Here are some other events happening from June 23-29 in Aurora, Naperville and Elgin.
Fine Arts Fair
The Naperville Woman’s Club hosts the 63rd Fine Art and Artisan Fair from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24-25 at the Naper Settlement in Naperville. Tickets are free. At 523 S. Webster St. NWCFineArtFair.org.
The fair will feature the juried work of more than 100 artists and a variety of media; including ceramics, drawing, fiber arts, glass, metal, painting, photography, wood, jewelry and sculpture. There will also be live entertainment, a balloon artist, food and drinks, including adult beverages and a Petite Picasso area.
Pride and friendship fest
The inaugural “Mooshfest” will be from 2-10 p.m. June 24 at Artesan Lofts Gallery in Aurora. Tickets are free. At 2 S. Stolp Ave. 630-256-3167; instagram.com/mooshfest.
The new fest honors Michelle Rodgers, who died in 2016 at age 24. Rodgers was the first openly queer prom queen at Kaneland High School in 2010. Mooshfest will include a concert, an art show and a fundraiser while celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.
Free Pride concert
A Pride Anthems concert will be at 6 p.m. June 24 at the Lakeside Pavilion at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are free. At 425 Fawell Blvd. 630-942-4000; atthemac.org/events/pride-anthems.
Take a journey through the past 50 years of Pride anthems from artists like Donna Summer, Queen, George Michael, Erasure, Madonna, Lady Gaga and more.
’70s rock revival
The Troubadour Project performs at 8 p.m. June 24 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Tickets are $20. At 360 N. Broadway. 630-896-6666; paramountaurora.com/riveredge.
The Troubadour Project, featuring professional touring musicians, presents songs from bands like Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Eagles, Wings, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton and more.
Pet lives matter
Woofstock is from 1-5 p.m. June 25 at the East Dundee Depot in East Dundee. Tickets are free. At 319 N. River St. 847-836-7387; hoofwoofmeow.org/woofstock-2.
The 10th annual event is a fundraiser benefiting the Hoof, Woof and Meow Animal Rescue. It will feature live music, kid-friendly crafts, sponsor booths, raffles and food for purchase. Attendees will also be able to meet adoptable animals.
Annie Alleman is a freelance reporter for the Beacon-News.
