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SUMMARY:Ballydoyle Presents Vital Signs
DESCRIPTION:They bring the party back to life!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-presents-vital-signs/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Old Time Barn Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Plank Road String Band celebrates a form of music and dance that has endured for centuries. These dances\, and the music that accompanies them\, bring people together in a family-friendly environment. The simple joy of joining together and sharing this old-time tradition will bring a smile to your face — while providing a welcome break from the routines of our busy lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nENJOY a fun-filled evening of music and dancing for the entire family! The Plank Road String Band will provide lively music\, and a caller will walk you through all the dances at our No Experience Necessary Old Time Barn Dance–squares\, lines\, reels\, waltzes\, and more! Tables will be set up around the edge of the room for visiting with friends and enjoying music between dances. Our dances are informal\, with no costumes needed—in fact\, you don’t even have to bring a partner! \nCome watch. Come listen. Come dance!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-old-time-barn-dance-2/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reiki and Restore
DESCRIPTION:Join Nicole Schneider for a special 2-hour Restorative Yoga experience accompanied by Reiki Master Kim Sennerikuppam as we honor the energy of the Spring Equinox — the official start of spring. This seasonal shift marks the moment when day and night are nearly equal\, symbolizing balance\, renewal\, and new beginnings. As nature awakens and energy begins to rise\, it’s the perfect time to reset\, set fresh intentions\, and embrace change with curiosity and an open heart.\nThis workshop will blend deeply nourishing restorative postures with the gentle healing energy of Reiki to help you release what no longer serves you and create space for what’s next. Through light touch\, Reiki supports the body’s natural healing processes while promoting relaxation\, stress reduction\, and emotional balance. You’ll leave feeling grounded\, rejuvenated\, and ready to step into the new season aligned and restored.\nSaturday\, March 21st | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM\nJoin Nicole Schneider for a special 2-hour Restorative Yoga experience accompanied by Reiki Master Kim Sennerikuppam as we honor the energy of the Spring Equinox — the official start of spring. This seasonal shift marks the moment when day and night are nearly equal\, symbolizing balance\, renewal\, and new beginnings. As nature awakens and energy begins to rise\, it’s the perfect time to reset\, set fresh intentions\, and embrace change with curiosity and an open heart.\nThis workshop will blend deeply nourishing restorative postures with the gentle healing energy of Reiki to help you release what no longer serves you and create space for what’s next. Through light touch\, Reiki supports the body’s natural healing processes while promoting relaxation\, stress reduction\, and emotional balance. You’ll leave feeling grounded\, rejuvenated\, and ready to step into the new season aligned and restored.\nSaturday\, March 21st | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM\nMembers: $50 | Non-Members: $60 See less
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/reiki-and-restore/
LOCATION:YogaSix Downers Grove\, 980 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House - Sing Around
DESCRIPTION: Love to sing\, play\, or just listen? Join us for a joyful community sing-around on March 21st at Two Way Street Coffee House!\n Sing Around with Plank Road Folk Music Society & Two Way Street Coffee House \nIt’s time to come together in song! Join us on Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\, from 2–4 pm CT for a lively community sing-around hosted by Plank Road Folk Music Society and Two Way Street Coffee House. \nEveryone is welcome—bring your voice\, your instrument\, or simply your love of music and listen. You’ll enjoy a wonderful mix of songs from the traditional folk songbook and beyond\, shared by friends old and new. \n The time will fly by\, and you may find yourself coming back again and again for the joy\, connection\, and spirit of community that music creates. \n Donations are greatly appreciated to help keep these community events thriving.\nLearn more at www.twowaystreet.org.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-sing-around-8/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pinecone Cottage Tea House - A Taste of Sweden Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:This Afternoon Tea Menu takes its inspiration from my visit to Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay\, Wisconsin. This Door County favorite is known for its traditional Swedish food and iconic sod roof with grazing goats. In Sweden\, the tradition of Afternoon Tea is most commonly referred to as Fika\, a cultural ritual centered around slowing down with a cup of tea\, Smörgåstårta\, Swedish sandwich cake\, Smörgås\, traditional Swedish open-faced sandwich\, and a selection of baked goods. This unique Taste of Sweden Afternoon Tea menu blends Swedish flavors with hearty comfort dishes and a sweet‑savory balance. Smaklig måltid! \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 – Mocha Latte\nBeverage – Raspberry-Rose Hot Cocoa\nTeatail – Elderflower-Blackberry Fizz\nBlackberry Bramble Loose Tea\, Elderflower Syrup\, Lemon Juice\, Rosemary\, Sparkling Water \nBeginnings\nSwedish Yellow Pea Soup Ärtsoppa with Cinnamon-Cardamon Tea Bread \nSavories and PineScones\nAsparagus-Smoked Salmon Tartlet\nChevre-Beetroot-Cranberry-Walnut Tea Smörgås\nLacy Potato Pancake with Lingonberries\nMustard Egg Salad-Cucumber-Dill Smörgås\nAlmond Macaroon PineScone with Almond Devon Crème and Strawberry Preserves \nSweet Endings\nElderflower Cupcake\nApple Cake with Cinnamon Frosting\nChocolate Dipped Ginger Shortbread \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-a-taste-of-sweden-afternoon-tea-10/
LOCATION:Pinecone Cottage Tea House\, 1029 Burlington Avenue\, Downers Grove\, Illinois\, 60515\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Afternoon Arts & Crafts - Pick Your Project Workshop - Ages 10+ Welcome
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 1 pm regardless of attendance.\n\nBoard & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.\nPlease note\, BYOB is not permitted\, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.\n\nPre-registration is required for each person\, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations. \nProjects with this symbol have optional upgrades\nProjects with this symbol have additional fees due to national labor and material price increases \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-afternoon-arts-crafts-pick-your-project-workshop-ages-10-welcome-31/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Happy Dog Barkery - Midwest BREW
DESCRIPTION:Join Happy Dog Barkery on Saturday\, March 21st from 12:00 – 2:00 pm as they welcome Midwest BREW.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/happy-dog-barkery-midwest-brew-5/
LOCATION:Happy Dog Barkery\, 5118 Main Street\, Downers grove\, IL\, 60515
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SUMMARY:Pinecone Cottage Tea House - A Taste of Sweden Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:This Afternoon Tea Menu takes its inspiration from my visit to Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay\, Wisconsin. This Door County favorite is known for its traditional Swedish food and iconic sod roof with grazing goats. In Sweden\, the tradition of Afternoon Tea is most commonly referred to as Fika\, a cultural ritual centered around slowing down with a cup of tea\, Smörgåstårta\, Swedish sandwich cake\, Smörgås\, traditional Swedish open-faced sandwich\, and a selection of baked goods. This unique Taste of Sweden Afternoon Tea menu blends Swedish flavors with hearty comfort dishes and a sweet‑savory balance. Smaklig måltid! \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 – Mocha Latte\nBeverage – Raspberry-Rose Hot Cocoa\nTeatail – Elderflower-Blackberry Fizz\nBlackberry Bramble Loose Tea\, Elderflower Syrup\, Lemon Juice\, Rosemary\, Sparkling Water \nBeginnings\nSwedish Yellow Pea Soup Ärtsoppa with Cinnamon-Cardamon Tea Bread \nSavories and PineScones\nAsparagus-Smoked Salmon Tartlet\nChevre-Beetroot-Cranberry-Walnut Tea Smörgås\nLacy Potato Pancake with Lingonberries\nMustard Egg Salad-Cucumber-Dill Smörgås\nAlmond Macaroon PineScone with Almond Devon Crème and Strawberry Preserves \nSweet Endings\nElderflower Cupcake\nApple Cake with Cinnamon Frosting\nChocolate Dipped Ginger Shortbread \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-a-taste-of-sweden-afternoon-tea-9/
LOCATION:Pinecone Cottage Tea House\, 1029 Burlington Avenue\, Downers Grove\, Illinois\, 60515\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - Pokémon TCG League
DESCRIPTION:Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove\, La Grange\, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free! \nParticipants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokémon with one another as well as have the opportunity to trade cards\, swap stories\, and discuss all things Pokémon! Staff will be on hand to assist new players who are interested in learning more about the game\, including how to play! \n\nThe event will start at 10 AM and run to 12 PM. There’s no need to show up at exactly 10 AM\, nor does everyone need to stay to 12 PM. Drop in\, stay as long as you like\, and have fun!\nAdmission to this casual event is free.\nWhile many players get excited about bringing their cards to the event\, please note that there is no need to bring all of your cards. Most participants bring a small binder and a deck or two to play with.\nIf you are interest in learning how to play the game\, we will have staff on hand that will be able to assist you. Players should bring a 60-card deck that follows the Pokémon deckbuilding rules. If you don’t have a deck\, don’t worry! We have several available for purchase in the store!\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-pokemon-tcg-league-16/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fern - Root Down Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Spring by enjoying a grounding yoga class amidst the plants and relaxed vibe at Fern.  Anne Taft\, instructor at MBS Pilates & Yoga in Downers Grove\, will guide you through mindful breathing and postures to stabilize\, strengthen and stretch the body.  After our restorative final pose\, enjoy the connection with community while browsing the shop and selecting any 4” plant of your choice! \nPlease bring your own mat and any props you like to use. \n\n\n\nSign Up
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fern-root-down-yoga/
LOCATION:Fern\, 1001A Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ballydoyle Presents Meritage
DESCRIPTION:Playing cover songs from the 60’s through today!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-presents-meritage/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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SUMMARY:Two Way Street Coffee House Presents Kitty Donohoe
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\, March 20\, 2026 Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Kitty Donohoe. \nAnn Arbor based songwriter and Michigan Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe is not an Irish or Celtic singer\, but she clearly draws from that part of her heritage\, as well as her American roots\, as an artist. Iconic WFMT-Chicago folk dj Rich Warren calls Kitty “far above and beyond most singersongwriters.” She writes music that has been called “earthy\, luminous and compelling” (The Weekender) and she’s been praised in the press equally for her voice\, her musicality\, and her songwriting. Sing Out!\, one of the oldest and most respected folk music magazines in the industry\, says that Kitty is “ one of the rare singer-songwriters to sensuously weave words and melody into a strong and mezmerizing fabric.” \nOver the years Kitty has opened for a variety of artists\, from Doc Watson to David Bromberg\, from Bruce Cockburn to Cheryl Wheeler – and in 2008 she and sideman David Mosher took the stage at an Obama rally just before Bruce Springsteen. Already known for years for her songwriting\, Kitty’s visibility escalated to a much bigger world when she wrote a song called ‘There Are No Words’ on September 11\, 2001. In addition to the Emmy Kitty received for the song\, it’s been featured in a documentary\, which led to her singing it live at the Dedication of the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial in 2008 – an experience that she calls “profound.” \nGrowing up in a large\, creative family outside of Detroit\, Kitty started ‘making up songs’ and playing the piano at a young age\, then graduated to the guitar in high school\, when she began going to coffeehouses and open mic nights\, bringing the guitar and her own songs. When she became involved in Irish music Kitty bought a cittern (a large mandolin)\, and she still primarily plays guitar\, cittern and piano. Kitty is a solid solo performer\, and also often brings multi-instrumentalist David Mosher to her concerts\, where he backs her up with guitar\, fiddle\, mandolin\, and vocals. And although some of her originals may sound like they were written 100 years ago and others are clearly contemporary\, one thing is certain: with or without a band behind her\, Kitty’s striking voice carries it all\, delivering each song with power and emotion. \nIf you can’t join us in person\, you can still tune in virtually to catch the show!  Make your donation HERE to Kitty.  Visit www.twowaystreet.org for more information.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/two-way-street-coffee-house-presents-kitty-donohoe/
LOCATION:Two Way Street Coffee House\, 1047 Curtiss St\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bubbly Side of Life - Celebrate National Macaron Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nWe’re celebrating National Macaron Day with a pairing experience:  4 macarons + different sparkling wines. \nSugar Bloom Baking Co will also be hosting a Pop Up so you can bring your favorite flavors home. \n*All guests must be 21+. Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable with 24 hours notice. \n\n\nGet your tickets now
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/bubbly-side-of-life-celebrate-national-macaron-day/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T213000
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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.\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-6/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T220000
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - FNM - Magic the Gathering Casual Commander Night
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.\n\nThere will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.\n\nThere are no limitations on power level\, but folks should bring decks designed for casual\, multi-player play.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Magic the Commander email updates here.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-fnm-magic-the-gathering-casual-commander-night-16/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T200000
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SUMMARY:Italian Sparkling Wine Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Join me as we celebrate St. Joseph’s Day with a sparkling tour of Italy. \nFrom Prosecco to Franciacorta to Lambrusco\, we’ll taste our way through the diverse world of Italian sparkling wine while learning what makes each style unique. We’ll break down the differences\, explore terms like spumante and frizzante\, and discover how terroir and tradition shape Italy’s bubbly landscape. \nThis is a true exploration of Italian sparkling wine paired with a delicious Italian dessert to complete the celebration.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/italian-sparkling-wine-exploration/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
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SUMMARY:Ballydoyle - STINGO Musical Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Join 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-7/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T183000
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SUMMARY:Board & Brush - Weeknight DIY! Pick Your Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\nLooking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required. We look forward to seeing you soon!\n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes before your class begins. We will start the workshop promptly at 6:30 pm regardless of attendance.\n\nBoard & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.\nBeer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.\nPlease note\, BYOB is not permitted\, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.\n\nPre-registration is required for each person\, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations. \nProjects with this symbol have optional upgrades\nProjects with this symbol have additional fees due to national labor and material price increases \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/board-brush-weeknight-diy-pick-your-project-workshop-24/
LOCATION:Board and Brush\, 5151 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260210T161857Z
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SUMMARY:Tivoli Bowl - Music
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URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/tivoli-bowl-music-2/
LOCATION:Tivoli Bowl\, 938 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260128T185930Z
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SUMMARY:Anderson's Bookshop Presents Matt Eicheldinger
DESCRIPTION:Matt Eicheldinger\n\nJoin Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Matt Eicheldinger\, to celebrate the release of When the Rain Came\, on Thursday\, March 19th 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 of the new book only (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 When the Rain Came:   \nThe rain never stops. The world is drowning. Survival is everything. When the Rain Came is the first YA book in an all-new\, action-packed dystopian adventure series by New York Times bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger. \n“If we stay here\, if we keep wandering without a real plan\, we won’t last. Maybe The Hill is dangerous. But maybe it’s not. It’s the only plan we have.” \nSeventeen-year-old Aurora knows how to survive. Life in the foster system has taught her how to stay quiet\, stay smart\, and stay ready. But nothing could prepare her for this: a never-ending storm that swallows cities\, drowns forests\, and turns the world into a flooded wasteland. \nTrapped in a collapsing house with her strict prepper foster parents\, Aurora is forced to live by their rules just to stay alive. Until the day they disappear without a trace. \nAlone. Abandoned. And running out of time. \nAll Aurora has is a waterlogged scrap of paper and a name: “The Hill.” \nWith looters closing in and the floodwaters rising higher each day\, she’s left with one impossible choice—stay and wait for the storm to take her\, or risk everything on a journey through the drowned remains of the world\, to a find a place that may or not exist. \nIt’s forward or nothing. \nWith echoes of Life As We Knew It\, The Last of Us\, and Hatchet\, Aurora’s story is a gripping\, emotionally resonant survival story about resilience\, found family\, and one girl’s fight to reclaim her future in a drowning world. \nAbout the Author:  \nNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger wasn’t always a writer. He spent most of his childhood playing soccer\, reading comics\, and trying his best to stay out of trouble. Matt lives in Bloomington\, Minnesota with his wife and two children\, and tries to create new adventures with them whenever possible. When he’s not writing\, you can find him telling students stories in the classroom or trail running along the Minnesota River Bottoms.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/andersons-bookshop-presents-matt-eicheldinger/
LOCATION:Anderson’s Bookshop\, 5112 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260203T161522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T161817Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - Star Wars Legion Casual Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.\n\n\nThere will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult. \nPlayers should bring a 500 pt Skirmish Army\, and may optionally bring enough additional models to field an 800 pt Standard Army. These army lists should use the official army building rules on page 5 of the Rules Reference Guide\, available on the Atomic Mass Games website. You will be paired up at the event with others who brought similarly sized forces. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to join our Discord Server and sign up for Legion email updates.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-star-wars-legion-casual-meetup-14/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260206T162918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162924Z
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SUMMARY:Ballydoyle - Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night!  Featuring new host and longtime participant Chad Gemkow! Sign up begins at 8PM.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-open-mic-night-8/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260313T165853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T165921Z
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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-30/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260209T151148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151154Z
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SUMMARY:Bubbly Side of Life - Guided Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun evening playing American Mahjong while sipping on some bubbly – perfect for those who are ready to keep playing! \nCome mahj with us! Lisa from Blue Tiger Mahj Club will be on hand to help you continue to practice the game and answer all of your American mahjong questions. Enjoy a glass of bubbly while you get your mahj-on in a relaxed\, fun\, & friendly atmosphere! \nNote: This session is for those who have already taken Mahj 101 – Beginner Mahjong with Blue Tiger Mahj Club or for those who already know how to play American mahjong. \nGet your tickets now! \n***Please bring your 2025 NMJL card to this session \nTicket Includes: \n• All mahjong game pieces\, accessories\, and teaching aids available for use during the event \n• One glass of bubbles from Bubbly Side of Life \n• Charcuterie cup for each player from Gone Grazy \nAgenda \n6:15 – 6:30pm • Player arrival\, get your glass of bubbly\, find a seat \n6:30 – 9pm • Mahjong Play \nPlayers: Please finish up your final game at 9pm or earlier
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/bubbly-side-of-life-guided-mahjong/
LOCATION:Bubbly Side of Life\, 5131 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260203T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T161413Z
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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-16/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260203T160938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T160945Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - Open Painting Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove and dive into the world of miniatures painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniatures projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community.\n\n\nWe will have a selection of paints\, brushes\, glue\, and other supplies available to attendees\, and even more available for purchase. You are also invited to bring along your own supplies. \nWhile this is not a painting “class\,” it is a great way to get started with miniatures painting with light guidance from a Fair Game staff member. \nThere is a $5 admission fee for this event. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for miniatures painting email updates here.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-open-painting-night-16/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260203T160826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T160832Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Game - Games Workshop Miniatures Night
DESCRIPTION:Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. \nThere will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult. \nWe will set-up the store for both Warhammer 40k 9th Edition and Warhammer Age of Sigmar 3rd Edition. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Games Workshop email updates here.
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/fair-game-games-workshop-miniatures-night-16/
LOCATION:Fair Game\, 1015 Curtiss Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T080000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260210T153256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155545Z
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SUMMARY:Ballydoyle - St. Patrick's Day 2026 - Kegs & Eggs
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\n\nJoin us for St. Patrick’s Day! Doors open at 8AM for Kegs & Eggs. Live music throughout the day and night. Irish dancers\, bagpipers\, and more to get your Irish on! \n \nSCHEDULE \n8AM – Kegs and Eggs \n11AM – Bagpipers \n11:30AM – McNulty Dancers \n12:15PM to 1:45PM – Stan O’doul \n2PM – McNulty Dancers \n2:45PM to 5PM – Dublin Duo \n5:30PM – McNulty Dancers \n6:15PM – Knights of Ballydoyle Procession \n6:45PM to 8:45PM – Classical Blast
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/ballydoyle-st-patricks-day-2026/
LOCATION:Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant\, 5157 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260309T135920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T135926Z
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SUMMARY:Tivoli Theatre - After Hours Film Society Presents The Voice of Hind Rajab
DESCRIPTION:MOVIE REVIEW\nReviewed by Nicholas Barber | BBC\nAt this year’s Venice Film Festival\, no film has been more talked about than this latest project from Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania\, which recounts the heart-shattering story of a six-year-old girl killed in Gaza\, and received a record 23-minute standing ovation at the festival this week.It isn’t uncommon to hear cheers or boos at the end of a film festival screening\, but when The Voice of Hind Rajab was shown to journalists and industry professionals at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday\, some far rarer sounds were heard. People were crying. Some of them were sobbing noisily\, some were sniffling\, some had red eyes\, and almost everyone was too distraught to talk. The film is likely to prompt a similar response wherever it is shown. Later on in the day\, at the festival premiere\, it received what Deadline reported as a 23 minute-plus standing ovation\, which it suggested may be a film festival record. It is now a hot favourite to pick up Venice’s top prize\, The Golden Lion\, on Saturday\, and it is almost certain to be nominated for the Academy Award for best international feature film. \nKaouther Ben Hania\, the Tunisian director of The Voice of Hind Rajab\, is no stranger to the Oscars\, having been nominated in the best international feature category for The Man Who Sold His Skin (2020)\, and in the best documentary category for 2024’s Four Daughters. But her latest work – which numbers Brad Pitt\, Joaquin Phoenix\, Rooney Mara\, Jonathan Glazer and Alfonso Cuarón among its executive producers – will have a greater impact than anything she has done before. \nAn innovative hybrid of drama and documentary\, it recounts the heart-shattering story of Hind Rajab\, a six-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed in the Israel-Gaza war in January 2024. She was travelling one afternoon in a car in Gaza’s Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood with her aunt\, uncle and cousins when the car was fired upon\, and Hind was the only member of the family group to survive. She was then trapped for hours in the wreckage\, squeezed against the bodies of her relatives\, and hoping in vain to be rescued. \nWhat the film conveys so powerfully is the pain of wanting to change a situation which is agonisingly out of your hands\nClips of the phone conversations between the terrified girl and some Palestinian Red Crescent volunteers were circulated on social media. Now those same recordings have been used as the basis of Ben Hania’s film. Actors play the volunteers\, based on the real people involved\, in its main setting\, the offices of a Red Crescent emergency centre\, 52 miles away from Gaza. But\, as a caption explains\, Hind’s voice is the real thing. We are listening to actual phone calls made in January 2024. This means that the film has the atmosphere and structure of an immersive thriller about a feverish race against time. But the child’s voice on the crackling line turns it into something much more distressing. “Please come get me\,” she pleads. “I’m scared.” And because we are hearing Hind’s voice\, rather than that of an actress\, we have the stomach-churning illusion that she can still be saved\, even though we know that’s impossible. \nThe audio evidence of her bravery throughout her ordeal is devastating. But the volunteers’ experiences are almost unbearable\, too. Motaj Malhees is Oman\, an inexperienced young man who makes contact with Hind. Saja Kilani plays his supervisor\, who comforts the girl while holding back tears. Clara Khoury plays a counsellor who tries to keep her traumatised co-workers calm. And Amer Hlehel plays the supervisor with the nightmarish job of “co-ordination”. \nThe awful irony\, as the film depicts it\, is that the Red Crescent has an ambulance available\, just eight minutes’ drive away from where Hind is hiding. But before it can be dispatched\, the Israeli Army has to agree on a route through the rubble-strewn streets for it to follow. And as the Red Crescent can’t contact the Army directly\, negotiations have to be conducted via the Red Cross and other intermediaries. Ben Hania doesn’t make any overt political statements\, nor does she show how Hind was killed. The point is that the volunteers are too far away to see. What the film conveys so powerfully is the pain of wanting to change a situation which is agonisingly out of your hands. \nAs the minutes tick by and the pressure intensifies\, the volunteers call everyone they can think of\, try to come up with alternative plans\, and veer between supporting each other and clashing. (These contrived-sounding arguments are Ben Hania’s one obvious misjudgement – the one jarring reminder that we aren’t watching a fly-on-the-wall documentary.) But the team’s most urgent task is to keep talking to Hind. Scrap by scrap\, they tease out the details of her plight. Her class at school is called Butterfly\, she says. Her school is called A Happy Childhood. There is a tank near the car\, and it is getting closer. \nIf viewers aren’t deeply upset by this point in the film\, they will be by the end. In its final minutes\, The Voice of Hind Rajab switches completely from dramatisation to documentary\, with some new footage of Hind’s mother being interviewed\, and some home video footage of Hind herself\, playing on the beach. No other film this year will get more people talking\, or more people crying. \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-voice-of-hind-rajab/
LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 5021 Highland Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090616
CREATED:20260209T162642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T162704Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia at Tivoli Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\n1/19/26\, 2/2/26\, 2/16/26\, 3/2/26\, 3/16/26\, 3/30/26 \nGrab your big-brain friends (or just your besties) and have fun competing against other teams in a fun\, chill bar-trivia setting led by your Quizmaster: Scot! \nYou can win tasty prizes\, swag and more!  Often\, we will have free drink samples provided by Superior Beverage (21+ only for samples!) \nThis is for ABSOLUTELY ANYONE! No Charge to enter\, no registration required.  Have fun!  We guarantee you’ll make it part of your routine!
URL:https://www.downtowndg.org/event/trivia-at-tivoli-bowl-3/
LOCATION:Tivoli Bowl\, 938 Warren Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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