The Scene – DuPage & Cook counties

Eclectic activities feature a highly anticipated regional premiere at Drury Lane Theatre, bluegrass, ABBA tribute, magic show and a celebration of science and history with a local documentary presented at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.

Treat mom to brunch on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11.

The lineup includes comedian Frank Caliendo and tribute concerts to Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift and Bob Seger.

Westside Improv in downtown Wheaton offers a variety of improv classes, as well as performances on weekends.

Tulip Sip & Stroll and Mother’s Day event await visitors this April and May at Cantigny in Wheaton.

New Orleans–inspired cuisine and bold Southern flavors debut on River Street in Aurora.

Participants can enter to win prizes that include a cruise, dinner at Cooper's Hawk for a year and more.

Special events range from The Morton Arboretum's Arbor Day Plant Sale and a production of "Our Town" at the MAC to live music, a showcase of jewelry artistry and an interactive exhibition on farming in DuPage County at the Elmhurst History Museum.

Beer and wine festivals around northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin offer springtime fun in the coming months.

The Moonlight Theatre in downtown St. Charles offers theatre, music, comedy and more in an intimate space.

Check out this list of outdoor gardens and parks in the Illinois Valley and suburbs to enjoy in spring and summer.

The 49th season will see the debut of the Wrath of Rakshasa, the steepest and most inverted dive coaster in the world.

The new season kicks off in October with a performance of 'Carmina Burana.'

The exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum and McAninch Arts Center will feature a collection of 53 works of art and 13 artifacts from the Japanese Edo period that has never been seen in the U.S.

The new business has seven VR games available, each lasting about 30 minutes.

Art in Wilder Park will be held May 3, 4 in Elmhurst

An acclaimed guest violinist, a debut Spring Fest at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and a winning fish fry and foreign film will be part of the fun.

You don't have to drive into Chicago for an exciting and educational excursion. There are plenty of museums in the suburbs and northern Illinois that are well worth a visit.

Easter is Sunday, April 20. Enjoy an elegant brunch with family and friends to celebrate the spring holiday.

The first of the seven events in the Red Oak Farm Table dinner series is Thursday, April 17.

Spring flower festivals are a beautiful way to shake off the winter and welcome spring. Here's a list of events in northern Illinois and surrounding states.

Go back to the Prohibition era at these speakeasy bars located in St. Charles, La Salle, Elgin, Lockport and more northern Illinois locations.

Illinois and Wisconsin boast a wealth of spa getaways, offering luxurious pampering and relaxation just a short trip away.

Here are seven destinations for artisan drinks along Route 66, including stops in Plainfield, Lockport and Joliet.

Check out new comics or try your hand at making people laugh at a local open mic night.

The spring concert will be held at Peace Church in Lombard.

'Always...Patsy Cline' pays tribute to the country music icon. The show runs from June 11-Aug. 3 at the Oakbrook Terrace theatre.

Tony-winning best play “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” is part of a lineup that includes creating eye-catching gardens and enjoying live music for every taste in DuPage and Cook counties.

Become a contestant in a simulated game show or battle your friends over a tabletop game at these exciting locations around the suburbs.

New Zealand has embraced all the mystery pinot has to offer in fruit flavors, spice notes and stunning aromas – and done so at very affordable prices.

This new production of “Cats” at the downtown Aurora theatre will showcase the amazing acrobatics and athletic grace of true felines.

Nationally-known comedians Jay Mohr, Kevin Farley, Brooks Wheelan, Dana Gould and more will be at The Comedy Vault in Batavia in April.

The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

Check out these concerts in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Will counties, the Illinois Valley and the Sauk Valley in April.

Entertainment will range from a Margarita & Sangria Festival to comedy, an edgy play, a banjo great, Paint & Sip Night! and an exhibit paying tribute to inspiring Illinois pioneer women.

The free public workshops are Tuesday, April 15 in Aurora and Saturday, May 10 in Batavia.

Check out these great suggestions for a fun-filled day or overnight trip for the whole family.

Visit these award-winning breweries and wineries in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois that offer plenty of TVs so you won't miss a second of the basketball action.

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An eclectic weekend will color March with everything from rising young vocalists to Broadway tunes in a heartfelt benefit for the love of live theater, a true-history play and an arts and crafts fair.

Check out these restaurant and entertainment suggestions in Aurora, McHenry, Plainfield and Oswego the next time you're planning in evening out.

Billy Bricks has seven pizzeria locations, including St. Charles, Naperville, Downers Grove and Wheaton.

The line-up is stacked with locally and nationally acclaimed DJs and music artists like Fast Eddie, DJ Julian Jumpin Perez, DJ Mike “Hitman” Wilson, DJ Mickey Mixin Oliver, DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper, DJ Tim Spinnin Schommer and DJ Kickin Kenny Cahill.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

Black Violin will perform Sunday, April 27 at the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center.

One of These Nights, a tribute to the Eagles and their solo work, is known in the industry as the ultimate Eagles tribute, playing classic Eagles hits note-for-note. Tickets are on sale now for $3.

The Doo Wop Project’s brand new 90-minute show, “Echoes of the Street,” keeps the classic sounds of doo wop alive for audiences of all ages.

The program for each concert opens with “Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto” by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. Award-winning violinist Yang Liu will perform the concerto encircled by lit candles.

The blues-funk jam band returns to downtown Aurora Saturday, April 5.