MONDAY
Memorial Day observances: Memorial Day observances will begin at 7:45 a.m. Monday, May 30, with a ceremony at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial outside the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.
The Naperville Memorial Day Parade will start at 10:30 a.m. at Jackson Avenue and West Street and a noon Memorial Day observance ceremony will be at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., with guest speakers and a musical performance by the Naperville Municipal Band.
For more information, go to www.napervfw3873.org or www.napervillememorialdayparade.com.
TUESDAY
Trisha Prabhu book event: Trisha Prabhu, Naperville author and founder of #ReThink, will talk about her nonfiction children’s book, “ReThink the Internet: How to Make the Digital World a Lot Less Sucky,” in a virtual book event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31. She will be joined with Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
THURSDAY
Brown Bag Lecture: Charles Darwin: RJ Lindsey will portray Charles Darwin in a Brown Bag Lecture at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. The program will be presented both in-person and via Zoom. Register at www.naperville-lib.org.
Outdoor Market opens: The opening day of the 95th Street Outdoor Market is 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. The market is held every Thursday through Sept. 29 and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, homemade bakery items and jams, and a variety of other items. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Architecture Walking Tour: A tour highlighting the architecture of downtown Naperville from the 1800s to today will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, starting at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Register at www.napersettlement.org.
Katharine McGee book signing: Katharine McGee will sign copies of her new book, “American Royals III: Rivals,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Birding in the Preserves: The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a webinar on local birds found in area preserves at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2. Register at www.reconnectwithnature.org.
FRIDAY
Glow Dance Party: Children and their families can take part in a Glow Dance Party at 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, at the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Summer Reading magic show: Magician Scott Green will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 3, at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Emily Giffin book event: Naperville native and best-selling author Emily Giffin will talk about her book, “Meant to Be,” in an event at 7 p.m. Friday, June 3 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets include a pre-signed copy of the book. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Naperville Soul Fest: Soul Fest, a celebration of African-American and Caribbean cultures, will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 3, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Proceeds will fund operational needs and scholarships. For more information, go to www.napersettlement.org or email napervillesoulfest@gmail.com.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
“Mamma Mia:” Brightside Theatre will perform “Mamma Mia” at 8 p.m. Friday, June 3; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4; and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5; at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Tickets are $33 for adults, $28 for students and seniors. For more information, go to www.brightsidetheatre.com.
SATURDAY
Frontier Kite Fly: The 15th annual Frontier Kite Fly, featuring kites, food trucks and music, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Storytime in French: Children and their families can listen to books, rhymes and songs in French during a dual-language storytime at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
