Music

A classical string quartet performing with a bluegrass folk trio, celebrations of Latin American women and North and South American songs and dances are all on the schedule for Chamber Music on the Fox’s 11th season.

The Rialto Square Theatre's holiday performance lineup is filled with music, film and theatre events for the whole family in downtown Joliet.

Start making your holiday season plans. The Rialto's "Home for the Holidays" lineup includes family-friendly holiday shows and films, concerts, social gatherings and a variety of special events.

The award-winning band will take the downtown Crystal Lake stage at 7 p.m. Dec. 28.

The November lineup also includes performances that will pay homage to The Grateful Dead, Stevie Wonder, Nick Drake and Amy Winehouse.

In a 50th anniversary concert, Internationally known artist Walt Strony will perform on the 100-year-old organ at Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10.

Grammy Award-nominated, Americana Music Award-winner Hayes Carll and two time Grammy Award- winning singer-songwriter Lori McKenna will also perform with Griffin. The artists will share songs and stories from across their acclaimed careers.

Performers in the Nov. 10 show include Samantha Fish with Mitch Ryder, Canned Heat with Special Guest Bernard Allison and One-Woman Band Ghalia Volt.

Montreal artist Genevieve Racette, Nashville-based artist Katie Pederson and Indiana-based performer Abbie Thomas – all spotlighting new album releases – will perform at 7 p. m. Nov. 7 at the University of St. Francis, Moser Performing Arts Center, 500 Wilcox St. Joliet.

Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel will be at the Rialto Square Theatre Feb. 7, 2025.

Local artists joined the Joliet City Center Partnership and city officials at the brief ceremony Wednesday to call attention to the Downtown Music Box Project.

Harmon church's soup supper is next week, Rock Falls' Love Lights the Way to Hometown Holidays set for Nov. 21-23

Skip Griparis said the Joliet show will encapsulate Illinois rock music history in entertaining, comedic and informative ways, along with “a lot of great songs.”

The Brooklyn Charmers, the world’s premier Steely Dan tribute band, take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 16.

A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation combines Irish charm with sensational talents for an unforgettable evening of entertainment on Monday, Nov. 4.

McCreery will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Jan. 23, 2025.

Siegel is a blues harmonica player and pianist, singer, songwriter and composer who has been performing on stages across the globe for nearly 60 years.

From the “Rumours” album in 1977 to current touring set lists, Fleetwood Max performs an authentic recreation of the music, magic and incredible stage production of the legendary Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac at the height of their careers.

Joliet's The Rialto Square Theatre reopened Tuesday night to the delight of more than 1,200 people who came out for the performance by Vitamin String Quartet. The theater was closed for 4 months.

The former Masonic Lodge brings contemporary entertainment to a historic building with an array of concerts, stand-up sets and interactive events.

Blues rock funk fusion band Covington Groove will celebrate the release of their debut album Nov. 15 at The Venue in Aurora.

Country music star Phil Vassar returns to the Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake for a 7 p.m. performance on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Steelpan and piano duo, jazz quartet with acclaimed singer and a program on the St. Charles Dam highlight the November calendar.

Pink Floyd tribute band Think Floyd USA will perform at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.

Award-winning singer songwriter Grace Pettis will perform at The Venue in downtown Aurora at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. Pettis will be highlighting music from her latest record “Down to the Letter.”

Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet resets Hall of Fame induction ceremony for March 30.

Rich Goberville, a songwriter and a longtime Joliet Central High School physics teacher, said approximately 20 people helped create the companion music video – including Joliet Central alumni.

Tickets are still available for the 2024 “Brats Bourbon, and Brews” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. Proceeds help two organizations that serve veterans.

Experience the Magic of Willie Nelson with “Willie & Family Live” Saturday, Nov. 23.

The Induction Ceremony, originally scheduled for Oct. 20, has been moved to March 30.

Jazz Favorites Jeremy Kahn and Tatum Langley, plus Fox Valley Opera are also featured in the performance series.

Pre-movie activities at the Harry Potter Movie Event at the ROXY Lockport include Sorting Hat house placement, Olivander’s Pop-up Shoppe and magic classes in herbology, divination and wand mechanics.

Lou Gramm, the former voice of Foreigner, will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 5. John Waite, singer of the 80s hit 'Missing You' will be at the Arcada Saturday, Nov. 16.

Burning Red: A Tribute to Taylor Swift, the ultimate live band Taylor sing-along party, is coming to the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb on Saturday, Oct. 12.

The series are Jazz Sessions at The Venue, She Said with Anne Harris and Dead Night. Jazz Sessions begin Oct. 10, She Said begins Oct. 12 and Dead Night will begin Oct. 17.

In addition to thousands of books, the Friends of the Joliet Public Library sale will include audiobooks, computer games, movies, music and puzzles,

Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Tuesday, Oct. 22.

'Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert' transports fans to the Goblin City with an exciting fusion of live music paired with Jim Henson’s fantasy musical masterpiece 'Labyrinth.'

TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70′s hit band, Bread.

Critics praise Guido Sant’Anna, who gained international recognition in 2022 when, at age 17, he became the first South American violinist to win the prestigious International Fritz Kreisler Competition in Vienna.

Richard Marx will perform on Oct. 19, and Night Ranger will take the stage Friday, Nov. 8.

The internationally recognized choir will launch a special array of concerts Oct. 26-27 in St. Charles.

The Taco Throwdown, sponsored by Rock Falls Tourism, took place Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at RB&W District.

Lonestar will bring their Christmas & Hits show to the Rialto Square Theatre Sunday, Dec. 22.

This year’s Grundy County Corn Festival, which for 75 years has been the event to usher in autumn, continues this weekend in Morris.

The Venue's October lineup includes a free movie night along with three new music series, Jazz Sessions at The Venue, She Said with Anne Harris and Dead Night.

The Slovenian Grape Harvest Festival will feature food, music and more beginning at 1 p.m., Sept. 29, Rivals Park Picnic Grounds (Haunted Trails), 1423 N. Broadway St., Joliet

The event features fire globes, fire dancers and fireworks.

Induction ceremony for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum was to be held Oct. 20. But the Rialto Square Theatre remains closed over an asbestos violation found in July.

Phil Vassar, who has 10 Number 1 singles and 26 Top 40 hits, will perform in downtown Crystal Lake on Saturday, Nov. 16.