BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Downtown Downers Grove Management Corp. - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.downtowndg.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Downers Grove Management Corp.
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260303T163617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T163712Z
UID:25036-1775932200-1775943000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Board & Brush - 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.\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-pick-your-project-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260309T134956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T135021Z
UID:25106-1775937600-1775943000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Ballydoyle Presents Reckless
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\nReckless is a high energy rock band that brings you the songs you want to hear and the songs you love.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-presents-reckless/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260309T150344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T150746Z
UID:25114-1775991600-1775998800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Cherries of Door County Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Inspiration for this Cherries of Door County Afternoon Tea came from a trip to Door County last summer\, visiting the many farm markets that make all types of sweet and savory items using locally grown cherries: jams\, salsas\, salad dressings\, cider\, syrup\, pie filling\, mustard and spreads. I wove the flavors of tart and sweet cherries throughout the menu\, from beginnings to sweet endings. Lautenbach’s in Fish Creek and Wildwood Farm Market in Sister Bay were two of my favorite markets. Door County cherries are a hallmark of Wisconsin heritage\, especially the Montmorency tart variety. The cherries blossom in mid-May and are ready to pick midsummer. Let’s get a jump start on spring with our tribute to the Cherries of Door County Afternoon Tea. \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\nLoose Tea – Cherry Passion Sencha\nBeverage – Angel’s Kiss Lemonade | 5\nTeatail – Sparkling Vanilla-Cherry | 7\nVanilla Cream and Japanese Cherry Blossom Teas\, Vanilla and Cherry Syrup\, Non Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé \nBeginnings\nWisconsin Cherry-Pecan-Blue Cheese Salad with Almond-Cherry Tea Bread \nSavories and PineScones\nCherry-Chicken Quichette\nRicotta-Cherry Salsa-Basil Crostini\nFeta-Prosciutto-Balsamic Glaze Pizzette\nBrussels Sprout-Bacon-Cherry-Chevre Tea Sandwich\nOld Fashioned Cherry-Sultana PineScone with Vanilla Devon Crème and Mixed Berry Preserves \nSweet Endings\nMom’s Cherry Cobbler Cake\nCherry-Almond Crunch Bar\nTart Cherry-Chocolate Cheesecake \nPinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorial Policy\nPinecone 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. For Weekday Afternoon Tea reservations\, please call 630.963.9130. Afternoon Tea reservations are non-refundable; however\, they can be transferred to a later date.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/pinecone-cottage-tea-house-cherries-of-door-county-afternoon-tea-3/
LOCATION:Pinecone Cottage Tea House\, 1029 Burlington Avenue\, Downers Grove\, Illinois\, 60515\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260303T160226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160233Z
UID:25021-1776006000-1776006000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Heritage Matinee Series
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the second season of the Heritage Matinee Series at the Two Way Street Coffee House!  We are thrilled to announce the continuation of this successful concert series at the Two Way Street Coffee House\, taking place on select Sunday afternoons in 2026.  In each concert\, Mark Dvorak and Ashley & Simpson will be joined by two local artists for a matinee concert\, all benefitting the Two Way Street Coffee House!  100% of free-will donations collected at each concert will support the Two Way Street Coffee House’s operation and programming.  It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon\, and it’s a great way to support Two Way Street!  All shows will begin at 3pm (CT) and the doors will open at 2:30pm. \nOn April 12\, 2026 the Two Way Street Coffee House is pleased to present Mark Dvorak\, Ashley & Simpson\, Ren Herr\, and Joseph Kostal as part of our Heritage Matinee Series. \nMark Dvorak \nMark Dvorak is a modern-day troubadour who has never stopped performing\, writing and recording. He has been called “a folk singer’s folk singer” with “an encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs.” His original songs “wondrous” and “profound.” \nThough Mark often appears in theaters and on festival stages\, he is also at home in a more intimate setting.  His concerts are a mix of the familiar and the new\, traditional folk and standards from the Great American Songbook. He plays authentic country blues guitar and picks great old-time banjo. Mark enjoys involving his audiences in sing-along songs\, just like The Weavers used to do\, and mixes in his own infectious and well-crafted originals. \nAshley & Simpson \nComprised of Jennifer Ashley and Joel Simpson\, Ashley & Simpson are quickly becoming folk scene favorites. This folk duo blends traditional songs and instrumentation along with beautiful vocal harmonies reminiscent of famous duos such as Ian & Silvia and The Everly Brothers. With their sophomore release “Off To Here Land\,” they have pushed the art of folk to a new sound with an all traditional track list that will delight fans new and old.  Both bringing a classical perspective to their duo\, Jennifer Ashley & Joel Simpson have reached a new level with incorporating elements of jazz\, popular music and other modern styles in their arrangements. \nRen Herr \nRen Herr is a local musician who lives in Brookfield\, IL. He grew up singing in choirs in church\, high school and college. When Ren was 18\, he heard some acoustic blues guitar on TV\, and instantly knew he had to make “that sound”. He bought a guitar that week and has been playing ever since. His particular musical influences are Mississippi John Hurt\, Rev. Gary Davis\, Blind Blake\, Dave Van Ronk and Joseph Spence. Ren has sought out expert instruction and has participated in group lessons from guitar greats including Mark Dvorak\, Stefan Grossman\, Woody Mann\, Rory Block\, Bob Brozman\, Eric Lugosch\, and Catfish Keith. \nRen and his wife\, Kathy are proud to be affiliated with Music and Potlucks\, and are members of the Bound for Glory Singers. While Ren started out playing the blues\, his playing has expanded to include ragtime\, folk\, Irish music and hymns. In the past year he has picked up a special and frankly unexplainable passion for waltzes\, and has arranged some of Jay Unger’s numbers for solo fingerstyle guitar. \nRen appreciates a wide variety of musical styles. He loves to travel and collected field recordings while in Tibet. \nJoseph Kostal \nJoseph Kostal is a folk musician based in Cicero\, Illinois\, whose music draws deeply from the American folk revival tradition of the 1940s through the 1960s. A guitarist and emerging banjo player\, Kostal performs traditional folk songs alongside singer-songwriter material\, bringing renewed life to obscure and historically rooted music. \nInspired by artists such as Woody Guthrie\, Pete Seeger\, The Carter Family\, Jackson C. Frank\, and Gordon Bok\, Kostal’s journey began after discovering folk music through WFMT’s Midnight Special and studying at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music. His performances reflect a dedication to authenticity\, shaped by ongoing research into the origins and stories behind the songs he sings. \nKostal’s repertoire explores the shared human experience—loneliness\, love\, loss\, and resilience—presented with warmth and sincerity. Though his songs often touch on life’s hardships\, his goal is connection: leaving listeners with the feeling that they are not alone in their experiences. \nHe began performing at Chicago-area open mics in the early 1990s\, including No Exit Café and Fitzgerald’s\, and continues to perform regularly at folk jams and open mic nights with the Friendly Music Community. Outside of music\, Kostal pursues drawing and enjoys working on mathematical problems. \nWe will also host this concert virtually.  You may access the livestream on www.twowaystreet.org\, on our Facebook page\, or on our YouTube channel.  All donations will support the Two Way Street Coffee House. Support the Two Way Street Coffee House HERE.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-heritage-matinee-series-4/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260303T160359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T160412Z
UID:25022-1776016800-1776024000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Nordic Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come experience the joy of Scandinavian dance and live music on the second 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-7/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T170610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T170617Z
UID:24989-1776101400-1776114000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Star Wars X-Wing Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. \nPilots will use the standard 2.5 rules from Atomic Mass Games\, with an eventual transition into new points from the X-Wing Alliance’s community-driven balances. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server and our X-Wing Facebook group. You can also sign-up for X-Wing email updates here.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-star-wars-x-wing-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T170749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T170755Z
UID:24990-1776103200-1776114000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Casual Play
DESCRIPTION:Beginners and experienced players alike are invited to join us for our Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Casual Play. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play\, but our staff is on-hand to answer questions. \nWe are equipped to host events of any format\, whether Premier\, Twin Suns\, Constructed\, or Sealed. Through our Star Wars Unlimited Discord server\, we give our community the opportunity to coordinate and decide among themselves what types of events they’d like to participate in any given week. Visit www.fairgamestore.com to join our Discord! \nOur pricing guide for events is as follows: \n\n$5 – Casual Play: Players bring their own constructed decks and play as many or as few games as they like. There is no tournament format for Casual Play and each player receives a Weekly Play Pack for participating.\n$10 – Premier Tournament: Players bring their own Premier format constructed decks and compete in a Swiss format tournament consisting of three 55-minute best-of-three rounds. Each player receives a Weekly Play Pack for playing and a prize pack pool of two booster packs per player will be provided as well. Each player receives one pack with additional packs awarded based on players’ final standings in the tournament. A minimum of four players is required for a Premier Tournament.\n$25 – Booster Draft (store inventory permitting): Players are each provided three booster packs to draft and build a 30-card Premier format deck. Players have 50 minutes to draft and build their decks and then play a Swiss format tournament consisting of four 25-minute best-of-one rounds. Each player receives a Weekly Play Pack for playing and a prize pack pool of two booster packs per player will be provided as well. Each player receives one pack with additional packs awarded based on players’ final standings in the tournament. A minimum of eight players is required for a Booster Draft.\n$40 – Sealed Prerelease (store inventory permitting): Players are each provided a Prerelease Kit with which they build a 30-card Premier format deck. Players have 50 minutes to build their decks and they play a Swiss format tournament consisting of four 25-minute best-of-one rounds. Each player receives a Weekly Play Pack for playing and a prize pack pool of two booster packs per player will be provided as well. Each player receives one pack with additional packs awarded based on players’ final standings in the tournament. A minimum of four players is required for a Sealed Prerelease.\n\nNote: Melee.gg is the tournament software Fair Game uses to run all Fantasy Flight TCG events\, so players should have an account created with Melee.gg if they wish to participate. Make sure you get signed in so Fantasy Flight knows how much you love their game! \nFeel free to reach out to us at downersgrove@fairgamestore.com with any questions. See you there… and may the Force be with you!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-star-wars-unlimited-weekly-casual-play-25/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260320T165529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T165620Z
UID:25303-1776106800-1776114000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Tivoli Bowl - Trivia
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-bowl-trivia/
LOCATION:Tivoli Bowl\, 938 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260309T140556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T140815Z
UID:25109-1776108600-1776117600@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Tivoli Theatre - After Hours Film Society Presents The Love That Remains
DESCRIPTION:MOVIE REVIEW\nReviewed by Clint Worthington | RogerEbert.comAt first blush\, the subject matter of “The Love That Remains” might clash with writer-director Hlynur Pálmason‘s previous works: Where “Godland” offered an icy glimpse at religion and history\, and “A White\, White Day” consumes itself with grief and revenge\, his latest takes the shape of a warmer\, winsome\, albeit bittersweet family drama. Set\, as always for him\, amid the glaciers and mountains of the Icelandic landscape (captured on 35mm film by Pálmason himself\, who served as his own cinematographer)\, Iceland’s entry for Best International Film at this year’s Oscars places a fractured family amid those gorgeously-rendered locales\, and charts a year in their lives as they try\, good sense be damned\, to make sense of it all.Filmed over the course of years (as is Pálmason’s ever-patient way)\, “The Love That Remains” plays out as a series of strange\, sentimental\, often surrealistic vignettes meant not to chart the chronology of a family in fracture\, but to convey the oddly liminal space they inhabit. Husband Magnus (Sverrir Gudnason)\, or Maggi\, spends long hours on a fishing trawler doing the quotidian work of a working man out on the sea; Anna (Saga Garðarsdóttir)\, his recently separated spouse\, is a visual artist struggling to work with metal and rust to create vast tapestries on the sheep and horse-populated acreage of their family ranch. \nTheir three kids—an older daughter and two twin boys\, all played by Pálmason’s real-life children—concern themselves with the everyday play of Icelandic children\, which largely involves building and shooting arrows at an armored mannequin they set up on a cliffside pole. (The fate of this particular golem\, and the arrows these children shoot at it\, make for some brilliant visual gags.) And\, of course\, don’t forget Panda\, the unstoppably cute Icelandic sheepdog that’s so vital to the film’s fabric Pálmason gifts him with his very own card in the opening credits. \nDespite the pall of familial dissolution that falls over every scene\, there’s a deceptive sweetness to “The Love That Remains”‘s simple\, hypnotic rhythms. The Bergman comparisons are cheap\, but apt—think the fly-on-the-wall marital arguments of “Scenes From a Marriage” mixed with the bursts of surrealism that intrude upon “Wild Strawberries” or “Fanny & Alexander.” By the time we peek in on this family\, Maggi and Anna are already separated\, but they haven’t quite locked down the boundaries that come with it. When Maggi’s not out at sea\, they still spend time together\, talking about frustrated dates and doing the hard work of parenting kids who still don’t quite get what’s up with Mom and Dad. (Late in the film\, they still wonder whether their parents have sex. One hopes they still do.) \nAnna appears more settled and secure\, albeit yearning for her art career to take off; in one scene\, a talkative art dealer drags her on a tedious wine lecture before she learns he does not\, in fact\, have a spot for her in his gallery. But Maggi seems more adrift\, lost at sea—a metaphor Pálmason is more than happy to literalize\, like so many others here. He’s a man who simply does not know what to do without the purpose and stability of a family. Maggi bugs Anna during their visits to still have sex sometimes; Anna\, meanwhile\, entertains the occasional thought that she wishes he were dead. \nThis contrast between the warmth of these interactions and the coldness of what’s actually happening to this family allows “The Love That Remains” to flit between naturalism and the fantastical with remarkable unpredictability. The film’s opening shot features a roof being painstakingly torn off a house\, a potent symbol for the destruction of this family unit. Then\, we get the typical kitchen-table routines\, delivered with bittersweet charm by our cast. But every so often\, a giant rooster will invade Magnus’ dreams\, or a sword will fall from the sky next to the dummy in armor that the kids have set up\, Excalibur-like. These slide nicely along the film’s vignette-like structure\, as if clear-eyed moments of familial comfort exist alongside the hazy daydreaming of fantasy. \nIt can read as unapproachable to someone expecting a more straightforward narrative\, but the episodic nature of these vignettes offers glimmers of insight. Pálmason’s wistful compositions\, frequently unfolding in beautiful still tableaus\, take on interesting shades\, whether he’s going for kitchen-sink realism or the kinds of flights of fancy reserved for Roy Andersson pictures. It all feels so very sad\, but also warm and rewarding\, in much the same way we reminisce about our own childhoods\, or the relationships that didn’t work out. \n“The Love That Remains” plays out with remarkable intuition and sensitivity about its troubled characters\, ones who try to love and reckon with hard feelings when those endeavors don’t work out\, and you have to sift through the rubble to find meaning. Some find it in their art; some don’t find it at all. And that floating feeling is one that Pálmason captures expertly\, especially in his patient final frames. \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
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-theatre-after-hours-film-society-presents-the-love-that-remains/
LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 5021 Highland Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T170922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T170927Z
UID:24991-1776187800-1776200400@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-20/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T161748Z
UID:24972-1776189600-1776189600@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Anderson's Bookshop Presents Darci Hannah
DESCRIPTION:Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Darci Hannah\, to celebrate the release of A Spirited Supper at Dundoon Castle\, on Tuesday\, April 14th at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. \nEvent Format \nWe will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and Q&A with the author\, the line will form in numbered order with the following guidelines: \n\nPosed photo with your camera taken by our staff\nThere is a limit of 2 books from home to be signed (unless otherwise stated)\nThere is a limit of 1 personalization (unless otherwise stated)\n\n  \nAll events have open seating. The “Order Line Number” on your pdf ticket is your reserved place in the signing line. You will line up to meet the author based on that number. \nIf you cannot attend\, you must pick up your book (if included with ticket) at the hosting store within 30 days of the event.  We can ship that book to you for an additional charge of $9.99; please call the store to arrange that. \nPre-registration is required for this event because space is limited. \nMore about A Spirited Supper at Dundoon Castle:   \nWhen chef Bridget “Bunny” MacBride got a role on the reality show Food & Spirits\, she thought “spirits” meant cocktails. Instead\, she’s cooking up dinners meant to tempt the departed to appear. And to her surprise\, she’s discovered abilities to connect with the beyond—and crack murder cases . . . \nNow that Bunny’s entrées come with a side of the Other Side\, it comes in handy to have a grandma who’s friendly with the elderly owners of a haunted Scottish castle. During Bunny’s childhood she heard all about Dundoon’s bloody history and the “ghostly piper” who roamed the grounds—and soon she’ll be visiting the ancient place with her ghost hunter and psychic co-stars. The annual bagpipe competition in the late piper’s honor will make for some good footage as well. \nAfter Bunny serves a feast fit for a 17th century king\, including lamb chops with plenty of fresh herbs\, she heads outdoors for the ghost hunt. But in the dark\, dense fog\, someone fatally plunges from the clifftop over the loch. The sound that follows is a mournful\, otherworldly bagpipe . . . and once the body of another perished piper is retrieved\, Bunny is determined to solve this Highlands homicide—and prevent a killer from getting off scot-free . . . \nIncludes Delicious Recipes! \nAbout the Author:\nDarci Hannah grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago\, is a graduate of Indiana University\, and currently lives in a small town in Michigan with her husband\, three sons\, and two dogs. She has lived around the Great Lakes all her life and considers them a source of inspiration. When she’s not engaged in a rollicking family adventure\, walking her dogs\, or working at the historic Howell Carnegie District Library\, she’s either baking up a storm or hard at work on her next Beacon Bakeshop Mystery. Visit her at DarciHannah.com.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/andersons-bookshop-presents-darci-hannah/
LOCATION:Anderson’s Bookshop\, 5112 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T171052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T171059Z
UID:24992-1776189600-1776200400@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-19/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260312T142754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T142807Z
UID:25150-1776193200-1776200400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Song Circle
DESCRIPTION: Love to sing\, play\, or just listen? Bring your own song on April 14th to our community Song Circle at Two Way Street Coffee House! \n Song Circle with Plank Road Folk Music Society & Two Way Street Coffee House \nWe are excited to present another community event that will once again bring us together in friendship and song. On Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026 from 7-9 pm CT\, George Mattson will lead a song circle where you “bring your own song.” \n This is a great opportunity for acoustic musicians who want to try-out songs they are working on before an audience of their peers. Songs can be either original compositions or covers. You pick\, we listen!… all are welcome. \n Donations are greatly appreciated to help keep these community events thriving.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-song-circle-5/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260303T180808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T180821Z
UID:25056-1776195000-1776204000@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Ballydoyle Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\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! 7:30PM start.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-trivia-night-9/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T171220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T171225Z
UID:24993-1776274200-1776286800@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-22/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260316T192959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T205138Z
UID:25241-1776276000-1776286800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Passport to Dining! Downtown Downers Grove
DESCRIPTION:Passport to Dining is coming!  Five downtown restaurants one night – one price.  Stroll from venue to venue tasting delicious\, complimentary samples generously provided by these participating restaurants: Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, Cadence Kitchen & Co.\, Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar\, Gia Mia and Wasabi Restaurant & Bar.  Get your passport stamped and turn it in for a chance to win prizes!  Don’t delay!  Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly.  Tickets are $35 on or before April 6th and will be $40 thereafter. \nTickets can be purchased here: Passport to Dining 2026. \n  \nFor questions\, contact The Grove Foundation at info@thegrovefoundation.org. \n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/passport-to-dining-downtown-downers-grove/
LOCATION:Downtown Downers Grove
ORGANIZER;CN="The Grove Foundation":MAILTO:info@thegovefoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260303T163947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164024Z
UID:25037-1776277800-1776288600@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\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-weeknight-diy-pick-your-project-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T233000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260303T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T180952Z
UID:25057-1776281400-1776295800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Ballydoyle Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\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 7:30PM. Music at 8PM. \n \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-12/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T171347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T171355Z
UID:24994-1776360600-1776373200@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. \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-18/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260304T181118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181517Z
UID:25078-1776362400-1776367800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fern - Suncatcher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create a one-of-a-kind floral resin suncatcher while learning how to preserve dried florals and botanicals in resin. Customize your piece with your choice of florals\, stones\, and beads\, finished with a crystal prism. This 1.5-hour workshop is hands-on and beginner-friendly\, and you’ll leave the same day with a beautifully created suncatcher —ready to shine in your space ✨hosted by Margaret with AM Creations \n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fern-suncatcher-workshop/
LOCATION:Fern\, 1001A Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260309T190029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T190036Z
UID:25128-1776362400-1776367800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Anderson's Book Shop - Banned Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downers Grove for our monthly Banned Book Club! Our next meeting will be held on Thursday\, April 16th at 6:00 pm\, and we will be discussing Fahrenheit 451. This 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. \n\nMore about Fahrenheit 451:   \nNearly seventy years after its original publication\, Ray Bradbury’s internationally acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451 stands as a classic of world literature set in a bleak\, dystopian future. Today its message has grown more relevant than ever before.\nGuy Montag is a fireman. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities\, the printed book\, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce\, returning each day to his bland life and wife\, Mildred\, who spends all day with her television “family.” But when he meets an eccentric young neighbor\, Clarisse\, who introduces him to a past where people didn’t live in fear and to a present where one sees the world through the ideas in books instead of the mindless chatter of television\, Montag begins to question everything he has ever known. \nAbout the Author:\nRay Bradbury (1920–2012) was the author of more than three dozen books\, including Fahrenheit 451\, The Martian Chronicles\, The Illustrated Man\, and Something Wicked This Way Comes\, as well as hundreds of short stories. He wrote for the theater\, cinema\, and TV\, including the screenplay for John Huston’s Moby Dick and the Emmy Award–winning teleplay The Halloween Tree\, and adapted for television sixty-five of his stories for The Ray Bradbury Theater. He was the recipient of the 2000 National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters\, the 2007 Pulitzer Prize Special Citation\, and numerous other honors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Related Books & Products\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFahrenheit 451: A Novel\nRay Bradbury\nCurrent price: $17.00\nPaperback\n\n\nISBN:\n9781451673319 \n\n\nPublish Date: 1/10/2012\n\n\n\n\nNearly seventy years after its original publication\, Ray Bradbury’s internationally acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451 stands as a classic of world literature set in a bleak\, dystopian future. Today its message has grown more relevant than ever before. \nGuy Montag is a fireman. His job is to destroy the… \nRead Moreabout Fahrenheit 451: A Novel \nIn stock now.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/andersons-book-shop-banned-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Anderson’s Bookshop\, 5112 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260312T143548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T143645Z
UID:25153-1776364200-1776367800@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Bubbly Side of Life - Acrylic Bottle Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:Heather from MAKEArt Studios is here for this fun acrylic painting workshop invites you to create a colorful portrait of your favorite bottle. Your bottle becomes the model for the evening\, sitting perfectly still while you capture its personality on a tall 12 x 4 inch canvas. \nWorking step by step\, you’ll learn simple acrylic techniques that focus on bold color\, loose brushwork\, and graphic shapes rather than fine detail. We’ll observe the curves\, proportions\, and label of the bottle and translate them into a playful\, expressive painting. \nUnlike a human model\, your bottle won’t move\, blink\, or ask for breaks\, making it the perfect subject for a relaxed and forgiving creative experience. \nEach guest will leave with their own bottle portrait—perfect to frame\, gift\, or display as a celebration of a favorite bubbly. \nThis workshop is beginner friendly and all supplies are included. \n*All guests must be 21+. Tickets are non-refundable\, but are transferable with 24 hours notice. \n\n\nBuy Your Ticket Now
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/bubbly-side-of-life-acrylic-bottle-painting-class/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260303T181118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181149Z
UID:25058-1776366000-1776376800@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-11/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T171553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T171601Z
UID:24995-1776429000-1776443400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Magic the Gathering - Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed Prerelease
DESCRIPTION:Class is back in session!!! Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove for a Sealed Prerelease event for Magic: the Gathering\, where we’ll go back to Arcavios’ School for Mages itself to uncover the Secrets of Strixhaven!\n\n\nThis event will be a four-hour\, three-round Swiss tournament. Participants will each receive one Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease Kit\, 50 minutes to construct a 40-card deck utilizing the cards in their Kit\, and then play a tournament consisting of three 50-minute rounds\, with each round consisting of best-of-three matches. (Please note\, we will be opening the kits as we hand them out to discourage drops before the tournament begins) \nThere will also be a prize pack pool of two Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Packs per participant. All participants will receive one pack\, with additional packs awarded to players based on their final standings. \nRegistering in advance is not required but highly recommended; the link for registration will be live soon! \n*Cancellations less than 24 hours before the event will be refunded in store credit only.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-magic-the-gathering-secrets-of-strixhaven-sealed-prerelease/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T171832Z
UID:24996-1776448800-1776463200@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Fair Game - Magic the Gathering - Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed Prerelease
DESCRIPTION:Class is back in session!!! Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove for a Sealed Prerelease event for Magic: the Gathering\, where we’ll go back to Arcavios’ School for Mages itself to uncover the Secrets of Strixhaven!\n\n\nThis event will be a four-hour\, three-round Swiss tournament. Participants will each receive one Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease Kit\, 50 minutes to construct a 40-card deck utilizing the cards in their Kit\, and then play a tournament consisting of three 50-minute rounds\, with each round consisting of best-of-three matches. (Please note\, we will be opening the kits as we hand them out to discourage drops before the tournament begins) \nThere will also be a prize pack pool of two Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster Packs per participant. All participants will receive one pack\, with additional packs awarded to players based on their final standings. \nRegistering in advance is not required but highly recommended; the link for registration will be live soon! \n*Cancellations less than 24 hours before the event will be refunded in store credit only.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-magic-the-gathering-secrets-of-strixhaven-sealed-prerelease-2/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260303T164202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164215Z
UID:25038-1776450600-1776461400@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.\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-pick-your-project-workshop-9/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260312T142948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T143000Z
UID:25151-1776456000-1776461400@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House Presents Anne Heaton
DESCRIPTION:Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue\, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 55 years! The show starts at 8pm (CT) and the doors open at 7:30pm. (Suggested donation $10\, cash or Paypal). 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. \nOn Friday\, April 17\, 2026 Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Anne Heaton. \nSinger-songwriter and classically trained pianist Anne Heaton has amassed awards and praise from critics\, fellow artists and fans with her songs that are by turns “tender\, barbed and spiritual” (Washington Post). She’s been featured on the New York Times Music Popcast who called her music “absolutely gorgeous.” She has also played on NPR\, at the Sundance Film Festival and for Lilith Fair in Boston (2010). Known for the infectious energy of her live performances — “a natural performer [with] a rich\, soaring voice” (Seattle Times) —Heaton has played over 1\,000 headlining shows nationwide. She has shared the stage with artists such as Sarah McLachlan and jazz drummer Max Roach. Other artists she has opened for/toured with include Jewel\, Melissa Ferrick\, Paula Cole\, Martin Sexton\, Chris Trapper\, Jonatha Brooke\, Susan Werner\, Dar Williams\, Richard Shindell\, Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeney of Saturday Night Live. \nHeaton studied Great Books at the University of Notre Dame\, writing her senior thesis on Debussy’s piano works. She later enriched her musical experience by studying composition and jazz vocals at The City College of New York. Always a big fan of Peter Gabriel\, the Indigo Girls and Tori Amos\, she became fascinated by early American spirituals while living in New York City and sang in a Harlem gospel choir directed by John Motley.\nHeaton has played over 1\,000 headlining shows nationwide. In addition to writing and producing her own albums\, Heaton produces records for other songwriters. She also regularly writes custom songs including ones she recently wrote as part of a research project and caregiving program for oncology nurses at the University of Texas-Austin called Songs for the Soul. \nIf you can’t join us in person\, you can still tune in virtually to catch the show! Make your donation HERE to Anne Heaton. Visit www.twowaystreet.org for more information.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-presents-anne-heaton/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260303T193441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T193453Z
UID:25066-1776459600-1776459600@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Ballydoyle Presents Johnny's Crush
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\nWith 20+ years of songwriting and performing\, Brianne and Johnny’s Crush bring the best of the ’80s/’90s to life with powerful vocals\, driving guitars\, a tight rhythm section\, and a high-energy\, interactive show!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-presents-johnnys-crush-2/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260302T172626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T172634Z
UID:24997-1776506400-1776513600@www.downtowndg.org
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-20/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054117
CREATED:20260309T150904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T150921Z
UID:25115-1776510000-1776517200@www.downtowndg.org
SUMMARY:Pinecone Cottage Tea House - Cherries of Door County Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Inspiration for this Cherries of Door County Afternoon Tea came from a trip to Door County last summer\, visiting the many farm markets that make all types of sweet and savory items using locally grown cherries: jams\, salsas\, salad dressings\, cider\, syrup\, pie filling\, mustard and spreads. I wove the flavors of tart and sweet cherries throughout the menu\, from beginnings to sweet endings. Lautenbach’s in Fish Creek and Wildwood Farm Market in Sister Bay were two of my favorite markets. Door County cherries are a hallmark of Wisconsin heritage\, especially the Montmorency tart variety. The cherries blossom in mid-May and are ready to pick midsummer. Let’s get a jump start on spring with our tribute to the Cherries of Door County Afternoon Tea.\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\nLoose Tea – Cherry Passion Sencha\nBeverage – Angel’s Kiss Lemonade | 5\nTeatail – Sparkling Vanilla-Cherry | 7\nVanilla Cream and Japanese Cherry Blossom Teas\, Vanilla and Cherry Syrup\, Non Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé \nBeginnings\nWisconsin Cherry-Pecan-Blue Cheese Salad with Almond-Cherry Tea Bread \nSavories and PineScones\nCherry-Chicken Quichette\nRicotta-Cherry Salsa-Basil Crostini\nFeta-Prosciutto-Balsamic Glaze Pizzette\nBrussels Sprout-Bacon-Cherry-Chevre Tea Sandwich\nOld Fashioned Cherry-Sultana PineScone with Vanilla Devon Crème and Mixed Berry Preserves \nSweet Endings\nMom’s Cherry Cobbler Cake\nCherry-Almond Crunch Bar\nTart Cherry-Chocolate Cheesecake \nPinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorial Policy\nPinecone 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. For Weekday Afternoon Tea reservations\, please call 630.963.9130. Afternoon Tea reservations are non-refundable; however\, they can be transferred to a later date.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/pinecone-cottage-tea-house-cherries-of-door-county-afternoon-tea-4/
LOCATION:Pinecone Cottage Tea House\, 1029 Burlington Avenue\, Downers Grove\, Illinois\, 60515\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR