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SUMMARY:Tivoli Bowl - She's Alive
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26th – 7PM – ($5)
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-bowl-shes-alive/
LOCATION:Tivoli Bowl\, 938 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Pick Your Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\nHello! 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-pick-your-project-workshop-40/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T130000
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SUMMARY:Pinecone Cottage Tea House - September Harvest - A Cottagecore Afternoon Tea Experience
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our cottage table\, where every plate tells the tale of late summer bounty slipping into cozy autumn warmth. Each course is handcrafted from the crops and fragrant leaves picked from our estate garden plots this very morning. As we proudly mark 25 years in business in historic downtown Downers Grove\, we invite you to experience the traditions that have guided us since the beginning. Sit back\, pour a cup of tea\, and savor the magic of Pinecone Cottage. \n\nChef Pam \nRecommended Teas\nFeatured Loose Tea – September Orchard Blend\nBeverage – Sweet Annie-Mint Infusion\nTeatail – Silver Sage-Verbena Sparkler \nBeginnings\nVelvety Zuchetta Squash and Cottage Mint Bisque with Sundried Tomato-Rosemary Biscuits \nSavories and PineScones\nPotato-Beet-Leek Galette with Warm Nasturtium-Basil Salad\nBlistered Heirloom Tomato-Basil-Goat Cheese Tartlet\nHerbed Squash-Chive Pinwheels\nProsciutto-Sweet Peeper-Pickled Green Bean Tea Sandwich\nPineapple Sage-Orchard Apple PineScone with Housemade Tomato Jam and Raw Backyard Honey Devon Crème \nSweet Endings\nLemon Verbena-Zucchini Tea Bread with Rose Petal Glaze\nSpiced Potato-Blackberry Cake\nWhite Chocolate-Mint Macaroon\nThe Quarter Century Dark Chocolate Truffle \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-september-harvest-a-cottagecore-afternoon-tea-experience-12/
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:20260927T160000
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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\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-16/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T152802Z
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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-9/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260729T163628Z
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SUMMARY:Pinecone Cottage Tea House - September Harvest - A Cottagecore Afternoon Tea Experience
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our cottage table\, where every plate tells the tale of late summer bounty slipping into cozy autumn warmth. Each course is handcrafted from the crops and fragrant leaves picked from our estate garden plots this very morning. As we proudly mark 25 years in business in historic downtown Downers Grove\, we invite you to experience the traditions that have guided us since the beginning. Sit back\, pour a cup of tea\, and savor the magic of Pinecone Cottage. \n\nChef Pam \nRecommended Teas\nFeatured Loose Tea – September Orchard Blend\nBeverage – Sweet Annie-Mint Infusion\nTeatail – Silver Sage-Verbena Sparkler \nBeginnings\nVelvety Zuchetta Squash and Cottage Mint Bisque with Sundried Tomato-Rosemary Biscuits \nSavories and PineScones\nPotato-Beet-Leek Galette with Warm Nasturtium-Basil Salad\nBlistered Heirloom Tomato-Basil-Goat Cheese Tartlet\nHerbed Squash-Chive Pinwheels\nProsciutto-Sweet Peeper-Pickled Green Bean Tea Sandwich\nPineapple Sage-Orchard Apple PineScone with Housemade Tomato Jam and Raw Backyard Honey Devon Crème \nSweet Endings\nLemon Verbena-Zucchini Tea Bread with Rose Petal Glaze\nSpiced Potato-Blackberry Cake\nWhite Chocolate-Mint Macaroon\nThe Quarter Century Dark Chocolate Truffle \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-september-harvest-a-cottagecore-afternoon-tea-experience-13/
LOCATION:Pinecone Cottage Tea House\, 1029 Burlington Avenue\, Downers Grove\, Illinois\, 60515\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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CREATED:20260825T154800Z
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SUMMARY:Bubbly Side of Life - Bubbly 201
DESCRIPTION:Bubbly 201-Exploring Brut \nYou see the word brut on the label\, but what does it mean? \nCome and learn all about the word brut while tasting through 8 different types of brut sparkling wines. \n*All participants must be 21+. Tickets are non-refundable. \nGet your tickets for all events now! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/bubbly-side-of-life-bubbly-201-2/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Tunes & Tales
DESCRIPTION:Tunes & Tales: Donna Herula\, Nikki O’Neill & Ashley & Simpson\nTunes & Tales is a songwriter-in-the-round series at the Two Way Street Coffee House\, hosted by Ashley & Simpson—directors of the venue and songwriters who perform together as a folk duo. \nEach session brings Ashley & Simpson together with two guest songwriters for an intimate afternoon of music and storytelling. In this cozy setting\, the artists take turns sharing their songs\, the stories behind them\, and a closer look at where those songs came from. \nFor our September edition\, Ashley & Simpson welcome Donna Herula and Nikki O’Neill for an afternoon that brings together blues\, Americana\, soul\, folk\, and plenty of great songwriting. \nChicago blues artist Donna Herula is an acclaimed singer\, songwriter\, guitarist\, and slide guitar player whose music is rooted in traditional blues while drawing from folk\, country\, and Americana influences. Her expressive playing and deeply felt songwriting make her a natural storyteller both in song and on stage. \nAmericana artist Nikki O’Neill pairs her love of classic soul with thoughtful\, hopeful songwriting and a voice that can move from subtle and intimate to full-throated soul. Her critically acclaimed third album\, Stories I Only Tell My Friends\, showcases her songwriting alongside her five-piece band and was voted one of Americana Highways readers’ Top 10 favorite albums in March 2025. Nikki was also selected as a 2025 Illinois Arts Council grant recipient. \nHosts Ashley & Simpson—Jennifer Ashley and Joel Simpson—bring their own blend of traditional folk\, original songwriting\, close vocal harmonies\, and influences ranging from classical music to jazz and popular song. \nTunes & Tales isn’t simply about hearing the songs. It’s a chance to get to know the people who write them\, hear the stories that inspired them\, and experience the music in a whole new way.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-2/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Nordic Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Nordic Dance and Music on September 27\, 2026!\n\nCome experience the joy of Scandinavian dance and live music on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515. \nWe’ll begin the evening at 6 pm with an hour of easy\, welcoming community dances\, and no partner is needed—just bring your enthusiasm!  Soon after 7 pm\, we’ll move to an advanced format to support those already experienced in pols\, polska and springar type turning dances.  $5 donation.  Thank you for bringing your water bottle. \nDancing is led by Roo Lester\, a knowledgeable and engaging teacher known for her clear\, upbeat style. Whether you’re new to Nordic dance or have experience\, Roo makes everyone feel welcome with her fun and easy-to-follow instruction\, blending technique\, styling\, and cultural background. \nEnjoy live music coordinated by Mary Allsopp and friends\, bringing the spirit of Scandinavian folk traditions to life. \nLocation: Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-nordic-dance/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T172546Z
CREATED:20260922T172546Z
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SUMMARY:YogaSix DG - 5 Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:✨ SHOW UP FOR THE GLOW UP — YOGASIX DOWNERS GROVE TURNS 5! ✨ \nGet ready to move\, celebrate\, dress up\, and GLOW! We are celebrating 5 incredible years in the community\, and we’re throwing an unforgettable anniversary celebration from September 28–October 4! \n🎉 CELEBRATION WEEK HIGHLIGHTS:\n🪩 FRIDAY — GLOW HOUSE PARTY | 6:00 PM\nThe Y6 SIX class (all SIX formats in one hour) • Live DJ\nGet ready to move\, sweat\, and dance your way into the weekend! \n🪩 SATURDAY — NEON 80’s POWER\nCome dressed in your brightest NEON and bring the energy! \n🪩 SUNDAY — DISCO SCULPT\nBreak out the sparkles\, shine\, and all things DISCO! \n✨ And yes… We want YOU to join the celebration too! \nWe’re offering FREE CLASSES ALL WEEK during our anniversary celebration\, giving you the perfect opportunity to experience YogaSix\, meet our incredible community\, and find a class that makes you feel amazing. \nPlus\, we’ll have special anniversary offers\, class package opportunities\, prizes\, music\, and plenty of surprises throughout the week! \nWhether you’re a longtime yogi\, brand new to yoga\, or simply looking for a fun way to move and connect with your local community\, this celebration is for YOU. \n📅 September 28–October 4\n📍 YogaSix Downers Grove \nCome celebrate 5 years of movement\, community\, and showing up for yourself! 💙
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/yogasix-dg-5-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:YogaSix Downers Grove\, 980 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T152912Z
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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-25/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T153034Z
CREATED:20260710T153022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T153034Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - Riftbound Nexus Nights
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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-17/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T213000
DTSTAMP:20260729T151746Z
CREATED:20260729T151733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T151746Z
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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-37/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260917T180425Z
CREATED:20260917T180412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180425Z
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SUMMARY:Tivoli Theatre - After Hours Film Society Presents The Sun Never Sets
DESCRIPTION:CAST & CREW\nDirected by Joe Swanberg\nFeaturing Dakota Fanning\, Debby Ryan\, Jake Johnson\nRated R | 102 mins.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMOVIE REVIEW \nLove Triangle Drama Is A Triumphant Return For Director Joe Swanberg \nReviewed by Gregory Nussen | ScreenRant \nOf the filmmakers to come out of the mumblecore movement of the early 2000s\, it is Joe Swanberg whose work still retains its core essence. Despite growing budgets and more recognizable actors\, his work of the late 2010s is defined by a devotion to naturalism and the intricacies of coupling\, much of which he has made indelible through largely improvised scenarios and a refined understanding of how an edit tells the tale. In the nine years since his last feature (Win It All)\, Swanberg’s acute sense of authenticity has only grown stronger\, like a painter perfecting their brushstroke. \nThe Sun Never Sets finds Swanberg playing around with a much larger budget than he typically works with. Shot in the snowy valleys of Anchorage\, Alaska and its surrounding areas\, the film has a sense of grandiose wonder. Sweeping aerial shots of the white-capped mountains and rippling lakes suture together scenes of incisive honesty; there’s an inherent\, and decidedly beautiful\, contrast between these person-to-person meetings. The uncertainty of adult life feels unnatural against the heavy certitude of the landscape. \nThe film’s plot operates on a similarly small scale to Drinking Buddies\, Swanberg’s 2013 ménage-a-quatre\, except here he focuses his attention on Wendy (Dakota Fanning)\, an early-thirties construction site manager\, whose good-natured devotion to “living in the moment” may be preventing her from understanding her own predicaments. Perhaps she worries that\, if she zooms out\, she’ll have to admit her own frustrations with life. Or\, perhaps she is naturally guarded against projecting too far into the future\, for fear of missing out on the present. \nWhatever the case\, it is her older boyfriend\, Jack (Jake Johnson)\, who more or less forces her to take stock of what she really wants out of life. A single father of two children\, the wealth manager volunteers as the school’s basketball coach. The couple is well-established and loving\, Wendy has a strong bond with the kids\, and all of them get along just fine with Jack’s ex-wife (Anna Konkle). All is well. \nBut\, privately\, Wendy is bottling up a mountain of frustration and confusion. The mere mention of her friend’s (Karley Sciortino) pregnancy causes her to hole up in her car and scream. She wants kids and marriage; Jack has already been there and won’t do either again. And\, seemingly out of a genuine concern for his girlfriend’s future happiness\, he suggests something radical: They break up for six months\, Wendy takes the time to date others\, and both of them consider whether this is the long-term life they want to live. \nWendy hates the idea of a forced rumspringa\, but it doesn’t seem like she has much of a choice\, and so gives it a college try. On just her second or third date\, she runs into her ex-boyfriend\, Chuck (Cory Michael Smith)\, who has returned to Anchorage to work as a tourist pilot. The reunion is immediately packed with unresolved sexual and emotional tension. In this and in other ways\, Swanberg interrupts an otherwise grounded reality with little moments of magic\, in much the same way real life works. \nIt is Chuck’s reappearance that makes Jack realize he may have made a mistake in a moment of misguided altruism\, and suddenly Wendy finds herself being thrown into an inadvertent experiment with polyamory. Not content to leave behind Jack just yet\, and not fully sure if Chuck has sufficiently changed since their breakup\, she is caught between two very different worlds. While the younger Chuck espouses a desire for marriage\, children and a life outdoors\, his financial insecurity has them both rushing head-long into a joint living situation neither seems particularly ready for. And while Jack’s cash flow and wonderful kids make him all the more desirable\, he is functionally stubborn and controlling. \nAppreciably\, The Sun Never Sets presents characters who are thoroughly complex\, thereby eschewing an easy 1:1 comparison between two wildly different partners. But it isn’t as simple as one person providing one thing while another provides something else. Life\, relationships\, and sex are all much more nuanced than shopping lists\, and so is Wendy’s understanding of what she needs versus what she thinks she should strive for. \nOf course\, considering that Swanberg operates through heavy improvisation\, a ton of credit is due to Fanning and Johnson\, the latter of whom counts this as his fourth collaboration. This may well be Fanning’s best performance to date\, an intricately laced characterization of someone who is as filled with determination and dignity as she is by indecision. As Wendy\, Fanning has a special way of presenting someone that can be both open and closed in equal measure: smiling through difficulty\, forceful and righteous when angry\, light and airy when experiencing joy. \nUltimately\, The Sun Never Sets is her film\, and she is such an infinitely pleasurable actor to watch that everything else goes down smoothly (though it is frankly a little hard to buy into the idea that she is a construction worker). Swanberg\, who wrote\, directed and edited the film\, as is his wont\, gives us an uncommonly tender portrait of an intersection we all must find ourselves facing at least once. The sun that never sets is the one that forces us to continuously re-evaluate our own lives. But that’s not a bad thing. It’s warm underneath its rays. \n\n\n\n\nDISCUSSION FOLLOWS EVERY FILM!\n$7.00 Members | $11.00 Non-Members\nTIVOLI THEATRE\n5021 Highland Avenue  |  Downers Grove\, IL\n630-968-0219 |  classiccinemas.com\nWe apologize—Movie Pass cannot be used for AHFS programs
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-theatre-after-hours-film-society-presents-the-sun-never-sets/
LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 5021 Highland Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T173000
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SUMMARY:Anderson's Bookshop - Fall Teacher Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Fall Teacher Open House in our Downers Grove store\, where there will be a book talk\, raffle prizes\, and goodies to share! Come for the camaraderie\, stay for the books\, and leave with 1 hour of professional development! \nTickets are $10\, and we ask that you please register below ahead of time\, because we do have space limitations\, so once tickets are gone here\, we are sold out. \nReminder: all attendees will receive a 20% discount and a $5 off coupon good for purchases made that day \nThis event will be held in our Downers Grove store\, and pre-registration is required as space is limited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Fall Teacher Open House (Downers Grove)
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/andersons-bookshop-fall-teacher-open-house/
LOCATION:Anderson’s Bookshop\, 5112 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T153141Z
CREATED:20260710T153134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T153141Z
UID:26899-1790703000-1790715600@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-38/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260821T151256Z
CREATED:20260821T151249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T151256Z
UID:27706-1790708400-1790713800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Tivoli Bowl - Xtreme Bar Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 29th (FREE)
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-bowl-xtreme-bar-bingo-4/
LOCATION:Tivoli Bowl\, 938 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T220000
DTSTAMP:20260723T203126Z
CREATED:20260723T203116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T203126Z
UID:27158-1790710200-1790719200@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! A prize is awarded to the top team each week! 7:30 PM start.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-trivia-night-33/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260710T153330Z
CREATED:20260710T153323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T153330Z
UID:26901-1790780400-1790789400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Youth Board Game Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game is excited to host a Youth Board Game Meetup each week! This event runs after school every Wednesday from 3:00-5:30pm at Fair Game Downers Grove.  \nParticipants are granted admission with a $2 Venue Fee. \nDoes your child love strategy games? This is a great opportunity for kids ages 12-15 to discover new favorite games\, get off of screens after the school day\, and find others that enjoy the same thing! \nEvent at a Glance: \n\nParticipants attend anytime after school until 5:30pm\nParticipants may play any games in our demo game library\nGames played will be age-appropriate strategy games\nStore staff is on-hand to answer questions\n\nFrom family classics like Sushi Go and Sleeping Queens\, to modern strategy games like Ticket to Ride and Splendor\, your children will LOVE the opportunity for fun gaming and finding others who enjoy the same games they do.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-youth-board-game-meetup-9/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T153443Z
CREATED:20260710T153439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T153443Z
UID:26904-1790789400-1790802000@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-44/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T151412Z
CREATED:20260821T151359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T151412Z
UID:27708-1790791200-1790798400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Tivoli Bowl - Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 30th (FREE)
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-bowl-karaoke-7/
LOCATION:Tivoli Bowl\, 938 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T195852Z
CREATED:20260912T195847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T195852Z
UID:28453-1790791200-1790798400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Women in Business Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Bubbly Side of Life’s Vicki Sowa and Nicky Steinberg\, Publisher of Clarendon Hills\, Downers Grove\, Elmhurst\, and Westmont LIVING Magazines\, are bringing women in business together for an evening of bubbly\, connection and meaningful networking. \nWhether you own a business\, lead a company\, are climbing the corporate ladder\, or are ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship\, this is a room full of women who are moving forward. \nLeave the awkward small talk and “What do you do?” conversations at the door. This is networking with a little more personality and a glass of bubbly in your hand. \nYour ticket includes:\n• One Glass of Bubbly\n• Professional Photos You Can Actually Use\nAshley Thompson Photography will be capturing candid moments\, group shots and individual photos throughout the evening. You’ll receive access to the full photo gallery afterward\, giving you fresh\, professional images you can use on your website\, social media\, LinkedIn\, newsletters\, business cards and more.\n• Meaningful Connections\nMeet women from across the local business community: entrepreneurs\, executives\, leaders\, professionals and women who are exploring their next move. Build relationships\, exchange ideas and connect with women who believe in collaboration over competition.\n• Light Bites \nCome ready to meet people\, make connections and have a genuinely good time.\nSip bubbly. Celebrate what you’re building. Meet women who get it. And skip the networking nonsense.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/women-in-business-networking-event/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bubbly Side of Life":MAILTO:hello@bubblysideoflife.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T233000
DTSTAMP:20260723T203248Z
CREATED:20260723T203244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T203248Z
UID:27160-1790796600-1790811000@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 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-35/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T200000
DTSTAMP:20261009T164714Z
CREATED:20260209T215032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T164714Z
UID:24748-1790841600-1792785600@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Downers Grove Halloween Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Find the pumpkin\, ghost\, or bat hiding in the windows of our downtown businesses! When you spot it\, note it on the sheet. Kids\, once you have found at least 20 spooky friends\, bring the form (or have an adult bring it) to the Downers Grove Public Library to claim a prize. The pumpkins\, bats & ghosts will be hidden until Oct. 23rd.  Adults\, if you take a picture of the completed form and email it to info@downtowndg.org\, you will be entered into a drawing for $50 in downtown Downers Grove Gift Cards! Entries must be in by the end of the day on October 25th. \nDownloadable form here.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/downtown-downers-grove-fall-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Downtown Downers Grove
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T155028Z
CREATED:20260826T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T155028Z
UID:27856-1790875800-1790888400@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-5/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T155139Z
CREATED:20260826T155134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T155139Z
UID:27860-1790877600-1790888400@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-7/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T155507Z
CREATED:20260826T155342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T155507Z
UID:27862-1790877600-1790888400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Star Wars Legion Tours of Duty League
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game is once again hosting a Star Wars Legion Tours of Duty League across our locations! League participants will earn promo cards and be entered in raffles for free paints and model kits! \nFor 9 weeks in this fall\, we invite players to meet up at Fair Game Geneva on Tuesdays and Fair Game Downers Grove on Thursdays to play Star Wars Legion with Tours of Duty armies of specific point values. Week 1 will be 600 point armies\, and will increase up to 1000 point armies by the end of the league. \nEvent entry is a $5 Venue Fee. This is reduced to $2 with a valid High School or younger School ID. \nHere’s how to win! \n\nPrepare a new Tours of Duty register (ask in the Fair Game Discord for assistance and advice!)\nPlay a game at the specified army size for that week with your ToD army\nto be entered into the raffle\nPlaying with a fully painted army earns a second raffle entry\nWhen you report your game to staff\, you and your opponent will earn a promo card just for playing!\n\nTwo Grand Prizes for the raffle will be a customizable commander for the faction of your choice! Additional prizes include a special release Grogu miniature\, free paints\, and more! \nWe suggest you let us know you are coming in the #star-wars-legion channel of the Fair Game Discord to coordinate games. \nSpecial Rules: Recon games have 9 preset Battle Deck Cards. If both players agree\, you may add all of the following 6 cards to the Recon Battle Deck (cards are still selected randomly): \n\nRecover the Research (we will provide Recon objective maps)\nCauldron (we will provide Recon objective maps)\nMarked Targets\nAlign the Relay (only 3 relays\, 2VP for Controlling 3)\nStrafing Run\nGarrison\n\nDates and Army Sizes: \n\nSept 1 (Geneva) and Sept 3 (Downers Grove) – 600 pts\, Recon Format\nSept 8 and Sept 10 – 600 pts\, Recon Format\nSept 15 and Sept 17 – 700 pts\, Recon Format\nSept 22 and Sept 24 – 800 pts\, Recon Format\nSept 29 and Oct 1 – 900 pts\, Recon Format\nOct 6 and Oct 8- 1000 pts\, Standard Format\nOct 13 and Oct 15 – 1000 pts\, Standard Format\nOct 20 and Oct 22 – 1000 pts\, Standard Format\nOct 27 and Oct 29 – 1000 pts\, Standard Format
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-star-wars-legion-tours-of-duty-league/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T195215Z
CREATED:20260924T195209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T195215Z
UID:29014-1790881200-1790886600@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Nordic Jam
DESCRIPTION:Learn and share tunes from the Nordic countries in a warm\, welcoming setting\, first Thursday of each month! This is a teaching jam where we’ll teach\, review\, and play tunes in the aural tradition—by ear. All instruments\, ages\, and experience levels are welcome\, and recording is encouraged.\n\nThe jam is facilitated by Mary Allsopp of Chicago Spelmanslag. Many of the tunes will be featured at our Nordic Dance nights\, and musicians are invited to join in for an extra review and to learn about playing for dance.\n\nLocation: Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515\n\n\nCultural Connections at Two Way Street Coffee House– where global traditions meet local hearts.\nMore info on our Nordic series HERE.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-nordic-jam/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260910T142909Z
CREATED:20260910T142733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T142909Z
UID:28382-1790881200-1790892000@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/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T220000
DTSTAMP:20260826T155654Z
CREATED:20260826T155645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T155654Z
UID:27865-1790964000-1790978400@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-5/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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