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Uni Uni Boba La Grange

Have you been curious about starting your child in music lessons?&nbsp;
Perhaps you've heard buzz about&nbsp;Suzuki lessons, but maybe you're not sure what the hype is about?
Visit Uni Uni Boba in La Grange on Thursday, June 4th from 12-2PM for a mini violin lesson with&nbsp;Nissa Anderson of Riverside's <a href="https://andersonmusic.studio" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anderson&nbsp;Music Studio</a>!&nbsp;
Come early for the farmer's market, stay for some music!
At a mini lesson, you'll get a small taste of what music lessons are like. We'll learn how to hold the violin, plus play our first song together. At the end, there will be time to ask questions about our Suzuki violin program or music lessons in general. 
Mini lessons are always no-pressure, but you'll get a special promotional rate on violin lessons if you choose to sign up.
Registration is required. <a href="https://fons.app/@andersonmusicstudio/book/appointments/551cd2e2-4974-11f1-aa25-cf709e2f5d42" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a> and choose any time from 12-2PM on&nbsp;June 4th.Want to learn more about Anderson&nbsp;Music Studio? <a href="https://www.andersonmusic.studio/why" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a>.

Local Event: Pop Up Mini Violin Lessons @ Uni Uni Boba in La Grange

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Pop Up Mini Violin Lessons @ Uni Uni Boba in La...

Have you been curious about starting your child in music lessons? 
Perhaps you've heard buzz about Suzuki lessons, but maybe...

Pop Up Mini Violin Lessons @ Uni Uni Boba in La Grange

Ruth Lake Country Club

<img src="https://i0.wp.com/scoreboardcharities.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MMIM-2026-Instagram-Post-7-1.png?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1"><a href="https://www.scoreboardcharities.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">scoreboardcharities.com</a> Beer and bourbon tasting along with chef's tasting plates. Music by Keithen Banks. . Open Bar all night.

Local Event: Meet Me in Manhattan, An Old Fashioned Way to Beat Cancer

Meet Me in Manhattan, An Old Fashioned Way to...

scoreboardcharities.com   Beer and bourbon tasting along with chef's tasting plates.  Music by Keithen Banks. .  Open Bar all...

Meet Me in Manhattan, An Old Fashioned Way to Beat Cancer

Join us for Meet Me in Manhattan, an unforgettable evening benefiting children and families battling cancer. Hosted by Scoreboard Charities, this special event will take place on Thursday, June 4th from 6:00 – 10:00 PM at Ruth Lake Country Club in Hinsdale.
Enjoy beer tastings paired with appetizers, bourbon tastings with specialty plates, live music, raffles, and an unlimited open bar, all while supporting the incredible missions of Camp One Step and Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
Raise a glass and help us make a difference in the fight against cancer. Tickets available now!

Local Event: Meet Me In Manhattan

Meet Me In Manhattan

Join us for Meet Me in Manhattan, an unforgettable evening benefiting children and families battling cancer. Hosted by...

DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds

Kick off the summer antiques show season on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 - 3, at the 4th Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show in Wheaton, Illinois. Dealers from 7 states will gather under one roof to present the best of Americana. This show was held for many decades at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. The DuPage Event Center &amp; Fairgrounds is now their 'forever' home. Free parking. Good food and plenty of comfortable seating. ATM. Admission of $10 benefits historical preservation projects. Under 15 free.

Free parking.Good food &amp; plenty of comfortable seating. ATM. Admission of $10 benefits historical preservation projects. Under 15 free. 

Produced by:Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association

Local Event: Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

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Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

Kick off the summer antiques show season on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 - 3, at the 4th Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds...

Join us this weekend for the 20th edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115 top area &amp; Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods &amp; art, in multiple areas of picturesque Oakbrook Center.
* WHEN: June 6-7, 2026 | Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
* WHERE: Oakbrook Center | 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL | Just N. of I-88 at Rt. 83 &amp; 22nd St (see description of market location below)
* WHAT: Outdoor Market | 115 Top Midwest Artisans | Food, Fashion, Home &amp; Art | Free Admission | Dog-friendly | Free Parking | Kid-friendly | Indoor Restrooms
* WHY: Shop small, local &amp; sustainable - with talented artisans &amp; small businesses who pour their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products.
How to find us? We'll be outdoors at picturesque Oakbrook Center in three areas of this beautifully landscaped shopping center:
<ol><li>On &amp; around the The Lawn (village green) near Crate &amp; Barrel (east of Macy's) and the big circular fountain.</li><li>Between The Lawn &amp; The District food hall near Alo, Vuori, Pottery Barn Teen/Kids, White House Black Market, Arc'teryx, Swatch, Hollister, and Blue Bottle Coffee.</li><li>South &amp; East of the Apple store near Zara, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Arhaus, Tecovas, Coach, Sephora, Chanel, Williams Sonoma, David Yurman, Tommy Bahama, Skims, Ralph Lauren, and Uniqlo.</li></ol>
RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming: <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket.com/RSVP</a> (Free admission &amp; parking both days), and for programming &amp; weather updates. Rain or shine event.
Are you a talented artisan looking to vend in the greater Chicago area? Learn more about our curated markets in Oak Brook, Naperville, Northbrook, and Chicago (Fulton Market &amp; Ravenswood) at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/vendors</a>
Apply to vend at our markets at <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://OakBrookArtisanMarket....</a> , <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NapervilleArtisanMarke...</a> or <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c...</a>.
(Vendors - we don't charge junk fees just to complete our app online.)
About Oak Brook Artisan Market:
<a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> is produced by INV Marketing Group, a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that operates the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> (Fulton Market and Ravenswood), the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a>, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(CityGate&nbsp;Centre) and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;(Winnetka, IL &amp;&nbsp;Northbrook, IL). We’ve been showcasing &amp; supporting small businesses throughout Chicagoland for 20+ years. Founded in 2004, INV Marketing Group LLC also owns and operates <a href="https://stylechicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">StyleChicago.com</a> digital media properties and has produced nearly 200 signature events and pop-up markets in the greater Chicago area.

Local Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat-Sun, Jun 6-7, 2026 (Oakbrook Center)

Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat-Sun, Jun 6-7,...

Join us this weekend for the 20th edition of the Oak Brook Artisan Market. This market has expanded to 115 top area & Midwest...

Oak Brook Artisan Market - Sat-Sun, Jun 6-7, 2026 (Oakbrook Center)

The Community House

Tickets On Sale Now! Join us for our annual summer Soiree! The Boomer Babes are high-octane, hilariously irreverent musical entertainers who celebrate and lovingly skewer the Baby Boomer experience with zany wit, powerhouse harmonies, and spot-on song parodies. Vocal dynamo duo Pam Peterson and Jan Slavin don’t just sing — they schmooze, strut, and theatricalize life’s joys and absurdities from the ‘50s to the present with gut-busting humor and warm affection for their generation. From Beatles spoof medleys and plastic-surgery pleas set to “Mr. Sandman” to cleverly crafted political spoofs and aging-with-attitude parodies, the Boomer Babes bring both a sharp comic edge and true vocal prowess to their performances. One critic raves that Still Rockin’ balances the laughs with heart, celebrating friendship and life with toe-tapping musicality and love.
Fee Includes: Entry, Refreshments &amp; Buffet Lunch to be served at 11:30AM.
Sign up today&nbsp;
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Local Event: Summer Soiree with The Boomer Babes

Summer Soiree with The Boomer Babes

Tickets On Sale Now! Join us for our annual summer Soiree! The Boomer Babes are high-octane, hilariously irreverent musical...

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