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Welcome to Aurora Buzz, your one-stop directory for all the exciting food and drink events happening in the vibrant city of Aurora! We have curated a comprehensive list of beer and wine tastings, special dinner events, new menu releases, and much more - all with a strong focus on locally owned businesses in the greater Aurora area. Our aim is to showcase the culinary treasures and unique experiences that make Aurora IL a true food lover's paradise.

At Aurora Buzz, we understand that the charm of Aurora lies in its local flavor, and that's why we have dedicated ourselves to promoting independent restaurants, bars, and eateries, helping them gain the recognition they deserve. Our platform allows you to explore the best of what Aurora IL has to offer, be it farm-to-table dining experiences, cozy gastropubs, or hidden gems offering a taste of global cuisine.

For wine enthusiasts, our directory features exclusive wine tastings and wine pairing dinners, giving you the chance to sample a range of delightful wines sourced from local vineyards or handpicked by expert sommeliers. Beer lovers can also enjoy a variety of events centered around craft breweries, tap takeovers, and beer-themed dinners, as well as opportunities to meet local brewers and learn about the art of brewing.

New menu releases are an essential part of the Aurora Buzz experience, and we take pride in sharing the latest culinary creations from Aurora's talented chefs. Whether it's a seasonal menu reflecting the best of the region's produce or a themed event offering a unique gastronomic adventure, you'll find it all right here.

But that's not all! Aurora Buzz also highlights special dinner events that showcase the diverse culinary scene in Aurora IL. From pop-up dining experiences and chef collaborations to charity dinners and food festivals, our platform ensures that you never miss out on any of the delicious happenings in town.

So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Aurora IL with Aurora Buzz. Your taste buds will thank you!

November Events

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

ON

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Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

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GO

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Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Sat

29

Nov

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Open range grill

Open range grill

 The Flannel Junkies

Sat

29

Nov

The Flannel Junkies

7:00 PM @ Open range grill

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

29

Nov

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Saddle Up at Q Saloon and Eatery

Saddle Up at Q Saloon and Eatery

 Cadillac Groove

Sat

29

Nov

Cadillac Groove

9:00 PM @ Saddle Up at Q Saloon and Eatery

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Rosewood Farm

Rosewood Farm

 Rosewood Farm Artisan Market

Sun

30

Nov

Rosewood Farm Artisan Market

10:00 AM @ Rosewood Farm

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Sun

30

Nov

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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December Events

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

 Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

Tue

02

Dec

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

9:54 AM @ Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Free

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Thu

04

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

Thu

04

Dec

Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Fri

05

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Downtown Oswego

Downtown Oswego

 Christmas Walk 2025

Fri

05

Dec

Christmas Walk 2025

4:30 PM @ Downtown Oswego

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Aurora Downtown

Aurora Downtown

First Fridays in Aurora!

Fri

05

Dec

First Fridays in Aurora!

5:00 PM @ Aurora Downtown

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Aurora Downtown

Aurora Downtown

Cocoa Crawl 2025

Fri

05

Dec

Cocoa Crawl 2025

5:00 PM @ Aurora Downtown

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Eola Community Center

Eola Community Center

 The Great Ginger Bread Bake OFF

Fri

05

Dec

The Great Ginger Bread Bake OFF

6:00 PM @ Eola Community Center

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Sat

06

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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El Jefe - Leña y Mar

El Jefe - Leña y Mar

 A Mariah Carey Brunch

Sat

06

Dec

A Mariah Carey Brunch

11:00 AM @ El Jefe - Leña y Mar

$28.00

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Open range grill

Open range grill

 Chili Cook-off benefiting Toys for Tots!

Sat

06

Dec

Chili Cook-off benefiting Toys for Tots!

12:00 PM @ Open range grill

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Edith Farnsworth House

Edith Farnsworth House

 MOD MERRY

Sat

06

Dec

MOD MERRY

1:00 PM @ Edith Farnsworth House

$65.00

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Fox Republic Brewing Co.

Fox Republic Brewing Co.

 Santa Shuffle- Bar Crawl 2025

Sat

06

Dec

Santa Shuffle- Bar Crawl 2025

2:00 PM @ Fox Republic Brewing Co.

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

06

Dec

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Two Brothers Roundhouse

Two Brothers Roundhouse

 Celebrate Hossmas!

Sat

06

Dec

Celebrate Hossmas!

8:00 PM @ Two Brothers Roundhouse

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Open range grill

Open range grill

 Brunch with Santa

Sun

07

Dec

Brunch with Santa

9:30 AM @ Open range grill

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Sun

07

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Montgomery Park

Montgomery Park

 Tree lighting & visit with Santa

Sun

07

Dec

Tree lighting & visit with Santa

5:00 PM @ Settlers cottage museum

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Open range grill

Open range grill

 Santa Slay Christmas Cookie Class!

Mon

08

Dec

Santa Slay Christmas Cookie Class!

6:30 PM @ Open range grill

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Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

 Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

Tue

09

Dec

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

9:54 AM @ Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Free

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Thu

11

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

Thu

11

Dec

Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Fri

12

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Sat

13

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

13

Dec

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Sun

14

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

 Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

Tue

16

Dec

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

9:54 AM @ Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Free

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Thu

18

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

Thu

18

Dec

Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Fri

19

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Sat

20

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

20

Dec

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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McBride's North Pub & Grille

McBride's North Pub & Grille

 Christmas Sweater Party

Sat

20

Dec

Christmas Sweater Party

9:00 PM @ McBride's North Pub & Grille

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Sun

21

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Mon

22

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

 Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

Tue

23

Dec

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

9:54 AM @ Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Free

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Tue

23

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Riveredge Park

Riveredge Park

 2025 Christkindlmarket!

Wed

24

Dec

2025 Christkindlmarket!

11:00 AM @ Riveredge Park

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

Thu

25

Dec

Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

27

Dec

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Harvest New Beginnings

Harvest New Beginnings

 Kids' Winter Camp

Mon

29

Dec

Kids' Winter Camp

9:00 AM @ Harvest New Beginnings

$30.00

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Harvest New Beginnings

Harvest New Beginnings

 Kids' Winter Camp

Tue

30

Dec

Kids' Winter Camp

9:00 AM @ Harvest New Beginnings

$30.00

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Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

 Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

Tue

30

Dec

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

9:54 AM @ Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Free

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Ballydoyle

Ballydoyle

 New Year Bash

Wed

31

Dec

New Year Bash

6:00 PM @ Ballydoyle

$32.00 - $43.00

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Windy City Dueling Pianos

Wed

31

Dec

Windy City Dueling Pianos

8:30 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

$15.00

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

Thu

01

Jan

Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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Harvest New Beginnings

Harvest New Beginnings

 Kids' Winter Camp

Fri

02

Jan

Kids' Winter Camp

9:00 AM @ Harvest New Beginnings

$30.00

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

03

Jan

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

 Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

Tue

06

Jan

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

9:54 AM @ Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Free

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

Thu

08

Jan

Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

10

Jan

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

 Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

Tue

13

Jan

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

9:54 AM @ Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Free

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

Thu

15

Jan

Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

17

Jan

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

 Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

Tue

20

Jan

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

9:54 AM @ Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Free

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

Thu

22

Jan

Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

24

Jan

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

 Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

Tue

27

Jan

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)

9:54 AM @ Spartan Ale House (Aurora)

Free

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

Thu

29

Jan

Trivia Night (Every Thursday)

7:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Free

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O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

 Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

Sat

31

Jan

Karaoke Night (Every Saturday)

8:00 PM @ O'Malley's Pub & Eatery

Free

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Aurora Downtown

Aurora Downtown

First Fridays in Aurora!

Fri

06

Feb

First Fridays in Aurora!

5:00 PM @ Aurora Downtown

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Windy City Dueling Pianos

Sat

14

Feb

Windy City Dueling Pianos

8:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

$15.00

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Aurora Downtown

Aurora Downtown

First Fridays in Aurora!

Fri

06

Mar

First Fridays in Aurora!

5:00 PM @ Aurora Downtown

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Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

 Windy City Dueling Pianos

Sat

14

Mar

Windy City Dueling Pianos

8:00 PM @ Spartan Ale House (Naperville)

$15.00

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Aurora Downtown

Aurora Downtown

First Fridays in Aurora!

Fri

03

Apr

First Fridays in Aurora!

5:00 PM @ Aurora Downtown

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Aura Holistic & Metaphysical Wellness

Aura Holistic & Metaphysical Wellness

 Sacred Plant Medicine Retreat

Fri

17

Apr

Sacred Plant Medicine Retreat

12:00 AM @ Aura Holistic & Metaphysical Wellness

$1800.00 - $2000.00

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Aurora Downtown

Aurora Downtown

First Fridays in Aurora!

Fri

01

May

First Fridays in Aurora!

5:00 PM @ Aurora Downtown

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Aurora Downtown

Aurora Downtown

First Fridays in Aurora!

Fri

05

Jun

First Fridays in Aurora!

5:00 PM @ Aurora Downtown

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