THE BEAT GOES ON, FEATURING LISA MCCLOWRY AS CHER
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesCHER Tribute Artist Lisa McClowry’s portrayal of the Goddess of Pop featured in her one-woman Broadway-style live stage show, “The Beat Goes On” is set apart from other CHER impersonators and the shows they offer. Why? Lisa has every aspect of playing CHER down pat: the singing and speaking voice, the walk, the talk, the...
LIVE JAZZ IN BOURBON ‘N BRASS SPEAKEASY WITH VINTAGE VINYL – FREE SHOW!!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAnnouncing 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...
HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY – DINNER & SHOW
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesYou are cordially invited to the Billionaires Club Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball at the enchanted Des Plaines Theatre. Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue, and fun!
Event Highlights:
Enjoy a spooktacular buffet dinner including: Three Cheese Ravioli, Meatballs, Salad, and Bread
Engage in a thrilling murder mystery: Trade clues, gather information, and solve the crime before the masked menace escapes!
Halloween costumes: Dress to impress in your spookiest attire for a night of masks and murder. (Costumes are appreciated, but not required)
Full Cash Bar Available
Doors 6:00pm / Buffet from 6:00-7:30pm / Murder Mystery 7:30-9:30pm
LIVE BLUES WITH DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN and DONNA HERULA – FREE SHOW!!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAnnouncing 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...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: Open for Lite Bites, Cocktails and Live Entertainment with Coco & The Bourbon ‘N Brass Band
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin 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...
THE PHIL COLLINS EXPERIENCE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe Phil Collins Experience has been wowing audiences at festivals, theaters, and private events nationwide. Immerse yourself in the world of Phil Collins and Genesis with their greatest hits like “Sussudio”, “In the Air Tonight”, “That’s All”, “Invisible Touch”, “Abacab”, and many more!
The British-born and raised frontman will make you forget that he’s not Phil! Terry Adams Jr brings the look, the sound, the emotion, and the energy – the true feel of Phil Collins! Backed by his world-class 12-piece band complete with sensational brass section and backup singers. Terry Adams Jr is a world-class drummer that plays the drums left-handed just like Phil himself for the true experience. This show is not to be missed!
“ROCKIN’ THE CULT” NITE…ALL HITS WITH BLUE OYSTER CULT WITH SPECIAL GUEST FULL VOLUME
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesSince 1972, Blue Öyster Cult has been traveling the world bringing their unique take on rock music with them. With relentless touring, Blue Öyster Cult grew their fanbase, and scored their biggest hits with “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”, “Burnin’ For You”, “Me 262″, ” This Ain’t The Summer Of Love”, and many more – all...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: FREE LIVE JAZZ WITH THE BRIAN PATTI PROHIBITION BAND
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAnnouncing 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...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS SPEAKEASY: FREE LIVE JAZZ WITH CECY SANTANA
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThese are words that only begin to describe a most unique yet ineffable talent. A native Brazilian and Daughter to legendary trumpeter and conductor Carlos Santana, Cecy Santana is equal parts samba, jazz, funk, rock ’n roll, and pop. She is an amalgam of the attributes of Gaga, Sade, Imbruglia, Aguilera, and Estefan. Cecy Santana...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: Open for Lite Bites, Cocktails and Live Entertainment with Coco & The Bourbon ‘N Brass Band
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin 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...
THE RASCALS WITH SPECIAL GUEST GOOD CLEAN FUN
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesA MESSAGE FROM RON ONESTI: “The Rascals shows in St. Charles and in Des Plaines will go on as planned. However, we regret to inform that Gene Cornish had serious heart issues as he was about to board the plane to Chicago. Gene, is doing well in the hospital, but will not be able to...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS SPEAKEASY: FREE LIVE JAZZ WITH JOSIE FALBO
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAnnouncing 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...
MICHAEL CARBONARO OF “THE CARBONARO EFFECT”
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFrom his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster is thrilling audiences across the country with CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing...
POST SHOW MEET & GREET UPGRADE: MICHAEL CARBONARO OF “THE CARBONARO EFFECT”
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFrom his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster is thrilling audiences across the country with CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing when you’re in thpresence of Michael Carbonaro!
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: FREE BLUES SHOW WITH TOMMY McCRACKEN – TOMMY’S 86th BIRTHDAY BASH!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday and Thursday 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...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: Open for Lite Bites, Cocktails and Live Entertainment with Coco & The Bourbon ‘N Brass Band
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin 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...
THE NIELSEN TRUST FEATURING RICK NIELSEN FROM CHEAP TRICK
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe Nielsen Trust is a new band featuring Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick and his family. The Nielsens are a pretty talented family. Of course, there’s Rick. The legendary guitar player from Rock n Roll Hall of Fame band, Cheap Trick. His son Daxx plays drums for Cheap Trick too. Another one of his sons,...
DAYBREAK – TRIBUTE TO BARRY MANILOW
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesGet ready to experience one of the most authentic tribute acts ever to hit the music scene as DAYBREAK – A Tribute to Barry Manilow takes you on a musical journey back to the 70’s. Fans will experience Barry Manilow’s greatest hits the way you remember them. Barry Manilow is considered by many to be...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: LIVE BLUES WITH DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN BLUES BAND – FREE SHOW!!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, a local band out of Chicagoland is one of the hottest blues bands in the Chicago area. Playing a mixture of R&B, Delta, New Orleans and Chicago style Blues as well as well as Jazz and a taste of Rock and Roll has kept them gigging on a weekly basis...
MAKE AMERICA ITALIAN AGAIN COMEDY FESTIVAL – 4 COMEDIANS!!!
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFour Comedians – One Night! Make America Italian Again Comedy Festival featuring Mario “Tik Tok Superstar” Bosco, Nick “Numba1Guido” Saglimbeni, Joe “The Angry Sicilian” Pellerino and Mike Marino. Buy Now
$10 SILENT COMEDY FILM – “A Girl In Every Port” (1928)
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesTwo sailors with a rivalry over chasing women become friends. But when one decides to finally settle down, will this mysterious young women come between them? Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! Buy Now
BOURBON ‘N BRASS SPEAKEASY: FREE JAZZ SHOW WITH STEVIE SWING & THE SUMMER WIND BAND
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAnnouncing 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...
CANCELLED: THE TUBES
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesDue to scheduling conflicts, The Tubes on November 21st, 2025 at the Des Plaines Theatre had been cancelled. We will be replacing this show with another great act that is comparable in genre, details to follow! Your funds can easily be transferred as a credit to another show or if you would like a refund, we...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: FREE BLUES SHOW WITH MILES MINOR “ROCKIN THE BLUES”
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAnnouncing 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...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: Open for Lite Bites, Cocktails and Live Entertainment with Coco & The Bourbon ‘N Brass Band
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin 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...
THE 1985: TOTALLY 80’s MUSIC TRIBUTE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesTurn 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...
Cornerstones of Rock: The Buckinghams, Ides of March, The New Colony Six, and the Cryan’ Shames
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe 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
FRANKIE AVALON
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesWith 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...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: FREE BLUES SHOW WITH BRANDYE PHILLIPS AS TINA TURNER WITH THE R&B DIVAS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesAnnouncing 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...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: Open for Lite Bites, Cocktails and Live Entertainment with Coco & The Bourbon ‘N Brass Band
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin 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...