Historic downtown Downers Grove is full of history and architectural interest... much of it hidden in plain sight. The DG Historical Society and Orange & Brew invite you to explore our village and enter to win prizes during the whole month of January, 2024. How it works: 1. Using clue sheets provided by O&B, identify […]
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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. 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 […] |
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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, […]
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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. […]
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About the Event Join us weekly for Tuesday Night Trivia in the pub at 8:30PM. Prizes for top 3 teams! |
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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. 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 […] Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an in-person event and signing line with Dr. John Duffy to celebrate the release of Rescuing Our Sons, on Wednesday, January 31st at our Downers Grove Store. Event Format Author Presentation, Audience Q&A Signing & Photo Line Pre-registration is required for this event because space is limited. TICKETS & MORE […]
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About the Event Come down to the pub every Wednesday night to showcase your musical talents at our Open Mic Night! Sign-up begins at 7:30PM |
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Join us as we present The Prom on our Ghostlight ETC main stage from February 1-4th.
$10 – $20
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Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 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 […] About the Event Come enjoy live music with Basil & the Wrath Bones at Ballydoyle! |
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It's Groundhog Day! Once again, the eyes of the nation have turned here to this... tiny village in Western Chicagoland. When Chekhov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope. Yet we know that winter is just another step in the cycle of life. But Matt Dusza, standing […]
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Join us at our Downers Grove location for a Sealed Deck prerelease event featuring the upcoming set: Murders at Karlov Manor. This event will be a three-round Swiss tournament with 50 minutes of time to construct your 40-card deck utilizing the cards in your Prerelease Kit. These events tend to sell out so don't wait, preregister now! 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 […] |
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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 Pokémon with one another as […]
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, […]
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Join us at our Downers Grove location for a Sealed Deck prerelease event featuring the upcoming set: Murders at Karlov Manor. This event will be a three-round Swiss tournament with 50 minutes of time to construct your 40-card deck utilizing the cards in your Prerelease Kit. These events tend to sell out so don't wait, preregister now! |
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, […]
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Join us at our Downers Grove location for a Sealed Deck prerelease event featuring the upcoming set: Murders at Karlov Manor. This event will be a three-round Swiss tournament with 50 minutes of time to construct your 40-card deck utilizing the cards in your Prerelease Kit. These events tend to sell out so don't wait, preregister now!
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning […] |
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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. 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 […] |
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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, […]
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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. […] |
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February 7th, 2024 Make your reservations today! $40 APPETIZER Pizza Bread or Garlic Bread w/ Marinara & Oil dipping sauce ENTREE (choose one) Pasta Gia Spaghetti w/ Marinara Margherita Bruno KIDS MEAL (Choose One) Additional kid’s meal al a carte Cheese Pizza Pasta & Meatballs Mac & Cheese DESSERT Gelato For Two
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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. 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 […] |
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Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 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 […] About the Event The Basement Bums is a cover band playing anything from 60s-70s classic rock to metal to modern alternative hits. Meeting in medical school, each of the four members found an escape in music and love to share their blend of musical interests. Join the ‘bums as they rock out Ballydoyle Irish Pub! |
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Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 5:30 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 […] Tarek El Moussa Join Anderson’s Bookshop for a signing line with author Tarek El Moussa, to celebrate the release of Flip Your Life, on Friday, February 9th at 6pm in our Downers Grove Store. Event Format: Signing & Photo Line Pre-registration is required for this event because space is limited. TICKETS & MORE INFO […]
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Learn the secrets of creating the perfect Paczki – a traditional, round, doughnut-like pastry with a delightful eggy and yeasty flavor. Chef Pamela will teach you how to make Cheese, Rose Hip, and Powidl (plum jam) Paczki, which are typically enjoyed on Fat Tuesday, but can be enjoyed all year round. With the Demi Tea, […] |
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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 Pokémon with one another as […]
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, […]
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Step back in time to a kinder, gentler era and learn the art of crafting Valentines at our Victorian Valentine Making Tea. These sweetly sentimental cards are a time capsule to a more innocent age, where handwritten messages, cards, and other correspondence were of the utmost importance. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and […]
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Step back in time to a kinder, gentler era and learn the art of crafting Valentines at our Victorian Valentine Making Tea. These sweetly sentimental cards are a time capsule to a more innocent age, where handwritten messages, cards, and other correspondence were of the utmost importance. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and […] |
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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. 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 […] CAST & CREW Directed by Aki Kaurismäki Featuring Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen, Alina Tomnikov In Finnish with English Subtitles Not Rated Runtime: 81 mins Reviewed by Glenn Kenny | RogerEbert.com What constitutes a perfect film? A perfect film doesn’t have to be in any particular genre, in any event. A perfect film knows what it’s […] |
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It’s Fat Tuesday! And what’s the best treat today? Yep…Paczki’s! So, to help you out, we’re going to tap two delicious Paczki beers to help you wash down your treats! At open, we’ll have both versions of Pollyanna’s Polly Polly Paczki on tap…the raspberry vanilla version, as well as the hazelnut, raspberry, and vanilla variant. […]
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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, […]
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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. […] |
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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. 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 […] |
3 events,
Join Anderson's Bookshops for a Book Club Happy Hour! This event will be held in our Downers Grove store (5112 Main Street), and pre-registration is required as space is limited. TICKETS & MORE INFO This hour-long event will feature several booksellers sharing a few of their recent favorite titles, perfect for gift-giving, book club picks, […]
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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. […] About the Event BackForward plays a great mix of radio hits from around the world. Come party as they play some fun alternative, rock, and pop music from the 80's, 90's and 2000's! |
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Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 5:30 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 […] 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 […] About the Event Mostly Mayer is a Chicago area band that will entertain you with John Mayer and similar artists. |
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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 Pokémon with one another as […]
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning […]
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It’s time to get together again on February 17, 2024, from 2-4 pm CT, Plank Road Folk Music Society and Two Way Street Coffee House will host a sing-around. You are all welcome to sing, play an instrument or just listen. It is refreshing to hear the vast array of songs from the traditional […] |
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, […]
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, […]
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About the Event IRISH / FOLK / ROCK They say wisdom comes with age. In music, as in whiskey, flavor comes with age. Small batch is a very select group of musicians with lots of flavor! |
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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. 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 […] |
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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, […]
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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. […] |
1 event,
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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. 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 […] |
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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 […] About the Event Indie-rock band from Chicago playing music somewhere between Wilco and Nirvana. |
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Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 5:30 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 […] 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 (CST) 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 […] About the Event R-Gang is considered one of the best R&B dance bands in the Chicago area. Specializing in R&B, funk & soul from the Motown era into the 21st Century, R-Gang is comprised of the most highly respected members of Chicagoland’s musical community, with backgrounds as diverse as the band members. From playing with […] |
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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 Pokémon with one another as […]
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, […]
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, […] |
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Celebrating the Use of Flowers in Cooking As the bleak winter months drag on, we all need a little something to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces and that’s where incorporating edible flowers and herbs into your cooking comes in. Not only do these botanicals make for whimsical and stunning dishes, […] |
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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. 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 […] CAST & CREW A compilation of this year’s Academy Award contenders culled from 187 films that qualified for consideration. The rating and running time will be determined shortly after the nominations are announced. Oscars 2024: Breaking Down the Live Action Short Film Shortlist Reviewed by Joey Moser | AwardsDaily The short films categories can elude […] |
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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, […]
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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 […] |
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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. 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 […] |
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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. […]
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The H Foundation will host its 6th Annual Comedy for Cancer at the Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre located at 5021 Highland Avenue in Downers Grove on Thursday, February 29. The fundraiser helps support basic science cancer research studies at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and will feature a comedic conversation […]
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About the Event The Cast Union is the latest live-performance project by Chicago-Area music veterans Steve Haraburda and Scott Newton. A Cast Union show features material from artists such as The Eagles, Tom Petty, The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and other favorite rock classics. |
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Time to get the Orange & Brew campsite going with a Pollyanna Tap Takeover! We're going to be pouring some camping-inspired beers today, allowing you to check out the differences in Toasted Marshmallow Fun Size variants. We'll also have Pollyanna's annual Eisbock beer along with a hot poker available for caramel-izing the beer. And, as […]
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Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 5:30 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 […] |
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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 Pokémon with one another as […]
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March 1st is St. David’s feast day, the patron saint of Wales, a special occasion celebrated by the Welsh and Welsh descendants worldwide. In tribute, we’re celebrating all month long with traditional, Welsh inspired recipes. Taking simple, wholesome comfort food and transforming it into scrumptious tea-time treats is my way of commemorating the occasion. Chef […]
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Join us for a Star Wars: Unlimited prerelease event at Fair Game. Journey into a galaxy far far away and be among the first to play the new Star Wars: Unlimited trading card game from Fantasy Flight Games. Each player will receive a prerelease kit with 6 booster packs for crafting your deck, and a […] |
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March 1st is St. David’s feast day, the patron saint of Wales, a special occasion celebrated by the Welsh and Welsh descendants worldwide. In tribute, we’re celebrating all month long with traditional, Welsh inspired recipes. Taking simple, wholesome comfort food and transforming it into scrumptious tea-time treats is my way of commemorating the occasion. Chef […]
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March 1st is St. David’s feast day, the patron saint of Wales, a special occasion celebrated by the Welsh and Welsh descendants worldwide. In tribute, we’re celebrating all month long with traditional, Welsh inspired recipes. Taking simple, wholesome comfort food and transforming it into scrumptious tea-time treats is my way of commemorating the occasion. Chef […] |