55TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOODSTOCK – THE GREATEST HITS OF THE ARTISTS OF WOODSTOCK
Celebrate the benchmark of festivals, The Woodstock Music and Art Fair. It’s the 55th Anniversary and we’re jumping in a time machine, back to Yasgur’s Farm, and that rainy weekend in August of 1969. Eleven of Chicago’s finest musicians take the stage to cover the spectrum of musical genres from Rock, Blues, Folk, Soul, Jazz, Latin and Psychedelia.
It was more than just a counterculture gathering of 400,000. It spawned an Academy Award winning documentary. A million-selling double sided record album and songs and artists that have become icons for their generation and generations to come. This show is a tribute to Woodstock – the performers, their music and to the concept of peace and harmony.
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: Fall Floral Workshop – Fall! Food! Fun! and Flowers!
Rock n Ravioli is partnering with St Charles Florist and Boutique to bring you this fun fall floral arrangement workshop! Cost includes charcuterie and floral arrangement.
Snack on our impressive Grazing Table with the finest charcuterie board items including Imported Meats and Cheeses, Veggies, Bruschetta, Caprese skewers, Tortellini salad, Crackers, Breads, Olives, Fruits, Jams and More!
Receive instruction and choose from a collection of fall flowers and grasses with an array of colors and textures to create your unique floral arrangement. Add accents of fall fruit to finish off the look.
Cash Bar Available / Limited Number of tickets available.
THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS
Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre, The Vampire Circus is a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses. The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus cabaret and theater and is the result of a fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque Du Soleil. Enjoy a phenomenal...
HOLIDAY KICK-OFF PARTY – FREE FAMILY FUN!!
After the annual St. Charles Holiday Homecoming Movie, stick around for a family holiday kick-off party. There is no RSVP or tickets needed! Festivities will begin immediately after the movie. Balloon Artist Face Painter Photo Ops with Holiday Characters Concessions with holiday themed treats for sale Coloring Contest Dance Party on the stage with live...
HOLIDAY KICK-OFF PARTY – FREE FAMILY FUN!!
After our FREE showing of "Home Alone" stick around for a family holiday kick-off party. There is no RSVP or tickets needed! Festivities will begin immediately after the movie. Photo Ops with Holiday Characters Concessions with holiday themed treats for sale Coloring Contest Dance Party on the stage with live DJ
CLUB ARCADA: New Year’s Eve Dinner & Show with Reflections of Motown – SOLD OUT!!!
$250/COUPLE or $150/INDIVIDUAL Cocktails with an Open Bar at 8pm / Dinner at 8:30pm Appetizers: Sweet Gulf Shrimp Cocktail, Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta, Italian Sausage with Sweet Peppers, and Grape Tomato/Fresh Mozzarella Caprese Salad Dinner: Ricotta Stuffed Gnocchi in a Vodka Sauce, Slow-Roasted Angus Prime Rib, Shrimp Dejonghe, Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables Dessert: Italian Sweet...
RON’S ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: PHAT CAT SWINGER WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE HAT GUYS! DANCE FLOOR IS OPEN!
Phat Cat Swinger is the ultimate pop/hard-swing band led by leader, Marco Palos and his partner-in-crime, Blake Lewis (AMERICAN IDOL runner-up). Their unique blend of rock, swing, and jazz infused with modern sensibilities sets them apart. With a powerhouse 11-piece group, their performances are nothing short of legendary. The raw energy they bring to the...
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WITH INFINITY! MUSIC OF BOSTON, JOURNEY & MORE!!! SPECIAL GUEST ABBEY ROAD UNPLUGGED: ALL BEATLES HITS BAND! DANCE FLOOR WILL BE OPEN
Ring in a Rockin' New Year! Say goodbye to '24 and say hello to '25 at The Des Plaines Theatre with one of the most popular rock bands around, INFINITY! Set One...Zeppelin, STYX, BOSTON, REO and more! Set Two...JOURNEY Recaptured! Set Three...A Midnight Dance Set from Elvis to Bruno Mars! With Special Guest: Abbey...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: NEW YEAR’S EVE PROHIBITION BAR BLUES
Say goodbye to 2024 and HELLO to 2025 in our rock 'n roll themed restaurant in the heart of downtown St. Charles this New Year's Eve! The Downtown Charlie Brown Band will be performing blues hits on the Legends Stage, located inside Rock 'N Ravioli, in the Arcada Theatre Complex. The cost of admission is...
SUPER BOWL XX: CHICAGO BEAR VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS WATCH PARTY, A Fundraiser for the Izaak Walton League of America Des Plaines Chapter
Join us for a fun day of fundraising and football. Come watch Super Bowl XX, the Chicago Bears victory over the New England Patriots, on the big screen! There is a $10 cover which will be collected at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Izaak Walter League of America Des Plaines Chapter - A...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: MARDI GRAS PARTY WITH THE DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN BLUES BAND – $5 COVER
Join us in Rock 'N Ravioli, located in the Arcada Theatre Lobby, for an evening of Blues and Mardi Gras celebrations with the Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. Happy Hour Pricing ($5 Beer/$6 Wine & Call-Level Cocktails) and our Mardi Gras French Quarters Cocktail (Grapefruit Vodka, Watermelon...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: St. Pat’s Parade Watch Party
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style at Rock n Ravioli! For just $25 per person, enjoy our delicious specialty Ruben pizza while you watch the St Charles St. Pat's Parade from your reserved seat. Get ready for a fun-filled day with lively DJ music, drink specials, and a variety of festive celebrations. It may be...
PIZZA WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Our annual Pizza with the Easter Bunny is always a HOPTASTIC event for a family-fun afternoon with food, photos and memories to cherish! For just $17.50, enjoy delicious pizza, buttery popcorn and refreshing soda. It's the perfect way to celebrate Easter with friends and family! Pizza will be available at 11:00am in Des Pizza, located...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: BLUES NITE WITH DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN, TOM HOLLAND and JOHN PRIMER – $5 COVER
Join us in Rock 'N Ravioli, located in the Arcada Theatre Lobby, for an evening of Blues with Downtown Charlie Brown, Tim Holland and John Primer! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. There is a $5 entertainment fee which helps us pay the performer. Reservations requested but not required. Seating is first-come, first-seated. ...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE with TODD DONNELLY DUO
Calling all Parrot Heads...it's our kick-off to summer party with the Todd Donnelly Duo, paying tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Tood Donnelly is a singer/songwriter that plays steel pans and percussion. He is also the leader and founder of the band Mr. Myers, which has been playing for over 40 years. Food and Themed Cocktails are...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: BOB DYLAN BIRTHDAY BASH with Positively 4th Street
No one does Bob Dylan better than Positively 4th Street, and no detail is overlooked. Ben Abney absolutely nails Bob Dylan – you'll be absolutely blown away. He looks, sings and plays guitar and harmonica like Dylan. This is not your typical tribute band. You will think you're seeing and hearing this great artist. We'll...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: BOB DYLAN BIRTHDAY BASH with Positively 4th Street
No one does Bob Dylan better than Positively 4th Street, and no detail is overlooked. Ben Abney absolutely nails Bob Dylan – you'll be absolutely blown away. He looks, sings and plays guitar and harmonica like Dylan. This is not your typical tribute band. You will think you're seeing and hearing this great artist. We'll...
DES PLAINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “BOTTLES & BARRELS” STROLL
Take a leisurely stroll with the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce by exploring our local chamber businesses in downtown Des Plaines. Engage with these local business owners to savor the flavor of our town! Enjoy delicious treats and beverages along the way. The walk will proceed down Miner Street and around Metropolitan Square. START OFF...
RON ONESTI’S ROCKABILLY RHAPSODY with JONNY LYONS, EVERETT DEAN, RICK LINDY, WOODY’S REVENGE and ROSIE & THE RIVETS
It's a Rockabilly Rhapsody with some of the most popular Rockabilly acts around! 5 BANDS - 1 STAGE!! JONNY LYONS: Combining Influences of Rock and Roll, Country, Blues, Soul, Surf, and Rockabilly, Jonny Lyons celebrates a musical style that will take you on a journey back in time to the golden era of music and...
BOOGIE WONDER BAND – DANCE FLOOR OPEN!
After more than 3000 shows around the world, the Boogie Wonder Band has become the most celebrated DISCO band of our generation. If we didn’t know better, we’d say that the Boogie Wonder Band, arrived via a time machine because this 10-piece band busts out funk-a-licious grooves and disco-strutting jams like they are straight out...
ONESTI ENTERTAINMENT 20th ANNIVERSARY of the ARCADA with AMERICAN ENGLISH and BAND ON THE RUN
20 years ago on July 20th, 2005, Ron Onesti’s very first Arcada show hit our theatre’s stage. His dream? A combined show of the Beatles and Paul McCartney’s band Wings. Through his industry prowess, he was able to pull together all the original members of Wings outside of Paul McCartney and created a show unlike...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: BLUES NITE WITH DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN, TOM HOLLAND and JOHN PRIMER
Join us in Rock 'N Ravioli, located in the Arcada Theatre Lobby, for an evening of Blues with Downtown Charlie Brown, Tim Holland and John Primer! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. Happy Hour pricing available all night ($5 Beer | $6 Wine and Call Level Cocktails). There is no cover charge for...
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: SILENT FILM SCREENING
On August 9, 1925 the Des Plaines Theatre opened with a screening of "Are Parents People". We will be re-creating the grand opening with a showing of that very silent film - 100 years later - for JUST 25 cents! No RSVP needed and payment will be collected upon entry. Doors to theatre will open...
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: PROCESSION
To celebrate the theatre's 100th birthday, a procession will begin at 5pm with a procession led by “Charlie Chaplin,” Grand Marshals Priscilla Presley, Micky Dolenz of the band “The Monkees”, Danny Seraphine, founding drummer of the band “Chicago” and the Garage Rock superstars, “The Ides of March”. Vintage autos, the Maine West H.S. Marching Band,...
TAYLOR STREET in CHICAGO: Taylor Street Little Italy Festa
THIS FESTIVAL IS HELD ON TAYLOR STREET (BETWEEN ASHLAND AVENUE AND THROOP STREET) IN CHICAGO, IL. Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area was a hub for Italian immigrants to settle and establish their families. It soon became Chicago's "Official" Little...
TAYLOR STREET in CHICAGO: Taylor Street Little Italy Festa
THIS FESTIVAL IS HELD ON TAYLOR STREET (BETWEEN ASHLAND AVENUE AND THROOP STREET) IN CHICAGO, IL. Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area was a hub for Italian immigrants to settle and establish their families. It soon became Chicago's "Official" Little...
TAYLOR STREET in CHICAGO: Taylor Street Little Italy Festa
THIS FESTIVAL IS HELD ON TAYLOR STREET (BETWEEN ASHLAND AVENUE AND THROOP STREET) IN CHICAGO, IL. Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area was a hub for Italian immigrants to settle and establish their families. It soon became Chicago's "Official" Little...
TAYLOR STREET in CHICAGO: Taylor Street Little Italy Festa
THIS FESTIVAL IS HELD ON TAYLOR STREET (BETWEEN ASHLAND AVENUE AND THROOP STREET) IN CHICAGO, IL. Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area was a hub for Italian immigrants to settle and establish their families. It soon became Chicago's "Official" Little...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: BLUES NITE WITH DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN, JOHN PRIMER & FRIENDS
Join us in Rock 'N Ravioli, located in the Arcada Theatre Lobby, for an evening of Blues with Downtown Charlie Brown, Tim Holland and John Primer! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. Happy Hour pricing available all night ($5 Beer | $6 Wine and Call Level Cocktails). There is no cover charge for...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE with TODD DONNELLY DUO
Calling all Parrot Heads...it's our goodbye to summer party with the Todd Donnelly Duo, paying tribute to Jimmy Buffett. This intimate show will take place on The Legends Stage in Rock ‘N Ravioli, located inside the Arcada Theatre Complex. Food (our lite bites menu) and drinks will be available for purchase. There is a $10...