The Scene - Kane County

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

A list of the best steakhouses in Kane, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well as the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Local audiences.

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.

The Midwest Tulip Fest at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park is now open, while the Richardson Farm Tulip Fest in Spring Grove opens Saturday, April 26.

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

This weekend explore a French market, listen to the swinging sounds of the Big Band Era, and more.

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

The quartet will perform fusion styled jazz live on Wednesday, April 23.

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

Highlights include tributes to Cher, hip-hop music, classic country singers and performers from 'America's Got Talent.'

The May 17 concert concludes the spring season of the Norris Cultural Art Center-produced ‘Saturday Night Lights.’

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

Stock up on gourmet chocolates from these local shops for Easter Sunday treats.

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 Second City 65th Anniversary Show showcases some of Second City’s audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written by some of the famed company’s illustrious alumni.

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

The St. Charles Art Council's community art project will feature hand painted banners in Mt. St. Mary's Park this summer.

The concert includes more than 100 musicians and vocalists, including the sopranos and altos of the Elgin Master Chorale.

Celebrate the Earth and enjoy the weather with five things to do this week in Kane County:

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 amusement park, located in East Dundee, will open weekends beginning May 17. Regular hours begin in June.

The Batavia Boardwalk Shops open for the 2025 season Friday, May 9.

Tickets are now on sale for the performances scheduled for April 17, 18 and 20.

Communities in Kane County are getting ready for a summer filled with concerts and free music in the park series.

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.

Make gifting a snap for showers, housewarming parties and more with this Batavia business.

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.

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.

Nearly 20 downtown businesses will participate in the event, each offering deals and promotions.

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

Other artists coming to St. Charles this summer include Five for Fighting, Vertical Horizon, Jim Messina, rock band Dokken and many other national touring artists.

Artist Glenn Bodish, who is an art professor at Sauk Valley Community College, will be featured in the Dempsey Family Gallery at Water Street Studios.

Maguire blends jazz, country and rock into his unique songwriting.

Here's a list of the best Mexican restaurants in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties and the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Local audiences. National Burrito Day is April 3.

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

With a seasonal menu that's been featured on television, the restaurant also is known for offering about 600 different whiskeys in addition to craft beers on tap and an extensive wine list.

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.

Windy Acres Farm in Geneva will host family Easter fun days on two weekends in April.

Celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved amenities at a ribbon cutting and community party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12.

Enjoy fondue nights, trivia nights and a family Easter celebration at Preservatio in Geneva this month.

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

The newly-updated guide features 35 local businesses.