This Weekend's Events In Downers Grove Area

Downers Grove IL

17 February, 2022

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Wondering what there is to do in the Downers Grove area this weekend? Your Downers Grove Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop 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. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 Downers Grove: Featured Event: Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss - Music and Poetry Recital When: Friday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Avenue Christian Church What: This recital will feature a musical journey of selected flute pieces performed by musician Kathrine Eldridge which will be preceded by poetry readings used in Kathrine's art journal. She began her art and poetry journal as a way to process her emotions and cultivate gratitude ... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss - Music and Poetry Recital (Kathrine Eldridge) 28 Days When: Friday, February 18th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant What: Chicago's premier interactive party band experience, performing a wide variety of danceable, and sing-a-long hits from every decade and all genres. $5 cover at the door Learn More Featured Event: Free Oak Brook Home And Garden Show Returns To Drury Lane Feb. 19 & 20 When: Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Drury Lane Theatre & Events What: Every year and savvy homeowners attend the Oak Brook Home and Garden Show to find the ultimate in savings and convenience and find inspiration for their upcoming projects. This event highlights the latest home improvement products and services with the freshest ideas in remodelin... Learn More Featured Event: Free Oak Brook Home And Garden Show Returns To Drury Lane Feb. 19 & 20 (Home & Garden Show) Featured Event: Morning Guided Meditation When: Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 6442 College Road What: Join us Saturday morning for an hour of opening your channels, grounding and guided meditation.  Allowing your mind to quiet makes room for your body's natural healing process to take place. Meditation helps reduce stress and brings a sense of calm to your life.  If you have b... Learn More Featured Event: Morning Guided Meditation (Saleen Graham) Free Use of Force Law classes / Illinois 16 / 8-Hour CCL Classes $140/CCL 3-Hour Renewals $45 When: Saturday, February 19th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is a low-cost civilian training facility that specializes in many different Personal protection training classes for civilians who want to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Our personal protecti... Learn More Downers Grove Based Professional Speaker Selected for Industry Showcase When: Saturday, February 19th at 8:30 a.m. Where: 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563What: Downers Grove, Ill. — Downers Grove resident Cindy Tschosik, a professional speaker, mental health ghostwriter, and author will be a featured speaker at "Voices of Impact," a speaker showcase hosted by NSA Illinois. Tschosik, a Mental Health speaker, Ghostwriter, Book Coach, ... Learn More Food Drive at DGPL When: Saturday, February 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Bring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Donate in the lobby. Items Accepted:Cans with pull tabsCanned fish/chickenCanned fruitCanned vegetables Canned beansCanned pasta sauceInstant oa... Learn More Westmont Winter Beer Festival When: Saturday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Ty Warner Park What: Join us at the 2022 Winter Beer Festival which will feature craft brewers from the Chicagoland area! Participants will receive twenty (20) four ounce pours of a variety of local craft beer selections. The event will have heated and lighted tents, camp fires, outdoor seating a... Learn More The Remedy When: Saturday, February 19th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant What: The Remedy covers a variety of genres playing iconic tunes that engage the crowd and promote dancing and singing. With special guests The Opals at 7:30pm. $6 cover at the door Learn More Food Drive at DGPL When: Sunday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Bring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Donate in the lobby. Items Accepted:Cans with pull tabsCanned fish/chickenCanned fruitCanned vegetables Canned beansCanned pasta sauceInstant oa... Learn More Lecture & Concert: Blues 101 with Fruteland Jackson When: Sunday, February 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Public Library What: Learn Blues music history through song, lecture, and discussion while hearing instrumental examples played on guitar. A short concert may follow dependent on current mask guidance. Blues 101 is a one-hour lecture /performance that discusses the origins of blues music from its... Learn More Featured Event: Wheaton College Facilities Career Fair When: Monday, February 21st at 1:30 p.m. Where: 421 N. Chase Street, Wheaton Il What: The Facilities Career Fair will take place in the Todd M. Beamer Student Center (421 N. Chase Street) in lower Beamer - Phelps Room 004. Parking is available on any of the side streets as well as in the lot east of the Billy Graham Hall. (See Parking Map) With more than 2,900... Learn More Featured Event: Overcoming Anxiety Class When: Monday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Downers Grove Community Church What: SAVE THE DATE - Overcoming Anxiety Class beginning, Monday, February 21. For more information go to www.ronovitt.com/dgcc Anxiety, worry and fear can zap us of our strength, steal our joy and cripple us emotionally. That is why we have put together this timely seminar, Overcom... Learn More Featured Event: Overcoming Anxiety Class (Ronald E Ovitt) Pepper Spray Education / Training for Civilians & FREE Use of Force Law Training Class When: Monday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 west 191st street is holding a 3-HOUR FREE Use of Force Law Review for those who have a gun for home protection and for Concealed Carry License Holders. This class is taught by a recently retired 30-year CCSPD Police use of Force instructor. This c... Learn More Featured Event: The Red Wines of Spain: Grapes, Regions & Styles Wine Tasting When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: ko-ze wine room What: Spanish red wine offers exceptional value and a bold entry into the red wines of Europe. Learn about the different styles of Spanish wine! About this event Spain produces hundreds of varieties of red, white, rose, and sparkling wine. Spain is the third-largest producer of wine... Learn More Featured Event: The Red Wines of Spain: Grapes, Regions & Styles Wine Tasting (Lacie Flannery) Hooters Wings for the Kids When: Thursday, February 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Hooters What: During the entire month of February, the 11 Chicagoland Hooters locations will donate one-third of all chicken wing sales on Thursdays to Holy Family School. The Hooters Wings for the Kids Program started in Chicagoland in 1992. Since then it has raised over $869,857 for Holy... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Downers Grove 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. 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