Good morning, Aurora.

Francesca's announced Friday that it would cease operations nationwide after filing Chapter 11 — store closing sales offering 25 to 40 percent discounts are underway at Chicago area malls, including locations accessible to Aurora shoppers.

Banda Potrillos Concert

8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — La Sierra de Aurora — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the lively music of Banda Potrillos as they perform hits like Frío De Ausencia.

Couple Shuffle - Greater Chicago

9 AM – 12 PM — Waubonsie Lake Park — Various fees apply — Celebrate Valentine's Day with a heart-pounding 2-mile, 5k, and 10k race experience.

Fat Tuesday Celebration with Brother John Kattke

8-10 p.m. — The Venue — $20-$25 — Experience a lively blend of New Orleans R&B and jazz for a festive Mardi Gras celebration.

Harold Dawson and Friends - Smooth Jazz Night

8-10:45 p.m. — Two Brothers Roundhouse — $10 cover charge — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with Harold Dawson and Friends in Aurora.

Special Consensus Bluegrass Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Venue — Cost TBA — Experience the masterful sounds of Special Consensus with a banjo in hand, direct from five decades of tradition.

Nature Walk at Red Oak Nature Center

12:30-2:30 p.m. — Red Oak Nature Center — Free entry — Explore the beauty of nature with a short walk to a small cave along the river.