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MODERN DANCE
WHERE: Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia
WHEN: Doors open at 6 p.m. June 22
COST AND INFO: $5 in advance or $10 at the door; eventbrite.com, waterstreetstudios.org, with cash bar
ABOUT: The Live Art Series presents a dance performance by Project Bound, founded by Ashley Deran and Ericka Vaughn Lashley to develop dance/technology experimentation and socially conscious performance.
ABBAFAB
WHERE: Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1399 W. Wilson St., Batavia
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. June 22
COST AND INFO: $31 to $34; bataviafineartscentre.org
ABOUT: AbbaFab covers all the famed Swedish pop band's hits in a multimedia production. "To know the power of music can touch people is the most gratifying part of my job," AbbaFab member Anne Davies said.
ART CELEBRATION
WHERE: 311 N. Second St., Suite 100, St. Charles
WHEN: Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. June 23; show runs to July 14
COST AND INFO: Free admission; for details on the pop-up gallery and related arts events, visit StCharlesArtsCouncil.org
ABOUT: The St. Charles Arts Council's Celebration Gallery will pop up to feature numerous artists and salute public art. Among the artists is Elisa Boughner, whose work is pictured. Visitors can wander through seven rooms highlighting Native American art, artists whose public art graces the city, and juried Celebration Artists. People can check out ArtInPublicPlacesSTC.com, which includes a printable brochure of the nearly 180 pieces around town; a special app links to the artists and their stories.
SWEDISH DAYS
WHERE: Downtown Geneva
WHEN: Through June 24
COST AND INFO: Free admission; genevachamber.com/swedish_days.php
ABOUT: Events will include a carnival at the courthouse parking lot; free evening entertainment on Central Stage including The Moods on June 22 and Breakfast Club on June 23; a craft brew tent; trolley tours; Geneva's Got Talent Finals; rosemaling art show; special meals; and the 69th annual parade stepping off at 1 p.m. on closing day. The Swedish American Children's Choir (shown) is always part of the lineup at Swedish Days.
ROOTS REGGAE
WHERE: River's Edge Bar and Grill patio, 12 N. River St., Batavia
WHEN: 8 p.m. June 22
COST AND INFO: $10 in advance, $12 the day of show; theriversedgebatavia.com, theonedrops.com
ABOUT: Aaron Kamm and The One Drops will perform in Batavia. Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, the band merges flavors of roots reggae, Mississippi River blues, improv-laced jams and soulful vocals. If the show moves indoors because of weather, the music will start at 9 p.m.
ART CELEBRATION
WHERE: 311 N. Second St., Suite 100, St. Charles
WHEN: Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. June 23; show runs to July 14
COST AND INFO: Free admission; for details on the pop-up gallery and related arts events, visit StCharlesArtsCouncil.org
ABOUT: The St. Charles Arts Council's Celebration Gallery will pop up to feature numerous artists and salute public art. Among the artists is Peggy Sue Seehafer, whose work titled "Caddie Limo" is pictured. Visitors can wander through seven rooms highlighting Native American art, artists whose public art graces the city, and juried Celebration Artists. People can check out ArtInPublicPlacesSTC.com, which includes a printable brochure of the nearly 180 pieces around town; a special app links to the artists and their stories.