June 21-23: Rotary GroveFest, Yorkville River Night, Summer Solstice Craft Beer & Indie Music Festival, Old Campground Festival, Big Rock Wine Fest, Homer Community Fest

Youth is king at this year’s Rotary GroveFest.

In addition to an appearance by Radio Disney, there will be a new youth stage at this year’s fest.

Rotary GroveFest is this weekend in downtown Downers Grove. The free festival includes a carnival, live music, craft …

Just before beginning of Swedish Days, event honors traditions of Scandanavia

GENEVA — “Mommy, are we Swedish?” a little girl asked Sunday as she cut up her lingonberry pancakes at Good Templar Park. When her mother told her no, she responded, “Then why are we here?” A number of non-Scandinavians answered that question as they ate, …

RiverEdge debut a success, despite glitches

AURORA — A mixture of visitors, as well as the familiar locals, were present this weekend at the start of Aurora’s future. But what organizers didn’t know was that right as RiverEdge Park’s coming out party was ready to start with the opening of Blues …

5 things to do: Geneva Concert Series

Giant Silk Moths: Elgin Public Museum hosts a program at 10:30 a.m. June 15 about how to find the largest, most impressive and beautiful moths. At 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin. Call (847) 741-6655. How much: $6-$8 Songs of a Catholic Childhood: Michael and Jamie O’Reilly …

‘Love Letters’ comes to Elgin Theatre

The Elgin Theatre Company presents a play about lifelong love and friendship. The Pulitzer Prize-nominated “Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney, will be shown June 14-30 at the Kimball Street Theater in Elgin. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. …

Your own personal harvest

There’s nothing like fresh berries right off the vines, and the time is just about right to start picking. Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture; on average Americans consume 4.8 pounds of fresh and frozen strawberries a year? The time …

Rib & beer fests on tap this weekend in Elgin

ELGIN — It being Father’s Day weekend, plenty of beer and ribs will be consumed across the country. Elgin will be no exception, with two fests being held for fans of brews and pork. On Friday and Saturday, Festival Park downtown near the Grand Victoria …

Robert Randolph performs at Blues on the Fox

It may be part of pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph’s church upbringing, but he wants nothing more than to inspire individuals.

“I concentrate on songs that pick people up and inspire people,” said Randolph, whose group, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, will appear on …

June 14-18: Multiple events to please crowds

Swedish Days returns, Elgin’s Brewfest gets a new name, cabers will be tossed and Blues will abound on the Fox River this weekend. Suburbanites will have their pick of festivals to attend over Father’s Day weekend and beyond. Scottish Festival and Highland Games Everyone is …

State Street dances ‘Don Quixote’

State Street Dance Studio, is in final preparations for their upcoming Annual Studio Show, “Don Quixote,” at The Paramount Arts Center in Aurora on June 9. Students from the studio’s prestigious Ballet Training Program, along with dancers from Ballet, Character, and Predance classes will take …

Lewis alumni return to christen new theatre

The first alumni production in the new Studio Theatre at Lewis University in Romeoville will be “AlumNights: An Evening of Familiar Faces.” Produced by the University’s Heritage Theatre Company, “AlumNights: An Evening of Familiar Faces” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. June 7 and 8. …

5 things to do: Raue Center Scotch Tasting

GreenMan Improv: GreenMan presents this show at 7 p.m. June 8 at Cosman Theater, Huntley. At 12015 Mill St. Call 847-931-4233. How much: $10-$12 Bubblefest: Bring your family noon-2 p.m. June 8. Make a bubble blower, shake hands in a bubble, make beautiful bubble art …

Fox Valley Rep show asks ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love?’

It’s a bachelorette party gone wild, and everyone’s invited.

The play “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” is presented by Fox Valley Rep at the Pheasant Run Resort to July 28. Show times are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Special …

WWE heroes reunite at St. Charles comic con

Former WWE tag team champions and professional wrestling hall of fame inductees Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake will be together again as The Dream Team comes to St. Charles June 21-23 to join Mighty Con. As the Dream Team, Brutus and …