Congregational Church of Batavia

A worship service which acknowledges that the holiday season is not a joyous time for everyone. Music and liturgy created by lark&amp;laurel.

Local Event: Blue Christmas Service with lark&laurel

Kane County

Batavia

Illinois

Blue Christmas Service with lark&laurel

A worship service which acknowledges that the holiday season is not a joyous time for everyone. Music and liturgy created by...

Comedy Vault

Comedian Joey Avery returns to The Comedy Vault in Batavia, IL, December 18–20!&nbsp;
Don’t miss the viral star of Comedy Central and Don’t Tell Comedy for three nights of sharp, high-energy stand-up.
Joey Avery is a comedian on the rise headlining comedy clubs across the world. He was featured on the Don't Tell Comedy "Batting Cage series" and Season 10 of Comedy Central's Featuring with clips from each appearance achieving viral success. He has quickly amassed an online following through a mix of improvised standup and precise material. 
His first album debuted at #1 on iTunes and he was featured twice in the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the Bay Area's top comics before moving to New York. He has featured for Andrew Schulz, Mark Normand, Trevor Wallace, Shane Gillis and other staples of the comedy scene.

Local Event: Joey Avery Stand Up Comedy

Joey Avery Stand Up Comedy


Comedian Joey Avery returns to The Comedy Vault in Batavia, IL, December 18–20! 
Don’t miss the viral star of Comedy Central...

Comedian Joey Avery returns to The Comedy Vault in Batavia, IL, December 18–20!&nbsp;
Don’t miss the viral star of Comedy Central and Don’t Tell Comedy for three nights of sharp, high-energy stand-up.
Joey Avery&nbsp;is a comedian on the rise headlining comedy clubs across the world. He was featured on the Don't Tell Comedy "Batting Cage series" and Season 10 of Comedy Central's Featuring with clips from each appearance achieving viral success. He has quickly amassed an online following through a mix of improvised standup and precise material.
His first album debuted at #1 on iTunes and he was featured twice in the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the Bay Area's top comics before moving to New York. He has featured for Andrew Schulz, Mark Normand, Trevor Wallace, Shane Gillis and other staples of the comedy scene.

Comedian Joey Avery returns to The Comedy Vault in Batavia, IL, December 18–20! 
Don’t miss the viral star of Comedy Central...

Marmion Abbey Church, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL USA

Celebrate Christmas and the holidays by singing Part 1 of Handel's Messiah along with the Hallelujah Chorus and seasonal carols. Bring your own Messiah score, purchase one at the door, or just listen and enjoy!&nbsp; Featuring guest&nbsp;soloists.&nbsp;Stephen Squires, conductor. Lisa Fredenburgh, chorus master.
Purchase tickets online until noon Dec 20: all seats $13 +fee. Prices higher at the door.&nbsp;
Fox Valley Orchestra &amp; Chorus are&nbsp;members of the Fox Valley Music Consortium.&nbsp;

Local Event: Our 14th Annual Sing Along Messiah - Fox Valley Orchestra & Chorus

Aurora

Our 14th Annual Sing Along Messiah - Fox Valley...

Celebrate Christmas and the holidays by singing Part 1 of Handel's Messiah along with the Hallelujah Chorus and seasonal...

Our 14th Annual Sing Along Messiah - Fox Valley Orchestra & Chorus

Chris Higgins is a Colorado native and a nationally touring stand-up comedian. His viral stand-up clips have amassed millions of views, and he’s starting to sell out stops across the country.&nbsp;
He was recently asked to perform at the prestigious 2024 Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival in Hollywood and the 2024 New York Comedy Festival in NYC. He’s been featured on Bob &amp; Tom, ViceTV, Don’t Tell Comedy, and recently released a debut mini-special called “Mind Wizard” for free on YouTube. 
He's also frequently an opener for Ismo, Ashley Gavin, and others.
His TikTok sketch series @god_n_angel is the dumbest thing on the internet and has over 1.6 million followers.
Come get a high five after the show!

Local Event: Chris Higgins Stand Up Comedy

Chris Higgins Stand Up Comedy

Chris Higgins is a Colorado native and a nationally touring stand-up comedian. His viral stand-up clips have amassed millions...

Bits and Buckets is back by popular demand — and this month, we’re adding a festive twist!&nbsp;
This isn’t your average stand-up showcase. Each comic performs their regular set… but before they leave the stage, they’ll pull a random topic from a bucket and riff on it in the moment. Sharp material, spontaneous chaos, and pure fun. NEW THIS MONTH: We’re turning Bits &amp; Buckets into an UGLY SWEATER NIGHT! Wear your most outrageous, unhinged, aggressively hideous holiday sweater and join us at The Comedy Vault. 🎁 Ugly Sweater Perks: • Anyone wearing an ugly sweater gets 10% off their in-house bill • At the end of the night, the comics will vote on THE UGLIEST SWEATER • Winner receives: – Their bill covered (up to $20) – 2 vouchers for an upcoming show at The Comedy Vault Come for the comedy. Stay for the chaos. Dress for the disaster.
*** For our upcoming Bits &amp; Buckets show, we’re inviting YOU to help shape the fun. When you purchase your tickets, use the “Notes” section to submit topics you’d like to see comics pull from the bucket and riff on during the show.
 Bring your best, weirdest, or wildest ideas — you might just hear them live on stage!

Local Event: Tapped in Comedy Presents: Bits & Buckets - Ugly Sweater Edition

Tapped in Comedy Presents: Bits & Buckets -...

Bits and Buckets is back by popular demand — and this month, we’re adding a festive twist! 
This isn’t your average stand-up...

Tapped in Comedy Presents: Bits & Buckets - Ugly Sweater Edition

Vik Pandya brings his top-rated hour to The Vault—bold, fast, and brutally funny. A can’t-miss headlining show for anyone who loves smart comedy with a chaotic twist.
Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, &amp; hilarious crowd work, his comedy album 'Friends With 401(k) Benefits' debuted #1 on iTunes / Top 10 on the Billboard Charts. Vik’s Dry Bar Comedy special ‘No Refunds’ hit Top 10 on the platform, and his Only Fans TV special is now streaming. He’s also a producer at Sofar Sounds, bringing the countries best comedians alongside top musicians to eclectic venues. Listen to his popular podcast ‘The Business of Comedy’ on all platforms. Vik has opened for Trevor Wallace, Roy Wood Jr., &amp; Michelle Wolf and performs regularly at Zanies Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, &amp; The Improv in Chicago. He's been featured in 24 comedy festivals across the country including: San Francisco’s Sketchfest, NBC's Breakout Fest, &amp; the Riot Comedy Fest. He's also a regular opener for international acts like Vir Das, Zakir Khan &amp; Atul Khatri. Vik's comedy has appeared in Vulture, the Chicago Sun Times, &amp; the Chicago Tribune. Follow him on IG / twitter @vikpandya and TikTok @vik_pandya

Local Event: Vik Pandya Stand Up Comedy

Vik Pandya Stand Up Comedy

Vik Pandya brings his top-rated hour to The Vault—bold, fast, and brutally funny. A can’t-miss headlining show for anyone who...

Ring in the new year with Michael Palascak at The Comedy Vault December 31-January 3!
Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew up in Indiana and now lives in LA. He performed on both <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqGB9FDPKlo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Late Late Show with James Corden</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kqIbYMKm1E&amp;t=344s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Late Show with Stephen Colbert</a> in the same year. He has over 1 million views on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH5VAiBHcMATo79cv0k3AR4wlTo4TbYQv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. In addition, his resume includes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMK5a2LN60" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Little Late with Lilly Singh</a>, The Tonight Show, <a href="https://vimeo.com/185925699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Letterman</a>, <a href="https://vimeo.com/75856450" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craig Ferguson</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUFHHjt5JFI&amp;feature=emb_title" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conan</a>, has a <a href="https://youtu.be/KYSC6TToaUk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comedy Central Half Hour</a>&nbsp;special, and was a <a href="https://vimeo.com/140408883" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing</a> where one judge claimed, “My first impression of Michael was a great likability. This is a guy that could star in a sitcom.”

Local Event: Michael Palascak Stand Up Comedy

Michael Palascak Stand Up Comedy

Ring in the new year with Michael Palascak at The Comedy Vault December 31-January 3!
Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew...

Ring in the new year with Michael Palascak at The Comedy Vault December 31-January 3!
Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew up in Indiana and now lives in LA. He performed on both <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqGB9FDPKlo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Late Late Show with James Corden</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kqIbYMKm1E&amp;t=344s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Late Show with Stephen Colbert</a> in the same year. He has over 1 million views on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH5VAiBHcMATo79cv0k3AR4wlTo4TbYQv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. In addition, his resume includes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMK5a2LN60" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Little Late with Lilly Singh</a>, The Tonight Show, <a href="https://vimeo.com/185925699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Letterman</a>, <a href="https://vimeo.com/75856450" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craig Ferguson</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUFHHjt5JFI&amp;feature=emb_title" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conan</a>, has a <a href="https://youtu.be/KYSC6TToaUk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comedy Central Half Hour </a>special, and was a <a href="https://vimeo.com/140408883" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing</a> where one judge claimed, “My first impression of Michael was a great likability. This is a guy that could star in a sitcom.”

Ring in the new year with Michael Palascak at The Comedy Vault December 31-January 3!
Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew up in Indiana and now lives in LA. He performed on both <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqGB9FDPKlo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Late Late Show with James Corden</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kqIbYMKm1E&amp;t=344s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Late Show with Stephen Colbert</a> in the same year. He has over 1 million views on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH5VAiBHcMATo79cv0k3AR4wlTo4TbYQv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. In addition, his resume includes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMK5a2LN60" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Little Late with Lilly Singh</a>, The Tonight Show, <a href="https://vimeo.com/185925699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Letterman</a>, <a href="https://vimeo.com/75856450" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craig Ferguson</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUFHHjt5JFI&amp;feature=emb_title" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conan</a>, has a <a href="https://youtu.be/KYSC6TToaUk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comedy Central Half Hour</a> special, and was a <a href="https://vimeo.com/140408883" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing</a> where one judge claimed, “My first impression of Michael was a great likability. This is a guy that could star in a sitcom.”

Gather your crew, flex your brainpower, and join us for a brand-new Trivia Night at The Comedy Vault!
 It’s free to play, 18+ to enter, and there’s a prize haul waiting for the top three teams.
🧠 Doors open at 6PM | Trivia starts at 7PM 🎟️ Free to attend – No cover 🎁 Prizes for 1st, 2nd &amp; 3rd place 👥 Teams of up to 8 people
Think you’ve got what it takes? Register your team below to save your spot and let the games begin!

Local Event: Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Gather your crew, flex your brainpower, and join us for a brand-new Trivia Night at The Comedy Vault!
 It’s free to play, 18+...

Steve Hytner - best known as Kenny Bania from Seinfeld - brings his stand-up comedy and Seinfeld trivia experience to The Comedy Vault on Thursday, January 8. Steve delivers a high-energy, hilarious stand-up set packed with stories from his career in comedy, film, and television, followed by a fun and interactive Seinfeld trivia segment that true fans will love. Expect behind-the-scenes insights, audience interaction, and plenty of nods to the iconic show that made him a fan favorite. Whether you’re a die-hard Seinfeld fan or just looking for a great night of comedy, this one-night-only event is a must-see. VIP Ticket Includes: Reserved seating in the first three rows for the best view of the show.
This show is 21+. All persons attending this show are required to show a valid government ID.

Local Event: Steve Hytner Comedy and Trivia Show

Steve Hytner Comedy and Trivia Show

Steve Hytner - best known as Kenny Bania from Seinfeld - brings his stand-up comedy and Seinfeld trivia experience to The...

Gutfeld! writer &amp; regular Joe DeVito hits The Comedy Vault stage for 4 shows, Jan 9–10. Don’t miss this crowd favorite LIVE!
JOE DeVITO’s dead-on timing and unexpected twists make him a favorite at clubs in New York City and venues across the USA. He’s a regular on FOX’s top-rated Gutfeld! show, where he’s also a contributing writer. TV appearances include The Late Late Show, Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central, AXS-tv’s Gotham Comedy Live, and a semifinalist turn on Last Comic Standing. Joe’s special for Dry Bar Comedy has over 12 million views online.

Local Event: Joe DeVito Stand Up Comedy

Joe DeVito Stand Up Comedy

Gutfeld! writer & regular Joe DeVito hits The Comedy Vault stage for 4 shows, Jan 9–10. Don’t miss this crowd favorite...

Our math circle is a program for elementary school students that fosters a love for mathematics through engaging, hands-on problem-solving and interactive activities. Unlike traditional classrooms, math circles encourage creative thinking, collaboration, and exploration of mathematical concepts in a fun and challenging environment. Each month, we'll dive into a new game or work together on a fascinating puzzle, all focused on exploring and finding joy in math, patterns, and concepts. Grownups can even participate in their own puzzle-solving activities in a separate room, making it a stimulating experience for the whole family.
We're thrilled to announce that our new Math Circle is launching now, and it's completely free for all elementary school students! We'll meet at Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia, IL, on the SECOND Saturday of this month. This is a free community event, but we kindly ask that you sign up ahead of time so we can make sure we have enough snacks for everyone. We can't wait to explore the wonderful world of math with you!
Email <a href="mailto:Gifted@vanguardgiftedacademy.org">Gifted@vanguardgiftedacademy.org</a> to sign up for this free event.

Local Event: Math Circle

Math Circle

Our math circle is a program for elementary school students that fosters a love for mathematics through engaging, hands-on...

Local Event: Joe Devito Stand Up Comedy

Joe Devito Stand Up Comedy

Aaron Putnam is an American stand-up comedian and podcaster. He honed his skills on the improv stage at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City, specifically at the original 26th Street location. Aaron has had the honor of opening for several of his comedy heroes, including Robert Kelly, Rich Vos, Bonnie MacFarlane, Doug Stanhope, and many others. He proudly considers the Laugh Factory Chicago his home club, where he performs regularly and has headlined venues across the country. Known for being disarmingly funny and charming, Aaron draws inspiration from his real-life experiences and his upbringing in Detroit, Michigan. ​Additionally, Aaron is the founder of Stand-Up in Recovery, an initiative that brings stand-up comedy to treatment centers for young teens and adults facing challenges with addiction. He regards these shows as the greatest accomplishments of his stand-up career. Aaron has performed at numerous comedy festivals, including the Del Close Marathon and Skankfest Vegas. He is happily married and has two wonderful stepsons, along with his beautiful wife, Hilaire. ​In his spare time, he enjoys indulging in his guilty pleasure of watching AGT buzzer performances and episodes of Dance Moms. Aaron currently splits his time between New York City and Chicago.

Local Event: Aaron Putnam Stand Up Comedy

Aaron Putnam Stand Up Comedy

Aaron Putnam is an American stand-up comedian and podcaster. He honed his skills on the improv stage at the Upright Citizens...

Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, and podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network. His television credits include NBC's "Last Comic Standing," Comedy Central, TruTV and TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan Show," and more!&nbsp;
Along with his 4 appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, Luis is a regular on The Regz, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, and The Tim Dillon show!

Local Event: Luis J. Gomez Stand Up Comedy

Luis J. Gomez Stand Up Comedy

Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, and podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is the founding member of...

🌟 Discover the Gift of Learning! Vanguard Gifted Academy Open House 🌟

Join us for the Vanguard Gifted Academy Open House—a free, fun, and insightful event showcasing our vibrant learning community and the amazing work our students do!
Whether you are considering our school for your child or simply looking for great educational resources, this event is free and open to the public!
<h3>🗓️ Event Details</h3>
<ul><li>Date: Wednesday, January 17th</li><li>Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM</li><li>Location: 1078 E. Wilson Street, Batavia, IL</li></ul>
<h3>💡 What You Can Expect</h3>
<ul><li>See Our School in Action: Take a tour, meet our faculty, and discover the unique curriculum that challenges and inspires gifted learners.</li><li>Fun &amp; Free Activities: Engage in hands-on activities, free-play stations, and interactive math games suitable for various age groups!</li><li>Community Resources: Learn about valuable, free educational resources and support available to our entire community. We believe in empowering all learners!</li><li>Win Big! Enter our exciting raffle&nbsp;for a chance to win great prizes.</li></ul>
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the Vanguard Gifted Academy difference and to explore resources that can benefit your family and your student's learning journey.
We can't wait to see you there!

Local Event: Vanguard Gifted Academy Open House

Vanguard Gifted Academy Open House

🌟 Discover the Gift of Learning! Vanguard Gifted Academy Open House 🌟

Join us for the Vanguard Gifted Academy Open House—a...

Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, and podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network. His television credits include NBC's "Last Comic Standing," Comedy Central, TruTV and TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan Show," and more! 
Along with his 4 appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, Luis is a regular on The Regz, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, and The Tim Dillon show!

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Timber Creek Residences

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Our 14th Annual Sing Along Messiah - Fox Valley Orchestra & Chorus

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