• American Grands XXXI Performance at Elgin Community College Arts Center

    Elgin Community College Arts Center 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL

    Now in its 31st year, this Fox Valley original is a true musical extravaganza, featuring 12 grand pianos generously provided by Cordogan’s Pianoland and nearly 400 local performers, from budding young pianists to seasoned adult musicians. Under the direction of Colin Holman, conductor, and Stephanie Spolum, musical director, the event is a vibrant celebration of the piano and the passionate […]

  • Comedy Dance Chicago on the Hemmens Cultural Center Main Stage Theatre

    Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

    Comedy Dance Chicago on the Hemmens Cultural Center Main Stage Theatre Saturday, Jan. 24 7:30 p.m. Comedy Dance Chicago Comedy Dance Chicago is a high-energy laugh-riot! A joyful mashup of sketch comedy, physical humor, music, and dance, this feel-good show is sure to have you smiling, laughing, and bopping in your seat! These dancin’ fools bring relatable situations to life […]

  • Smokin Gunz @ The Dutch

    Dutch Inn West 2288 Foothill Rd, Elgin, IL

    Smokin Gunz is back for a night of country music fun! Dust off those boots and cowboy hats and come dance the night away!

  • Elgin History Museum’s Trivia Night FUN-Raiser 2026

    Elgin History Museum 360 Park Street Elgin, Elgin, IL

    Gather your friends, form a team, and join us for a night of fun, learning, and friendly competition. You’ll learn fascinating facts and discover new tidbits about a wide range of Elgin-related topics, all while having a blast with your teammates. The Elgin History Museum’s Trivia Night FUN Raiser is a fantastic opportunity to test your knowledge of all things […]

  • The Gowns For Good Wedding Gown Pop-Up Sale – Elgin

    The Haight

    Join us at The Gowns For Good Pop-Up Sale to snag some fabulous dresses while supporting a great cause! The Gowns For Good Pop-Up Sale is finally here! Join us at The Haight for this fabulous in-person event. Get your hands on stunning gowns while supporting a great cause. Whether you're looking for a wedding dress, prom dress, bridesmaid gown, or a special […]

  • Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo to perform at Elgin Community College Arts Center

    Elgin Community College Arts Center 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL

    The world’s foremost gender-skewing comic ballet, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet company famous for its humorous and highly skilled performances of classical ballet. In over 50 years of dazzling audiences, the Trocks parodies traditional ballet in a way that both honors the art form and playfully critiques its conventions. Whether you’ve been a devoted fan […]

  • Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club

    Gail Borden Public Library 270 N Grove Ave 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL

    Music Director Chad Goodman will lead discussions about upcoming ESO concerts, repertoire, guest artists, special events and other Symphony-related topics. Please register. You will study the music "from the inside out," make new friends, and enhance your concert experience. Please bring your lunch to enjoy during the conversations. Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC

  • Gowns For Good’s Prom Sale at Hampshire High School

    Hampshire High School 1600 Big Timber Rd., Hampshire, IL, United States

    Join us at The Gowns For Good Pop-Up Sale to snag some fabulous dresses while supporting a great cause! The Gowns For Good Pop-Up Sale is finally here! Join us at Hampshire High School for this fabulous in-person event. Get your hands on stunning gowns while supporting a great cause. Whether you're looking for a prom dress or a special outfit for a […]

  • Naughty Bingo Valentine’s Edition at Dutch Inn West

    Dutch Inn West 2288 Foothill Rd, Elgin, IL

    Grab your Valentine, galentine, or anti valentines group and head to The Dutch for a naughty night out!! Free to play! All prizes are naughty! Mystery prize and wheel of fun! $6 Tito's $5 bombs & shot specials!!

  • Elgin Symphony Orchestra Performs Brahms, Barber, and Dvořák with Violinist Geneva Lewis

    Recurring
    Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

    The Elgin Symphony Orchestra continues its 76th Season Classics Series with a program of rich emotion and sweeping orchestral color on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2:30 p.m., at The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Led by ESO Music Director Chad Goodman, the concert features works by Antonín Dvořák, Samuel Barber, and Johannes Brahms. Violinist Geneva […]

  • First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions at Hemmens Cultural Center

    Recurring
    Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL

    Come on in, sit back, relax and prepare to laugh. -100% clean -99.27% hilarious Imagine 90 min of complete improvisation, a la Whose Line is it Anyway? GreenRoom’s improvisers take audience suggestions & true-life audience stories & turn them into hilarious theatre pieces right before your eyes. Tickets: TicketSearch Online GreenRoom Productions, a semi-professional ensemble-based theatre company that specializes in […]