$10 SILENT ACTION COMEDY FILM: YOUNG APRIL (1926)
Young orphan Victoria Sax becomes a grand duchess and is summoned to a remote kingdom. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! Buy Now HELP SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS! We're collecting canned food donations from November 24th through December 5th for the Irving Park Community Food Pantry in the lobbies of both the...
$10 CLASSIC FILM – “It’s A Wonderful Life”
$10 ADULT TICKETS // KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE! PAY AT THE DOOR George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his...
CLUB ARCADA: Open for Dinner and Live Entertainment with IPOP
Club Arcada will be open from 5PM to Midnight. Our dinner menu is available until about 10:30pm. We offer a lite bites menu from 10:30pm to close. If you chose to stay for the live entertainment beginning at 8:30pm, the entertainment fee is $15. Reservations strongly encouraged! We kindly ask for a 2-drink or food...
CLUB ARCADA: Open for Dinner and Live Entertainment with Hoodwink’d – All the Cool Classics!
We open at 5PM for dinner. Live entertainment begins about 8:30. An entertainment fee of $15 will be added to your bill once live music begins. Reservations strongly encouraged! Comprised of veteran players with decades of live event experience, Hoodwink’d dishes out a fun, infectious mix of classic rock, pop, and R&B from the 60’s,...
$10 SILENT ACTION COMEDY FILM: GO WEST (1925)
A young man who doesn't find a job in his small hometown, tries his luck in New York, but is overwhelmed by the life of the city, so decides to try his luck somewhere else after only a few minutes in New York. He falls off a train near a ranch, where he tries his...
SOUTHERN ROCK NITE with TRIBUTES TO LYNYRD SKYNYRD AND THE ALLMAN BROTHERS with FREEBYRD and MIDNIGHT RIDER
Midnight Rider is a tribute to the remarkable talent and innovative abilities of the Allman Brothers Band. It is not about gimmicks and costumes. It is about the music; music that has inspired generations of fans through its boldness and creativity. The music is presented the way the Allman Brothers would have wanted it done....
A NITE OF TINA TURNER & ROD STEWART with BRANDYE PHILLIPS and CLIFF TARTAGLIA
Brandye Phillips is the daughter of internationally renowned singer and songwriter West Phillips. West Phillips is best known for his Billboard charting hit song "I'm Just a Sucker for a Pretty Face." Brandye travels across the country performing a high-energy, electrifying tribute to the "Queen of Rock & Roll," Tina Turner!!! Cliff Tartaglia struts his stuff,...
RISE OF ESPRESSO: A DOCUMENTARY ON PEOPLE, COFFEE & MACHINES – FREE TO ATTEND!
The Rise of Espresso is a documentary film directed by Enrico Ventrice and produced by Accademia Del Caffe Espresso, showcasing the transformation of espresso from an Italian tradition to a global cultural phenomenon. The Rise of Espresso is meant to celebrate espresso’s history and renaissance: its journey, and that of the perseverant Italians who have...
$10 SILENT ACTION COMEDY FILM: “MISS BLUEBEARD” (1925)
In order to escape the demands on his time and energy by female admirers, Larry Charters, a popular writer of popular songs, arranges to have his friend Bob Hawley impersonate him. Traveling on the Continent, Bob meets a French actress, Colette, on a train. In France, Bob and Colette are accidentally left behind at a...
CLUB ARCADA: Open for Dinner and Live Entertainment with IPOP
Club Arcada will be open from 5PM to Midnight. Our dinner menu is available until about 10:30pm. We offer a lite bites menu from 10:30pm to close. If you chose to stay for the live entertainment beginning at 8:30pm, the entertainment fee is $15. Reservations strongly encouraged! We kindly ask for a 2-drink or food...
CLUB ARCADA: Open for Dinner and Live Entertainment with Regina Karma & Wally Swiatly
Club Arcada will be open from 5PM to Midnight. Our dinner menu is available until about 10:30pm. We offer a lite bites menu from 10:30pm to close. If you chose to stay for the live entertainment beginning at 8:30pm, the entertainment fee is $10. Reservations strongly encouraged! We kindly ask for a 2-drink or food...
FOGHAT with SPECIAL GUEST PAT TRAVERS BAND
FOGHAT: Are you ready to take a ‘SLOW RIDE’? Just great Rock ‘n Roll/Boogie & Blues With the band as high energy and intense as ever, Foghat’s audience now consists of fans of all ages. Kids who learned about Foghat from Guitar Hero III, the ‘Dazed & Confused’ generation & the boomers who bought their...
38 SPECIAL with SPECIAL GUEST THE CAPRA BROTHERS
After more than four decades, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold...
FOGHAT with SPECIAL GUEST PAT TRAVERS BAND
FOGHAT: Are you ready to take a ‘SLOW RIDE’? Just great Rock ‘n Roll/Boogie & Blues With the band as high energy and intense as ever, Foghat’s audience now consists of fans of all ages. Kids who learned about Foghat from Guitar Hero III, the ‘Dazed & Confused’ generation & the boomers who bought their...
38 SPECIAL with SPECIAL GUEST BILLY AND THE VINTAGE SAINTS
After more than four decades, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse. With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold...
SABBATH: THE RE-CREATION OF BLACK SABBATH with SPECIAL GUEST POWERSLAVE: THE IRON MAIDEN EXPERIENCE
Sabbath will perform Black Sabbath's greatest hits from the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio era. From iconic clothes to note-to-note precision, Sabbath will transport you back with albums like Paranoid, Sabotage, and more with hits like "War Pigs", " Paranoid", "Iron Mn", " Sweat Leaf", and more!! Powerslave is a powerhouse tribute band dedicated...
FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER with SPECIAL GUEST ELIMINATOR: TRIBUTE TO ZZ TOP
Feels Like The First Time is an American 7-piece rock band formed in 2017 as a tribute to the music of British/American rock band Foreigner. The band is made up of veteran musicians with decades of experience entertaining rock music fans at premier venues, festivals and concert events. The members of Feels Like The First Time,...
FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER with SPECIAL GUEST HEART TO HEARTBREAKER: TRIBUTE TO HEART & PAT BENATAR
Primarily featuring the music of Heart & Pat Benatar, Heart to HeartBreaker captures the sights and sounds of women that changed the Rock & Roll status quo! Hear favorites including " Barracuda", "Crazy On You", "Magic Man", "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", " Hell Is For Children" and so many more! Feels Like The...
LAUREL CANYON FOLKIES: THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL, CAROLE KING, JACKSON BROWNE & MORE featuring LAUREN FOX
A journey through a time and place where music legends would become legendary…From the mid-sixties to the early-seventies, something magical took place in Southern California. It all happened in a bucolic stretch of hills, just above the Sunset Strip, called Laurel Canyon. Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, The Eagles,...
LAUREL CANYON FOLKIES: THE MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL, CAROLE KING, JACKSON BROWNE & MORE featuring LAUREN FOX
A journey through a time and place where music legends would become legendary…From the mid-sixties to the early-seventies, something magical took place in Southern California. It all happened in a bucolic stretch of hills, just above the Sunset Strip, called Laurel Canyon. Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, The Eagles,...
WORLD MOVIE PREMIERE: “WHERE IS ZOLA MOON?”
"WHERE'S ZOLA MOON?" | WORLD PREMIERE! Set against the expansive landscapes and hillsides of the FOX VALLEY of Illinois (filmed in St. Charles, Batavia, and Geneva) "Where's Zola Moon?" follows the adventures of Henri Moon as he searches for his big sister Zola. Leroy Oaks, Fabyn Park, and the Fox River are familiar locations where...
POSTPONED: ROLL ON – THE ALABAMA TRIBUTE
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A RESCHEDULED DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. Roll On, considered the top Alabama Tribute in the US, wants YOU to experience the legendary music of Alabama live! They love sharing their timeless music with old and new fans. Roll On recreates Alabama's tight harmonies, infectious energy, and excellent musicianship. Roll On...
THE CHICAGO THEATRE: AN EVENING WITH FRANCIS FORD COPPALA
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS AT THE CHICAGO THEATRE Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Outsiders) is inviting audiences to join him live for a one-of-a-kind cinematic event at The Chicago Theatre on July 25th. This event includes a screening of Francis’ monumental 2024 film Megalopolis, followed by an in-depth in-person Q & A with the...
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,...
LITTLE RIVER BAND: 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the 70’s and 80’s. . Their worldwide album, CD, and digital downloads amass to more than 350 million. LRB continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities under the direction of 44 year LRB veteran, lead vocalist and bass player Wayne...
CHAZZ PALMINTERI APPEARS IN HIS ONE MAN SHOW: A BRONX TALE
A Bronx Tale is an autobiographical one-man show written and performed by Chazz Palminteri. It tells the coming-of-age story of Calogero Anello, a young New Yorker torn between the temptations of organized crime and the values of his hardworking father. Chazz’s Broadway hit crowd-pleaser takes you right to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s – where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. His show truly captures audiences of all walks of life!
ONE DARK NIGHT: THE ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
The ULTIMATE Halloween extravaganza. Experience the MUSICAL gathering of Freaks, Geeks and Fans of all things Horror and Halloween. Don’t miss ROCKTOBER’s biggest Halloween Party and Concert. Be There… If you love Halloween, you will love One Dark Night! One Dark Night is a brand new terrifying symphonic rock experience that mixes the best of...
ST. CHARLES HOLIDAY HOMECOMING FREE MOVIE: “ELF”
There will be a FREE screening of ELF at 10:00AM on our 40' video wall screen! This is the perfect excuse to leave your pajamas on a bit longer on a Saturday and stay cozy while watching this holiday film. Doors will open at 9:00AM to give viewers a chance to find a seat. Snacks,...
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. Face Painter Photo Ops with Holiday Characters Concessions with holiday themed treats for sale
$10 CLASSIC FILM – “It’s A Wonderful Life”
$10 ADULT TICKETS // KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE! PAY AT THE DOOR George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his...
MOVIE PREMIERE: “THE VOICE THAT ROCKED AMERICA – THE DICK BIONDI STORY”
THIS IS A GA (GENERAL ADMISSION) EVENT. SEATING WILL BE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. The spotlight will shine brightly on legendary radio icon Dick Biondi as the historic Des Plaines Theatre rolls out the red carpet for the premiere of The Voice That Rocked America – The Dick Biondi Story, a powerful new documentary celebrating the man...
GENCENTER MOVIE FEST: BAD NEWS BEARS and ROCKY – FREE TO ATTEND!
Join the GENCENTER and sponsors for an afternoon of movies! While the Des Plaines Theatre is hosting the events, all questions should be directed to GENCENTER.
THE EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR – FREE SCREENING presented by The City of Des Plaines & Onesti Entertainment
The city of Des Plaines is set to mark Earth Day with a special free screening of the documentary "The Extraordinary Caterpillar," a film that reframes nature's "tiniest super-heroes" as the backbone of the global food web. The documentary challenges the human-centric view of the planet, noting that while humans often deconstruct landscapes to suit...