Experience the magic of the holiday season at The Arcada Theatre with our Breakfast with Santa Claus event. Guests will indulge in a delightful breakfast in Club Arcada, our 1920s Speakeasy & Restaurant, before entering the theatre for a memorable visit with Santa Claus. Enjoy festive music, capture special moments with beloved holiday characters, and...
The holiday season is upon us! And what better way to get in the swing of things than with the slammin’ sound of the legendary “Buddy Rich Big Band Machine”! These cats are gonna kick the holiday season into high gear with the groovy roar that only a big band can provide. So, get ready...
The legacy all-star instrumental ensemble, famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences, has (re)assembled a killer line-up to immense critical and fan acclaim, and box office success. To celebrate Mars Hotel 50th Anniversary, original bassist Alphonso Johnson joined by Steve Kimock, Pete Lavezzoli & Bobby Lee Rodgers, will perform songs from...
$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...
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...
SOLD OUT!!! Experience a festive holiday lunch featuring live entertainment by renowned performers Tony Ocean and Bill Serritella. Delight in a selection of your favorite holiday songs, alongside timeless classics from Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for all attendees. Join us for a celebration filled with music, joy, and seasonal cheer....
It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages-whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.”)...
Celebrate the Delta Blues with an all-star musical lineup including Downtown Charlie Brown, Donna Herula, and John Primer. Downtown Charlie Brown, a Chicagoland favorite, is one of the hottest blues performer in the area. He has performed at venues across the country, including Ground Zero in both Clarksdale and Biloxi, Mississippi and on King Biscuit...
JUMP is a tribute to the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen. There are coming to recreate a classic concert experience and bring you back to one of the greatest moments in music history! Experience an embodiment of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen. Playing the hits and deep cuts from the...
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL ASSIST IN THE HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY EFFORT IN ASHEVILLE, NC! Adrianne Blanks and the Oracles, from Asheville North Carolina, bring both the swankiest and the grittiest sounds of the 60s spotlighting songs with a spellbinding feel by The Zombies, The Turtles, The Beatles, Francoise Hardy, and Serge Gainsbourg. With...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at The Arcada Theatre with our Breakfast with Santa Claus event. Guests will indulge in a delightful breakfast in Rock n Ravioli before entering the theatre for a memorable visit with Santa Claus. Enjoy festive music, capture special moments with beloved holiday characters, and share your wishes with...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at The Arcada Theatre with our Breakfast with Santa Claus event. Guests will indulge in a delightful breakfast in Club Arcada before entering the theatre for a memorable visit with Santa Claus. Enjoy festive music, capture special moments with beloved holiday characters, and share your wishes with Santa...
Marc Martel is the ideal match for One Vision Of Queen, an explosive, attention-commanding tribute where some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time collide with a theatrical performance style and eye-popping production. At its core, the riveting show focuses on the extremely diverse body of the band’s greatest hits, from the grandiose...
Get ready to rock your ugliest sweater at the ultimate Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party at Rock n Ravioli, located in the Arcada Theatre lobby! Join in the fun and hit the stage with your favorite tune! Show off your creativity for a chance to win prizes for the ugliest sweater and the best performance. Enjoy...
Studio 64, located on the 2nd Floor of the Arcada Theatre Complex, is bringing New York’s Studio 54 vide to St. Charles. Join us in a lounge style setting complete with glittered walls and lots of disco balls! It’s an Old School DJ Dance Party with DJ Kardiak. There is NO COVER to attend. Lite...
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...
Studio 64, located on the 2nd Floor of the Arcada Theatre Complex, is bringing New York’s Studio 54 vide to St. Charles. Join us in a lounge style setting complete with glittered walls and lots of disco balls! It’s an Old School DJ Dance Party with DJ Kardiak. There is NO COVER to attend. Lite...
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...
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...
Rock ‘N Ravioli, located in the lobby of the Arcada Theatre Complex, is bringing New York’s Studio 54 vide to St. Charles. Join us for an Old School DJ Dance Party with DJ Kardiak, Vince Merola and Chazz. There is NO COVER to attend. Lite Bites and Cocktails are available for purchase. Doors open at...
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...