What's Good, Naperville (3/11)

Happy Tuesday, Naperville. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let the Naperville Brief serve up your survival guide for the rest of the week, including:

• Can't-miss events

• Things to start booking now

• Important deadlines and reminders

• Other things going on around town

Let’s dive in.

📆 Naperville happenings

Today, March 11
Margarita & Taco Flight Tuesdays at Tapville Social - It starts at 4, featuring $9 Taco Flights with Chicken, Steak, Baja, and Elote Street Corn — reserve your spot now!

Tomorrow, March 12
Check out JoJo’s ShakeBAR Naperville for a Lucky Charm Bar event featuring a delicious entrée, a custom bracelet with three charms from Get Sparked Chicago, and the option to purchase additional charms, cocktails, and desserts for $46 per person.

Thursday, March 13
Sultry Salsa Thursdays at MZ Bar & Grill, featuring a free salsa lesson with Jed Walker at 8:15, DJ Incognito spinning the hottest Latin beats, and a night of dancing, all for a $10 cover — no partner needed.

This weekend

Join the West Suburban Irish in painting Naperville green at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday at 10 AM, a family-friendly celebration of Irish heritage marching through downtown — learn more at WSIrish.org.

A high-energy St. Patrick’s Party follows with Windy City Dueling Pianos, featuring live music, interactive comedy, and nonstop fun — get your tickets now.

⌚️ Planning ahead

Tax season reminder: The April 15th deadline is just around the corner. If you're not planning to file an extension, now’s the time to start getting everything in order. Stenger Tax Advisory is a top local choice, otherwise hop on TurboTax or H&R Block for simple returns..

Check on that roof: Remember, it’s recommended to get your roof checked out once a year and springtime is always best. Happy Roofing is one of the top roofing companies in the area, if you need some extra help.

Date night?! Take that someone special to somewhere special this week. Vasili’s is the place for a great Mediterranean meal out.

Staying active: Check out Sure Shot Pickleball for year round pickleball play, even when the weather sucks. You can jump in for open play, reserve a court, or get a lesson.

📰 In other news

Markets are wild. The stock market is a whipsaw lately. Mortgage rates remain high but are ticking down slightly. The job market? A mystery. Expect more volatility ahead.

Naperville party! Naperville has been ranked among the Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in 2025, beating out New Orleans and Las Vegas.

Home prices in Feb looking solid – The median sold price for homes in the past 12 months is $570,518, reflecting a 5.2% increase.

🧩 A quick brain break

As always, this week’s wordle features a 5-letter word hidden inside this edition. Let us know how many guesses it takes you!

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See ya Friday with 20+ new things happening next week.

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