Wednesday
Curse of the goat book signing: Author Brad Herzog will sign copies of his latest book, “Murphy’s Ticket: The Goofy Start and Glorious End of the Chicago Cubs Billy Goat Curse,” at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
For more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Wednesday-Saturday
Used book sale: The annual AAUW Naperville area book sale will be held Wednesday through Saturday at Washington Junior High School, 201 N. Washington St.
The four-day event begins with a sneak peak event from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Entry costs $10.
Otherwise, there is no charge to attend from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Items will be half-price or will have special closeout pricing at Saturday’s sale.
More than 30,000 hard and soft cover books, DVDs, CDs and more, many of which are priced at $1 or $2, will be on sale. All proceeds benefit AAUW scholarships, fellowships and other programs supporting women and girls.
For more information, go to http://naperville-il.aauw.net/booksale/.
Thursday
Mark Twain lecture: Warren Brown, a Mark Twain scholar, will present a first-person portrayal of Mark Twain at 1 p.m. Thursday at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive.
Participants can bring a sack lunch, and dine from 12:30 to 1 p.m. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Band concert: The Naperville Municipal Band will hold its summer concert, “E Pluribus Unum,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave. Special guest professional vocalist will be Cindy Halgrimson.
The Lustgarten Foundation will be having a bake sale. Concert-goers should bring a lawn chair or blanket. The concert will be broadcast on NCTV17.
Admission is free. For more information, go to www.napervilleband.org.
Summer sculptures: Painted benches in the shape of an open book go on display downtown Naperville starting Friday. The display will run through mid-September.
For a map featuring bench locations, go to www.downtownnaperville.com.
Friday-Saturday
Summer concerts: “Naper Nights,” a summer concert series, will be offered from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.
School of Rock, Fortunate Sons and The Trippin Billies will perform Friday night and School of Rock, The Neverly Brothers and American English will perform Saturday.
Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the show. Food and drinks will be available to purchase.
Tickets are $10 and $15. For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org.
Friday-Sunday
“Spelling Bee” musical: Summer Place Theatre presents the Tony award-winning musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at Naperville Central High School, 440 W. Aurora Ave.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $10 for children. Group rates are also available. The show is rated PG-13 for adult language and sexual content.
For more information, go to www.summerplacetheatre.org.
“Guys and Dolls”: Brightside Theatre presents “Guys and Dolls” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at North Central College’s theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St.
Tickets are $27 for adults, $24 for students and seniors, and $20 for groups of 10 or more.
For more information, go to www.brightsidetheatre.com.
Friday
Rollin’ on the River: Acoustic folk rock performer Andrew Huber will perform at Naperville Park District’s Rollin’ on the River concert series at 7 p.m. Friday at the Riverwalk Free Speech Pavilion, Jackson Avenue and Webster Street.
Admission is free. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
“Sing” under the stars: The movie, “Sing,” will be presented shortly after dusk Friday at Central Park, 104 E. Benton.
The movie is free. Families should bring blankets and lawn chairs.
For more information, go to www.downtownnaperville.com.
Saturday
Classic car show: About 100 classic cars will be showcased in the downtown Naperville Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday along the Riverwalk.
For more information, go to www.downtownnaperville.com.
Ribbon cutting: The Naperville Park District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at its Central Maintenance Facility, 427 Martin Ave.
Refreshments will be served, and residents can take a tour of the new facility, which will help park district staff take care of hundreds of acres of ball fields, open space, trails and parks more efficiently.
The facility also includes a public lobby and vestibule with restrooms and an outdoor picnic patio. It was built on the site of building known as the The Barn.
For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Bethany Mota photo event: YouTube star Bethany Mota will take photos with fans at 11 a.m. Saturday at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave.
Tickets are required to attend and include a pre-signed copy of her book, “Make Your Mind Up.”
For more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Sunday
Special needs night: Centennial Beach will host a special needs night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Families with individuals with special needs can participate in a quiet evening after regular operating hours. The beach is located at 500 Jackson Ave. No registration is required. The cost is $3 per person.
For more information, go to www.centennialbeach.org.
Monday
Open Mic Night: Teens can sing, dance, play an instrument, tell a story, read poetry or more during Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Monday at the Riverwalk Amphitheater, located at the corner of West Jackson Avenue and South Eagle Street.
Performers need to arrive a few minutes early to check in. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Nichols Library.
For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Tuesday
Children’s Lunch: Istvan and His Imaginary Band is the featured entertainer at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Naperville Park District’s Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment concert series.
The program will take place at the Grand Pavilion on the Riverwalk, 500 W. Jackson Ave.
Parents and their children can pack a lunch as they watch entertainment geared towards children.
Admission is free. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Evening on the Riverwalk: The Naperville Public Library and the Naperville Park District will present the children’s program, “Evening on the Riverwalk,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Riverwalk Amphitheater, corner of West Jackson Avenue and South Eagle Street.
The program will include stories, songs and a puppet show, and participants can bring a meal or snack. The similar lunchtime program, “Picnic on the Riverwalk,” is held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays during the summer.
For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
