Pick of the week:
4 on the 4th race
Thursday, July 4
The 19th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race will kick off the Fourth of July weekend by drawing as many as 1,200 runners and walkers. Come to Prospect Ave. between Elmhurst University and Wilder Park for the 4-mile race at 7:15 a.m. and the Kids (ages 5-12) 1K at 8:20 a.m. Registration is currently open and will be right up to the morning of the race. Pre-race packet pickup will be at Fleet Feet, 124 E. Schiller, on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, July 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late packet pickup and registration will be available race morning at Elmhurst University, starting at 5:45 a.m. To register or for more information, visit 4on4th.run.
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Thursday, July 11
From 6:30-8:30 p.m., all are invited to Music at the Gazebo on Spring Road by the Prairie Path, where the Spring Road Business Assn. welcomes Yuriy’s Klezmer Band and the Chorus of DuPage. Enjoy Eastern European folk music plus a capella singers. Bring a picnic, lawn chair or blanket and sing along and dance. NOTE: This event is held on Park District property – NO alcoholic beverages. Info: SpringRoad.com/our-events.
Friday, July 12
Saturday, July 13
Sunday, July 14
Greenman Theatre Troup presents its annual 10-minute Play Festival “8 to the Bar 2024.” Performances begin at 7 p.m. each evening. Performances will take place at Chicago Dance Factory, 219 W. St. Charles Rd., Villa Park. Info: greenmantheatre.org.
Sunday, July 14
• From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Elmhurst Garden Club presents “An Afternoon in The Garden,” the annual Walk & Faire featuring the Grand Gardens Boutique in Wilder Park. For tickets and info, visit elmhurstgardenclub.org.
• From 2 – 3 p.m. at the American Legion T.H.B. Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield Rd., presents Music of the 1940s, featuring The Irving Sisters, classically trained singers, as well as their three-piece band. This event relates to the “Victory at Home: 1941-1945,” currently at the Elmhurst History Museum. Operation Support Our Troops – America will be onsite collecting items to send to U.S. troops overseas. Tickets: $12 per person. For tickets and info, call 630-833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org.
Thursday, July 18
From 6:30-8:30 p.m., all are invited to Music at the Gazebo on Spring Road by the Prairie Path, where the Spring Road Business Assn. welcomes Karla & The Phat Cats. Enjoy their soulful renditions of pop and rock music, along with original songs. Bring a picnic, lawn chair or blanket and sing along and dance. NOTE: This event is held on Park District property – NO alcoholic beverages allowed Info: SpringRoad.com/our-events.
Saturday, July 20
From 1-4 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum hosts Family Day featuring a Donkey Hodie cast appearance with a puppet demo and workshop. At 1 p.m., watch a live-action puppet demonstration then enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how it all comes together. With the museum’s mixed media supplies, guests will work together as a family to design their own puppet. Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Monday, July 22
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Education Center of the Elmhurst History Museum, kids and their caregivers are invited to drop in and play games, make a craft, and explore the exhibits. Appropriate for elementary school age children accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Thursday, July 25
GreenMan Theatre, the Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Public Library present a presentation called “Stories from the Home Front 1941-45.” Delve into the untold history and stories of those who supported the war effort from Elmhurst and beyond. It ties In with the EHM’s current exhibition, Victory at Home: 1941-45 on display through Aug. 18. Attend live or via Zoom. Registration required. Info: elmhurstpubliclibrary.libcal.com/Home Front.
Thursday, Aug. 1
From 6:30-8:30 p.m., all are invited to Music at the Gazebo on Spring Road by the Prairie Path, where the Spring Road Business Assn. presents two acts. The students from Elmhurst School of Rock start the evening with their band, followed by The Sting Rays, who will close out the evening with music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Rock ‘N Roll and some of today’s hits. Bring a picnic, lawn chair or blanket and sing along and dance. NOTE: This event is held on Park District property – NO alcoholic beverages. Info: SpringRoad.com/our-events.
Sunday, Aug. 11
From 2-3 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents “Little Orphan Annie: Politics in the Funny Pages” in the museum’s Education Center. Amidst the backdrop of World War II, comic strip creator and Lombardian Harold Gray utilized his “Little Orphan Annie” comic strips to depict Annie’s unwavering support for the home front. Annie was one of America’s darlings, gracing the comics and airwaves, and reminding us all to ‘drink our Ovaltine.’ Commemorate a century of “Little Orphan Annie” and exploring how this timeless creation played a role in shaping the cultural landscape during wartime. Presented by the Lombard Historical Museum. Free to members, $5 for non-members. Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Sunday, Sept. 1
From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistant Network (EWAN) will hold its annual “Cue for the Cause” fundraiser. Hold the date for this event which wraps up the end of summer.
Saturday, Sept. 14
From 2-6 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation (EHF) will host the 9th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum. Proceeds support the Museum as well as the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse. Info: elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com
Elmhurst History Museum
Now through Aug. 18, the History Museum presents Victory at Home: 1941-1945. Admission to the Museum is always free, although some events carry a fee. Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Monsters in Wilder Park A Kid-Powered Art Show is currently on display through Wednesday, July 31.
Now through Sunday, Aug. 11, Designing Donkey Hodie – From Make-Believe to Someplace Else is showing. Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
