The Scene: What to do near McHenry County, Illinois

April 25, 2025

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Local Events Calendar

Dining

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Your guide to elegant Mother’s Day brunches in northern Illinois

By Aimee Barrows●

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Where to find the best steak in suburbs, Illinois Valley for National Steak Day

By Aimee Barrows●

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Best outdoor patios in Illinois Valley for spring, summer dining

By Aimee Barrows●

Events

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Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora to host bouquet-making event for Mother’s Day

By Shaw Local News Network●

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5 Things to Do: Grundy County Speedway opening, groundbreakings, and Junk in the Trunk

By Michael Urbanec●

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5 Things to Do: ‘Da Vinci Code’ thriller, STEMCON, concerts, science superstar on tap in DuPage, Cook

By 5 Things to Do in DuPage and Cook Counties●

Music

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May concerts in suburbs, Illinois & Sauk Valley areas

By Aimee Barrows●

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B4 Summer Fest brings beer, bourbon, bacon and bands to Richardson Farm

By Shaw Local News Network●

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Ottawa native Stephen Hawk to join IVCC ensembles in 2 concerts

By Derek Barichello●

Theatre

Sauk Valley

Performing Arts Guild’s ‘Crimes of the Heart’ opens May 2 in Mt. Morris

By Shaw Local News Network●

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Paramount Theatre’s hot summer lineup features noted comedians, tribute concerts

By Shaw Local News Network●

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Musicals, national bands on the schedule at The Dixon Historic Theatre this summer, fall

By Aimee Barrows●