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. […]

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, […]

About the Event Join us for Trivia on Tuesday nights at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! 8PM start.  

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 […]

About the Event 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.

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 Join us for live music with LTD Band right here at Ballydoyle!  

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 […]

  Two Way Street Coffee House is Chicagoland’s most beloved folk and acoustic music venue, presenting weekly concerts and community events for over 54 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 Strung Out recreates the songs and their era with a happy, entertaining, and engaging show that has you singing and dancing along.  It's a whole night of "Wow, I remember that one!” moments.  And the addition of the electric cello, creates a fresh and amazing sound that breaks the mold of every […]

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 […]

Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]

It’s time to get together again and make music! Saturday, April 5, 2025 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 […]

Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]

Last spring, Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas. We used to make this trip every year before opening the Tea House, so it had been quite a while since our last visit. We were eager to revisit some of our favorite iconic restaurants: Siegel’s, The Golden […]

  Welcome to the Heritage Matinee Series at the Two Way Street Coffee House!  We are thrilled to announce a new concert series at the Two Way Street Coffee House, taking place on select Sunday afternoons in 2025.  In each concert, Mark Dvorak and Ashley & Simpson will be joined by two local artists for […]

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 […]

Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]

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. […]

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, […]

We are excited to present another community event that will once again bring us together in friendship and song. On Tuesday, April 8, 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 […]

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 author event with Laura Numeroff, to celebrate the release of her newest book, Max and Mama, on Wednesday, April 9th 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 signing line […]

About the Event 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.

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. […]

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Christine Wenc, to celebrate the release of her newest book, Funny Because It's True: How the Onion Created Modern American News Satire, on Thursday, April 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 […]

Eric Puchner Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Eric Puchner, to celebrate the release of his newest book, Dream State, on Friday, April 11th 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 […]

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 […]

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 (CDT) 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 […]

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 […]

Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]

About the Event Give your night an injection of power & rock out at Ballydoyle!  

Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]

Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]

Store 21st Anniversary!! Come celebrate the store's 21st birthday with us!  We will have a small celebration today with a bigger one later when the weather is nicer!

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 […]

Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]

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. […]

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, […]

About the Event Join us for Trivia on Tuesday nights at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! 8PM start.    

Join us for the Spring Educator Extravaganza in our Downers Grove store, where there will be a book talk, snacks, and goodies to share! Come for the camaraderie, stay for the books, and leave with 1 hour of professional development!   Tickets are $10, and we ask that you please register ahead of time, because we do […]

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 […]

About the Event 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.    

  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 Fire Chicken is a south side Chicago cover band that brings a mix of classic rock, pop, country and music from today.  Playing the hits from bands like the Beatles, Prince, Kenny Chesney, David Bowie, Jimmy Buffet and Black Keys.  They will play your favorites and get you on the dance floor.  […]

About the Event Major Wheeler was officially formed in 2019 but has since gone through several changes to become the band they are today. Their origin goes way back to High School where Matt Nelson and Jeremy Miller became friends and briefly played together in a band. It of course didn't last, and each went […]

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 […]

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 (CDT) 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 […]

About the Event Enjoy live music with Bottomz Up at Ballydoyle!  

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 […]

Join Happy Dog Barkery as they welcome Midwest BREW on Saturday, April 19th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm.

Join Ballydoyle for Irish & Bluegrass Sundays.

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 […]

Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]

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. […]

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, […]

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with J.M. Hirsch, to celebrate the release of his newest book, Milk Street Backroads Italy, on Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:00 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 […]

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 author event with Jayne Mattingly, to celebrate the release of her newest book, This is Body Grief: Making Peace with the Loss that Comes with Living in a Body, on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00 pm in our Downers Grove store. Event Format We will begin checking you in approximately 30 minutes before the […]

About the Event 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.  

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 MAGIC BUS is a combo led by 'Grateful Gary,' a well-known veteran of the Chicago and suburban music scene for over 20 years. The band has performed its unique blend of hippie-related tunes at clubs and festivals throughout the City and suburbs. Songs range from acoustic favorites by the Eagles and Neil […]

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 […]

About the Event Female Fronted All 80's Party band playing Classic MTV Era hits, Forgotten Favorites and more!  

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 […]

Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]

Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]

Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]

Last summer, Paul and I had the opportunity to explore Monet’s Home and his exquisite gardens in Giverny, France. As passionate gardeners, this destination had been on our bucket list for many years. Claude Monet was not only an artistic genius but also a true food enthusiast. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes […]

Join Ballydoyle for Irish & Bluegrass Sundays.

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 […]

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Ashley Winstead, to celebrate the release of her newest book, This Book Will Bury Me, on Monday, April 28th 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 […]

Beginners and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Newer players should have a basic understanding of the rules of play. We will either play a 3-round Swiss Tournament event; each round is a best-of-3 match or have a Casual Play with Promos depending on participation. Tournament events are $10 entry; […]

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 […]

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, […]

About the Event Join us for Trivia on Tuesday nights at the pub with host Tim Dite! Prize is awarded to the top team each week! 8PM start.

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 author event with K. Ancrum, to celebrate the release of her newest book, The Corruption of Hollis Brown, on Wednesday, April 30th 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 […]

About the Event 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.