May 17, 2024
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5 Things to do in Will County: Experience art Friday night Waywards Open Haus in Joliet

Plus 4 more suggestions for enjoying your weekend

By Denise M. Baran-Unland
One of Angelica Cristal pieces of art hangs in her shop. Angelica is opening her own glass art business in the former Regis Glass Art Space in Downtown Joliet.

One of Angelica Cristal pieces of art hangs in her shop, Waywards. Angelica is opening her own glass art business in the former Regis Glass Art space in Downtown Joliet. Tour Waywards on Friday night, make art and enjoy music at the Joliet shop. (Gary Middendorf – gmiddendorf@shawmedia/Gary Middendorf)

1. Summer Concert Series in the Courtyard: 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, McWethy’s Tavern, 1700 W Renwick Road, Romeoville. Featured performer is Kevin Janu. Dancing is encouraged. Fur babies not allowed for these courtyard events.

For information, visit facebook.com/McWethysTavern/events.

2. Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook. All ages. Registration not required. On Friday, grab a free container of night crawlers. On Saturday, anglers can pick up a free promo item, and on Sunday, enjoy a tasty treat – candy, chips or ice cream. No fishing license needed. Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Fishing poles are available to rent for free courtesy of IDNR. State fishing rules and regulations apply.

For information, visit the Forest Preserve District of Will County at reconnectwithnature.org.

3. Waywards Open Haus: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 32 W. Clinton St. Joliet. Tour the shop, make art, enjoy music. Donate art supplies and materials to donate for future programming: magazines, old windows, wood panels/flat panels, picture frames, etc.

For information visit waywards.square.site.

4 Concerts in the Park: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Preservation Park, 710 Taylor St. Joliet. Cadillac Groove is the featured artist. The band performs rhythm and blues, funk, rock, soul and blues music.

For information, visit facebook.com/JolietParkDistrict/events.

5 Juneteenth Rooftop Celebration: 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N Ottawa St., Joliet. Juneteenth celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S.. Celebration includes one hour of open bar, vendors, commemoration of fathers, live entertainment, food and fun. Buy tickets at events.eventnoire.com/e/celebration-of-juneteenth.

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