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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-14/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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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-9/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T210000
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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-17/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T141948Z
CREATED:20260715T141943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T141948Z
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SUMMARY:Ballydoyle - Presents Standard Strings
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\n\nMusic with Deep Roots for All Suits! Bluegrass\, Irish\, Old Time
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-presents-standard-strings-2/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T160000
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CREATED:20260730T135456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T135503Z
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SUMMARY:Bubbly Side of Life - Bubbly 101
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URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/bubbly-side-of-life-bubbly-101-3/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anderson's Bookshop - Chronically Curious Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downers Grove for our Chronically Curious Book Club! Our next meeting will be held on Sunday\, August 2nd at 3:00 pm\, and we will be discussing Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI. \n\nThis will be a free event\, but we highly encourage the purchase of the monthly book from our store. Please note that the author will not be present at this event. \nMore about Empire of AI:   \nA New York Times Notable Book • Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction • A New York Times Bestseller • Named a Best Book of the Year by Smithsonian\, Scientific American\, and Elle • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize\, NYPL Helen Bernstein Award\, Whiting Award\, and Porchlight Business Book Award \n“A bestselling page-turner that has made waves not just in Silicon Valley but around the world . . . With Empire of AI\, Hao is fundamentally shaping many people’s perceptions and understanding of the company at the center of the AI revolution.” —TIME Magazine\, “TIME100 AI 2025” \n“Excellent and deeply reported.” —Tim Wu\, The New York Times \n“Startling and intensely researched . . . an essential account of how OpenAI and ChatGPT came to be and the catastrophic places they will likely take us.” —Vulture \nFrom a brilliant longtime AI insider with intimate access to the world of Sam Altman’s OpenAI from the beginning\, an eye-opening account of arguably the most fateful tech arms race in history\, reshaping the planet in real time\, from the cockpit of the company that is driving the frenzy \nWhen AI expert and investigative journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019\, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a nonprofit with safety enshrined as its core mission\, the organization was meant\, its leader Sam Altman told us\, to act as a check against more purely mercantile\, and potentially dangerous\, forces. What could go wrong? \nOver time\, Hao began to wrestle ever more deeply with that question. Increasingly\, she realized that the core truth of this massively disruptive sector is that its vision of success requires an almost unprecedented amount of resources: the “compute” power of high-end chips and the processing capacity to create massive large language models\, the sheer volume of data that needs to be amassed at scale\, the humans “cleaning up” that data for sweatshop wages throughout the Global South\, and a truly alarming spike in the usage of energy and water underlying it all. The truth is that we have entered a new and ominous age of empire: only a small handful of globally scaled companies can even enter the field of play. At the head of the pack with its ChatGPT breakthrough\, how would OpenAI resist such temptations? \nSpoiler alert: it didn’t. Armed with Microsoft’s billions\, OpenAI is setting a breakneck pace\, chased by a small group of the most valuable companies in human history—toward what end\, not even they can define. All this time\, Hao has maintained her deep sourcing within the company and the industry\, and so she was in intimate contact with the story that shocked the entire tech industry—Altman’s sudden firing and triumphant return. The behind-the-scenes story of what happened\, told here in full for the first time\, is revelatory of who the people controlling this technology really are. But this isn’t just the story of a single company\, however fascinating it is. The g forces pressing down on the people of OpenAI are deforming the judgment of everyone else too—as such forces do. Naked power finds the ideology to cloak itself; no one thinks they’re the bad guy. But in the meantime\, as Hao shows through intrepid reporting on the ground around the world\, the enormous wheels of extraction grind on. By drawing on the viewpoints of Silicon Valley engineers\, Kenyan data laborers\, and Chilean water activists\, Hao presents the fullest picture of AI and its impact we’ve seen to date\, alongside a trenchant analysis of where things are headed. An astonishing eyewitness view from both up in the command capsule of the new economy and down where the real suffering happens\, Empire of AI pierces the veil of the industry defining our era. \nAbout the Author:\nKaren Hao is an award-winning journalist covering the impacts of artificial intelligence on society. She writes for publications including The Atlantic and leads the Pulitzer Center’s AI Spotlight Series\, a program training thousands of journalists around the world on how to cover AI. She was formerly a reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering American and Chinese tech companies and a senior editor for AI at MIT Technology Review. Her work is regularly taught in universities and cited by governments. She has received numerous accolades for her coverage\, including an American Humanist Media Award and American Society of Magazine Editors NEXT Award for Journalists Under 30. She received her bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from MIT.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/andersons-bookshop-chronically-curious-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Anderson’s Bookshop\, 5112 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T143000
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SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Mini Projects - Kids\, Teens\, and Adults Welcome!
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\nHello! 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!\n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes before your class begins\, as we will begin the workshop promptly at the start time regardless of attendance.\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.\nPre-registration is required for each person\, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations.\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-mini-projects-kids-teens-and-adults-welcome/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260701T200907Z
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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-6/
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:20260801T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T141715Z
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SUMMARY:Ballydoyle - Bisceglia Brothers
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nJoin Ballydoyle as they welcome Bisceglia Brothers on August 1st at 8:00 pm.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-bisceglia-brothers/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152126Z
CREATED:20260616T152037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T152126Z
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SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Afternoon DIY Class! 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 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.\nPre-registration is required for each person\, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations.\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-afternoon-diy-class-pick-your-project-workshop-7/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260701T200405Z
CREATED:20260701T200350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T200405Z
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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. \n$62.00 – $67.00
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/pinecone-cottage-tea-house-mayan-xcalak-beach-party-afternoon-tea-5/
LOCATION:Pinecone Cottage Tea House\, 1029 Burlington Avenue\, Downers Grove\, Illinois\, 60515\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T163128Z
CREATED:20260612T163108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T163128Z
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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/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T123000
DTSTAMP:20260209T202702Z
CREATED:20260209T202659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T202702Z
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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-12/
LOCATION:Downtown Downers Grove
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260701T144554Z
CREATED:20260701T144534Z
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SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House Presents Molly Conrad and John Franco
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\, July 31\, 2026 Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Molly Conrad and John Franco.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFEATURED ARTIST\n\n\n\n\nMolly Conrad’s music is built on the kind of honest storytelling that has always been at the heart of folk music. Her thoughtful lyrics\, engaging stage presence\, and gift for connecting with audiences make every performance feel personal\, creating an evening filled with authenticity\, warmth\, and memorable songs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTIST BIO\n\n\n\n\n\nMolly Conrad is an indie-folk pop singer/songwriter based in Buffalo\, NY. Originally from Iowa\, Conrad started out headlining venues all throughout the Quad Cities\, including the Redstone Room. Molly later spent a few years in Nashville recording\, releasing four albums and numerous singles\, supporting those efforts with appearances at Nashville’s renowned Bluebird Cafe\, and other venues in Music City. Conrad’s earnest songwriting and charisma drew the attention of the Blue Plate Special radio show in Knoxville where she was asked to play. No matter where she calls home\, Molly has always loved the road and has toured many parts of the U.S. as well as western Europe. She shares her many inner thoughts and relatable stories of heartbreak with honest\, introspective lyrics\, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar — and sometimes as part of an acoustic duo or a full band. Regardless of how performances are configured\, Conrad’s thousands of fans come to her music for the authentic\, emotional connection. Molly is currently working on an EP projected for a 2025 release.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-presents-molly-conrad-and-john-franco/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170838Z
CREATED:20260518T170819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T170838Z
UID:25996-1785522600-1785533400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Pick Your Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLooking 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!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes before your class begins. We will start the workshop promptly at 6:30 pm regardless of attendance.\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-30/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190355Z
CREATED:20260515T190349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T190355Z
UID:25954-1785520800-1785535200@www.downtowndg.org
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-28/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T151912Z
CREATED:20260521T151905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T151912Z
UID:26063-1785438000-1785448800@www.downtowndg.org
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-26/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T144345Z
CREATED:20260701T144338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T144345Z
UID:26590-1785438000-1785445200@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Last Thursday Open Mic
DESCRIPTION: Attention High School & College-Age Musicians\, Poets\, and Performance Artists! \nIt’s Your Turn to Shine—Every Last Thursday of the Month! \nOn July 30\, 2026 at 7pm\, 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. \n What You’ll Get: \nA welcoming stage in a legendary listening room \nFull audio/visual setup and helpful volunteers \nA live audience—and a livestream too! \nSoda\, snacks\, coffee\, and cookies for just $1 \n When: Last Thursday of each month – Doors open and sign up begins at 6:30 PM\n Where: Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\n Who: Exclusively for high school and college-aged performers\n We provide: Sound\, livestream\, piano\, and a warm crowd\n You bring: Your voice\, your words\, your acoustic instrument \n Performer Details: \nAcoustic instruments only (no drum sets or amps—light percussion is fine!) \nOriginals or covers welcome \nEach performer gets up to 3 songs or 12 minutes \nSign-up in person starting at 6:30 PM – first come\, first perform! \nYounger-than-high-school performers? Reach out—we’d love to hear from you! \n Questions?\n Call: 630-969-9720\n Email: info@twowaystreet.org \n It’s free\, it’s fun\, and it’s your time to shine!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-last-thursday-open-mic/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T213000
DTSTAMP:20260518T170607Z
CREATED:20260518T170558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T170607Z
UID:25995-1785436200-1785447000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Weeknight DIY! Pick Your Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\nLooking 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!\n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes before your class begins. We will start the workshop promptly at 6:30 pm regardless of attendance.\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-29/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T145520Z
CREATED:20260515T185740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T145520Z
UID:25951-1785434400-1785445200@www.downtowndg.org
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-34/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T202133Z
CREATED:20260615T202120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T202133Z
UID:26354-1785434400-1785439800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fern - Mushroom Terrarium  Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty and create a living art centerpiece. This workshop includes the large\, mushroom-shaped glass vessel\, step by step instruction on how to build your own ecosystem\, all the foliage\, plant decor\, and a guaranteed serotonin boost. \n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fern-mushroom-terrarium-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Fern\, 1001A Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190212Z
CREATED:20260515T190206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T190212Z
UID:25953-1785432600-1785445200@www.downtowndg.org
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-33/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T233000
DTSTAMP:20260521T151736Z
CREATED:20260521T151730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T151736Z
UID:26062-1785353400-1785367800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Ballydoyle - Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\n\nCome down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Sign-up begins at 7:30 PM. Music at 8:00 PM. \nFeaturing Brian Christian Adam as host on the first\, third\, and occasional fifth Wednesdays of the month \nFeaturing Tommy Navarro as host on all second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-open-mic-night-26/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260708T143244Z
CREATED:20260708T143227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T143244Z
UID:26747-1785351600-1785355200@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Bubbly Side of Life - Charles Orban Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Charles Orban Tasting\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 29 7:00-8:00pm \nWe’re tasting through the entire line up of Charles Orban champagnes! \nAnd the best part is 2 of them have been imported exclusively for Bubbly Side of Life. \nJoin us as we taste through all 6 together and learn a little more about the winery. \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-charles-orban-tasting/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T202118Z
CREATED:20260609T202054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T202118Z
UID:26237-1785348000-1785362400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Tivoli Bowl - Karaoke Championship
DESCRIPTION:SEASON 4 OF KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLES IS LIVE!!!\nKaraoke will run from 6-10pm. All People Welcome!  NO KARAOKE JULY 1ST 2026! \n2 potential winners each Wednesday Night advance to the Championship Battle on July 29th! \nLove to sing? Love the thrill and silliness of karaoke? This is a night for YOU and you can WIN CASH!\nEvery week\, we will have an “open mic” for karaoke singers\, no entry registration or fee required. Sing for fun or sing for battle\, because each week\, we will crown two “champions” that will win weekly food/drink or bowling prizes.  The winners of each week will be invited to a special quarterly “Championship Battle” (entry fee of $20 required\, to fund prize pool) and those champions will battle (next Championship Battle is scheduled for JULY 29th\, 2026) for CASH PRIZES! (The amount of the cash prize depends on the number of entrants\, but the totality of all entry fees for the Championship Battle will go towards the prize pool!) \nWe look forward to seeing\, hearing and cheering for you as you sing your way into Karaoke stardom! \nCome on out any (or EVERY) Wednesday night\, and get your chance to sing for CASH and WEEKLY FABULOUS PRIZES! \nWinners are chosen by crowd noise\, so bring your entourage (family\, friends\, co-workers\, etc) to cheer you on\, and help you win! \nOur bar and kitchen will be open to serve drinks and food each night\, so make it a family event!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-bowl-karaoke-championship/
LOCATION:Tivoli Bowl\, 938 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T190042Z
CREATED:20260515T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T190042Z
UID:25952-1785346200-1785358800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Magic the Gathering Casual Commander Night
DESCRIPTION: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.\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-magic-the-gathering-casual-commander-night-40/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T154135Z
CREATED:20260415T154126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T154135Z
UID:25562-1785319200-1785326400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Tivoli Theatre - Wednesday Morning Movie Series
DESCRIPTION:See family movies all summer long on Wednesday mornings for $2. \n\n\nSee 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. \n \n\nSENSORY-FRIENDLY SCREENINGS\nAll locations will have a Wednesday morning auditorium dedicated to 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. \nGROUP RESERVATIONS\nGroup 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 $8.25* (*plus applicable tax).  2026 WMMS Group Reservation Form \nMOVIE LINEUP\n6/3   How to Train Your Dragon (PG) \n6/10   Smurfs (PG) \n6/17   K-Pop Demon Hunters (PG) \n6/24  Dog Man (PG) \n7/8   The Bad Guys 2 (PG) \n7/15   The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants (PG) \n7/22  Paddington in Peru (PG) \n7/29  A Minecraft Movie (PG) \n8/6    Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (G)
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-theatre-wednesday-morning-movie-series-7/
LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 5021 Highland Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T151549Z
CREATED:20260521T151512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T151549Z
UID:26061-1785267000-1785276000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Ballydoyle - Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Trivia on Tuesday nights at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! 7:30 PM start.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-trivia-night-24/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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