Built in 1926, the Arcada Theatre is a historic music/performance venue right in the middle of downtown St. Charles, IL. The theater is equipped with 850 theatre-style seats, a dance floor, a 50′ screen and projector, a large balcony and top-of-the-line sound and lighting systems. The space is fully capable of hosting everything from weddings and corporate events, to private movie screenings and concerts. ...

The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a landmark building operated by Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). The center is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events. Event spaces include the 300-seat Claudia Cassidy Theater, the 700-capacity Preston Bradley Hall, the 550-capacity GAR Hall & Rotunda, and 800-capacity Sidney R. Yates Gallery. ...

Elgin Community College Arts Center is a three-story, state-of-the-art complex located in Building H on the ECC campus in Elgin, IL. The ECC Arts Center features two intimate theaters and presents a range of exhilarating music, theatre, and comedy performances. Other venues include dance studios, a recital hall, large rehearsal rooms, and numerous classrooms.The Blizzard Theatre is a 662-seat proscenium-style theatre with comfortable seating, outstanding acoustics, and great sightlines that can accommodate groups of all sizes.The SecondSpace Theatre is an intimate 168-seat “black box” theater with numerous possibilities for set-up. ...

The Effingham Performance Center, a concert venue in Effingham, IL, hosts live events including country, rock, contemporary, comedy, christian, bluegrass, and children’s shows. Operated by Arts Connection Of Central Illinois. ...

The Fischer Theatre is an ornate multi-purpose venue for the performing and visual arts in Danville, IL. Built in 1884, the historic theater includes a majestic 800-seat auditorium featuring crystal clear sound from a top-of-the-line sound system. There is a concession area in the lobby which can accommodate up to 150 for private events. Additional spaces at the theater include The Portia Club on the second floor and the outdoor Palace Park. The Fischer Theatre is owned and operated by the nonprofit Vermilion Heritage Foundation.In addition to live music, comedy, and theater, the venue presents movies on a monthly basis including classic films, cult classics, family movies and art films. ...

Gorton Center is a community gathering place in Lake Forest, IL, that houses the John & Nancy Hughes Theater, the Children’s Learning Center, resident nonprofits, and multiple event spaces. Gorton Center offers exceptional arts and culture to all generations; from classes, dance, film and performing arts, to daycare and summer camps.The 309-capacity, state-of-the-art John & Nancy Hughes Theater boasts professional sound, light, video, and digital cinema technology. The theater is the perfect venue for lectures, presentations, films, and performances. ...

Harold Washington Cultural Center is located in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago’s South Side. HWCC is a state-of-the-art performing arts and education facility. The center is a nonprofit owned by Tobacco Road, Inc. ...

Lincoln Hall is a modern, independent music venue and event space, with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The exposed brick, metal and wood that make up Lincoln Hall gives the space an industrial yet modern feel. The front bar has an intimate vibe while the performance room has 25′ ceilings with two levels. ...

Lincoln Theatre Belleville presents Hollywood’s hit movies and local and touring artists Live at the Lincoln, the best small concert venue in the Metro East area. The intimate venue has great views as seats are no more than 75 feet from the stage. ...

Built in 1900, The Moonlight Theatre is a premier event and entertainment theatre in St. Charles, IL, presenting a variety of entertainment including theater, comedy, music and events. The theater features weekly music acts, full-scale theatrical productions, cabaret, stand-up comedy, improv, open mic, children’s theater and more. ...

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is a dynamic two-theater complex in Skokie, IL. The facility includes the 867-seat Center Theatre and the 318-seat convertible North Theatre. The North Shore Center presents entertainment spanning numerous genres and styles as well as its Youtheatre educational program. The Center is also home to Northlight Theatre, Music Theater Works, Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra, Music of the Baroque and numerous other cultural organizations.The Center Theatre, North Theatre, Grand Lobby, Rice Rehearsal Room, and two conference rooms are available for rent. ...

Bringing world-class entertainment to the Chicago burbs since 1931, the historic Paramount Theatre Aurora presents Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and more. Paramount Theatre offers full bar service in the Grand Gallery Lobby and Original Lobby. Cafe items are available at the Grand Gallery bar. ...

The Rialto is a historic beautiful venue for concerts, touring productions, and community events in Joliet, IL. The Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority was created in 1978 to own and operate the Rialto Square Theatre complex and surrounding properties. ...

The Riviera Theatre is a premier concert and special events venue located in the historic Uptown Theatre District in Chicago, IL. ...

The Canopy Club opened its doors in 1998 as the downstate Illinois home for live music, entertainment and night life. Whether you like rock, country, hip-hop, electronica, jazz, funk, indie or anything in between, the Canopy Club has something for you. ...

The Castle Theatre in Bloomington, IL, is a live music venue with excellent sightlines, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and two bars that features local and national emerging and established touring artists in a variety of music types. ...

The Granada Theatre Mount Vernon is a historic downtown theater and performing arts venue able to seat up to 750 in theater style seating and up to 500 people in a cabaret style arrangement. The Granada Theatre is able to host weddings, concerts, vendor fairs and more. Amenities include a lobby and beautiful 1930s-style bar, Humphrey’s. It comes with two full service bars, professional sound and light systems, a large, retractable screen and projector, ...

Opened in 1912, The Vic Theatre is an event venue in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, IL, focused on live music and comedy. The Vic has a standing room, general admission floor and an upstairs mezzanine and balcony with theatre-style seating. ...