Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed!
Saturday, April 20
Community Egg Hunts
At 9:30 a.m., kids are invited to Wilder Park to meet the Easter Bunny, followed by an Egg Hunt beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. After that, at 10:30 a.m., there will be a Doggie-Egg-stravaganza, an egg hunt just for pet dogs.
At 12:30 p.m., meet the Easter Bunny at the Gazebo on Spring Road followed by the SRBA Egg Hunt promptly at 1 p.m. Bring your own basket and your camera for pictures. Both events are free and open to the public.
Thurs., April 18
At 7 p.m., there will be a movie screening of “Zero Weeks,” hosted by Progressives for Change at the Elmhurst Public Library. The film that lays out an argument for guaranteed paid leave for every American worker and looks at it from an emotional, medical, financial and global perspective. The program is free, but space is limited so please RSVP to zeroweeks.eventbrite.com. Not an EPL sponsored event.
Wednesday, April 24
From 7-10 p.m., the Elmhurst YMCA Spring Fundraiser will take place at Marco’s Table & Events, 130 No. York. Will feature cooking demonstration. Tickets are $95 in advance, $110 each after 4/17/19. Space is limited. Register online at elmhurstymca.org/event or in person at the YMCA.
Saturday, April 27
At 7 p.m. Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Rd., will present an evening of performances by Jeff Panko and other musicians as part of the church’s Music@Bethel Concert Series. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Tickets are adults $20, seniors $18 and students $5. Advance tickets available online at musicatbethel.com or call 630-279-4040. Family is $45 for two adults and up to five children.
Friday, April 26
Saturday April 27
Sunday, April 28
Elmhurst Children’s Theatre will perform the Pirates of Penzance on the stage at Sandburg Middle School. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 each.
Sunday, April 28
- At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents Stars, Stripes & Strategy: A Brief History of the Presidential Campaign Poster. EHM Executive Director Dave Oberg will offer a sweeping analysis of more than two centuries of famous and infamous presidential campaign posters. View images of iconic campaign posters and even a few local stories of those who have visited Elmhurst over the years. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register at eventbrite.com/e/stars-stripes-strategy-a-brief-history-of-presidential-campaign-posters-tickets-54289532453 or call 630-530-6879.
- At 3 p.m., the Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra will perform in concert at Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College. A pre-concert lecture by composer David DeVasto begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $10 for youth ages 7-22. Available from elmhurstchoralunion.org, 1-800-838-3006, or at the door.
- Beginning at 5 p.m. at Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will perform a benefit gala called “It’s a Mystery!” A silent auction, mystery wine pull, a split the pot raffle, mystery identities, music by the cello ensemble Cellissimo and dinner included. Tickets are $125 per person. For reservations call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org no later than April 19.
Saturday, May 4
- Beginning at 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, located at 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. The concert includes a “side-by-side” performance of Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, with members of the York High School Symphony strings directed by Ray Ostwald. At 5:45 p.m. prior to the concert, Behind the Music Stand, will be led by audience favorite Dr. Ted Hatmaker. Concert tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $12 for students. Group and family rates are also available.
- At 7:30 p.m., a performance of ComedySportz, an evening of entertainment for all ages, will be take place Timothy Christian Schools as a fundraiser for the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Students and seniors over 65 are $20. Space is limited. For tickets, visit [email protected] or find the ecpa on facebook.
Thursday, May 16
From 6-10 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, UCCA is holding its third annual Taste of the Town: Food for Life. There are 17 Elmhurst restaurants currently participating. Food tastings will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit United Community Concerns Association in Elmhurst which provides food for the less fortunate at the holidays. Details to follow.
Ongoing programs:
- Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW lends support and provides social activities for those who have lost a spouse. Admission: $5 per person includes live entertainment. Info: Dave at 630-620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites.org.
- The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. New York steaks are available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800.
