Join us for a fun-filled lunch with the Grinch at Rock n Ravioli for just $35 per person! Get creative by making your own ornament and help us decorate the tree before the Grinch swoops in to steal it!! Enjoy photo ops, exciting raffle prizes, and indulge in festive mocktails and delicious desserts. Don't miss...
Who We Are...A Classic Rock Holiday Experience. Christmas Wizards was created to be a holiday experience for all; featuring the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and telling the story of Christmas around the world. This is done with a musical ensemble second to none, an angelic choir, and a light show that is state of the art. Of course, it would not be complete without snow machines and other surprises that come along with this fantastic production. To go beyond that, Christmas Wizards take it to another level by playing many holiday favorites and more. This is an experience for everyone young and old at heart. Our goal is to include the entire theatre in its performance. There are choir members and band members alike in the aisles while performing to spread the holiday spirit.
The Dickens' Holiday classic gets a modern makeover in this hilarious (but still heartwarming!) update of one of the world's best-loved stories. Ebb Scrooge is a modern American businessman, a cold fish with a cold heart and no great love for Christmas, until one fateful Christmas Eve when his past, present and future come calling....
Join the herd as they mash short and long form improv with musical elements and audience suggestions for hilarity made up on the spot. Ages: 18+. There is a $10 cover for this event. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Lite Bites and Drinks available for purchase.
Doors open at 7pm/Shows begin at 8PM.
Rolling through the “Decade of Decadence” like a 50-ton freight train, iconic bands such as Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi and Poison (to mention only a few) made the 1980’s a musical era the likes of which we’re doubtful to see again. In 2001, lamenting the heyday of hairbands, Hairbanger's Ball sought to...
With countless tunes you know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you’ll take home with you, BoDeans continue to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-and true institution. Founded and led by original frontman, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kurt Neumann, the band’s catalog consists of generational anthems such as “Good Things,” You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho,” and “Closer To Free,” just to name a few. They have supported the likes of U2, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, and David Bowie in addition to gracing the bills of Farm Aid, Summerfest, and ACL. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame permanently entrenched BoDeans in the Midwest Artists exhibit. This is a must-see Arcada favorite!
Celebrate the true Piano Bar Experience with Jess Piano in Rock 'N Ravioli, located in the lobby of the Arcada Theatre! Jess Piano brings the fun and interactive music of a Piano Bar - Pop, Rock, Motown, Country, R&B, Yacht Rock, Standards...you name it! No gimmicks, it's Jess Piano! This is a free event, but...
JAY AND THE AMERICANS, started by four teenage boys in Sandy Yaguda’s basement in 1961, is one of the lasting success stories in Rock 'N Roll history. Few bands have ever reached the musical heights of JAY AND THE AMERICANS. From 1962 – 1971, this group charted an amazing FIVE “BILLBOARD TOP 10” hits and...
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...
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...
"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...
"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...
Mr. Blotto is Chicago's Original Jam Band. They blend hard rock, original rock, southern rock, folk music, and country rock. Along with their six album releases and four DVDs, they have also released four "official bootleg" albums of their live recordings. Taking the Jam aesthetic into areas unfamiliar to the scene. Covers only pepper the band’s...
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...
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...
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...
Rodgers and Co. is a tribute to legendary rock vocalist Paul Rodgers, celebrating the music of Bad Company, Free and The Firm, with selections from Queen + Paul Rodgers. The show is modeled after Bad Company's 2016 tour and also includes additional songs from Free, The Firm and a few other surprises! Rodgers and Co. is...
This annual salute to the iconic music of Led Zeppelin celebrates the birthday of one of the most celebrated guitarists in Rock history, Jimmy Page, and few can represent the presence of Page the way that Frank Livingston and KASHMIR can. Every note, and every mannerism is masterfully re-created including the infamous violin bowed guitar...
There's nothing like it! The Painchaud family provides an innovative comedy musical acrobatic variety experience for all ages combining sensational stunts and music mashups. Whether it's playing 3 instruments simultaneously off of a fishing line, flying through the air with a Top Gun guitar or doing a handstand on a hoverboard while playing the bass,...
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...
Celebrate Blues music with the Downtown Charie Brown Band. The Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, a Chicagoland favorite, is one of the hottest blues bands in the area. The phenomenal voice of Dee Dee Hardy and rugged bluesy voice of Charlie Brown keep the house rocking all night long. Musical influences are Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson,...
The 5-piece, All-Star ensemble, quickly gained a reputation for flipping the ‘Tribute Band’ script on its head, with exploratory performances of iconic and deep cut Pink Floyd classics, David Gilmour-centric and solo compositions, and pulling other surprise classic rock masterpieces out of their hats. Their version of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ appeared in...
Born Miljenko Matijevic on November 30, 1964, in Zagreb, Croatia. He moved to America, with his family, at the young age of six, and began crafting his singing voice. Miljenko knew in his early teens he wanted to be a rock star. He joined a newly formed band named “Red Alert” in the 1980’s who...
It’s “An Evening with Deacon Blues” for Steely Dan Nite at the Arcada Theatre! Deacon Blues is 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. Dan Band Ben Lewis, and Miles Davis, Michael McDonald,...
It's a night of storytelling and songs, celebrating the love of music with Pete Evick and Dean Cramer (Bret Michaels Band) and Chad Stewart (Faster Pussycat). It's two 6-strings and a cajon on stage with a whole lot of stories with the guys who began their journey down the rock and roll road back in...
Meet Traci! A long time Swiftie and our leading lady. Traci does her best to recreate a fun, family friendly experience that Swifties of all ages can enjoy. Her favorite TS songs are “All Too Well”, “Out of the Woods”, “Paper Rings”, and “Mirrorball”. Traci has been a professional singer/performer for over a decade and...
Damon Johnson has been a triple threat…guitarist, singer, songwriter…since his days as frontman of Alabama rock group Brother Cane and scoring three #1 singles at rock radio in the 90s (Got No Shame, And Fools Shine On, and I Lie In The Bed I Make). With that band he honed his craft with relentless touring...
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...
Tenuta Torciano Wine School & Tasting offers wine enthusiasts an unforgettable experience, bringing a taste of Tuscany to the Arcada Theater in St. Charles. You will enjoy authentic Italian Wines, Olive Oils, and Balsamic Vinegar and learn from the experts themselves. Seats are filling up quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your spot as advanced...
Imagine that its 1981 and you’re cruising the Atlantic shores of the Hamptons with your friends. Bikinis are fluorescent, polo collars are popped, and boat shoes are rocked sockless. In the background, your booming sound system is playing the soft-rock sounds of Michael McDonald, Olivia Newton-John, Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross and Air Supply. The...