Geneva Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Geneva IL

11 November, 2021

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GENEVA, IL — Looking for things to do this weekend? Your Geneva Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a festival, a block party, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Geneva: Featured Event: Geoff Tate 30th Anniversary of Empire Tour When: Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: Can't you feel it coming? EMPIRE! Can't you hear it coming? EMPIRE! GEOFF TATE and his band, Operation: Mindcrime, will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of EMPIRE. Released in August of 1990, the album spawned six singles ("Empire," "Silent Lucidity," "Best I Can," "Jet City Wom... Learn More Featured Event: Geoff Tate 30th Anniversary of Empire Tour (Deana Olson) Featured Event: Roaring 20's Night with Vargo's Dance When: Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Club Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant What: Join Vargo's Dance and our Club Arcada Speakeasy for an evening of dancing, dinner & drinks. Beginner's Dance Lesson (no partner necessary), Open Dance, Craft Cocktails, and and Full Dinner Menu!  $15 Cover at the Door Learn More Featured Event: Roaring 20's Night with Vargo's Dance (Deana Olson) Featured Event: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers When: Thursday, November 11th at 9:00 p.m. What: Veterans Day is a time to reflect and recognize the courage and dedication of active and former military service members. This year and honor your favorite veteran by sending a patriotic floral arrangement. FTD Flowers has beautiful bouquets and gifts that are perfect for the occ... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (FTD Flowers) Dish! Cookbook Book Discussion - Geneva Public Library District When: Thursday, November 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, November 11 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMNo time to cook? Let's explore ways to make meals ahead to feed your crowds--and share our own tips! Pick up the cookbook and try out some recipes. This event was originally posted ... Learn More Getting Started with Kanopy - Geneva Public Library District When: Thursday, November 11th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, November 11 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PMStream critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and more for free with your Geneva Public Library card! This event was originally posted on... Learn More Next Chapter Book Club - Geneva Public Library District When: Thursday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, November 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMNext Chapter Book Club invites adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, of all reading abilities, to join in a fun literary experience. This event was originally posted... Learn More DinoMania Games - Grades 1-5 - Geneva Public Library District When: Thursday, November 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, November 11 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMShowcase your expertise and celebrate your love of dinosaurs with dino-themed games, puzzles and activities. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by... Learn More Policy Committee Meeting - Geneva Public Library District When: Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, November 11 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMGeneva Public Library District Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting. Public welcome. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Pl... Learn More Intro to Special Effects: GREEN SCREEN When: Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Thursday, November 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLet's learn about what a green screen is used for, how to set one up, and properly light it. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. P... Learn More Featured Event: Ricky Skaggs When: Friday, November 12th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: With over fifty years in show business, Ricky Skaggs is a true Bluegrass and Country music legend. The fifteen-time Grammy Award winner, Country Music Hall of Famer (among many other Hall of Fame inductions) and the "Master Fidler" brings his fabulous and inspirational Bluegr... Learn More Featured Event: Ricky Skaggs(Deana Olson) Featured Event: Swing Night with Rhythm Rockets When: Friday, November 12th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Club Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant What: The Rhythm Rockets are a guaranteed good time, full of boundless energy, top-flight musicianship, and flat-out fun. Captivating singer Nicole Kestler has fronted the band since 2000. So beguiling is her vocal delivery that their repertoire is now dominated by classic material ... Learn More Featured Event: Swing Night with Rhythm Rockets (Deana Olson) BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Book Club When: Friday, November 12th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Friday, November 12 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AMBring your own baby for a book club/playtime mashup. We'll share some rhymes with the babies and talk like grown-ups about your favorite titles. This event was originally posted on a... Learn More Fall Play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" When: Friday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva High School What: Event listing from Geneva High School: Friday, November 12 at 7:00 PM through Saturday, November 13 at 6:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction?... Learn More Featured Event: The FIXX and FastBall When: Saturday, November 13th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: The Fixx has been often heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the MTV era. The style and substance of the band has always created a special connection with its audience. The Fixx's themes are often complex, introspective and thought-provoking and it's als... Learn More Featured Event: The FIXX and FastBall (Deana Olson) Featured Event: A Medley of Memories with Nick @Knight When: Saturday, November 13th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Club Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant What: Nick @ Knight is always a sell out for us! The Nick@Knight Show is a transcendent twist on the nostalgic Vegas "Lounge Act" delivering the audience an energetic array of the American songbook, 60's and 70's hits, tributes to the greats and R&B Classics. Packed with tons of... Learn More Featured Event: A Medley of Memories with Nick @Knight (Deana Olson) All Ages: Meet Birds of Prey - Geneva Public Library District When: Saturday, November 13th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Saturday, November 13 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMSee what itâ��s like to be hawk-eyed or falcon-fast by meeting these magnificent predators up close and hearing the stories of our shared history. This event was originally posted o... Learn More Featured Event: Blues Legend Buddy Guy When: Sunday, November 14th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Arcada Theatre What: 8x GRAMMY Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy is returning to the Arcada Theatre! He has influenced eminent guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck and John Mayer and... Learn More Featured Event: Blues Legend Buddy Guy (Deana Olson) Geneva French Market When: Sunday, November 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Metra Station What: A French styled open air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, local retail businesses and community groups! Learn More Salternative Spa FALL Fest When: Sunday, November 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Salternative Spa What: Join us on November 14th between 10a - 5p for sample size services and like-minded vendors! This your opportunity to grab your friends and family and try some new experiences in wellness and self-pampering or indulge in some of your favorites for a full day of relaxation and e... Learn More A Grateful Veteran with Tom Kens - Geneva Public Library District When: Sunday, November 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Sunday, November 14 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMMotivational speaker and Bosnian War veteran Tom Kens shares how his experience on the USS John F. Kennedy helped forge his attitude of gratitude. This event was originally posted on ... Learn More Board of Education - Finance Advisory Committee Meeting When: Monday, November 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Community Unit School District 304 What: Event listing from Geneva Community Unit School District 304: Monday, November 15 (all day) The Finance Advisory Committee typically meets on the second Monday of each month or as otherwise posted at Coultrap Educational Services Center 227 N. 4th Street. Please refer to Board... Learn More Board of Education Regular Meeting - Geneva Community Unit School District 304 When: Monday, November 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Community Unit School District 304 What: Event listing from Geneva Community Unit School District 304: Monday, November 15 (all day) Board of Education meetings are typically held Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at Central Office 227 N. Fourth St. unless otherwise noted in BoardBook. Calendar is adjusted for school closings and... Learn More Board of Education - Policy Advisory Committee Meeting When: Monday, November 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Community Unit School District 304 What: Event listing from Geneva Community Unit School District 304: Monday, November 15 (all day) The Policy Committee typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month or as otherwise posted at Coultrap Educational Services Center 227 N. 4th Street. Please refer to BoardBook  for ... Learn More Intro to Vinyl Cutting: Serving Tray Stencil When: Monday, November 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Monday, November 15 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMCome learn about Silhouette Studio Software to create stencils to paint onto wooden serving trays! This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. ... Learn More Stories and Stretches (Ages 3 and up with a caregiver) When: Monday, November 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Monday, November 15 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMREGISTRATION REQUIRED - Join us for stories and stretches. Wear comfortable clothing! This event is for GPLD cardholders. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and d... Learn More Graphic Novel Book Club (3rd, 4th & 5th grade) When: Monday, November 15th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Monday, November 15 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMJoin us for fun activities and games while discussing the book "Long Distance" by Whitney Gardner. Books may be picked up starting October 18th. This event was originally posted on a... Learn More Drivers Education When: Monday, November 15th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Drive Home Safe Driving School What: Gobble Gobble Turkey's register your young-ins for our Teen Drivers Education Complete Course beginning November 29, 2021. We can administer the Road Test for a small fee at the completion of the course, ask for more details at the time of registration. Drive Home Safe Driving... Learn More Board Game Night - Geneva Public Library District When: Monday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Monday, November 15 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMHello board game fans! Join us for a night of tabletop games. Bring your own or enjoy one from our collection! This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by... Learn More All Ages Makers: P.I.Y. Dishtowels - Geneva Public Library District When: Tuesday, November 16th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Tuesday, November 16 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMWe'll use paint and cookie cutters (?!) to decorate our own festive, flour sack dishtowels. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. P... Learn More The Endurance: History's Greatest Shipwreck When: Tuesday, November 16th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Tuesday, November 16 from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PMRochelle Pennington's presentation is a thrilling account of the events which took place on Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition. This event was originally posted on a public... Learn More Build a DinoBot - Grades 2-5 - Geneva Public Library District When: Tuesday, November 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Tuesday, November 16 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMBring your imagination and engineering skills to transform everyday materials into a modern-day DinoBot. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burb... Learn More Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Geneva Public Library District When: Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Tuesday, November 16 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMNew and experienced players, join us and the Gaming Goat for some D&D! Bring your character (we'll help you make one if needed) and come play. This event was originally posted on... Learn More Intro to Vinyl Cutting: Serving Tray Stencil When: Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Tuesday, November 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCome learn about Silhouette Studio Software to create stencils to paint onto wooden serving trays! This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. ... Learn More Intro to Video Editing: DaVinci Resolve When: Wednesday, November 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Geneva Public Library District What: Event listing from Geneva Public Library District: Wednesday, November 17 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMThis course will cover the basics of how to edit using the free video editing program DaVinci Resolve. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Bu... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Geneva Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.