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Night Life


October 29, 2009

COMEDY

The Flying Karamozov Brothers: The comic jugglers will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the MacAninch Theater in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $38 for adults, $36 for seniors, $28 for students. $53 to $63 for first two rows. At College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-4000 or visit www.AtTheMAC.org.

Comedy Comedy at the Roundhouse: Regular show times are 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 8 p.m. Saturdays (doors open at 7 p.m.). At Walter Payton's Roundhouse, Route 25, Aurora. Call 630-906-2277 or visit www.walterpaytonsroundhouse.com.

The Comedy Shrine: Shows include: "Laughtime Comedy Network for Women" at 8 p.m. Thursdays ($18); "Whose Line Is It Anyway," at 8 p.m. Fridays and 8 and 10 p.m. Saturdays ($23); "The Naughty Show," (age 18 and over version of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?") at 10 p.m. Fridays, no one under age 17 will be admitted, ($23). "Musical Dinner Theater" at 6 p.m. Sundays ($32). At 22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call 630-355-2844. Visit www.comedyshrine.com.

DANCING

Arthur Murray Dance Center: At 1911 Glacier Park Ave. Call 630-355-6240 or visit www.chicagoarthurmurray.com

DeSarge Danceworld: Arg Tango at 7:10 p.m. Sundays. Technique at 7:10 p.m., Ballroom at 8 p.m. Mondays. Salsa at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Free Beginner Ballroom class at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Swing at 8 p.m. Thursdays. Hustle at 7:10 p.m., open dance session 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays. Classes are $12; open dance is $5. At 632 Amersale Dr., Suite 104, Naperville. Call 630-355-1188 or visit www.desargedanceworld.com.

DuPage Dance Center: The center offers open dances and group lessons five nights a week, wedding dances and club dances that alternate to keep up with current trends at 1163 E. Ogden Ave., No. 620, Naperville. Admission is $12. Call 630-369-3699 or visit www.dupagedancecenter.com.

Line dancing: Dance class at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Downers Grove Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Call 630-533-5233 or e-mail stradsusan@hotmail.com.

Latin dance: Free salsa lesson at 8 p.m. Thursdays at La Sierra De Aurora Restaurant and Banquets, 2121 E. New York St., Aurora. Dance to salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia and a touch of raggaeton at 9 p.m. No gym shoes, caps or athletic wear. Age 21 and over. $5 cover charge. Call 630-251-3906 or e-mail thebaron@sultrysalsa.com.

Square dancing: Downers Grove Square dances take place the second Friday of the month at Herrick Junior High School, 4435 Middaugh Ave., Downers Grove. Rounds begin at 7:30 p.m. and squares are from 8 to 10:15 p.m. Call 630-654-2710 or 708-301-1522.

Two Left Feet Dance: Dancing is offered from 8:30 to 10 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month at Country Square Strip Mall, 605 E. Ogden Ave., lower level, Naperville. Tuesdays, general ballroom and Latin; Wednesdays, Country Two Step and swing; Thursdays, general ballroom and Latin; Fridays, salsa. Admittance for first-time guests is $5 and includes snacks, refreshments and a group dance lesson presented by Two Left Feet staff. Call 630-717-9930.

Willowbrook Ballroom: Country and Western lessons and dance Tuesdays. Salsa lessons and dance Wednesdays. Big band bash Thursdays. Ballroom dancing, 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays. $14. Swing dancing, 8 to 11 p.m. Sundays. $10. At 8900 S. Archer Ave. Call 708-839-1000. Visit www.willowbrookballroom.com.

NIGHTSPOTS

100 South Chop House and Grill: At 100 South York St., Elmhurst. No cover charge. Call 630-782-9091.

The 46 Zone Sports Bar and Grill: At 730 N. Bolingbrook Drive in Bolingbrook. Call 630-739-4646 or visit www.the46zone.com.

Acorn Coffee Bar: Jam sessions: Slow jam sessions are from 3 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, and bluegrass jam sessions are from 1 to 5 p.m. the second Sunday of each month; listeners and players of all levels are welcome. At Warrenville Folk-Lore Center, 29W140 Butterfield Road, Suite 105, Warrenville. Call 630-393-1247 or visit www.folk-lorecenter.com.

Adelle's: WDCB-FM 90.9 Jazz Thursdays take place from 7 to 10 p.m. No cover. At 1060 College Ave., Wheaton. Call 630-784-8015 or visit www.adelles.com.

Arbor Vitae Java & Juice: At 1120 Diehl Road, Naperville.

Arcada Theatre: At 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Call 630-587-8400 or visit www.thearcada.com or www.oshows.com.

Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar: At 26W151 Butterfield Rd., Wheaton. Call 630-510-5070 or visit www.arrowheadgolfclub.org.

Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant Aurora: Painkiller Hotel, Oct. 30. Raj, Oct. 31. At 28 W. New York St., Aurora. Call 630-844-0400. Visit www.ballydoylepub.com.

Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant Downers Grove: New Invaders, Oct. 30. $5. Rockin Mountain Oysters, Oct. 31. At 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Call 630-969-0600. Visit www.ballydoylepub.com.

Bar Louie Naperville: Live bands from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays. At 22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call 630-983-1600. E-mail barlouienaper@sbcglobal.net.

Blur Ultra Lounge: Dance to top 40 and dance music. $5 cover for men and admission free for ladies. Must be 21 and up to enter. Hours are from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays. At 22W613 75th St., Naperville (corner of Route 53 and 75th street). Visit www.blurnightclub.com. Call 630-985-2220.

Bono's Pub: At 2029 Ogden Ave., Lisle. Call 630-969-2333.

Braxton Seafood Grill: At 3 Oak Brook Center Mall in Oak Brook. Call 630-574-2155. Visit www.braxtonseafood.com.

Breaktime Sports Bar: Bar Trivia Games with a Twist, performed by Myles Above Productions, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday nights. At 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Call 630-305-3606

Brio Tuscan Grille: The Jim Guter Trio performs at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays At 330 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Call 630-424-1515. Visit www.brioitalian.com/locations/.

Cab's Wine Bar Bistro: At 430 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-9463. Visit cabsbistro.com.

The Capri Ristorante Italiano: At 2155 City Gate Lane, Naperville. Call 630-904-8101.

Carlucci Restaurant: Frank & Dave, Wednesdays. Eric Howell, Fridays. Myles Greene Duo, Saturdays. At 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Call 630-512-0990. Visit www.carluccirestaurant.com.

Club Mamalu: Weekly features: At 10 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call 630-416-3310.

Cornerstone Piano Bar: At 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien. Call 630-960-1600.

D.O.C. Wine Bar: Second Wednesday of the month, Nov. 11, ladies will enjoy a girls night out - complete with manicures, massages, martinis and "chick flicks" on the TVs. At 326 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Call 630-627-6666. Visit docwinebarchicago.com.

Doug's American Grill: At 333 E. Indian Trail Road, Aurora. Call 630-892-7833.

Eddie's Pizza & Pub: At 45 S. Randall Road, North Aurora.

Embrace: At 29 E. First St., Hinsdale. Call 630-325-1996.

Esteban's: Swing Night at Esteban's with Carl and Karrie from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays. At 1550 N. Route 59, Naperville. Call 630-579-3262.

Features Bar and Grill: Old Plank All Stars play vintage songs Tuesdays and a DJ spins dance hits around 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. No cover charge. At 10 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call 630-416-3310.

The Foundry: At 85 Executive Drive, Aurora. Call 630-978-2088.

Fox and Hound Pub and Grill: At 4320 E. New York St., Aurora. No cover. Call 630-236-9183.

Francesca's Passagglio Restaurant: At 3124 S. Route 59 in Naperville. Call 630-946-0600.

Frankie's Blue Room: On Wednesdays, swing-dance lessons start at 8 p.m., followed by live music by the Rhythm Rockets from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ($7 cover). On Fridays, bands start at 9 p.m. Cover varies on Fridays and Saturdays. At 16 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call 630-416-4898.

Grape Restaurant & Piano Lounge: At 244 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Call 630-968-9999 Visit www.grape-restaurant.com.

Green Leaf Coffeehouse: At 2400 S. Eola Road, Suite G, Aurora. Call 630-851-8410. Visit www.myspace.com/greenleafcoffee.

Grotto Italian Steakhouse: At 3011 Butterfield Rd., in Oak Brook (in the

Patio). Call 630-571-5700.

Heaven on Seven: Live music by New Orleans native Steven Rohbock from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. At 224 S. Main St., Naperville. Call 630-717-0777.

Jilly's West: Live entertainment Mondays to Saturdays. No cover. At 103 S. Main St., Naperville. Call 630-355-1001.

John's Restaurant and Tavern: At 27W482 Jewell Rd., Winfield. Call 630-752-2000.

Julian's Piano Bar: Live music from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. At Luigi's House Italian Restaurant, 778 N. Route 59, Aurora. Call 630-375-6400.

Key Wester: Karaoke with Clint Mondays; Open Mic Night Tuesdays; Interactive Trivia Wednesdays. At 1975 Glacier Park Road, Naperville. Call 630-778-8700.

L'Anne: Live jazz at 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Brian Rowe's band and Chicago's Mark Moultrup Group. No cover. At 221 W. Front St., Wheaton. Call 630-260-1234.

La Spiaza Coffee House: Local artist Grant Clifford. Public art exhibition to feature her new series of topographic paintings and aggression paintings as well as a few new surprises to Nov. 3. Family game nights start at 6 p.m. Fridays. Live entertainment begins at 8 p.m. Saturdays (unless noted). No cover. At 114 N. Main St., Wheaton. Call 630-664-2421.

Lodge at Four Lakes: At 5750 Lakeside Dr., Lisle. Call 630-724-0450.

Lusha's Lounge: Live bands every Friday & Saturday 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., At 817 E. Ogden Ave. Naperville 630-717-7717.

Manhattan's Bar and Grill: Jazz Jam Tuesdays with the Andy Meacham Trio. At 300 Schmale Road, Carol Stream. Call 630-871-2991.

Nick & Pat's: At 1031 Station Drive, Oswego. Call 630-554-7773.

Miss Kitty's Saloon: Acoustic sit-in with Jason Hubbard Mondays. Open mic jam with Rich Matz Wednesdays. Live bands on Saturdays. At 634 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Call 630-357-2420.

Morgan's Steakhouse: At 27W150 Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38), Winfield. Call 630-588-0500.

Muldoon's: Karaoke at 9 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays; live local bands 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. At 133 W. Front St., Wheaton. Call 630-668-8866.

Orazio's Pub: Live blues at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. $3. At 333 N. Center St., Naperville. Call 630-357-4350.

Peanuts Bar & Grill: Live music at 8 p.m. Wednesdays: Lisa Matthews; Thursdays: Rich Matz. No cover. At 22 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call 630-369-5200.

Potter's Place: At 29 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Call 630-355-9165 or visit www.pottersplacenaperville.com.

Prisco's Next Door: At 1118 Prairie St, Aurora. Call 630-897-2103.

The Rivers Edge Cafe: Open mic every Friday. Poetic Beat second and fourth Friday. $10. At 18 W. Downer Place, Aurora. Call 630-897-3343 or e-mail jeff@theriversedgecafe.com.

Stillwater: Triceratops Club, 8 p.m. Sundays. At 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. Call 630-324-4291.

Tessa's Famiglia e Amici: At 16 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Call 630-357-9200.

Timpano Martini Bar and Chop House: Pianist at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Jim Guter Duo at 6 p.m. Thursdays. The Jim Guter Trio at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. At 22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call 630-753-0985.

Total Sports Bar & Grill: Trivia Game Nights at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. At 523 Fairway Drive, Naperville. Call 630-983-5400.

Tracy's Tavern: At 55th & Western Ave., Clarendon Hills. Call 630-654-9451.

Two Way Street Coffee House: Kevin Danzig, Oct. 30. $7. An unplugged open mike night for high school and college students is offered at 7 p.m. the last Thursday of every month. No cover. Bluegrass Jam at 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month. $1. Singarounds are offered at 2 p.m. the first and third Saturdays. $1. At 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Call 630-969-9720 or visit www.twowaystreet.org.

Vincitori: Live jazz featuring The Marshall Vente Trio at 7 p.m. the last Friday of each month. No cover. At 14 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Call 630-663-9467.

Walter Payton's Roundhouse: At Route 25, Aurora. Call 630-892-0034 or visit www.walterpaytonsroundhouse.com.

SINGLES

630 Singles: West suburban group socializes at 8:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Call 630-585-4127, or visit www.630singles.org.

Adult Singles at Peace: Bible study at 7 p.m. and a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays at Peace Lutheran Church, Butterfield Road east of Route 53, Lombard. Call 630-627-1819 or 630-627-1101.

Calvary Church Single Adult Ministry: Meets at 8:45 a.m. Sundays in the seminar room Calvary Church, 9S200 Route 59, Naperville. Call 630-851-7000.

New Horizons: New Horizons Sock Hop, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, First Church of Lombard, 220 South Main Street. Members are $5; non-members $10. Socializing and dancing for singles 35 and older. Call 630-415-3369. Visit www.newhorizons2.com.

Parents Without Partners: A new social group for single parents and their families, is now forming. For events and meeting dates, call 815-436-1265 or 1greatparent@comcast.net.

Submit items for this calendar, including time, date, place and phone number to contact for more information, a minimum of two weeks in advance of desired publication date by mail to GO, Fox Valley Publications, 495 N. Commons Dr., Suite 200, Aurora, IL 60504; or via fax to 630-978-8509; or via e-mail to thesun@scn1.com