'Reimagined New Take' Of Classic 'A Christmas Carol' Coming To Paramount Theatre

Downtown Aurora's theater will bring to life Charles Dicken's classic tale, "A Christmas Carol," but with a new take.

ZZ Top & Genesis Tribute Concert

RECYCLER "ZZ Top Tribute" & FACE VALUE "Genesis Tribute" concert - Friday, Nov. 20th 7pm (doors open 6:15pm) at the Joliet Museum!

What's New On Netflix October 2026: 'East Of Eden,' 'Animals,' 'Below,' 'Sacrifice' And 'Lupin'

Halloween scares, prestige adaptations and long-awaited new seasons headline Netflix's October lineup.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Digger,' 'Verity,' 'East Of Eden' Season 1, And 'War' Season 1

Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Florence Pugh, Sienna Miller and Josh Hartnett anchor stories of power, perception and legacy.

'Digger' Review: Tom Cruise Drives An Exhilarating, Exhausting Tragicomedy

A dazzling Tom Cruise elevates Alejandro G. Iñárritu's examination of power, self-mythology and accountability.

'Heart Of The Beast' Review: Brad Pitt And A Loyal Dog Elevate A Moving Survival Drama

David Ayer reframes rugged individualism through companionship, grounding the wilderness adventure in mutual dependence.

'Primetime' Review: Robert Pattinson Powers A Chilling Media Nightmare

Lance Oppenheim transforms the “To Catch a Predator” phenomenon into a lurid, provocative examination of spectacle and accountability.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Primetime,' 'Heart Of The Beast,' 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' And More

Robert Pattinson, Brad Pitt and Mahershala Ali headline a lineup of survival tales, media dramas and personal reckonings.

The Chicago Blues Angels - live on the Outdoor Rooftop

The CHICAGO BLUES ANGELS featuring Kid Ramos play the Joliet Museums Outdoor Rooftop concert on Saturday, Sept. 26th at 7pm!

'Practical Magic 2' Review: Sandra Bullock And Nicole Kidman Reignite The Magic, But The Spell Frays

A beloved cult classic returns with heart and nostalgia, but its expanded mythology diffuses the original's intimacy.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Resident Evil,' 'The Weight,' 'The Beast Of Mossy Bottom,' And 'Bad Apples'

Austin Abrams, Ethan Hawke and Saoirse Ronan anchor a weekend of viral outbreaks, wilderness survival, Halloween mischief and sharp satire.

Fall 2026’s Biggest Movies: ‘Practical Magic 2,’ ‘Resident Evil,’ ‘Street Fighter’ And ‘Heart Of The Beast’

Plan your fall at the movies with “Practical Magic 2,” “Resident Evil,” “Street Fighter,” “Heart of the Beast,” “Digger” and more.

City Of Lights Film Festival Returns For 4th Year: See The Lineup

The Venue in downtown Aurora will host the two-day festival bringing critically acclaimed and student films to town.

Fiestas Patrias Festival To Take Over RiverEdge Park For 2 Day In September

Internationally acclaimed Banda Carnaval and La Maquinaria Norteña are among the musicians set to perform.

What To Watch This Labor Day Weekend: 'The Gentlemen' S2, 'Fall 2,' 'By Any Means,' 'The Runner,' And More

Gal Gadot, Mark Wahlberg, Theo James and Adria Arjona lead a Labor Day lineup of action, crime and the desert‑siege chaos of “Onslaught.”

Christkindlmarket Announces 3 Chicago Holiday Market Locations, Including 1 In The Suburbs

The suburban location of the German-style holiday market will be the largest of the three, with more than 60 vendors slated to participate.

This Kane County Museum Voted Best Suburban Museum

"A museum's impact is not measured based on its size; small museums can have a major impact in their community," its board president said.

Rare Michoacán Mask Collection, 60 Artists To Be Displayed In New Aurora Public Art Exhibit

The downtown Aurora exhibit will feature work created by artists from both sides of the United States-Mexico border.

Port Authority - live on the Outdoor Rooftop

Port Authority- live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Friday, August 7th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

The RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES - live on the Outdoor Rooftop

The Righteous Hillbillies - live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Friday, July 24th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

The STEEPWATER BAND - live on the Outdoor Rooftop

The STEEPWATER BAND - live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Thursday, July 9th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

Aurora's The Venue Announces Outdoor Summer Shows

The Venue is hosting the two shows in celebration of its seventh anniversary.

Aurora Public Art Debuts Exhibit Exploring Freedom, Community Identity

The show is meant to serve as a forum for dialogue about freedom, community identity, liberty and self-determination, city officials said.

Aurora Farmers Market Prepares For 115th Season

The season opener for what is considered to be the oldest farmers market in Illinois is quickly approaching.

Another Aurora Food Truck Festival Approaching: See What Eateries Are Participating

More than 30 food trucks serving a plethora of culinary delights are participating in the third annual event.

Outdoor Rooftop Concert featuring the South Side Exiles

The South Side Exiles play on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Music Series Friday, May 15th at 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm)!

Aurora Grassroots Art Festival Plans Final Event

"It feels like the time is right for something else to grow in its place," the event director said of Alley Art Festival.

Workshop, Concert To Bring 'Pure Chicago Blues' To Downtown Aurora

The event is an interactive masterclass that will let guests watch blues musicians hone their craft.

Al Spears & The Hurricane Project and Downtown Charlie Brown - Blues Concert

Two great blues bands will be featured at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, April 17th at 7pm!

Two Brothers Roundhouse To Host Aurora Ukulele Festival

The festival promises performances from big names in the ukulele scene, workshops, vendors and an open mic.

Date Announced For Aurora Food Truck Fest

More than 30 vendors are slated for the popular festival returning to downtown Aurora in the spring.

Aurora Art Fundraiser To Raise Awareness For Suicide Prevention Nonprofit

Suicide Prevention Services of America, a Batavia nonprofit, is raising money to fund additional counselors with its inaugural event.

This Iconic American Band Is Coming To Aurora's RiverEdge Park This Summer

The band will bring its instantly recognizable California sound to Illinois's second-largest city.

27 Artists Featured In Aurora Public Art Exhibit For Women's History Month

City: "As the Fox River serves as the lifeblood of Aurora, the women featured ... serve as vital currents in the local cultural landscape."

Aurora Replaces St. Patrick's Day Parade With 'Bar Crawl'-Style Event

Budget played a role in the change, an Aurora representative told Patch.

Al Spears & The Hurricane Project and Downtown Charlie Brown - Blues Concert

Two great blues bands will be featured at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, April 17th at 7pm!

March First Fridays: More Than 30 Businesses Set To Participate

From live music, St. Patrick's Day promotions and special markets, see what's planned in downtown Aurora for the first Friday in March.

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band performs at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, February 27th at 7pm!

1st Concert Announced At RiverEdge Park After Summer Of Closure

RiverEdge Park, located in the heart of Aurora, was closed for the 2025 summer concert season due to renovations.

$1 Movies Return To Paramount Theatre: See The Lineup From February To June

Films made across eight decades will be shown on a two-story-tall screen at the downtown Aurora performance center.

Paramount Theatre Releases Broadway Show Schedule For 2026-27 Season

The lineup for the 15th season of Broadway at Paramount features four classic shows.

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band performs at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, February 27th at 7pm!

New Aurora Public Art Exhibit Features Art By K-12 Students

The sixth and final Aurora Public Art exhibit of 2025 features art made by K-12 students in Aurora.

Craft Beer & Beverage Tasting at the Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, November 14th from 5:30-9pm - sample over 40 hand crafted beers, ciders, seltzers & more!

The Red Roses in Concert

The Red Roses band performs live in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Auditorium Theater on Friday, Nov. 7th!

Craft Beer & Beverage Tasting at the Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, November 14th from 5:30-9pm - sample over 35 hand crafted beers, ciders, seltzers & more!

Fall Food Truck Festival Planned In Aurora After Success Of Summer Event

More than 30 food trucks, serving up everything from barbecue and lobsters to noodles and donuts, will take part in the festival.

Lumenaura To Transform Downtown Aurora Into 'Glowing Playground' For 2nd Year

The interactive art exhibit will feature installations by artists from the United States, Germany, Hungary, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Freebyrd - Concert on Museum's Outdoor Rooftop

FREEBYRD tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd on the Outdoor Rooftop - Friday, Sept. 26th at the Joliet Area Historical Museum!

Outdoor Rooftop Concert featuring The Throwbacks

The Throwbacks perform live on the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop venue on Friday September 12th at 7pm