Downtown Downers Grove has an event for everyone! Come On In and see what our boutiques, cafes, and restaurants have to offer you this month!
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December 3 - December 5
Friday, December 3
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Aidan O' Toole 5:00-7:00pm
- Red Wanting Blue 9:00pm.
Blissful Spa - Belly dance with Bella Mavi (Intermediate) 6:00-7:00pm - $10 per class when you pre-book four, drop in price is $15 per class.
Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, $20/person 7:00-9:15pm,
Lemon Tree Grocer - Live Entertainment, 7:00-10:00pm
Two Way Street Coffee House Bittersweet Christmas Band, 8:15pm, $7
Saturday, December 4
Santa is in his house at the corner of Main and Curtiss from 12pm-3pm. Remember to bring your camera to capture the moment!
Knitche - Knit-Along Alisa Intarsia Wrap, 9:00am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and advanced colorwork experience. $6 per one hour session.
- Cabling without a Cable Needle 10:00-11:30am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent and soem experience knitting traditional cables. $15 plus materials.
-Teen Knitting Club Knit-Along, Teen knitters ages 10 & up, 1:00-2:00pm, $6 per session
Bead Heaven -Basic Jewelry 10:00am-12:00pm, $35 all materials included.
Brigantine Gallery - Watercolors for Children 11:30am-1:00pm, $30
- Watercolors for Adults 1:00-2:30pm, $30
- Oil Painting for Adults 1:00-2:30pm, $30
Tivoli Theatre - Christmas Benefit Show - It's A Wonderful Life 1:30pm. $5 donation, proceeds are donated to to the Sharing Connection Furniture Bank, a resource to provide home furnishing for neighbors in need.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Q101 Broadcasting Live 7:00-9:00pm.
- Larkin Brothers 10:00pm.
Capri Ristorante - Live Entertainment by Nick Pontareli, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 5
Santa is in his house at the corner of Main and Curtiss from 12pm-3pm. Remember to bring your camera to capture the moment!
Complimentary Carriage Rides will be available from 1:00-4:00pm. Board on Curtiss Street just West of Main Street.
Knitche - Knit-along Gifts Galore, 2:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and experience with circular knitting. $6 per one hour session.
- Knitted Necklace 4:00-6:00pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent. $25 plus materials.
Tivoli Theatre - Christmas Benefit Show - It's A Wonderful Life 1:30pm. $5 donation, proceeds are donated to to the Sharing Connection Furniture Bank, a resource to provide home furnishing for neighbors in need. |
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December 6- December 12
Monday, December 6
Brigantine Gallery - Watercolors/Acrylics for Children 8 & up 4:30-6:00pm, $30
- Watercolors and Acrylics for Adults 6:15-7:45pm, $30
- Oil Painting/Acrylics for Adults 6:30-8:00pm, $30
Blissful Spa - Belly dance with Bella Mavi (Beginner) 6:00-7:00pm - $10 per class when you pre-book four, drop in price is $15 per class.
Runners Grove - Run Club 6:30pm; run 3-6 miles; all paces welcomed
Knitche - Alpaca Lace Scarf 9:00-11:00am. Pre-requisite: Lace Knitting or equivalent. $25 plus materials.
Dream Interiors - Christmas Couture Seminar 7:00-9:00pm. Wine, Cheese and Chocolate $20.00. Reserve your seat.
Tivoli Theatre - After Hours Film Society presents "Nowhere Boy" 7:30pm. $5 for members, $9 for non-members.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Bags Tournament 8:30pm
Tuesday, December 7
Knitche - Knit-A-Long Lang Bolero, 10:30am. $6 per one hour session.
- Knit-A-Long Fortnight Block Party 9:30am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201.
- Felted Mitten 7:30-8:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent. 2 sessions for $25 plus materials (12/7 & 12/14).
Remedy - Health Screening 9am-4pm. Cholesterol & Glucose, Blood Pressure, Tissue Calcium, Foot Scan, Height, Weight, BMI. $5 fee for Cholesterol and Glucose test.
- Health Talk and Raffle, 7:30pm at Power Yoga on Main
Emmett's Ale House - Beer Tasting Featuring McCarthy Red Ale, 7pm. Free, must be 21 and older to attend.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 8
Brigantine Gallery - Oil Painting for Adults 1:30-3:00pm, $30
Runners Grove - Run Club 6:30pm; run 3-6 miles; all paces welcomed
Knitche - Hargreaves Crochet Wrap, 6:00-7:00pm. Pre-requisite: Beginning Crochet or equivalent. 2 sessions for $25 plus materials.
The Cellar Door - Wednesday Night Trivia 7:30pm
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Open Mic 8:30pm
Thursday, December 9
Knitche - 3 Hour Hat, 10:00am-12:00pm. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent. $25 plus materials.
- Rowan Fairisle Vest 1:00pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and some experience with multi-color knitting. $6 per one hour session.
Pinecone Cottage Tea House & Catering - Herbal Holiday Buffet, $50 per person
Bead Heaven - Resin Pendants, 6:00-7:00pm, $10 (materials not included).
Brigantine Gallery - Oil Painting for Adults 6:00-7:30pm
- Family Paint and Play, 7:00-9:00pm, $20/person
Dream Interiors, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, Lemon Tree Grocer - Progressive Dinner, 7:00-10:00pm. Dream Interiors: Appetizers & Holiday Table Settings, Ballydoyle Irish Pub: Dinner & Party Workshops, Lemon Tree Grocer: Desserts & Entertainment. $35 a person. RSVP to Dream Interiors at 630-810-1389 or [email protected].
Chazerly Designs - Drumming Circle 7:00-8:30pm
Capri Ristorante - Live Entertainment by Glen & Ross singing standards
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Jethro Riley, 8:00pm.
Friday, December 10
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Aidan O' Toole 5:00-7:00pm
- Rotobeam, 9:00pm, $5
Blissful Spa - Belly dance with Bella Mavi (Intermediate) 6:00-7:00pm - $10 per class when you pre-book four, drop in price is $15 per class.
Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, $20/person 7:00-9:15pm,
Lemon Tree Grocer - Live Entertainment, 7:00-10:00pm
Tivoli Theatre - West Towns Chorus presents Christmas Dreams, 8:00pm Ticket information at www.westtowns.org
Two Way Street Coffee House -Open Mike, Doors open at 7:30pm show starts at 8:00pm, $7
Saturday, December 11
Santa is in his house at the corner of Main and Curtiss from 12pm-3pm. Remember to bring your camera to capture the moment!
Knitche - Alisa Intarsia Wrap 9:00am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and advanced colorwork experience. $6 per one hour session.
- Teen Knitting Club Knit-Along, Teen knitters ages 10 & up, 1:00-2:00pm, $6 per session
Bead Heaven - Wire-Wrapped Silverware-Stemware, 10:00-11:00am, $10 (materials not included).
Brigantine Gallery - Glass Blowing Demonstration, 1-5pm by Wildfire Glass Productions. Ornaments will be made to order.They can be taken home that very day.
- Watercolors for Children 11:30am-1:00pm, $30
- Watercolors for Adults 1:00-2:30pm, $30
- Oil Painting for Adults 1:00-2:30pm, $30
Tivoli Theatre - West Towns Chorus presents Christmas Dreams, 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Ticket information at www.westtowns.org
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Trippin Billies (Dave Matthews) $10 cover
Sunday, December 12
Santa is in his house at the corner of Main and Curtiss from 12pm-3pm. Remember to bring your camera to capture the moment! Carriage rides will be available from 1-4pm. Board on Curtiss Street just West of Main Street.
Knitche - Lace Knitting, 12:00-1:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201or equivalent. 2 sessions for $30 plus materials (12/12 12:00-1:30pm & 12/19 12:00-1:00pm).
- Knit-Along Gifts Galore 2:30pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and experience with circular knitting. $6 per one hour session.
Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, $20/person 1pm-3pm
Tivoli Theatre -West Towns Chorus presents Christmas Dreams, 1:30pm Ticket information at www.westtowns.org
- The 2010 Holiday Classic Film Festival presents "The Bishop's Wife," 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Admission $4.00
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December 13 - December 19
Monday, December 13
Knitche - Knitting 201, 5:30-7:00pm. Pre-requisite: Beginning Knitting or equivalent. 2 sessions for $38 plus materials (12/13 & 12/20).
- Troubleshooting, 7:00-9:00pm. $26 plus materials
Brigantine Gallery - Watercolors/Acrylics for Children 8 & up 4:30-6:00pm, $30
- Watercolor and Acrylics for Adults 6:15-7:45pm, $30
- Oil Painting/Acrylics for Adults 6:30-8:00pm, $30
Blissful Spa - Belly dance with Bella Mavi (Beginner) 6:00-7:00pm - $10 per class when you pre-book four, drop in price is $15 per class.
Runners Grove - Run Club 6:30pm; run 3-6 miles; all paces welcomed
Tivoli Theatre - The 2010 Holiday Classic Film Festival presents "Meet John Doe" 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Admission $4.00
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Bags Tournament 8:30pm
Tuesday, December 14
Knitche - Knit-Along Lang Bolero, 10:30am. $6 per one hour session.
- Cast on Conundrum, 6:00-7:30pm. $20 plus materials.
Tivoli Theatre - The 2010 Holiday Classic Film Festival presents "Planes, Trains & Automobiles," 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Admission $4.00
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8:30pm.
Wednesday, December 15
Brigantine Gallery - Oil Painting for Adults 1:30-3:00pm, $30
Runners Grove- Run Club 6:30pm; 3-6 miles; all paces welcomed
Knitche - Beaded Knitting, 9:00-10:30am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or its equivalent. $18 plus materials.
- Spinning 201, 1:00-3:00pm. Pre-requisite: Introductory Spinning or its equivalent. $25 plus materials.
- Tender Neckwarmer, 6:00-8:00pm. Intermediate crochet class. $25 plus materials.
Tivoli Theatre - The 2010 Holiday Classic Film Festival presents "White Christmas" 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:30pm. Admission $4.00
The Cellar Door - Wednesday Night Trivia 7:30pm
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Open Mic, 8:00pm-1:00am
Thursday, December 16
Knitche - Ethereal Plaid Scarf, 9:00-11:00am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or equivalent. $25 plus materials.
- Knit-Along Rowan Fairisle Vest, 1:00pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and some experience with multi-color knitting. $6 per one hour session.
Bead Heaven - Basic Wire Wrap, 6:00-8:00pm. $45 all materials included.
Capri Ristorante - Live Entertainment by Glen & Ross singing standards
Chazerly Designs - Drumming Class 7:00-8:30pm, $20
Tivoli Theatre - The 2010 Holiday Classic Film Festival presents "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Admission $4.00
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - The Righteous Hillbillies, 8:30pm.
Friday, December 17
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Aidan O'Toole, 5:00-7:00pm
- Neverly Brothers (rockabilly), 9:00pm, $5 cover
Blissful Spa - Belly dance with Bella Mavi (Intermediate) 6:00-7:00pm - $10 per class when you pre-book four, drop in price is $15 per class.
Brigantine Gallery - Paint and Play for Adults, 7:00-9:15pm, $20/person
Lemon Tree Grocer - Live Entertainment, 7:00-10:00pm
Two Way Street Coffee House - Chris McIntosh and Alvin McGovern, 8:15pm, $7
Saturday, December 18
Santa is in his house at the corner of Main and Curtiss from 12pm-3pm. Remember to bring your camera to capture the moment!
Knitche - Knit-Along Alisa Intarsia Wrap 9:00am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and advanced colorwork experience.
- Teen Knitting Club, 1:00pm, $6 per one hour session. Ages 10 & up
Bead Heaven - Wire Nest, 10:00am-11:00am, $10 (materials not included).
Brigantine Gallery - Watercolors for Children 11:30am-1:00pm, $30
- Watercolors for Adults 1:00-2:30pm, $30
- Oil Painting for Adults 1:00-2:30pm, $30
Pinecone Cottage and Tea House - Wigilia (Traditional Polish Christmas Eve Meal), $35.00 per person.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Jank (Acoustic Rock), 9:00pm.
Sunday, December 19
Santa is in his house at the corner of Main and Curtiss from 12pm-3pm. Remember to bring your camera to capture the moment!
Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, $20/person 1pm-3pm
Knitche - Knit-Along Gifts Galore, 2:30pm, $6 per one hour session. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and experience with circular knitting.
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December 20 - December 26
Monday, December 20
Knitche - Speed Knitting, 7:00-8:00pm. $15 plus materials.
Brigantine Gallery - Watercolors/Acrylics for Children 8 & up 4:30-6:00pm, $30
- Watercolor and Acrylics for Adults 6:15-7:45pm, $30
- Oil Painting/Acrylics for Adults 6:30-8:00pm, $30
Blissful Spa - Belly dance with Bella Mavi (Beginner) 6:00-7:00pm - $10 per class when you pre-book four, drop in price is $15 per class.
Runners Grove - Run Club 6:30pm; run 3-6 miles; all paces welcomed
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Bags Tournament 8:30pm
Tuesday, December 21
Knitche - Knit-Along Fortnight Block Party, 9:30am. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 or equivalent. $6 per one hour session.
- Knit-Along Lang Bolero, 10:30am. $6 per one hour session.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8:30pm.
Wednesday, December 22
Brigantine Gallery - Oil Painting for Adults 1:30-3:00pm, $30
Runners Grove- Run Club 6:30pm; 3-6 miles; all paces welcomed
The Cellar Door - Wednesday Night Trivia 7:30pm
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Open Mic, 8:00pm-1:00am
Thursday, December 23
Bead Heaven - Wire-Wrapped Silverware-Stemware, 6:00-7:00pm. $10 (materials not included).
Capri Ristorante - Live Entertainment by Glen & Ross singing standards
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Midnight Band (Rock), 9:00pm.
Friday, December 24
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Aidan O'Toole, 5:00-7:00pm
Saturday, December 25
Sunday, December 26
Brigantine Gallery - Adult Paint and Play, $20/person 1pm-3pm
Knitche - Knit-Along Gifts Galore, 2:30pm, $6 per one hour session. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and experience with circular knitting.
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December 27 - December 31
Monday, December 27
Knitche - Kids' Craft Bootcamp, 9:00am-3:00pm. $70 plus. Ages 8 and up.
Brigantine Gallery - Watercolors/Acrylics for Children 8 & up 4:30-6:00pm, $30
- Watercolor and Acrylics for Adults 6:15-7:45pm, $30
- Oil Painting/Acrylics for Adults 6:30-8:00pm, $30
Blissful Spa - Belly dance with Bella Mavi (Beginner) 6:00-7:00pm - $10 per class when you pre-book four, drop in price is $15 per class.
Runners Grove - Run Club 6:30pm; run 3-6 miles; all paces welcomed
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Bags Tournament 8:30pm
Tuesday, December 28
Knitche - Knit-Along Lang Bolero, 10:30am. $6 per one hour session.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8:30pm.
Wednesday, December 29
Brigantine Gallery - Oil Painting for Adults 1:30-3:00pm, $30
Runners Grove- Run Club 6:30pm; 3-6 miles; all paces welcomed
The Cellar Door - Wednesday Night Trivia 7:30pm
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Open Mic, 8:30pm
Thursday, December 30
Knitche - Kids' Craft Bootcamp, 9:00am-3:00pm. $70 plus. Ages 8 and up.
- Knit-Along Fairisle Vest, 1:00pm. Pre-requisite: Knitting 201 and some experience with multi-color knitting. $6 per one hour session.
Bead Heaven on Main - Briolette Wrapping, 6:00-7:00pm. $10 materials not included.
Capri Ristorante - Live Entertainment by Glen & Ross singing standards
Two Way Street Coffee House - Last Thursday open mike for high school students 7:30-9:30pm.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Pat Smilie Band, 8:30pm
Friday, December 31
Celebrate New Year's Eve Downtown Downers Grove!
Ballydoyle Irish Pub - Aidan O'Toole, 5:00-7:00pm
- Irish Dancers 7:00-8:00pm
- Brill Babies 8:00pm (Classic Rock w/horns), $5 cover
Blissful Spa - Belly dance with Bella Mavi (Intermediate) 6:00-7:00pm - $10 per class when you pre-book four, drop in price is $15 per class.
Brigantine Gallery - Paint and Play for Adults, 7:00-9:15pm, $20/person
Emmett's Ale House - Make your New Year's Eve reservations now! Enjoy fabulous dinner specials, award winning beer and great company!
Capri Ristorante - Make your New Year's Eve reservations now!
Gatto's Restaurant - Make your New Year's Eve reservations now!
Lemon Tree Grocer - Live Entertainment, 7:00-10:00pm
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Please check with each individual business regarding their events for more detail and any last minute changes or cancellations.
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