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5 Things to Do: Dining in the Dark at Morton Arboretum, Elmhurst Jazz Festival this weekend in DuPage County

Members of the Steve Kovalcheck Trio, including (from left) guitarist Steve Kovalcheck, drummer Jeff Hamilton and bassist Jon Hamar. The trio will perform at the he 59th Annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival, one of the oldest and best-known collegiate festivals in the country, Feb. 26-March 1.

Members of the Steve Kovalcheck Trio, including (from left) guitarist Steve Kovalcheck, drummer Jeff Hamilton and bassist Jon Hamar. The trio will perform at the he 59th Annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival, one of the oldest and best-known collegiate festivals in the country, Feb. 26-March 1. (Photo provided by Elmhurst University )

By 5 Things to Do in DuPage and Cook Counties
  1. 59th Annual Jazz Festival (Elmhurst): The Elmhurst University Jazz Festival returns this weekend. Enjoy performances from a variety of bands and musicians. Performances begin Thursday, Feb. 26 and run through Sunday, March 1. Some events can be live-streamed. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
  2. “Unnecessary Farce” (Glen Ellyn): It’s the last weekend of performances of the comedy “Unnecessary Farce” at the Playhouse Theatre of the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus. Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28 and the final show is at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
  3. Dining in the Dark (Lisle): The Morton Arboretum will host Dining in the Dark, where diners will eat while blindfolded. The menu features a seasonal appetizer, pasta or grain dish, meat or vegetarian entree with winter flavors and a dessert. Two seatings are available each evening on Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28. Tickets are $80 per person. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
  4. Winter Wine & Cheese Walk (Wheaton): Visit participating downtown Wheaton businesses and enjoy 15 samples of wines and unlimited artisan cheeses. The event is from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Tickets are $40 per person. Click here for more information.
  5. Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert (Wheaton): Wheaton College’s Symphony Orchestra will perform their winter concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 in Edman Memorial Chapel, at 401 E. Franklin St. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
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