Half a century spent touring while continually releasing live and studio albums, Wishbone Ash is now gearing up for their “Wish List Tour”, an evening of requests gathered from their fans on social media. “I love the interactive element of this,” says Andy Powell, founding guitarist, vocalist and songwriter.” We have so many chapters, lineups...
Turn back time with the Midwest’s RADDEST retro dance party band. The 1985 is a TRIBUTE to the best of 80’s rock, pop, new wave, rap and metal, covering artists like Prince, Journey, Madonna, Poison, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Def Leppard, Blondie and more! Lights, videos, costumes and choreography all come together for...
Club Arcada opens at 5PM for dinner. Live entertainment begins about 8:30. An entertainment fee of $10 will be added to your bill once live music begins. DeJa Vu is the nation's most popular cover band. Join us in our intimate Speakeasy for dinner and drinks...and a whole lot of dancing!!! Reservations strongly encouraged! Make...
The Cornerstones of Rock feature The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, The New Colony Six, and The Cryan' Shames. Cornerstones of Rock is a multi-group concert series that's been turned into a live production tour that brings together the Chicago area’s iconic rock groups of the 1960s and ’70s for this amazing musical spectacular! Buy Now
This show has been postponed. The replacement date will be announced soon. Please hang on to your tickets until a new date has been announced. If you're unable to make the new date we would be happy to exchange your tickets towards another show or issue a full refund.
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...
We will be ROCKIN' THE HOUSE FOR ST. JUDE once again and we have an outstanding lineup to support the families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!! Join your hosts for the evening Nick and Phyllis Psyhogios, along with Ron Onesti and Onesti Entertainment to kick off the 2024 Holiday Season of Giving. This year’s...
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR OUR SINATRA SUNDAYS! RON’S FAMOUS ITALIAN FEAST AND THE SONGS OF SINATRA! This week’s singer is Frankie Seta! ITALIAN FEAST MENU: Italian Salad, Homemade Cheese Ravioli or Penne Pasta with “Sunday” Meat Gravy (meatless also available), Ron’s Meatballs, Taylor Street Sausage and Peppers, Garlic Bread and a Cannoli to finish! Only...
With a career that has spanned over three generations in music, television, and motion pictures, Frankie Avalon has certainly made the transition from teen idol to true star. With charted records too numerous to list, his #1 hits include “Why” and “Venus”. In addition, he has appeared in over 20 films including his role as...
During the late 1960’s, the only entity that displayed the diversity of musical genres better than Top 40 radio was a group appropriately named The Band with musical influences that ranged from American Folk to Rock, Country to Classical, Psychedelic to Soul, Oompah to OMG vocal harmonies.
The Last Waltz is a tribute to The Band's farewell concert with 21 of the Chicago area’s top musicians to craft and recreate this powerful piece of rock n’ roll history. This has never been a sad ending, but rather a celebration. The Band’s final performance was a show of respect and love, as they were joined on stage by musical icons of the time; Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Ronnie Hawkins Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan. Our guest performers have been carefully selected to truly represent their performances.
Members Only has been steadily building up the Jacket Army, with faithful execution of your favorite 80’s tunes. Thier shows are a full sensory experience, complete with enhanced lighting, fog, tight harmonies, and music played 100% live with NO BACKING TRACKS – as live music is meant to be! Poison'd Crue is made up of...
Announcing Wednesdays and Thursdays LIVE at Bourbon 'N Brass in Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Local musicians will be invited to perform in the intimate Speakeasy, allowing them to showcase their talent in this brand-new Speakeasy. These events are FREE with food and hand-crafted cocktails available...
Celebrate Blues Music with Downtown Charlie Band and Donna Herula on The Legends Stage at the Arcada Theatre! This is a free event, but a 2-drink or equivalent minimum is required. Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. Seating is first-come, first-seated. RSVP not required, but reservations are strongly recommended. Make A Reservation DOWNTOWN...
Join us in our intimate Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy for a trip back to the 1920s amongst our vintage decor and over 300 antiques with hand-crafted cocktails, lite bites, and live music with Coco. There is no cover charge or entertainment fee for the evening. Seating is first-come, first-served. No reservation is needed. Doors open...
It’s “An Evening with Deacon Blues” for Steely Dan Nite at the Des Plaines Theatre! This is the annual Deacon Blues Holiday Show and we are thrilled to announce that this performance will feature the talents of 3-Time Grammy Nominee & Harmonica Wizard Billy Branch, Jazz Piano Luminary and Musical Director for Gary Sinise’s Lt....
On November 29, 2002, on the 1st anniversary of former Beatle George Harrison’s passing, a celebratory and memorial one-off concert was held at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Organized by Harrison’s wife Olivia and son Dhani, with Eric Clapton and Electric Light Orchestra’s Jeff Lynne as musical directors, friends of George’s convened to play his music...
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...
Ignite Your Holiday Spirit at the Des Plaines Theatre's Ultimate Kickoff Party! Join us on November 30th at 10AM for an unforgettable celebration. You'll be treated to a FREE screening of the classic 'Home Alone,' followed by an explosion of festive activities, mouth-watering concessions, and enchanting photo opportunities with your favorite characters. Don't miss out...
There will be a FREE screening of The Grinch at 10:00AM, sponsored by McNally's Heating & Cooling. This is the perfect excuse to leave your pajamas on a bit longer on a Saturday and stay cozy while watching this classic film. Doors will open at 9:00AM to give viewers a chance to find a seat....
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...
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
Join us for a festive holiday parade watch party at Rock n Ravioli, where an Italian feast awaits you for just $50 per person. Guests will have access to comfortable seating both on the sidewalk and indoors, ensuring a delightful experience as you celebrate the season with friends and family. Italian Feast Buffet Includes: Garden...
Top Of The World is The World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and...
The Allman Betts Family Revival is an annual live event extravaganza hosted by the sons of Allman Brothers Band founders Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, Devon Allman & Duane Betts respectively. Based loosely on vibes that recall “The Last Waltz,” this yearly celebration brings together the finest names in Blues, Americana, Country and Rock to celebrate the timeless catalog of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Past notable collaborators include Robert Randolph, Marcus King, Jason Isbell, Sierra Hull, Sierra Ferrell, Robin Zander, Tal Wilkenfeld, Charlie Starr and many more. Gibson Guitars has been the yearly sponsor of the coast-to-coast tour that’s become known as “the jam of the year.” This year the band and its epic cast will celebrate both the Duane Allman 1970’s era and the 1990’s comeback era with two sizzling sets, celebrating the enduring songs and the art of the jam.
After the Allman Betts Family Revival, join us for an afterparty hosted by Greg Koch of Koch Marshall Trio and also performing as a special guest with Allman Betts Family Revival. Greg Koch has forged a successful career as “a guitar player’s guitarist.” Greg Koch is one of the most famous unknown guitar players in...
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR OUR SINATRA SUNDAYS! RON’S FAMOUS ITALIAN FEAST AND THE SONGS OF SINATRA! This week’s singer is Ross Failla! ITALIAN FEAST MENU: Italian Salad, Homemade Cheese Ravioli or Penne Pasta with “Sunday” Meat Gravy (meatless also available), Ron’s Meatballs, Taylor Street Sausage and Peppers, Garlic Bread and a Cannoli to finish! Only...
The Last Waltz (A Tribute to The Band) Tickets are now on sale for SoundTracks of a Generations homage to the Iconic Rock group THE BAND takes a slight turn from when we performed at the Arcada in January of 2020 The Premise of the show has always and will always be built around the Martin Scorsese film that documents the final concert on Thursday, November 25, 1976. It was held at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, the same venue where The BAND first performed back in April of 1969. Booked by legendary Impresario and Promoter Bill Graham who had promoted dozens of concerts in between those years! This Rockumentary shares the storied highlights of the concert weaving a multimedia show with LIVE MUSIC by some of Chicago’s finest musicians and singers. Covering Rock icons like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Dr. John, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell & this year we include The Staples Singers and Emmy Lou Harris’ contributions!
Top Of The World is the World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and...
Announcing our Indie Nights - every Tuesday on the Legends Stage in Rock 'N Ravioli, located in the lobby of the Arcada Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and enjoyable evening...