting On Becoming A Guinea Fowl
On Becoming A Guinea Fowl opens on a sardonic note, as an upwardly mobile Zambian woman named Shula (Susan Chardy) drives down a dark lane late at night. She’s just come from a fancy dress party, and is dressed as Missy Elliott from the “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” video—you know, the one where she wore the big inflated bodysuit? Shula passes a man who appears to be passed out by the side of the road; she gets out to investigate, still wearing that puffy costume, and discovers that not only is the man dead, it’s her Uncle Fred.
The scene that follows is like something from a Luis Buñuel movie, but with an African twist. Guinea Fowl pokes fun at the absurdities of life in modern-day Zambia, where nothing works and everyone is corrupt. Our protagonist is international in her sensibilities, and seems to have spent some time abroad; she works for a foreign company, and wants little to do with the traditional customs of her home country. The reasons for that become obvious over the course of Rungano Nyoni’s blistering second feature, as biting wit transforms into righteous fury.
With Shula as our exasperated guide, On Becoming A Guinea Fowl gradually reveals why she isn’t sad that Fred died, and neither are her cousins Nsansa (Elizabeth Chisela) and Bupe (Esther Singini). The first hint comes a half-hour in, as Nsansa—previously depicted as a fool, loud and drunk and always causing a scene—tells a traumatic story from her childhood. She laughs, but it isn’t funny at all. Her messiness is a coping mechanism, and she instantly changes from a comedic character into a tragic one.
The shift in tone happens gradually, as the contrast between the real Uncle Fred and the Uncle Fred whom Shula’s aunties are mourning in public becomes ever more enraging. Nyoni is contemptuous towards the hypocrisy of what the film calls “God’s people,” and the impunity of Zambian men who expect their wives to wait on them while they spend their paychecks on booze and brothels. But her harshest condemnation is of women who uphold the patriarchy, along with a call to break these oppressive cycles.
It’s not that Shula’s mom (Doris Naulapwa) and aunts don’t believe Shula’s story, or those of her cousins. It’s that they don’t think they are particularly important, and are more invested in maintaining the family’s middle-class reputation than in protecting their girls. They’re particularly cruel to Fred’s wife Chichi (Norah Mwansa), a downtrodden young woman still in her teens. The math is shocking when you count backwards from Chichi’s current age to when she and Fred first met; his sisters don’t want to talk about that, however, and would rather blame Chichi’s impoverished family than hold the dead man accountable.
Nyoni is too smart to make a straightforward message movie, however. Instead, she makes her point through the kids’ show that gives her film its title, an educational program that teaches Zambian children about wildlife. A guinea fowl is a “talkative creature” that is “very useful” on the savannah, a narrator explains, because its chattering alerts the other animals to the presence of predators. The connection between this video and Shula’s childhood isn’t clear until the very end of the film. But when it all clicks into place, it’s electrifying.
Nyoni’s direction is brilliant, contrasting the chaos of Uncle Fred’s multi-day funeral with the stillness and solace Shula finds in her cousins’ company. The framing cuts characters in half and traps them in claustrophobic spaces, and the ominous, sometimes abrasive music lets us know that things are not fine, even when Shula’s family pretends that they are. The effect is escalating stress, building to searing catharsis.
Nyoni’s debut feature I Am Not A Witch was even drier and more abstract than this one, and On Becoming A Guinea Fowl is accessible by comparison. (Both films also have a protagonist named Shula.) It’s still very much an art film, however, one that refuses to hold the viewer’s hand. Instead, she soaks her film in gasoline and hands us a match.

DISCUSSION FOLLOWS EVERY FILM!
$7.00 Members | $11.00 Non-Members
TIVOLI THEATRE
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630-968-0219 | classiccinemas.com
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Fair Game - Games Workshop Miniatures Night
2025-07-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
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.
There 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.
We will set-up the store for both Warhammer 40k 9th Edition and Warhammer Age of Sigmar 3rd Edition.
If 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.

Fair Game - Open Painting Night
2025-07-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
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.
We 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.
While 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.
There is a $5 admission fee for this event.
If 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.

Downers Grove Park District Summer Concert Series - Wild Daisy
2025-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
KICK BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER LONG AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PAVILION IN FISHEL PARK!
The FREE concerts are held Tuesday evenings June 3 through August 12 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies.
Doors open and food and beverage sales begin at 6pm each Tuesday. Music will play between 7 and 8:30pm. Fishel Park is located at 1036 Grove Street in Downers Grove.
Download the 2025 Lineup

2025 Summer Concert Series Lineup

Concert Date

Band

June 3
One Night Band

June 10
Brass from the Past

June 17
The Prissillas

June 24
Kaleidoscope Eyes

July 1
Anchors Away

July 8
No Turn On Red

July 15
90’s Pop Nation

July 22
Wild Daisy

July 29
The Hat Guys

August 5
The Wayouts

August 12
Valius

Tivoli Theatre - Wednesday Morning Movie Series
2025-07-23 10:00 | Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2 (*plus applicable tax.). Get reserved seating tickets online (no convenience fee!) or at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games. Showtime begins at 10 AM.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY SCREENINGS
All locations will have a Wednesday morning auditorium dedicated for guests who may need more freedom than a traditional cinema setting allows. With the lights turned up and sound turned down, you can talk and move around, which can be helpful for young families or guests with special needs.
GROUP RESERVATIONS
Group reservations for 20 or more are back! Reservations must include admission with reserved seating and a kiddie combo (popcorn, juice box or kiddie drink and a fruit snack) for $8 (*plus applicable tax.). 2025 WMMS Group Reservation Form
MOVIE LINEUP
6/4 The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes (PG)
6/11 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)
6/18 The Wild Robot (PG)
6/25 Transformers One (PG)
7/9 Shrek 2 (PG)
7/16 The Garfield Movie (PG)
7/23 Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)
7/30 Despicable Me 4 (PG)
8/6 Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG)

Fair Game - Magic the Gathering Casual Commander Night
2025-07-23 17:30 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.

There 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.

There are no limitations on power level, but folks should bring decks designed for casual, multi-player play.

If 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.

Tivoli Bowl - Karaoke
2025-07-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Tivoli Bowl, 938 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Tivoli Bowl is calling all singers of all ages and ability to do battle! Every Wednesday night from 6pm-10pm in the Tivoli Bowl game room, your karaoke host, Larry Eisner, leads a weekly contest for food, drink, and bowling prizes! NO COST for entry in the weekly contests! Be serious or silly, be a great singer or terrible, but most of all, have FUN! As always, food and drink are available at our counter. Weekly winners are invited to our Quarterly Championship Karaoke Battle, to compete for a CASH PRIZE! Visit our counter for details!

Ballydoyle - Open Mic Night
2025-07-23 20:00 | Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
About the Event

Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Featuring new host and longtime participant Chad Gemkow! Sign-up begins at 8 PM.

Downtown Downers Grove Sidewalk Sale
2025-07-24 10:00 - 2025-07-26 17:00 | IL
More than 20 downtown businesses are hosting the SALE of the year!

Fair Game - Star Wars Legion Casual Meetup
2025-07-24 17:30 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
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.
There 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.
Players 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.
If 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.

Two Way Street Coffee House - High School and College-Aged Musicians Open Mic
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Attention High School & College-Age Musicians, Poets, and Performance Artists!
It’s Your Turn to Shine—Every Last Thursday of the Month!
Step into the spotlight at Two Way Street Coffee House, one of the best-loved acoustic venues in the Chicago area. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, poet, guitarist, or spoken word performer, this is your space to be heard.
What You’ll Get:

A welcoming stage in a legendary listening room
Full audio/visual setup and helpful volunteers
A live audience—and a livestream too!
Soda, snacks, coffee, and cookies for just $1

When: Last Thursday of each month – Doors open and sign up begins at 6:30 PM
Where: Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL
Who: Exclusively for high school and college-aged performers
We provide: Sound, livestream, piano, and a warm crowd
You bring: Your voice, your words, your acoustic instrument
Performer Details:

Acoustic instruments only (no drum sets or amps—light percussion is fine!)
Originals or covers welcome
Each performer gets up to 3 songs or 12 minutes
Sign-up in person starting at 6:30 PM – first come, first perform!
Younger-than-high-school performers? Reach out—we’d love to hear from you!

Questions?
Call: 630-969-9720
Email: info@twowaystreet.org
It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s your time to shine!

Orange & Brew / Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Pierogi Pop-up
2025-07-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Orange & Brew, 1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
We’re excited to announce a special Pierogi Pop-up on Friday, July 25, during happy hour from 4 to 7 PM at Orange & Brew!
Our wonderful neighbor, Pinecone Cottage, renowned for their Afternoon Teas, will be joining us with fresh, homemade Pieorgi for this exclusive event. Chef Pam spent many weekends in Brighton Park with her Polish grandparents and perfected a recipe for this very popular, crescent-shaped, filled dumpling originating from Poland.
You can mix and match three delicious flavors: Potato and Cheddar, Kraut and Wild Mushroom, Kraut, Bacon and Potato, and top your favorite flavor with Bacon, Sour Cream or Fried Onions. Don’t miss your chance to eat fresh pierogi in Downtown Downers Grove, six pieces $12 and 12 pieces $18. If you’re in the mood for something sweeter, try three Strawberry Honey Pistachio Pierogi for $7.

Moose Lodge Cruise Nights
2025-07-25 16:00 - 20:00 | IL
Cars-$10.00 Donation requested but not required to support that week’s Not-For Profit group. All types of cars, trucks, and hot rods welcome. Road is closed for set up at 3:00. Concessions available.

Friday Night Live - Live Entertainment Downtown Downers Grove
2025-07-25 17:30 - 20:00 | IL
Kickstart your weekends with live music every Friday night at the Main Street Train Station Downtown Downers Grove, 5:30-8:00pm. Bands change weekly! Stop by before or after dinner! While you are downtown, enjoy the Moose Cruise Nights from 4-8pm – with Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Classic Cars! (Shows are from June 6th-August 22nd, with no shows June 20 or July 4).

Friday Night Live Entertainment Schedule

Date
Band

May 23
Duck & Cover Band

May 30
Handsome Devils

June 6
Loft Lizards

June 13
The Stingers

June 20
No show – Rotary GroveFest

June 27
Feed the Llama

July 4
No show

July 11
Connie and Vernam Cipher

July 18
Claremont Drive

July 25
Outside the Lines

August 1
J & D Just Friends

August 8
Fay Lockwood Band

August 15
Afternoon Logic

August 22
The Fishin’ Buddies

August 29
Karen Hart Band

Fair Game - FNM - Magic the Gathering Casual Commander Night
2025-07-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
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.

There 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.

There are no limitations on power level, but folks should bring decks designed for casual, multi-player play.

If 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.
