Aurora’s long popular, low cost Downtown Alive! concert series returns to RiverEdge Park in 2023 with two popular music acts, Too Hype Crew on Friday, June 30, and 7th heaven on Friday, July 7.
Too Hype Crew is a tribute to old school '80s, '90s, early '00s hip hop, featuring all live music from a six-piece band plus choreographed “Fly Girl” dancers, all packaged in a family friendly way.
7th heaven, a Chicagoland pop rock staple for 38 years, is best known for their signature “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley of hits from the '70s and '80s.
Both shows offer a budget-friendly way to end the work week, enjoying live music with friends and family on a warm summer night along the banks of the beautiful Fox River.
Too Hype Crew (left) performs June 30 and 7th heaven (right) performs July 7 at RiverEdge Park as part of Aurora’s 2023 Downtown Alive! concert series.
Purchase tickets before June 1 to take advantage of early bird discounts. Tickets for each concert are only $2 early bird; $5 regular. Both concerts start at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
RiverEdge Park is located at 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, across the street from Metra’s Aurora Transportation Center. For tickets and information, visit riveredgeaurora.com, call (630) 896-6666, stop by RiverEdge’s satellite box office, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and until show time on show days, or purchase day-of at RiverEdge Park. All tickets are general admission. Fees not included.
The Downtown Alive! concert series at RiverEdge Park is sponsored by EarthMover Credit Union, committed to providing high quality entertainment at an affordable price in downtown Aurora.
About the bands:
Too Hype Crew
Friday, June 30, 8 p.m.
There is simply no band anywhere like Chicago’s Too Hype Crew. It is a tribute to '80s, '90s, early '00s hip hop, featuring all live music from a six piece band, accompanied by choreographed “Fly Girl” dancers. It’s a party band – it’s a show – it’s art – it’s a house party on stage – all packaged in an unprecedented and family friendly way. Too Hype Crew has opened for Nelly, Lil Jon, Flo Rida, Vanilla Ice, Jason Derulo, Big Sean, Naughty by Nature, Tone Loc, RUN DMC, Digital Underground, Biz Markie and many more. Their high energy, interactive show features the sites, the sounds, the moves, the fashion and antics of hip hop’s most colorful era. toohypecrew.com
7th heaven
Friday, July 7, 8 p.m.
7th heaven is an experience you just have to see and hear! 7th heaven has charted #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times and has had seven major radio hits. The band has toured the world playing the U.K., Amsterdam, Panama, Mexico and all over the U.S. The band has rocked Vegas numerous times, and played on 18 international cruise ships. Known for the famous "30 Songs in 30 Minutes" medley of songs from the '70s and '80s, 7th heaven has been an entertainment staple for 38 years. Playing around 250 shows a year, with an average of 100 outdoor events, 7th heaven has earned the right to say..."we've seen a million faces and rocked them all!" 7thheavenband.com
Watch their videos: (left) Too Hype Crew - The World Famous Hip Hop Party Band (right) 7th heaven - 30 songs in 30 minutes - Pop Medley - Live
How to rock your RiverEdge Park experience
For Blues on the Fox, the entire park is general admission, with limited bench seating on the sides of the stage and standing room in between. Bench seating is first come, first served. The rest of the park is general admission for bag chairs. Bag chairs and blankets are also allowed on the lawn areas. Children 12 and under are admitted free to Blues on the Fox. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older, and can get a free ticket from any ticket booth located outside all RiverEdge Park gates.
RiverEdge is located right across the street from Metra’s Aurora Transportation Center. Drivers can find paid parking in the Metra lot, with more public and private lots around the park and in downtown Aurora. Concessions include a diverse menu and bar with domestic and craft beers, wine, sodas, bottled water and more. Local food trucks also ring the back lawn. Outside food is welcome. No alcohol or other outside beverages are allowed, with the exception of two sealed bottles of unflavored water per person. Visit the Park’s Plan Your Visit page for more information, directions, parking options and outside food policies.
Events at RiverEdge Park take place rain or shine, unless conditions endanger the safety of artists and the public. For the latest weather updates, follow @RiverEdgeAurora on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, call the RiverEdge Park Weather Line, (630) 723-2480, or text REPARK to 888777.
About RiverEdge Park
RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., in downtown Aurora, Illinois, is an idyllic outdoor summer concert venue, serving up live music, delicious festival food, cool beverages and a great time, all overlooking downtown Aurora and the beautiful Fox River.
RiverEdge Park debuted in 2013 and was renamed Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park in 2016 in honor of late Aurora Mayor Thomas J. Weisner. RiverEdge is anchored by the contemporary John C. Dunham performance pavilion, with state-of-the-art acoustics and lighting set against a beautiful night sky. With a capacity of up to 6,000, RiverEdge combines live concert excitement with a warm community feel and gorgeous views of the Fox River.
RiverEdge Park is managed and programmed by the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), which also oversees Aurora’s historic Paramount Theatre, the newly renovated, 165-seat Copley Theater across the street from Paramount, and the Paramount School of the Arts. For tickets and information, visit riveredgeaurora.com or call (630) 896-6666.
RiverEdge Park is sponsored by Dunham Foundation, City of Aurora, Progressive Business Solutions, Jake’s Inc., Hollywood Casino Aurora, Invest Aurora, Baird and Warner Naperville/The Byrne Group, Globe Management, Paul Gregory Media and Youngren’s Heating and Cooling.