This week in the Aurora Area

Plan your week in the Aurora Area of Illinois with our curated list of upcoming events and attractions. From award-winning theater performances to outdoor concerts and family-friendly attractions, there's always something happening here. Make the most of your visit with our top picks!

  • April 23, 2025
  • Stolp Island Theatre

Four Legends. One Night. Music History Made. On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins had a chance encounter at Sun Records Studio in Memphis. You may have loved Million Dollar Quartet in 2017 at Paramount Theatre – now imagine it set in Sun Studio…

  • April 23, 2025
  • Copley Theatre

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE! It’s a battle of wits as six contestants vie for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime in this musical comedy. Everyone loves a coming-of-age tale. Combine that with the epic struggles of six underdogs competing to shine in their own sport, and you…

  • April 23, 2025
  • Comedy Vault

Join us for a night of laughs at The Comedy Vault in Batavia! The slightly dark, incredibly quick, observational style of Mary Santora's comedy is one that is uniquely her own. Drawing from real life experiences, Mary takes the audience on a storytelling driven ride, while seamlessly weaving in and…

  • April 26, 2025
  • Edith Farnsworth House

Join Heather Prince for an interactive walk through the Edith Farnsworth House Historic Site spring landscape. Discover wildflowers, trees in bloom, and the site’s history. Experience the beauty of architecture and nature together, listen for birds, and enjoy the sounds of spring.

  • April 26, 2025
  • Two Brothers Roundhouse

Get your tickets today for the 8th annual Aurora Uke Fest at Two Brothers Roundhouse - Sat April 26th performances - Sun April 27th workshops. Performances will be on Saturday, April 26th from 4-11 pm. Workshops all day Sunday, April 27th from 11 am to 6 pm.

  • April 27, 2025
  • Downtown Geneva, IL

Geneva Wedding Walk 2025 Join us for a magical day in Geneva, where you can explore the latest trends in weddings! Are you planning your big day and looking for inspiration? Look no further! The Geneva Wedding Walk 2025 is the perfect event for you. Meet over 30 talented vendors, discover stunning…

  • April 27, 2025
  • Law Office Pub and Music Hall

Join us for an unforgettable night of music at The Law Office Pub & Music Hall in Yorkville! Waco, Texas born singer-songwriter Kayla Ray wipes clean the dust of nostalgia and can bring even the hardest heart to a place of reflection and understanding. All this while remaining feverishly…

As soon as audiences step inside Stolp Island Theatre’s inner lobby, they’ll feel like they’ve stepped back in time to December 5, 1956, outside Sun Studio in Memphis. Don’t miss Million Dollar Quartet, the inaugural production at Paramount Theatre’s new Stolp Island Theatre, 5 E. Downer Place, Suite G, in downtown Aurora. It’s already been extended through December 29, 2024 due to popular demand. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Amy Nelson

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