Itasca Outdoor Concert Series

Join the Park District on August 3 & 17 for six free outdoor performances this summer! Enjoy the sounds of a variety of Chicago-area bands. Don't forget to bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs. Be prepared to enjoy some fantastic music. Weather permitting, performances will not be held if it is bad outside. For cancellation information, visit their website at www.itascaparkdistrict.com and Facebook page. The Itasca Park District and the Village of Itasca are the sponsors of this event series.

Busse Woods Night Ride

Saturday, August 27, 2022

6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Busse Lake Boating Center

E. Higgins Rd

Elk Grove Village, IL

Price: $15.00 to $45.00 —Wave and other options

The woodland preserve shuts at sundown every other night of the year, but on this bike trip, the excitement begins at sunset. When the gates to the forest preserve are shut to the public, cycling groups will be led around the Busse Woods route to take in all the cries, howls, and beauty it has to offer. Enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes, bonfires, s'mores, live music from The Dill Spears, and more after your bike ride! Inches Tacos will be offering food for sale. All paying participants who are over 21 will get two drink tickets good for either wine from Wine with Me or beer from a nearby brewery. Visit egvbikes.org/busse-woods-night-ride to find out more about the occasion and to get tickets. In Elk Grove Village and the Northwest Suburbs, all event revenues will be utilized to promote the numerous advantages of cycling for enjoyment and transportation.

Lady Gaga Concert at Wrigley Field

Lady Gaga is set to return to Wrigley Field Monday, August 15, 2022!

This summer, Lady Gaga will perform at Wrigley Field in Chicago as part of her postponed stadium tour.
The Chromatica Ball, Gaga's stadium summer 2022 tour, will now stop on Chicago's North Side on August 15.
The venue is one of 14 locations on the tour as of now, and eight additional performances, as well as a handful of postponed dates, were revealed.
The Chromatica Ball tour will begin on July 17 in Düsseldorf, travel to the United States in August, and conclude on September 10 in Los Angeles.

Buy Tickets

Please note that Lady Gaga tickets bought on Cubs.com for the previously scheduled show date of August 27, 2021, are good for the Monday, August 15, 2022 performance at Wrigley Field. Customers who bought tickets for Lady Gaga on Cubs.com received comprehensive information, including a refund choice, instantly.

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Nothing is better than live, local music in Elk Grove Village.

Summer concert series are one of our favorite local things to do, and it’s in full swing now after the fourth of July!

Throughout the month of July, Elk Grove Village and the Elk Grove Park District sponsor the kid-friendly Mid-Summer Classics concert series.

Tuesday night concert on the Village Green (901 Wellington):

July 12, 2022 – Little River Band

Tuesday night concert on the Village Green (901 Wellington):

July 26, 2022 – Sheena Easton

The Little River Band will perform the next week on Tuesday, July 12 at the village hall's neighboring Village Green, located at 901 Wellington Avenue.

Rick Springfield will perform at the Rotary Green on Thursday, July 21. The performance is a component of Rotary Fest, a brand-new custom created to increase attendance at the Elk Grove Rotary Club's biggest annual fundraiser.
Sheena Easton, a Prince protegee, will perform at Village Green on Tuesday, July 26, to close out the concert series.
The Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series in 2021 was supposed to include KC & the Sunshine Band, but they canceled.

The Elk Grove Village, Illinois-based Entertainment Management Group will receive a contract worth no more than $375,000, with the park district agreeing to refund the village for $50,000 of that amount.
In addition to presenting the event with staging, sound, lights, and other production costs, Entertainment Management Group will pay bands and other contract-related expenditures.

The day after Thanksgiving, Entertainment Management Group and Johnny Rockets host the Village Green Holiday Tree Lighting event.

• Also see –

  • Chris Stapleton @ Wrigley Field – July 23rd

  • Lollapalooza – July 28 to July 31st

Check out the events below!

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About this Event
 

Join all your favorite princesses for stories, songs, dances, and the best day ever!

Tickets are limited to ensure a magical experience.

The event begins with a royal entrance, vocal performance, and a princess dance performance. During our meet and greet portion – you'll meet every princess for photos and hugs! Elsa will share her most magical song. We have games in store, like freeze dance and ocean yoga! We will have crafts to create, a parade to perform, and more!

Time Slots: 10:00, 12, 2:00

Reminders:

– Performers must pass health screening before the event.

– Limited tickets available.

– Tickets are non-refundable.- Cast members are vaccinated & must pass the health screening day of event in your city. Our princess performers will not be wearing masks.

– By participating in this event, you agree to give consent to Pretty Princess Parties and its authorized representatives, granting them permission to photograph and/or video record your participation in this event.

– Additional sanitization between and throughout event sessions.

– Hand sanitization stations throughout event space.

– Eventbrite is the ONLY legitimate ticket seller for this event. The Venue does not sell tickets to this event.

– Parents and/or guardians must accompany their child or children throughout the entire event.

– We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove a guest from our event for any reason.

– Unless explicitly stated in our event description, we do not serve food at our events. You should plan on eating before or after our event.

– We reserve the right to change venue.

– Characters and activities may change from location to location.

You may also like the following events from Pretty Princess Parties:

• Next Sunday, 8th May, 10:00 am, Memphis Princess Party in Memphis
• Next Sunday, 8th May, 02:00 pm, Memphis Princess Party
• Next Sunday, 8th May, 03:00 pm, Chicago Fairytale Ball

Also check out other Health & Wellness Events in Elk Grove Village, Entertainment Events in Elk Grove Village, Performances in Elk Grove Village.

Tickets

Tickets for Chicago Fairytale Ball can be booked here.

Get Tickets

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Lincoln Park Wine Festival

Lincoln Park Wine Festival: Music, Food & More

Jonquil Park (Chicago, IL)

Spring will be in full swing when glorious grapes, great tunes, talented artists and fine food take center stage at the fifth annual Lincoln Park Wine Festival. The tranquil Jonquil Park will again be transformed into an open-air market featuring cutting-edge cuisine and samples of more than 90 varietals, accompanied by the expertise of brand ambassadors and sommeliers. Enhancing the fest will be a live-music lineup, artists' market and wine-related vendors. Tickets include 12 tastings, and Friday night's session focuses on rose and sparkling wines.

Friday, May 17, 2019 / 6:00pm-10:00pm | $35
Saturday, May 18, 2019 / 12:00pm-4:00pm | $35
Saturday, May 18, 2019 / 6:00pm-9:00pm | $35
Sunday, May 19, 2019 / 12:00pm-4:00pm | $35

Like The Chicago Daily Event List for more upcoming events!

You may also like the following events from The Chicago Daily Event List:

• This Sunday, 1st May, 01:00 pm, Only $5 – Booze Your Own Adventure – Drinking Improv Game in Chicago
• This Sunday, 1st May, 05:00 pm, Chicago Cupcakes, Chocolate & Sweets Tour
• Next Tuesday, 3rd May, 04:00 pm, Chicago Cupcakes, Chocolate & Sweets Tour

Also check out other Festivals in Chicago, Music Events in Chicago.

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Lucky Dog 5K is all about Running (or Walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters! 

Join us on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at 8:30 am CST for an exciting "Lucky Dog Themed" event that features the scenic views of Busse Woods in Schaumburg, IL!  With extra swag options for all dog lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time!  This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.  Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. 

Registration Includes:

• Long Sleeve T-Shirt
• Finisher Medal
• 5k Run/Walk Entry
• Chip Timed Race Bib
• Live Race Results
• Finish Line Treats For Humans and Dogs!

Can I Run with My Pet?  Absolutely!  We are running to support pets, pet lovers, and animal charities!  So you can run or walk with or without your pet!

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be on race day beginning 1 hour prior to race start time.

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As summer starts winding down and the long nights turn into fall evenings, there is still time to see live music and attend events outdoors. There is one more concert in the Itsaca Outdoor Concert Series. Elk Grove is hosting a Free Dental Day and a Recycling event. We also have our Hometown Parade coming up right here in Elk Grove Village along with our annual Oktoberfest, so stay tuned for more information about that in our upcoming blogs!
 

The Last Summer Concert

In Itasca – Join us for free family concerts held at Usher Park. Enjoy music from a variety of bands from the Chicagoland area. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and a picnic basket and get ready to hear some great music! We strongly encourage social distancing and wearing masks if you are not vaccinated, especially when walking around in the crowd. The performance will be canceled if there is inclement weather. All concerts will be held at Usher Park from 7 pm – 8:30 pm.

Wednesday, September 1: Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band- Caribbean

Free Dental Day

For those in need of dental assistance at no cost, Elk Grove Family Dental will be hosting a free dental day on Friday, August 28th. There will be a surgeon and periodontist on-site with help from staff and volunteers. 

When: Friday, August 28th from 8 am – 5 pm

Where: 8 E Devon Avenue

• Care will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis

• Patients will be asked to wait in their car until a chair is available

• Simple cleanings, deep cleaning, simple extractions, surgical extractions, fillings, and limited exams

• Temps will be taken

• Visit www.EGVdesntist.com/freedentalday for more information

End of August Electronics Recycling

Elk Grove and Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County are sponsoring a document destruction and electronics recycling event on Saturday, August 29th. Residents must live in SWANCC’s communities to participate. Demand is high, so get there early.

When: Saturday, August 29th from 9 am – 12 pm

Where: James Paul Petri Public Works Facility – 450 E Devon Ave

For more information: www.elkgrove.org/recycling or call 847-357-4010

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