Wednesday
Author talk: New York Times bestselling-author Rob Bell will speak about his book, “What is the Bible?” at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, in North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
Pre-signed books will be given out during the event. Tickets are required to attend and include a copy of the book. A second presentation at 7 p.m. presentation is sold out.
For more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Thursday
Brown bag lecture: Battlefield historian Robert Mueller will present a lecture, “Battle of the Bulge: The Forgotten Heroes,” at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive.
Participants can bring a sack lunch at 12:30 p.m., and the library will provide coffee and dessert.
For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Spring concert: The Cardinal Chorus and Chamber Strings student ensembles will perform a spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. For more information, call 630-637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Thursday-Sunday
“Troilus and Cressida”: William Shakespeare’s play “Troilus and Cressida” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 18-20, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, in North Central College’s theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Friday
Cops on a Rooftop: Naperville police officers will be on top of Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 19, as part of the 15th annual Cop on a Rooftop to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.
Officers will be stationed at Dunkin’ Donuts at 811 E. Ogden Ave., 1991 Brookdale Road and 702 S. Washington St.
Each person who makes a donation will receive a free doughnut coupon.
Cornerstone Day Picnic: The community is invited to attend North Central College’s free Cornerstone Day Celebration Picnic from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Jefferson Commons, east of Brainard Street at Jefferson Avenue.
North Central College students will perform at the picnic, which is open to the public and commemorates the college’s 1870 move to Naperville.
For more information, contact Mary Reynolds at mmreynolds@noctrl.edu.
Park district culinary class: The Naperville Park District is hosting a culinary class on how to make sushi at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, at the 95th Street Center, 2244 W. 95th St.
The menu features sushi rice, California rolls and spicy tuna rolls. Recipes will be provided. Participants need to registration at least 48 hours in advance.
For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Paula Hawkins book signing: New York Times bestselling author Paula Hawkins will talk about and sign copies of her latest book, “Into the Water,” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane.
Tickets are required to attend. For more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Saturday
Fine Arts Festival: Band, choir and orchestra performances and art exhibits by elementary, middle and high school students from the South Naperville area will be showcased in the 31st annual Fine Arts Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th St.
For more information, go to www.ipsd.org.
Used book donation drive: The AAUW Naperville will be collecting used books during its annual book donation drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20, at the District 203 administration building, 203 W. Hillside Road.
Proceeds from the book sale, which will take place June 14-17 at Washington Junior High School, will benefit AAUW scholarships, fellowships and other programs that support women and girls.
For more information, go to http://naperville-il.aauw.net/booksale/
DuPage River sweep: The annual DuPage River Sweep, a county-wide stream cleanup and restoration event, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20, at Pioneer Park, 1212 S. Washington St.
For more information, go to www.lwvnaperville.org.
Wonderland Carnival: The Wonderland Carnival, featuring games, food, music, raffles and pony rides, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Naperville Christian Academy, 1451 Raymond Dr.
For more information, go to www.ncaclassical.org.
Saturday-Sunday
Civil War Days: More than 300 Civil War reenactors will participate in Civil War Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.
Civil War Days features staged battles complete with cannons and a marching infantry as well as food, music and shopping for traditional Civil War-era reproduction products.
The battle begins at 2:30 p.m. each day. The Weed Ladies will be selling spring silk and dried florals in the Daniels House. Surgeons will demonstrate 19th century medical techniques.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 4 to 12. Advance tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children. Admission is free for members and children under 4 years old.
For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
Sunday
NCC concert: “Girls Like Us” will be performed at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, in North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
The show features Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy Orland, who perform the music of Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell. The 6 p.m. performance is sold out.
Tickets are $35 and $30. For more information, call 630-637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Art exhibit: An artists reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 21, for a collection of artwork by Little Friends, a nonprofit organization that helps people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
It will be displayed from Friday, May 19, to Sunday, May 28, in North Central College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., which is where the reception will be held.
The exhibit, titled “Everyone Is an Artist: The Art of Identity, Inclusion and Inspiration,” is free.
For more information, call Nickole Lanham at 630-637-5375.
Tuesday
Dance auditions: Dancers between the ages of 9 and 21 can audition for the Élan Dance Company for the 2017-18 dance season on Tuesday, May 23, at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave.
Auditions for the Junior Company, for dancers ages 9 to 12 , will take place at 5 p.m.; for the Apprentice Company, for dancers 12 to 15 years old, at 6:15 p.m.; and for Senior Company, for dancers ages 14 to 21, at 7:30 p.m.
For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Spring concert: North Central College’s Concert Winds, Symphony Band and Instrumental Chamber Players perform their spring concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, in the Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. For more information, call 630-637-7469 or go to www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
