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City of Waukegan

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Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Waukegan offers year-round special events and an emphasis on the arts. Stroll through downtown Waukegan featuring numerous art galleries, colorful murals and unique restaurants. Enjoy the monthly ArtWauk events showcasing downtown galleries. The historic Genesee Theatre, restored to its original splendor, hosts touring Broadway shows, along with headliner comedians and musical acts. Waukegan also features award-winning golf courses, parks and recreation including a public beach on Lake Michigan as well as an active charter fishing fleet sailing out of Waukegan Harbor.

American Place
(Waukegan)
American Place is a gamer’s paradise. No matter your game of choice, you’...

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Asia-Azteca
(Waukegan)
The perfect blend of Asian and Latin cuisine, dramatically presented, and brought to ...

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Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, Inc.
(Waukegan)
The Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County (BCCLC), is a broad-based federation of ...

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Bonnie Brook Golf Course
(Waukegan)
Bonnie Brook Golf Course is one of the most popular public courses in Lake Count...

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Bonnie Brook Golf Course Banquet Facility
(Waukegan)
Enjoy a picturesque view from the banquet facilities that overlook the beautiful 18-h...

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Bowen Park
(Waukegan)
Bowen Park has been transformed into a public park with the widest possible range of ...

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Club Tiki Bar and Video Slots
(Waukegan)
Club Tiki is a fun local bar with good food and video slots.  The bar decorated ...

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College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus
(Waukegan)
The Lakeshore Campus in downtown Waukegan offers residents of northeast Lake County c...

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Courtyard By Marriott - Waukegan/Gurnee
(Waukegan)
“Delight in the comforts of home awaiting at Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee,...

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Encore! Events
(Waukegan)
Encore! Events is all-inclusive, customizable packages and 30 years of wedding-planni...

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Genesee Theatre
(Waukegan)
Experience the grandeur of world class artists and Broadway theatricals in the beauti...

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Hampton Inn & Suites Waukegan
(Waukegan)
Experience warm and friendly service at Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Waukegan. Ce...

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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Waukegan
(Waukegan)
Guest rooms available. Please see their website for details and updates, hiexpre...

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Isabella's Chicago Red Hots
(Waukegan)
The Waukegan fast food joint is a City of Progress community staple. The menu is high...

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Jack Benny Center for the Arts
(Waukegan)
The Jack Benny Center for the Arts provides year round classes in art, music, dance a...

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L' Americain (inside American Place)
(Waukegan)
L’Américain is a celebration of the diverse and substantial traditions o...

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Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing Company
(Waukegan)
Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing celebrates Waukegan's own Ray Bradb...

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Oppidan Spirits
(Waukegan)
Distillation is an age-old process that may have begun as early as 2000 B.C. and cont...

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Sonesta ES Suites Chicago-Waukegan-Gurnee
(Waukegan)
This home-away-from-home offers suites with 50% more space than ordinary hotel rooms....

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Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago-Waukegan
(Waukegan)
From the moment you arrive, Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan makes you feel rig...

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SplashZone at Corrine J. Rose Park
(Waukegan)
Daily Hours of Operation SplashZone Weekdays: SplashTower Open 12pm – 7pm...

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
(Waukegan)
ABOUT SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT CHICAGO WAUKEGAN/GURNEE Newly-renovated! ...

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Towneplace Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
(Waukegan)
Welcome to the NEW! TownePlace Suites Waukegan/Gurnee! Join them at the NEW TowneP...

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Waukegan Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center
(Waukegan)
The Field House Sports and Fitness Center boasts over 80,000 square feet of the most ...

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Waukegan History Museum
(Waukegan)
The Waukegan Historical Society’s headquarters is the Waukegan History Museum l...

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Waukegan Main Street
(Waukegan)
Dedicated to the preservation of the historic downtown. Representing a variety of dow...

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Waukegan Municipal Beach
(Waukegan)
This beach features 1 mile of sand along with some of the only remaining natural dune...

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Waukegan Park District
(Waukegan)
The Waukegan Park District is committed to providing parks, facilities and leisure op...

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Waukegan SportsPark
(Waukegan)
The top sports complex in Northern Illinois which features 14 outdoor soccer fields i...

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Zumbier Brewery
(Waukegan)
ZumBier Brewery produces fine small batch beer. Fill growlers, give tours, tap room a...

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City of Waukegan
(Waukegan)
Downtown Waukegan's historic Genesee Theatre recently underwent a $23-million ren...

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City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce
(Waukegan)
The Chamber provides leadership and services for its member companies. Through the co...

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Green Town on the Rocks
(Waukegan)
This beautiful Port District property is an entertainment venue with great music, foo...

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Lake County Government
(Waukegan)
Visit the website for a primary tool for connecting you with county government servic...

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Waukegan Harbor and Marina
(Waukegan)
Waukegan Harbor and Marina offers the finest in boating with 1,000-slip marina. A wid...

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Waukegan National Airport
(Waukegan)
The Waukegan National Airport is a general aviation facility categorized by the FAA a...

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Win Win Restaurant & Bar
(Waukegan)
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Other Businesses

3880 North Point Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085
847.688.1317
 
Downtown Waukegan - Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085
847.623.6650
 
412 S. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085
847.360.4700
 
2616 Washington Street Waukegan, IL 60085
847.244.1300
 
4030 Northpoint Boulevard Waukegan, IL 60085
847.473.5333
 
631 Lakehurst Waukegan, IL 60085
847.473.2600
 
3961 Fountain Square Place Waukegan, IL 60085
847.473.3194
 
206 N. Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085
847.249.4330
 
199 S. Harbor Place Waukegan, IL 60085
847.526.2576
 
109 S. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085
847.625.0381
 
2015 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085

 
2122 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085
847.672.6502
 
2200 N. Sheridan Road Waukegan, IL 60087
847.244.6300
 
110 S. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085
847.244.1001
 
13236 W. Town Line Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087
847.662.5733
 
2325 Brookside Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085

 
55 S. Harbor Place Waukegan, IL 60085
847.224.3133
 
625 E Sea Horse Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085
847-336-5456
 
622 Grand Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085
224.656.5809
 
2602 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085
847.623.7115
 
3031 Belvidere Road Waukegan, IL 60085
847-623-1400
 
200 N. Green Bay Road Waukegan, IL 60085
847.775.1096
 
2650 Belvidere Rd Waukegan, IL 60085
847.336.5700
 
115 N. Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085
847.406.0089
 
219 Greenwood Waukegan, IL 60087
847.623.2337
 
39 Jack Benny Drive Waukegan, IL 60087

 
2785 Yorkhouse Road Waukegan, IL 60085
847.782.3300
 
39 E. Madison Waukegan, IL 60085
847.244.3474
 
1412 Washington St. Waukegan, IL 60085
847.672.7669
 
Three Brothers Theatre 10th Anniversary Celebration
09/23/23
Join in on Saturday, September 23 for a celebration over a decade in the ma...

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Jazz Wave at Nightshade & Dark's
09/24/23
Waukegan's own 18 Piece Big Band JAZZ WAVE Turns Nightshade and Dark...

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Bryan Callen at Genesee Theatre
09/24/23
A man of many talents, Bryan Callen has delighted crowds as a comedian, act...

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Harbor Fest Food Truck Festival
09/24/23
Food trucks and live music. The Blues Family Robinson 12 p.m. Judson ...

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Drag Queen Trivia at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
09/27/23
Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Wed...

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Ghost Wauk Tours at Genesee Theatre
09/28/23
Ever since The Genesee opened in 1927, claims of ghost sightings and supern...

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WAR at Genesee Theatre
09/29/23
One of the most influential funk groups of the '70s, WAR is also one of...

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Waukegan Comedy Jam at Three Brothers Theatre
09/29/23 - 09/30/23
The Waukegan Comedy Jam is a passion project started by Kristin Carnes who ...

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The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes at Genesee Theatre
09/30/23
Mixing rumba, flamenco, salsa and pop, Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes ...

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Wauke-Con
09/30/23 - 10/01/23
WaukeCon 2023 will take place Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, Oct...

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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Presents Young People's Family Concert: Animals in the Forest
10/01/23
The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra presents Young People's Family Concert:...

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Stan Dard Jazz Project at Nightshade & Dark's
10/01/23
Lake County's own Stan Dard Jazz Project plays the standards (go figure...

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Drag Queen Trivia at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
10/04/23
Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Wed...

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The Righteous Brothers at Genesee Theatre
10/05/23
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends The Righteous Brothers produced some o...

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Christopher Cross at Genesee Theatre
10/06/23
Five-time Grammy® Award winner Christopher Cross was the first artist i...

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Brian Setzer Rockabilly Riot! at Genesee Theatre
10/07/23
Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and 3-time Grammy award-winner BRIA...

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Jazz Wave at Nightshade & Dark's
10/08/23
Waukegan's own 18 Piece Big Band JAZZ WAVE Turns Nightshade and Dark...

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Celtic Thunder: Odyssey at Genesee Theatre
10/08/23
Celtic Thunder: Odyssey takes you on a musical journey through beloved Iris...

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Ghost Wauk Tours at Genesee Theatre
10/12/23
Ever since The Genesee opened in 1927, claims of ghost sightings and supern...

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iLuminate at Genesee Theatre
10/13/23
If iLuminate sounds familiar, it should. Established in 2009, this electrif...

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Sugar Skull: A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure at Genesee Theatre
10/14/23
Struggling to connect with her Mexican heritage, 12-year-old Vita Flores th...

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Green Town on the Rocks Opening Day
05/10/23 - 10/15/23
Start of a new season at the Waukegan Harbor and a new season for Green Tow...

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Drag Queen Trivia at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
10/18/23
Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Wed...

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Ghost Wauk Tours at Genesee Theatre
10/19/23
Ever since The Genesee opened in 1927, claims of ghost sightings and supern...

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Bachman Turner Overdrive: Back in Overdrive at Genesee Theatre
10/20/23
After a nearly 20-year hiatus, Bachman-Turner Overdrive is making a comebac...

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ZombieWauk in Waukegan
10/21/23
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. But in...

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2023 Go Waukegan Zombie Walk
10/21/23
The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 2023 GO WAUKEGAN Zombie Walk on S...

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Andy Grammar at Genesee Theatre
10/21/23
Multi-platinum recording artist Andy Grammer is back on the road with The N...

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Celebration Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead at the Jack Benny Center
10/21/23 - 10/22/23
The Waukegan Park District and Academia Cultural Xilotl are partnering to c...

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Jazz Wave at Nightshade & Dark's
10/22/23
Waukegan's own 18 Piece Big Band JAZZ WAVE Turns Nightshade and Dark...

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Black Violin at Genesee Theatre
10/22/23
Fans can’t get enough of Black Violin! The classical hip-hop duo retu...

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38 Special at Genesee Theatre
10/26/23
80s arena rock band 38 Special has been rockin' into the night since si...

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Emo Orchestra featuring Hawthorne Heights at Genesee Theatre
10/27/23
The biggest emo hits performed with a live orchestra for an all-new experie...

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Three Brothers Theatre
10/06/23 - 10/28/23
JOIN IN THIS FALL FOR THIS SPOOKY ADAPTATION OF THE WASHINGTON IRVING CLASS...

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Peppa Pig's Sing-Along Party at the Genesee Theatre
10/28/23
Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig are back with Peppa Pig's Sing-Along...

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The Mysterious Mask: A Night of Mystery with The Lake County Symphony Orchestra
10/28/23
"The Mysterious Mask: A Night of Mystery"  Date: Saturday...

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Waukegan Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
10/28/23
Celebrate Halloween with the Waukegan Park District at the 2023 Halloween T...

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Drag Queen Trivia at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
11/01/23
Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Wed...

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Glenn Raymond: It's Ok Blame The World at Genesee Theatre
11/02/23
At a time when some have become hypersensitive to today's storylines, G...

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Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey at Genesee Theatre
11/03/23
Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey carry on the tradition of Peter, Paul an...

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Boating Season Begins at Waukegan Harbor & Marina
04/01/23 - 11/04/23
Take your vessel out on the water and witness the scenic Great Lake: Lake M...

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B The Underwater Bubble Show
11/04/23
From Latvia comes B – The Underwater Bubble Show, a delightful, moder...

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Jazz Wave at Nightshade & Dark's
11/05/23
Waukegan's own 18 Piece Big Band JAZZ WAVE Turns Nightshade and Dark...

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Travis Tritt at Genesee Theatre
11/09/23
Two-time Grammy® Award winner Travis Tritt has been tearing up the coun...

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Greentown Follies at Three Brothers Theatre
11/11/23
WAUKEGAN'S LOLA MADISON AND THORNE BRING YOU AN ARRAY OF EXCITING PERFO...

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24th Annual Turkey Trot
11/11/23
The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 24th Annual Turkey Trot on Saturd...

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Tommy James and The Shondells at Genesee Theatre
11/11/23
Tommy James's success is extraordinary. A staple of AM radio throughout...

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The Return of Emerson, Lake and Palmer: Welcome Back My Friends at Genesee Theatre
11/12/23
Welcome Back My Friends: The Return of Emerson, Lake and Palmer reunites me...

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Drag Queen Trivia at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
11/15/23
Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Wed...

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Blackberry Smoke at Genesee Theatre
11/16/23
Influenced by the likes of the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackber...

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State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine Presents: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Genesee Theatre
11/17/23
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine brings Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ...

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ArtWauk in Waukegan
11/18/23
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Eac...

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Girl Named Tom: One More Christmas Tour
11/18/23
Girl Named Tom's One More Christmas Tour celebrates the holidays w...

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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage at Genesee Theatre
11/19/23
The Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning story by Charles M. Schulz has warm...

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Jazz Wave at Nightshade & Dark's
11/19/23
Waukegan's own 18 Piece Big Band JAZZ WAVE Turns Nightshade and Dark...

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Drag Queen Trivia at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
11/29/23
Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Wed...

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Chris Isaak: It's Almost Christmas Tour
11/30/23
With his silky vocals, shimmering guitar and smoldering good looks, Ch...

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Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith Christmas at Genesee Theatre
12/01/23
Multi-platinum Grammy® Award winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith com...

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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
12/02/23
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland takes you on a magical journey to a farawa...

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Jazz Wave at Nightshade & Dark's
12/03/23
Waukegan's own 18 Piece Big Band JAZZ WAVE Turns Nightshade and Dark...

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George Lopez at Genesee Theatre
12/08/23
From his early days as a stand-up comic to his TV shows, comedy specials an...

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Brian Regan Live at Genesee Theatre
12/09/23
Live Nation presents Brian Regan! Admired by his peers, fans and critics...

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Drag Queen Trivia at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
12/13/23
Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Wed...

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Jay Leno at Genesee Theatre
12/15/23
One of the biggest names in comedy returns to The Genesee! As a stand-up...

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A Karaoke Christmas at Three Brothers Theatre
11/24/23 - 12/16/23
This winter, you won't want to miss the new holiday hit.  Snowe...

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Classic Albums Live: Jimi Hendrix- Are You Experienced at Genesee Theatre
12/16/23
Jimi Hendrix's Are You Experienced comes to life when Cl...

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ArtWauk in Waukegan
12/16/23
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Eac...

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Jazz Wave at Nightshade & Dark's
12/17/23
Waukegan's own 18 Piece Big Band JAZZ WAVE Turns Nightshade and Dark...

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Dancenter North Presents The Magic of the Nutcracker at Genesee Theatre
12/21/23 - 12/22/23
Dancenter North's The Magic of the Nutcracker is the largest, most lavi...

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Drag Queen Trivia at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing
12/27/23
Trivia doesn't have to be a drag, but it's more fun when it is! Wed...

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Happy Hour at Zumbier
02/08/23 - 12/28/23
Specials on all the crushable biers! Wednesdays and Thursdays(before tri...

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Smokey Robinson at Genesee Theatre
12/29/23
With over 4,000 songs to his credit, Smokey Robinson is a music legend. He ...

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Live Trivia in the Bierhalle at ZümBier
01/12/23 - 01/04/24
Prizes on each round. Bring your own food or order delivery. It's...

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Trivia at Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing Company
01/11/23 - 01/10/24
Wednesdays at 7 p.m....

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Gavin DeGraw at Genesee Theatre
01/12/24
Multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw is no stranger to the Billboar...

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Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone at Genesee Theatre
01/13/24
The music of the '60s comes alive when Herman's Hermits, starring P...

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: King for a Day at Genesee Theatre
01/18/24
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood® Live! is back with an all-new show! ...

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ArtWauk in Waukegan
01/20/24
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Eac...

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Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience
02/17/24
Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience is giving fans a chance to see...

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ArtWauk in Waukegan
02/17/24
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Eac...

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The Play That Goes Wrong at Three Brothers Theatre
02/02/24 - 02/24/24
Kicking off 2024 with a university drama that is part Monty Python, part Sh...

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World Ballet Series: Swan Lake with Live Orchestra
03/10/24
World Ballet Series presents Swan Lake, one the most beautiful ballets of a...

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ArtWauk in Waukegan
03/16/24
ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Eac...

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Nunsense at Three Brothers Theatre
03/14/24 - 04/06/24
A hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a f...

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Kansas: 50th Anniversary Tour
04/13/24
If you're a fan of '70s progressive rock, Kansas' 50th Annivers...

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The 39 Steps at Three Brothers Theatre
04/19/24 - 05/11/24
Concluding their main season at Stage 221, it's a mix of a Hitchcock ma...

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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra Presents: Joseph A. Favero Memorial Do-It-Yourself Messiah
05/12/24
The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra celebrates 50 years!...

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