JULY 15
Summer Nights Classic Car Show. 6-9 p.m. in downtown Downers Grove. All classic cars are welcome on Main Street from Maple to Franklin; Featured Cars park on Curtiss Street. Featured Vehicle (must be pre-1985): Independent Orphan, Out of Production Manufactures. Live Entertainment: Just Friends. For a full schedule of the classic car show, visit www.downtowndg.org.
JULY 16
Dave DiNaso Reptile Show. 2 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Reptile specialist Dave DiNaso will introduce children to a variety of snakes and other reptiles. Audience members will enjoy this up-close, hands-on experience.
JULY 19
Summer Concert Series–Dick Diamond and the Dusters (70/80’s Rock Pop). 7 p.m. at Fishel Park in Downers Grove. Food, wine and beer will be on sale. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held indoors at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-963-0575 after 5:30 p.m. day of the concert. For more information on the 2016 summer concert series, visit www.dgparks.org.
Senior Orchestra Sight-Reading Sessions. 1 to 3:15 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove. All orchestra players are welcome to attend, and there is no charge for participation. Registration can be by phone at 630-935-7103, or by emailing lsd542000@yahoo.com. Participants should bring their own music stands.
JULY 20
Wednesday Morning Movie Series: “Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.” 9 a.m. at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave. Downers Grove. All films are rated G or PG. General admission is $1 per person. For more information, visit www.classiccinemas.com.
Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Seven Bridges Park, 6516 Greene Road, Woodridge. Bring your chairs and blankets to a neighborhood park on Wednesday evenings this summer for a concert in the park. 8-Track will be playing 70s Rock.
JULY 21
Cruise Nights. Buicks, Olds, Lincolns & Caddies Featuring Japanese Car Clubs – Miata Club, Team_Nostalgic Toyota Club. Band: Cadillac Casanovas. Downtown Westmont. The event features live music, radio station promotions, business and restaurant specials, and more. All cars are invited to come out each week, but there will be weekly car theme awards and raffles.
Uniquely Thursdays: Planet Groove. 6:30 p.m. at Burlington Park, located between Garfield and Washington, just off Chicago Avenue, in Hinsdale. For more information, visit www.hinsdalechamber.com.
Movies in the Park–Finding Nemo. 8:30 p.m. at Fishel Park in Downers Grove. Bring your favorite low-rise lawn chair or blanket for an evening of free entertainment at Fishel Park, located on Grove Street west of Main Street. Movies begin at dusk unless otherwise noted. In case of inclement weather, movies will be held at the Lincoln Center at 7:30 p.m. Movie: Finding Nemo. Rating: G.
JULY 22
Movie in the Park: “Inside Out.” 8:30 p.m. at Ty Warner Park. Make sure to bring your own blankets and chairs to enjoy the movie outdoors. The Backstop Concession Stand will also be open and selling tasty treats. Free popsicles will be available while supplies last.
Summer Nights Classic Car Show. 6-9 p.m. in downtown Downers Grove. All classic cars are welcome on Main Street from Maple to Franklin; Featured Cars park on Curtiss Street. Featured Vehicle (must be pre-1985): Chrysler Corporation/MOPAR. Live Entertainment: Circle of Fifths. For a full schedule of the classic car show, visit www.downtowndg.org.
JULY 23
ACT Practice Test. 9:30 a.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss. Analyzed results will be returned to you. Bring a number two pencil, a calculator, and something to eat and drink during the break. Register at www.dglibrary.org/events