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BOURBON 'N BRASS: LIVE JAZZ WITH THE BOURBON 'N BRASS BRIAN PATTI PROHIBITION DANCE BAND

Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for an evening of Jazz with the Bourbon ‘N Brass Brian Patti Prohibition Dance Band! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available f…

Fri, Nov 13 · 8:30 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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FILM SCREENING: "BOB DOLE - A WALK THROUGH HISTORY"

Join us at the movies! “Bob Dole – A Walk Through History” is an upcoming documentary short and media project created and produced by Luciano La Valle in collaboration with the World War II Legacy Foundation, Inc. The production explores…

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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JOHN WAITE with SPECIAL GUEST JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND

John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as a solo artist, with The Baby’s and Bad English. John Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit ‘Miss…

Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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BOURBON 'N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE BLUES with SONICSOUL BAND

Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for an evening of Blues with the SonicSoul Band! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. There is a $10 entertai…

Sat, Nov 14 · 8:30 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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BOURBON 'N BRASS: LIVE BLUES SHOW WITH MILES MINOR "ROCKIN THE BLUES"

Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for an evening of Blues with Miles Minor! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. Happy Hour pricing available a…

Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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ART GARFUNKEL - WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD CONCERT

Art Garfunkel is known and celebrated as the “Voice of Generations” in entertainment history. He is an 8x Grammy Award winner including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, he is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and R…

Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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THE PHIL COLLINS EXPERIENCE with SPECIAL GUEST THE SATURDAY JUNE BAND

The Phil Collins Experience is a dynamic multi-media production that pays tribute to the legendary music of Phil Collins and Genesis. Known as the most authentic Phil Collins tribute in the U.S., this show captivates audiences with its f…

Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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BOURBON 'N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE JAZZ with THE BOOTLEGGERS featuring LAURA LOPARDO on VOCALS

Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for an evening of Jazz with The Bootleggers featuring Laura Lopardo on vocals! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for pur…

Fri, Nov 20 · 8:30 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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BOURBON 'N BRASS SPEAKEASY: LIVE BLUES with the DOWNTOWN CHARLIE BROWN BAND

Join us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for an evening of Blues with Downtown Charlie Brown Band! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. There is a $10…

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:30 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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POOH: 60th ANNIVERSARY TOUR - FINALE

60 years of music, emotions and successes! In 2026, POOH are ready to return for what will be a highly anticipated year of celebrations and surprises for the record-breaking milestone of their sixtieth anniversary, which confirms them as…

Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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$10 SILENT FILM SERIES - "The Passion of Joan of Arc" (1928), Presented by The Silent Film Society of Chicago

The Des Plaines Theatre and The Silent Film Society of Chicago are pleased to announce our monthly $10 Silent Film Series. Join us as we visit the 1920s for some family fun as we feature “The Man Who Laughs” on our huge video wall. Conce…

Mon, Nov 23 · 7:00 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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HAIRBANGERS BALL with SPECIAL GUEST MIKE & JOE - The Midwest's Most Renowed Cover Band

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 ag…

Wed, Nov 25 · 7:30 PM

Des Plaines Theatre · Des Plaines, IL

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