The magic of Irish dance will electrify Paramount Theatre’s iconic stage in downtown Aurora when Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation arrives for a limited engagement, March 27-29, 2026. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has…
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Golf meets craft beer this season thanks to a new three-year partnership between the Illinois PGA Foundation and Penrose Brewing, one of Illinois’ most creative breweries based right here in Geneva along the scenic Fox River. Beginning in early March, Penrose Brewing will proudly feature the…
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Savor the Flavors of Aurora: Restaurant Week 2026 Get ready, food lovers — Aurora Restaurant Week is back! From January 20 through February 3, 2026, the city’s second annual culinary celebration invites you to explore the best bites Aurora has to offer. This two-week dining event is all about…
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Discovering the soul of a community is as simple as visiting its independent bookstores, and in the Aurora Area, Harvey's Tales and Yellow Bird Books offer two exceptional windows into the creativity, warmth, and hospitality that define our region. Whether wandering Aurora’s vibrant downtown or…
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Aurora’s culinary scene recently took center stage on ABC7’s “Cooking Up a Storm”! Chefs Keonte’ Tooles and Rayshawn Hendricks of Touché French Creole brought the vibrant taste of New Orleans to Chicago, sharing their signature shrimp and grits with a Tabasco beurre blanc sauce, all live on air…
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The Christkindlmarket is delighted to announce the return of its cherished holiday tradition for its 4th year at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Illinois. The Aurora location opens on Friday, November 21st, 2025, and will as always be admission free, featuring authentic vendors, live entertainment, and…
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Penrose Brewing continues to cement its reputation as a leader in the craft beverage world, repeating six medals at the 2025 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. The competition, held in Oxford, Ohio, is the largest hard seltzer judging event in the United States, attracting top producers who…
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With so many unique stops you can make in the Aurora Area – don’t you just want to take a piece of it with you? From homemade candy to pottery you can find just about anything to commemorate your time spent in our area. We want to take you through all the fabulous options to get a real grasp of not…
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Paramount Theatre’s smash hit Million Dollar Quartet, a “roof-rattling…rapturous celebration of early rock ‘n’ roll” (Daily Herald), won’t stop rockin’ anytime soon at Paramount’s new Stolp Island Theatre, where performances have just been extended an additional six months through January 4, 2026…
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James Beard Award Winner Shawn McClain’s MCH to Operate Boulevard Food & Drink Hall featuring Chicago culinary star Stephanie Izard, Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream at the all-new land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora, opening in 2026. PENN Entertainment announced a new partnership with McClain…
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