Lecture

“Megafloods” lecture 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Fermilab Wilson Hall, Kirk Road at Pine St., Batavia. Dr. Victor Baker will speak on megafloods which occured near the end of the last Ice Age on Earth and on planet Mars. $5. For tickets, call (630) 840-2787, www.fnal.gov/culture.

Theater

“Forbidden Broadway” Steel Beam Theatre, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. through Nov. 2. $25 adults, $23 seniors and students. For tickets, call (630) 587-8521, www.SteelBeanTheatre.com.


Fundraiser

“Baubles, Bangles and Beads” fundraiser Anderson Animal Shelter, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, American Legion, 22 S. Second St., Geneva. Second annual jewelry faire with pieces of new, old, costume, fine, estate, watches and youth jewelry. Bake sale. $5 donation. For more information, call Kathleen at (847) 382-1945.


Special event

“Great Safety Adventure” event Non-profit children’s exhibit will visit St. Charles on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lowe’s Store, 955 S. Randall Road. Free. Animated home is replica of living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and backyard. Children and parents follow tour guides to search the house in an effort to locate common safety hazards.

Art

‘Invitational” art exhibit Local artists display at Norris Gallery, Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles, through Sept. 25. Includes special artists Shirley Calby, Sandy Frigolett, Tina Leverenzzi, Geri Greenman, Nancy Staszak and Lennox Dunbar. Reception 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14.