1846 Blodgett House Join us for the movie premiere of History Happens Here: The 1846 Blodgett House, a documentary about the Blodgett family, their home and the underground railroad and abolitionists in Downers Grove. Prior to the presentation of the film Jim Toth will be recognized by the Downers Grove Historical Society as the Historian of the Year 2024, an […]
Fair Game Downers Grove is hosting Star Wars Legion every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced to $2. […]
Fair Game Downers Grove hosts Magic the Gathering Commander every Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 PM CST. New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. There will be a $5 venue fee required to participate in the event. Participants with a valid Junior/High School ID will have that fee reduced […]
Local musicians it is your turn to perform at the Two Way Street Coffee House! On Friday, May 3, 2024, Two Way Street Coffee House Friday Night Concert Series will present an open mic. You can sign up at the venue when doors open at 7:30 pm CT. You are welcome to perform or […]
About the Event Sorry For Partying has high energy, fantastic musicianship, and a music catalog covering multiple decades and all your favorite genres. These are the qualities that have shaped Sorry For Partying into one of the Midwest’s premier cover bands.
Pokémon TCG players of all ages (especially our younger Pokémon trainers) are invited to join us from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday mornings at either our Downers Grove, La Grange, or Geneva location. Admission to this casual event is free! Participants in the event will have the opportunity to play casual games of Pokémon with one another as […]
The O. Henry Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina, pays homage to the esteemed and globally recognized short story writer, O. Henry aka William Sydney Porter, born in Greensboro. The hotel takes great pride in honoring this native son. Indulging in tea at the O. Henry’s Social Lobby has become a beloved tradition in Greensboro. This […]
May 04, 2024 Founder of the Year Ceremony: Isrel Blackburn Main Street Cemetery, 5158 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 United States 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Free to the public. DG Historical Society is pleased to announce Isrel Larry Blackburn as the Founder of the Year for 2024. Isrel Larry Blackburn was born into slavery on a plantation in Kentucky in 1818. […]
Fair Game is hosting Star Wars Unlimited meetups each week! New and experienced players are invited to join us for this casual event. Participants should bring with them a deck for the Premier format. Players will receive a Weekly Play pack as a participation prize. There is a $5 venue fee required for admission into the event. This […]
The O. Henry Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina, pays homage to the esteemed and globally recognized short story writer, O. Henry aka William Sydney Porter, born in Greensboro. The hotel takes great pride in honoring this native son. Indulging in tea at the O. Henry’s Social Lobby has become a beloved tradition in Greensboro. This […]