Naper Settlement’s annual Naper Nights Community Concert Series will finish off the 2021 season with tributes to the Rolling Stones, Phish, and more on September 17-18 from 5-10 p.m. Naper Nights features the area’s best tribute bands performing music from the 1960s to today. A variety of food, wine, and beer selections will be available at each concert.
September 17’s line-up includes performances by Of Perception, a tribute to The Doors, from 6-7:30 p.m. and Rocks Off, a Rolling Stones tribute from 8-10 p.m.
On September 18, Paradise Waits will perform hits from the Grateful Dead from 6-7:30 p.m., and Runaway Gin will play a tribute to Phish from 8-10 p.m. Both concerts will open each night with local students from School of Rock playing their favorites on the Naper Nights stage from 5-5:40 p.m.
There will be a variety of food, including vegetarian and gluten free options. Local vendors include Seoul Taco, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Billy Bricks Pizza, Everdine’s Grilled Cheese, John’s Rib House, and Sweet Home Gelato. Beer options available include Miller Lite and select Two Brothers Brewing varieties and wine selections from Rodney Strong Vineyards. A children’s area with activities provided by Main Event, Pinot’s Palette, Pro Martial Arts, and Wicked Ball Chicago will also be on site.
Each night, all tips collected at the beverage tent benefit a local organization. Tips on Friday benefit the Naperville Area Humane Society and Saturday’s tips will go to the Naperville Junior Woman’s Club.
The concerts kick off each night at 5 p.m. on September 17-18. Tickets are $15 adult and $10 youth (ages 4-12). Members and children under 4 are free. Visit NaperNights.org for more information and to purchase tickets.