Downtown Downers Grove Management Corp.

Fair Game - Star Wars Legion Casual Meetup
2025-10-09 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.
There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.
Players should bring a 500 pt Skirmish Army, and may optionally bring enough additional models to field an 800 pt Standard Army. These army lists should use the official army building rules on page 5 of the Rules Reference Guide, available on the Atomic Mass Games website. You will be paired up at the event with others who brought similarly sized forces.
If you have any questions, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to join our Discord Server and sign up for Legion email updates.

Ballydoyle - April & Kevin
2025-10-09 19:30 | Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
About the Event

April and Kevin are a new Acoustic/Electric duo that utilize the best of breed audio technology to create a full band experience along with their amazing two-part harmonies to some of the biggest and most popular pop/classic rock cover tunes of all time! Covering Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Cindy Lauper, Tom Petty, and more

Pinecone Cottage Pierogi Pop-Up at Orange & Brew!
2025-10-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Orange & Brew, 1027 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Join Pinecone Cottage and Orange & Brew for another delicious collaboration on Friday, October 17, from 4–7pm. Pinecone Cottage, beloved for its Afternoon Tea, is bringing homemade pierogi back to the heart of town—crafted with care and heritage by Chef Pam, who learned the art of dumpling making from her Polish grandparents in Brighton Park.
Mix and Match three delicious flavors; Sauerkraut and Polish Mushroom, Potato-Kale, or Pumpkin-Cheese and top your favorite flavor with Bacon, Sour Cream or Fried Onions. Don’t miss your chance to eat fresh pierogi in Downtown Downers Grove, 6 pieces $12 and 12 pieces $18. In the mood for something sweeter? Try three Plum Knodel Dumplings for $7.
Come on out!

Pinecone Cottage Tea House - A Taste of Normandy Afternoon Tea Teatorial
2025-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Pinecone Cottage Tea House, 1029 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Step into the Pinecone Cottage Kitchen for a delicious immersive experience. Part hands on and demonstration, savor each course of the Garden’s Bounty Afternoon Tea as Chef Pam guides you through the art of creating October’s full menu—from fragrant teas to sweet endings. You’ll learn her techniques, gather inspiration, and leave with a complete set of recipes to recreate the magic at home. It’s not just tea—it’s a celebration of flavor, season, and story.
Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only
Age Requirement 13+ years
Three Course Afternoon Tea & Teatorial | 85 per person
BYOB Wine, Champagne or Beer | 10 per bottle
Recommended Teas
Loose Tea – Pear-Vanilla-Ginger
Beverage – Spiced Normandy Cider
Apple Streusel Loose Tea, Honey, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Lemon, Apple Cider
Teatail – Apple Ginger Fizz
Sparkling Apple Cider, Apple Streusel Loose Tea, Ginger Beer, Lemon Syrup
Beginnings
Normandy French Onion Soup with Date-Nut Mini Muffins
Savories and PineScones
Chicken Salad Normandy Tea Sandwich
Camembert-Egg-Caper Grilled Tea Sandwich
Potatoes Dauphinoise Puff Pastry Bite
Cabbage-Leek-Carrot Tea Canape
Pear-Almond-Apricot PineScone with Almond Devon Crème and Apricot Preserves
Sweet Endings
Apple Tarte Normande
Teurgoule Rice Pudding
Pear-Pumpkin Cheesecake Bar

Anderson's Bookshop - Kirsten Miller
2025-10-10 18:00 | Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Kirsten Miller

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Kirsten Miller, to celebrate the release of The Women of Wild Hill, on Friday, October 10th at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store.
Event Format
We 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:

Posed photo with your camera taken by our staff
There is a limit of 2 books from home to be signed (unless otherwise stated)
There is a limit of 1 personalization of the new book only (unless otherwise stated)

All 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.
If 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.
Pre-registration is required for this event because space is limited.

More about The Women of Wild Hill:
A witty, spectacular, and timely tale of modern-day witches waging war on the patriarchy, from fan favorite Kirsten Miller, the author of The Change and Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books.
There are places on earth where nature’s powers gather. Girls raised there are bequeathed strange gifts. A few have powers so dark that they fear to use them. Such a place is Wild Hill, on the tip of Long Island. For centuries, the ghost of a witch murdered by colonists claimed the beautiful and fertile Wild Hill…until a young Scottish woman with strange gifts arrived. Sadie Duncan was allowed to stay.
Five generations of Sadie’s descendants called Wild Hill home, each generation more powerful than the last. Then, in the aftermath of a terrible tragedy, the last of the Duncans, once prophesized to be the most powerful of their kind, abandoned their ancestral home.
One of them, Brigid Laguerre moved to California and turned her dark gift into fame and fortune. Her sister, Phoebe, settled on a ranch in Texas, where women visit in secret for her tonics and cures. Phoebe’s daughter, Sybil, has become a famous chef. Seemingly powerless, Sibyl has never been told of the Duncan bloodline.
Now Brigid, Phoebe, and Sibyl have been brought to Wild Hill to discover their family legacy. The Old One, furious at the path mankind has taken, has chosen three powerful witches to turn the tide. The Duncans will fulfill their destinies—but only if they can set aside their grievances and come together as a family.
About the Author:
Kirsten Miller is the author of The Change, a GMA Book Club pick, Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books, and the groundbreaking YA series starring Kiki Strike. Born and raised in a small town in North Carolina, she now lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Fair Game - FNM - Magic the Gathering Casual Commander Night
2025-10-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.

There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.

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

If you have any questions, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Magic the Commander email updates here.

Board & Brush - Pick Your Project Workshop
2025-10-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Board and Brush, 5151 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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

Board & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.
Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
Please note, BYOB is not permitted, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.

Pre-registration is required for each person, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations.

Two Way Street Coffee House - Crowes Pasture
2025-10-10 20:00 | Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 50 years! The show starts at 8pm (CT) and the doors open at 7:30pm. (Suggested donation $10). We will also host this concert virtually. You may access the livestream on www.twowaystreet.org, on our Facebook page or on our YouTube channel.
On Friday, October 10, 2025 Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series presents Crowes Pasture.
Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform moving and inspirational songs that are sometimes joyful, sometimes wistful, and oftentimes, poignant, and that reflect a mutual passion for life, family and humanity. Their intimately blended vocal harmonies are mixed with an expressive and unique instrumental style that is best described as “a banjo-guitar romance.” Crowes Pasture’s style of intimate and soulful folk transports and connects listeners through universal experiences in their “skillfully crafted, emotional songwriting” (Chris Eastburn, award-winning composer).
Crowes Pasture has made waves with two EPs and three full-length albums in just six-years time. Their CD, “Slow It Down”, was released in June 2019 at the legendary Club Passim. Since its release, the title track earned Crowes Pasture a #1 song, and the album debuted at #5 on the Folk Alliance International Charts. Since the release of their first album, “Edge of America,” the duo has had eight Top 10 Songs on the Folk Charts, including “Take Back the Red White and Blue” (January 2022), their cover of Mary Gauthier’s “Mercy Now” (June 2019), and the timely and topical song, “Quarantine” (January 2021).
Over the past few years, Crowes Pasture has performed at a number of renowned east coast music venues including Club Passim, Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockwood Music Hall, The Bull Run, and Circle of Friends Coffeehouse and has been a supporting act for The Small Glories and The Kennedys. The duo has been twice honored with nominations as “Roots Act of the Year” by the New England Music Awards (2019 and 2022) and as “Americana Artist of the Year” by the Boston Music Awards (2019). They were named finalists for Best Group/Duo in the 2020 International Acoustic Music Awards, and for Best Group/Duo in the 2021 IAMAs, for their song “A Virtue and a Call”. The duo has toured recently throughout Southern Ontario and Quebec, and is currently recording their third full length album with award-winning producer Eric Lichter of Dirt Floor Studios.
The duo takes its name from the salt marsh and tidal flats known as Crowes Pasture, hidden away on the north side of Cape Cod, where the ocean tides recede twice a day to reveal intricate patterns on the shifting sands. This recurring cycle of creation and discovery evokes their own musical journey.
If you can’t join us in person, you can still tune in virtually to catch the show! Make your donation HERE to Crowes Pasture.

Indian Boundary YMCA Downtown Market
2025-10-11 07:00 - 12:30 | IL
On Saturdays in the late spring, summer, and early fall, you’ll find tasty food, fun items to purchase, and lots of live music to dance to at the Downtown Downers Grove Market! Join in the fun and support the Y in the parking lot outside the Main Street Train Station from 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Market Saturdays.

Pinecone Cottage Saturdays are Special!
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Pinecone Cottage Tea House, 1029 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515, United States Minor Outlying Islands
It’s finally that time of the year! The Pinecone Cottage Tea Garden is now open early on Saturdays 9-11am serving Cream Tea which would be 2 PineScones, Devon Crème, Preserves and a Pot of Tea. Saturdays are Special! We’ll see you in the Tea Garden!

Board & Brush - Mini Projects - Kids, Teens, and Adults Welcome!
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Board and Brush, 5151 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Pressed for time? Join us for a mini-sign workshop! Select a design from the available options. 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!
Board & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.
Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
Please note, BYOB is not permitted, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.

Pre-registration is required for each person, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations.

Fair Game - Pokémon TCG League
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove, La Grange, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free!
Participants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokemon with one another as well as have the opportunity to trade cards, swap stories, and discuss all things Pokémon! Staff will be on hand to assist new players who are interested in learning more about the game, including how to play!

The event will start at 10 AM and run to 12 PM. There’s no need to show up at exactly 10 AM, nor does everyone need to stay to 12 PM. Drop in, stay as long as you like, and have fun!
Admission to this casual event is free.
While many players get excited about bringing their cards to the event, please note that there is no need to bring all of your cards. Most participants bring a small binder and a deck or two to play with.
If you are interest in learning how to play the game, we will have staff on hand that will be able to assist you. Players should bring a 60-card deck that follows the Pokémon deckbuilding rules. If you don’t have a deck, don’t worry! We have several available for purchase in the store!

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

Happy Dog Barkery - CILRA Lab Rescue
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main Street, Downers grove, IL, 60515
Join Happy Dog Barkery as they welcome CILRA Lab Rescue on Saturday, October 11th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Pinecone Cottage Tea House - A Taste of Normandy Afternoon Tea
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Pinecone Cottage Tea House, 1029 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Normandy, France enchants with its dramatic coastline, rich history, and unforgettable cuisine. The region’s culinary soul is captured in the “Four C’s”: camembert cheese, cream, cider, and Calvados—each a testament to its rich agricultural heritage. Our journey to Normandy centered around the awe-inspiring Mont Saint Michel Abbey, a Gothic Style Benedictine masterpiece perched on the tidal island of Mont Saint Michel. It is known for its historic role as a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Archangel Michael. The three days we spent immersed in this magical setting inspired an autumnal menu that celebrates Normandy’s bounty. Apples take center stage, woven through dishes that highlight the region’s iconic ingredients and evoke the flavors of fall.
Chef Pam
Afternoon Tea Served by Reservation Only
Age Requirement 13 yrs +
Three Course Prix Fixe Afternoon Tea | 62
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Options | 67
Price Includes 20% Gratuity
BYOB Wine or Beer | 10 per bottle
Recommended Teas
Loose Tea – Pear-Vanilla-Ginger
Beverage – Spiced Normandy Cider | 5
Apple Streusel Loose Tea, Honey, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Lemon, Apple Cider
Teatail – Apple Ginger Fizz | 7
Sparkling Apple Cider, Apple Streusel Loose Tea, Ginger Beer, Lemon Syrup
Beginnings
Normandy French Onion Soup with Date-Nut Mini Muffins
Savories and PineScones
Chicken Salad Normandy Tea Sandwich
Camembert-Egg-Caper Grilled Tea Sandwich
Potatoes Dauphinoise Puff Pastry Bite
Cabbage-Leek-Carrot Tea Canape
Pear-Almond-Apricot PineScone with Almond Devon Crème and Apricot Preserves
Sweet Endings
Apple Tarte Normande
Teurgoule Rice Pudding
Pear-Pumpkin Cheesecake Bar
Pinecone Cottage Weekend Afternoon Tea and Teatorial Policy
Pinecone Cottage is now taking Weekend Afternoon Tea and Event reservations on our website. Using the reservations tab, make a date and time selection, and conveniently purchase tickets through your PayPal account or as a PayPal guest. 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.

Fair Game - Magic the Gathering - Friendly Neighborhood Draft
2025-10-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Join us for a Friendly Neighborhood Draft
Magic Presents: Friendly Neighborhood Draft is a special in-store Magic event series, running through November 13, 2025. It spotlights the Pick-Two Draft format—a streamlined, four-player drafting experience ideal for small groups and casual play. This event series features the Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man set and is great for introducing players to the format while making drafting fast, friendly, and accessible.
Unlike traditional eight-player drafts, Pick-Two Drafts allow each player to select two cards per pick, reducing the number of participants needed while maintaining strategic depth and fun. Games are played in pods with a minimum of four players. If more players join in the pods will be formed as follows:

3–7 players: 1 pod
8–11 players: 2 pods
12–15 players: 3 pods
Etc.

Players then compete in a two round Swiss tournament. The undefeated (2–0) player(s) from each pod will receive the event promo card “Ultimate Green Goblin” (while supplies last).
Don’t miss out on your chance to join us for this exciting new way to draft with friends. Reserve a seat today!

Fair Game - Heavy Cardboard Night
2025-10-11 18:00 - 23:30 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Heavy Cardboard night is a special board gaming event! Running from 6 PM all the way until midnight, attendees grab their favorite chunky board games to share with the community. Some folks bring games from home to introduce to others, while others simply show up eager to learn something new.
PREREGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT. These events historically sell out, so make sure to register as soon as you can!
PREREGISTER HERE
Additional Information

Participants must be ages 14+. Participants under the age of 18 attend the event in tandem with an adult throughout the duration of the event.
We will be making an attempt to coordinate specific games and groups via the #board-games channel on the Fair Game Discord Server. If you’re not already a member, you’re invited to join the conversation!
For the purposes of the event, “heavy cardboard” generally refers to games that take over an hour to play. (Although that’s not necessarily a requirement; we enjoy playing all sorts of game during the event!)

Reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com if you have additional questions about the event!

Board & Brush - Pick Your Project Workshop
2025-10-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Board and Brush, 5151 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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

Board & Brush Downers Grove is a licensed establishment.
Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
Please note, BYOB is not permitted, you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.
Pre-registration is required for each person, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations.
Projects with this symbol have optional upgrades
Projects with this symbol have additional fees due to national labor and material price increases

Two Way Street Coffee House - Old Time Barn Dance
2025-10-11 19:00 | Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
The Plank Road Folk Music Society and the Two Way Street Coffee House invite you to join us for an old time barn dance on October 11, 2025 at 7pm CT.

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.
ENJOY 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!
Come watch. Come listen. Come dance!

Ballydoyle - Sorry For Partying
2025-10-11 21:00 | Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
About the Event

Sorry For Partying has high energy, fantastic musicianship, and a music catalog covering multiple decades and all your favorite genres. These are the qualities that have shaped Sorry For Partying into one of the Midwest’s premier cover bands.

Fair Game - Star Wars Legion Store Championship
2025-10-12 09:00 - 19:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
“Here’s some money; Go see a Star War.”
– Lucille Bluth, Arrested Development
Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting a Star Wars Legion Store Championship Tournament on Sunday, October 12 from 9am to 7pm. See details below for tournament structure and more information.
Preregistration is important for this event, as it is likely to sell out.
The Star Wars Legion Store Championship is a 3-round tournament. We will be using the official Atomic Mass Games Store tournament event kit for prizes.
Each participant will receive a promo card and a Free Venue Fee Voucher for a future Legion weeknight event. More prizes will be awarded based on placement in the tournament. In addition, prizes will be awarded to the Best Painted Squad.
Players need to bring a standard 1000 pt army using all the rules on the Atomic Mass Games website. We will allow the Customizable Jedi and Customizable Super Tactical Droid units, as their cards have been publicized. Players will need to register on Longshanks in advance of the event. Direct any questions to the tournament organizers on the Fair Game Discord or to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com.
Event Schedule
8:45 Check In
9:15 Opening Remarks
9:30 Round 1 Begins
12:00 Round 1 Ends, break for Lunch
1:00 Round 2 Begins
3:30 Round 2 Ends
3:45 Round 3 Begins
6:15 Round 3 Ends
6:30 Closing Remarks and Prizes

Fair Game - Disney Lorcana Fabled Casual League Play
2025-10-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
The Great Illuminary beckons!
Join us for at Fair Game Downers Grove for Lorcana League Play, featuring the newest set: Fabled
League Play is great for new players, casual players, and collectors alike, emphasizing fun, casual play and community building over competition. Participants collect points, win or lose, by participating in Disney Lorcana matches (best 2 of 3), as well as by completing various Disney- and Lorcana-themed achievements during matches. Prizes are awarded to most or all League participants, with top players receiving a small additional bonus, including, but not limited to, booster packs for the latest Lorcana set!
League Structure:
This League Season will be played over three four-week Rounds:

Round 1: Sunday, September 7th – Sunday, September 28th
Round 2: Sunday, October 5th – Sunday, October 26th
Round 3: Sunday, November 2nd – Sunday, November 23rd

At the end of each Round promo cards and pins will be awarded to most, if not all, participants. After all three Rounds are complete, Season awards and remaining Round prizes will be awarded.
Cost:
There is a weekly participation fee of $5 per participant
Prizing:

Sign-up Prize: The Queen – Conceited Ruler promo card
Bonus Weekly Prize: Goofy – Set for Adventure Deck Box (1 box awarded per week)
Booster Packs: Every 10 points earned through League play earns the participant a Booster Pack from Fabled (Note: League points are tracked per player; points cannot be combined or transferred between players)
End of Round Prizes (available for participants who earn at least 3 League Points at the end of each Round of League play): Cursed Merfolk – Ursula’s Handiwork, Strength of a Raging Fire, and Sisu – Daring Visitor Promo Cards, Lilo – Best Explorer Ever, Aurora – Holding Court, and Gaston – Intellectual Powerhouse Promo Pins
End of Season Prizes (available for participants who earned the most League points and/or at least 12 or more League points): Emerald Ink promo pin, Circle of Life Lore Counter

Earning Points:
Points can be earned a variety of ways! Learn how here!
If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com!

Ballydoyle - Gavin Coyle
2025-10-12 17:00 | Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
About the Event

Northern Ireland produces great musicians! Here’s one of them…

Two Way Street Coffee House - Nordic Dance
2025-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Cultural Connections at Two Way Street Coffee House invites you to experience the richness of music and dance from around the world, right here in our community. Each event in the series showcases the traditions, rhythms, and stories of diverse cultures, offering audiences a chance to listen, learn, and share in the joy of artistic expression. From spirited folk dances to soulful songs, these gatherings celebrate the beauty of global traditions while fostering connection and friendship close to home.

NEW! Nordic Series

Join Us for Nordic Dance and Music!
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.
We’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.
Dancing 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.
Enjoy live music coordinated by Mary Allsopp and friends, bringing the spirit of Scandinavian folk traditions to life.

Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 14, 2025 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Sunday, January 11, 2026 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 8, 2026 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 8, 2026 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Sunday, April 12, 2026 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Fair Game - Star Wars X-Wing Meetup
2025-10-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Star Wars X-wing every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.
Pilots will use the standard 2.5 rules from Atomic Mass Games, with an eventual transition into new points from the X-Wing Alliance’s community-driven balances.
If you have any questions, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server and our X-Wing Facebook group. You can also sign-up for X-Wing email updates here.

Fair Game - Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Casual Play
2025-10-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
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.
We 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!
Our pricing guide for events is as follows:

$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.
$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.
$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.
$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.

Note: 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!
Feel free to reach out to us at downersgrove@fairgamestore.com with any questions. See you there… and may the Force be with you!

Fair Game - Games Workshop Miniatures Night
2025-10-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Games Workshop every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event.
There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2.There will be no charge for players ages 12 and under who are with a participating adult.
We will set-up the store for both Warhammer 40k 9th Edition and Warhammer Age of Sigmar 3rd Edition.
If you have any questions, please reach out to fairgamestore@gmail.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for Games Workshop email updates here.

Fair Game - Open Painting Night
2025-10-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Fair Game, 1015 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Join us at Fair Game Downers Grove and dive into the world of miniatures painting every Tuesday night! We will have painting stations set up at the store where community members will be able to work on miniatures projects in the company of our welcoming hobby community.
We will have a selection of paints, brushes, glue, and other supplies available to attendees, and even more available for purchase. You are also invited to bring along your own supplies.
While this is not a painting “class,” it is a great way to get started with miniatures painting with light guidance from a Fair Game staff member.
There is a $5 admission fee for this event.
If you have any questions, please reach out to downersgrove@fairgamestore.com. We also invite you to sign up for our Discord server. You can also sign-up for miniatures painting email updates here.

A Night at the Carnegie - DG Library to receive Historic Site Designation
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
The Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Public Library invite you to “A Night at the Carnegie,” celebrating the Library as this year’s Historic Site of the Year. Each year, the Downers Grove Historical Society honors a building or site that has played an important role in our village’s history. This year, we mark a special anniversary: On October 14, 1915—exactly 110 years ago—the Downers Grove Carnegie Library opened on the very site where our public library now stands. It quickly became a cornerstone of knowledge, education, and civic pride for our community. The evening will include historical displays and photographs, the unveiling of an informational bronze plaque, a presentation by local historian Lois Sterba, and hands-on activities for children. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public.

Two Way Street Coffee House - Song Circle
2025-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
🎶 Love to sing, play, or just listen? Bring your own song on October 14th to our community Song Circle at Two Way Street Coffee House!
🎶 Song Circle with Plank Road Folk Music Society & Two Way Street Coffee House
🎶We are excited to present another community event that will once again bring us together in friendship and song. On Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 7-9 pm CT, George Mattson will lead a song circle where you “bring your own song.”
✨ 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.
💛 Donations are greatly appreciated to help keep these community events thriving.
