Outdoor Concerts To Mark 5th Anniversary Of The Venue

The live music room in downtown Aurora is going to ring in its fifth anniversary with a weekend of live acts at Mundy Park.

Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames - Concert at the Joliet Museum

Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames - Play the Blues at the Joliet Area Historical Museum Indoor Auditorium Friday, April 12th!

Artists Sought For Aurora Festival Of Lighted Art Installations, Music

The inaugural Lumenaura ​will take place in October, lighting up Aurora's downtown riverfront with weekend-only installations and music.

Anastasia the Musical: Auditions Announced

Natural Talent Productions (NTP) is proud to announce auditions for Anastasia: The Musical. Auditions April 2024; Production July 2024.

An Evening with Bones & Blue

Original Blues Brothers band members Tom "Bones" Malone & "Blue Lou" Marini - Open to the public Q&A Session at the Joliet Museum March 21st

Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

Al Spears & The Hurricane Project - Blues Concert at the Museum

Al Spears & The Hurricane Project live in the Museum's Indoor Auditorium Theater Friday, February 23rd at 7pm

The Venue To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Irish Band

The Irish Mystics will perform covers of traditional Irish music and rockers, spanning bands like The Clancy Brothers to Thin Lizzy.

AUDITIONS (3/3 & 3/17) for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Youth Orch & Chamber Music Auditions - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

AUDITIONS (2/18 & 3/3) for Fall ‘24 - Chamber Music Program (Chicago)

Chamber Music Auditions & Youth Orchestra - ages 7-18, all orchestral

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials live at the Joliet Museum

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials live in the Museum's Indoor Auditorium Theater Friday, February 9th at 7pm

The Venue's Giving Tuesday Show To Benefit Fox Valley Music Foundation

The Pete Ellman Big Band, formed by its namesake, who retired from the Illinois Air National Guard, will perform jazz and big band classics.

Art And Market Planned For 3 Days In Downtown Aurora

The curated indoor market at Society 57 will host about two dozen local makers selling baked goods and homegrown and handmade items.

Inaugural City Of Lights Film Festival To Feature 6 Films, 12 Shorts

"Critically acclaimed and carefully curated films will be presented ... at multiple venues, letting our city shine bright," officials said.

West Towns Chorus to Present Its 2023 Special Annual Christmas Show

“A Very West Towns Christmas” will highlight West Towns Chorus and their popular annual tradition of ringing in the Christmas season.

Sugar Skull City Brings Day Of The Dead Events To Aurora For 4th Year

About 40 businesses are participating as dozens of downtown storefronts are painted by local artists and decorated with festive displays.

October First Fridays Will Celebrate Black Fine Art Month In Aurora

A Chicago-based multi-media arts platform will host an art crawl stopping by Black-owned businesses in honor of Black Fine Art Month.

Titanic the Musical Sets Sail at Wheaton Drama

The larger-than-life musical drama takes to the stage for four weekends only in the heart of downtown Wheaton!

Registration Now Open For 5th Annual Aurora Pooch Parade

The annual competition will be held in October at Phillips Park Sunken Garden.

PHOTOS: REO Speedwagon Returns to Chicagoland

REO Speedwagon played a sold-out show at RiverEdge Park in Aurora over the Labor Day weekend.

September First Fridays Will Feature Food Trucks, Fundraiser

Plus, about 30 vendors are hosting events, unveiling drink specials and displaying art as part of the First Fridays event.

'International Sensation' To Headliner For Fiestas Patrias Festival

The 11th annual festival will see the Latin Grammy Award-winning band Los Tucanes de Tijuana headlining one of its two days.

Final Music & Market Event Of Summer Planned For Wednesday

The free street market on Stolp Avenue features artisan and food vendors as well as live music.

Great Moments In Vinyl band plays Stevie Ray Vaughan on the Rooftop

GMIV plays tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan on the JAHM Rooftop Concert venue Friday, August 18th at 7pm

Alley Art Festival Celebrates 13 Years This August

Festival organizers will bring about 90 artists together for an afternoon along Water Street Mall and Downer Place.

Stolp Avenue Block Party Is Focus Of August First Fridays In Aurora

The free event, hosted since 2017 by Aurora Downtown as part of August's First Fridays, is returning to Stolp Avenue.

Aurora University Students Can Now Visit Art Institute For Free

Students have the chance not only to visit the museum for free but also to access archival materials and attend lectures and performances.

Free Movie Nights Return To Downtown Aurora This Summer

Nonprofit Aurora Downtown will screen "Men In Black" and "Almost Famous" at Mundy Park this summer.

Matthew Curry Band live on the Outdoor Rooftop

Matthew Curry brings his scorching guitar to the JAHM Rooftop Concert venue Friday, July 21st at 7pm

The Venue Will Bring Summer Jam To Aurora With 2 Tribute Bands

The Venue is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary rock festival Summer Jam with Grateful Dead and Allman Brother Band tributes.

'Warhol Summer' In Aurora Inspired By College Of DuPage Exhibit: City

​Aurora plans to attract "thousands of visitors and fans" with its Andy Warhol-themed activities this summer, officials said.

The Steepwater Band live on the Outdoor Rooftop

"The STEEPWATER BAND" on the JAHM Rooftop Concert venue Friday, June 9th at 7pm

Andy Warhol Pop-Up Exhibit Highlight Of June First Fridays In Aurora

More than 30 local businesses are participating in First Fridays, happening June 2 in downtown Aurora.

NF Hope Concert Features All-Star Lineup June 25 at Aurora’s The VENUE

Event Features Broadway’s Jeff Leibow, and Performers Radius Vocal Group, Daniel Tatar and Lorenzo Rush Jr.

Rooftop Outdoor Concert featuring John Primer

"John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band" on the JAHM Rooftop Concert venue Friday, May 19th at 7pm

Aurora Live Music Hall To Celebrate 4 Years With Beatles Tribute

Concert-goers can expect two headlining acts, artisan and food vendors, and some surprises, organizers said.

'Low' Singer Flo Rida To Headline Aurora's RiverEdge Park

Party rap duo Ying Yang Twins will kick off the set before the Florida rapper takes the stage at RiverEdge Park.

Cinco De Mayo Tequila Tasting at the Museum

Join us for Tequila Tasting & Tacos this Cinco De Mayo (Friday, May 5th) at the Joliet Area Historical Museum!

Jenny Couch Stars in Music Theater Works “Pippin,” June 1 - 25

Music Theater Works’ 43rd Season Continues with the Musical That Won Four Tony Awards Including Best Musical Revival

Classic Rock Band Styx To Play RiverEdge Park This Summer

Tickets to see Styx, cited as the first to obtain four consecutive platinum records, in Aurora go on sale Tuesday morning.