Pinot's Palette

South Barrington IL

Starry Night Sunflower

Parker Players Theater Company

Parker Players Theater Company brings audiences a gripping, fast-moving theatrical showdown with The Lifespan of a Fact—a smart, funny, and incisive play that turns a simple editing job into an all-out battle over truth.
When a celebrated writer submits a powerful essay about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, it lands on the desk of an ambitious young fact-checker tasked with verifying every detail. What should be routine quickly unravels. Numbers shift. Descriptions are slightly off. Small discrepancies begin to pile up.
And then the real question emerges:
Do the facts matter… or does the story?
As the fact-checker pushes for accuracy, the writer pushes back—defending each change as a deliberate artistic choice. What begins as a professional disagreement explodes into a high-stakes clash over credibility, creativity, and control. Caught in the middle is an editor racing against the clock, trying to hold everything together before it falls apart.
What follows is a rapid-fire exchange packed with wit, tension, and surprising humor. Every claim is challenged. Every assumption is tested. And just when you think you’ve chosen a side, the play pulls you in the opposite direction.
Based on a real-life literary controversy, The Lifespan of a Fact dives into questions that feel more relevant than ever: How much can a story be shaped before it stops being true? When does interpretation become distortion? And who decides what’s real?
At once entertaining and thought-provoking, this is a battle of wits that will keep you leaning forward—and talking long after the final moment.

Local Event: The Lifespan of a Fact

Lake County

Barrington

Illinois

The Lifespan of a Fact

Parker Players Theater Company brings audiences a gripping, fast-moving theatrical showdown with The Lifespan of a Fact—a...

Evening Solitude

Happy Hedgehog

Wolfden Brewing Company

Come sip &amp; shop with us in Bloomingdale this Sunday as Wolfden Brewing teams up with the Streetz Artz Alliance to bring an incredible lineup of over 45 artists and makers to the brewery from 12pm to 5pm. With multiple nearby parking lots available, it’s easy to stop in, stay awhile, and enjoy the day.
Spend your afternoon exploring a vibrant mix of local artists, handmade goods, tarot readings, and unique finds while enjoying Wolfden’s wide selection of craft beers. This is a relaxed, outdoor spring market designed for discovering something new, supporting small businesses, and enjoying Spring.
Where: Wolfden Brewing, 112 W Lake St, Bloomingdale, IL When: Sunday, April 26, 26 - 12-5pm
Lineup of artists: Angelic Celestial Whispers Beaver Rub Spice Company BlackCraft Arts bohoLIVING Brennan Weaver LLC Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking Crow &amp; Moon Enchantments Cubed Dimensions Printing Daisy Brand Arts Design with Millie Diane By Designs Jewelry Dragonfly Bath and Body Essentials Dye The Day Away FeFe’s Pickles and Peppers Flock &amp; Field Naturals FrankenWerks Studios Ghost Owl Studio Gigawatt Coffee Hex &amp; Crust Jeannine’s Jems Jen Watson Art KayDee Kay Creations LLC Kevin Fagaragan Illustration KP’s Candy Factory Kulay Illustrations Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods MasterLink Chainmaille Megandowntherabbithole Melanie Klegerman Fersko Mixtape Your Life, LLC MyKookieJar Nethercrafts Rantana Creations Raven Feathers and Bat Wings Robin Marie Studio Robin Monique Rios Art ScarabSanctuary Slow Poke Sculpts Snowingstars Sprinkle Candles That Girl at the Market The Crooked Workbench The Yarny Kraken Valerie Holder Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods Wylde Mountain Thyme
This outdoor event is free to attend and open to all. Gather your friends, enjoy a craft beer, and spend the day supporting local artists while discovering everything from handmade goods and artwork to specialty foods and creative gifts. Come one, come all!

Local Event: Wolfden's Spring Craft Show

DuPage County

Bloomingdale

Wolfden's Spring Craft Show

Come sip & shop with us in Bloomingdale this Sunday as Wolfden Brewing teams up with the Streetz Artz Alliance to bring an...

Sloth in Spring

A Perfect Beach Day

810 Entertainment - South Barrington

Join Dara Collins and Donna Miller Kassman for our 2026 Card Class Presentation, luncheon, and social games.

Local Event: 2026 NMJL Card Class

Cook County

South Barrington

2026 NMJL Card Class

Join Dara Collins and Donna Miller Kassman for our 2026 Card Class Presentation, luncheon, and social games.

Village of South Barrington

Spring Brush Pickup (Residents Only)

Barrington Township Assessor's Office: Property Taxes Educational Outreach

Lavender Breeze

Project H.O.P.E. House

Host: Ray Piagentini
Join us for a special Open House at Project Hope House on Thursday, April 30 💫 Hosted by Ray Piagentini and our team, this evening will honor Conscious Alliance, the nonprofit founded by Justin Levy (BHS ‘06), whose incredible work has helped provide more than 19 million meals to families around the world. We will also celebrate Emmett Sylvester, a beloved presence at Project Hope House, for his compassionate teaching of QiGong and his dedication to sharing love, peace, and happiness with others. All are welcome to be part of this meaningful evening as we recognize those who go above and beyond to make a difference.

Local Event: Project H.O.P.E. House Open House

Project H.O.P.E. House Open House

Host: Ray Piagentini
Join us for a special Open House at Project Hope House on Thursday, April 30 💫 Hosted by Ray Piagentini...

NOW Arena Lot

<h2>Join&nbsp;National / Hoffman 5K 2026&nbsp;on&nbsp;06/06/2026, for the GiGi’s 5K — Dash for Down syndrome!</h2>
<h2>Running? Walking? Pushing a stroller? Rolling? Or just coming to support? You’re welcome at the GiGi’s 5K!</h2>
<figure><div class="embed-content"><table data-dd-table-rich-text="pagecontent"><tbody><tr><td>When you register for the GiGi’s Playhouse 5K, you’re not just signing up to walk or run.&nbsp;Every participant becomes a fundraiser, helping support FREE, life-changing programs at GiGi's Playhouse.
Setting up your personal fundraising page takes just a few minutes, and sharing your story is one of the most meaningful ways to inspire family, friends, and coworkers to support individuals with Down syndrome.&nbsp;Every dollar you raise makes our programs possible.
Can’t make it on race day? You can still make an impact! You don’t have to be at the starting line to support the GiGi’s Playhouse 5K — Dash for Down syndrome.&nbsp;Donate&nbsp;or explore&nbsp;sponsorship opportunities&nbsp;to help fund our free programming.&nbsp;Every gift, big or small, makes a difference.
Together, we’re building a more accepting future for individuals with Down syndrome, locally and nationwide!</td></tr></tbody></table></div></figure>06/06/2026 at 8:00 am and Ends by 12:00 PM<h6>Check-in Time</h6>
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
<h6>Registration Cutoff</h6>
06/05/2026 @ 3:30 PM (&gt;24 hours prior to event)

<h6>Contact</h6>
GiGi's Playhouse Phone 847-885-7529


<h6>Email Address<a href="mailto:events@gigisplyshouse.org"> events@gigisplyshouse.org</a></h6>

Registration Adult Early Bird: $30 Adult: $40 Child Early Bird: $15 Child: $20 Individual w/Ds: $15 Virtual Supporters: $21Official Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://gigisplayhouse.org/hoffmanestates/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">gigisplayhouse.org/hoffmanestates/</a>Donate Today! <a href="https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/d7ed12a0-3fd9-4c94-bee9-667da931ebec?638881717709921671&amp;trk=web&amp;_gl=1*wvjlk5*_gcl_au*ODQ1MTIwOTIuMTc3Njc3OTg2NQ..*_ga*MTc2NTUyMDU0NC4xNzc2Nzc5ODY1*_ga_CVBL42Z351*czE3NzY3Nzk4NjQkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY3ODExNDQkajUkbDAkaDA." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://gigisplayhouse.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.donate&amp;eventID=578" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>#community #support #InclusionMatters #chicago #downsyndrome&nbsp;#GenerationG&nbsp;

Local Event: National / Hoffman 5K 2026 for Gigi's Playhouse

Hoffman Estates

National / Hoffman 5K 2026 for Gigi's Playhouse

Join National / Hoffman 5K 2026 on 06/06/2026, for the GiGi’s 5K — Dash for Down syndrome!
Running? Walking? Pushing a...

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Friday, April 24

The Lifespan of a Fact

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24

7:30 PM

Parker Players Theater Company, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL

Sunday, April 26

Wolfden's Spring Craft Show

APR

26

12:00 PM

Wolfden Brewing Company, 112 W Lake St, Bloomingdale, IL

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