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Based on the classic Bill Murray comedy and nominated for 7 Tony Awards, Groundhog Day: The Musical is uproariously funny, surprisingly touching, and simply inspirational.

"An engaging, witty production" — NWI.com

"Put a little spring in your step and head to the Paramount for an enjoyable show" — Northwest Herald

"Highly recommended" — AroundTheTownChicago.com

"The Paramount may be the perfect place to see a show about new beginnings" — Newcity Stage



"★ ★ ★ ★" — Daily Herald

Paramount Theatre launches its new BOLD Series with Sweat, Lynn Nottage’s 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, and Paramount’s inaugural production in the newly renovated Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora. 

Sweat is set in a bar in the American Rust Belt, where factory workers gather to laugh, talk, and drink their cares away, despite the constant threat of company shutdowns.

The cast features (from left) Randy Steinmeyer, Gage Wallace, Emmanuel K. Jackson, Shariba Rivers and Linda Gillum. Andrea J Dymond directs. Performances are March 9-April 24, 2022.

Photo by Amy Nelson at Gillerson's Grubbery in Aurora, Illinois.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Yorkville

A St. Paddy's Day celebration with a Yorkville twist returns to the scenic riverfront on Saturday, March 12.

Yorkville's St. Patrick's Day is an all-day event featuring a 5K race, Lucky Leprechaun Hunt, Irish Parade, character meet & greets, a fireworks show and live music throughout, kicked off by the Gleeson Irish Trio at the Law Office Pub at 3pm. 

Food & drink specials will also be served at downtown bars & restaurants, including Southbank Original BBQ, host of the 5K run. 

Spring on tap at

Red Oak Maple Fest

Your chance to turn maple sap into maple syrup at the Fox River's premier outdoor education center.

Red Oak Nature Center's annual celebration of the sweet flavors of springtime syrup returns for 2022. Enjoy a brief demonstration then try your hand at tapping your own maple syrup from the mighty maple trees that line the Fox River at Red Oak.

Plan ahead for signature events

in the Aurora Area

Dozens of Chicagoland's finest food trucks line up on the Benton Bridge for Aurora's First Fridays art walk

Sample award-winning regional wines while enjoying live entertainment and delicious local fare

Celebrating Aurora's Blues history featuring headliners Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Buddy Guy!

Chicagoland's best pairing of ground-to-glass craft beverages with the rising stars of indie music

View friendly, affordable brand-name lodging options in the communities of the Aurora Area.

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