*Below are “listed” start/end times — actual play times tend to vary. The 🎟️ symbol indicates an admission fee. Links to band/event info are provided where available.

✔️ Mike Hayes: Flagship on the Fox | St. Charles | 4-7PM | Musician info

✔️ JJ Smith: Preservation | Geneva | 6-9PM | Event info + video

🎟️ Shea Marie: Moonlight Theatre | St. Charles | 7-8:30PM | Musician info

✔️ Sam Wyatt: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 7-11PM

🎟️ Grunge - The Sounds of Seattle: Arcada Theater | St. Charles | 7:30PM | Event info

✔️ Peter Miletic: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 7:30-11PM | Musician info

✔️ Pete Jive: The House Pub | St. Charles | 9PM-12AM | Musician info

✔️ New Vintage Strings: Art History Brewing | Geneva | 6-9PM | Musician info

✔️ Ian Leith: The Wine Exchange | St. Charles | 6-9PM | Musician info

✔️ Craig Mathey & Friends: Eden on the River | St. Charles | 6:30-9:30PM | Band info

✔️ Dee Rok Snider: The Hive | St. Charles | 6:30-9:30PM | Musician info

✔️ Sam Wyatt: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30-10PM | Event info + video

🎟️ Pawnshop: EvenFlow | Geneva | 7PM | Band info

✔️ Tom Linsk: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 7:30-11PM | Musician info

🎟️ Rick “Elvis” Saudedo: Moonlight Theater | St. Charles | 7:30-9:30PM | Event info

🎟️ MJ The Illusion: The Michael Jackson Experience: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 8PM | Event info

✔️ Sonic Octopus: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 8:30-10:30PM | Band info

✔️ John Ivan Duo: Bar Evolution | Batavia | 8:30-11:30PM | Musician info

🎟️ Soda - Classic Rock Night: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 8:30PM | Event info

✔️ Jay Vonn: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 9-11PM | Musician info

🎟️ Wenko & Bam Band: EvenFlow | Geneva | 9PM | Band info

🎟️ River Valley Rangers: The House Pub | St. Charles | 9:30PM-2AM | Band info

✔️ Henry JBC (Christkindl Market): Preservation | Geneva | 11AM-4PM | Event info

✔️ Jingle Brews: Art History Brewing | Geneva | 2-4PM

✔️ Terry Byrne: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 2-5PM | Musician info

✔️ John Ivan: Geneva Winery Bistro & Wine Bar | Geneva | 5-8PM | Musician info

✔️ Completely Dead: D and G Brewing | St. Charles | 6PM | Event info

✔️ Bill Brade: The Wine Exchange | St. Charles | 6-9PM

✔️ Terry Byrne: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30-10PM | Event info + video

✔️ Craig Mathey & Friends: Eden on the River | St. Charles | 6:30-9:30PM | Band info

✔️ Finding Free: Foxfire | Geneva | 6:30-0:30PM | Band info

✔️ Dave Ramont: Sturdy Shelter Brewing | Batavia | 7-10PM | Musician info

🎟️ Foghat with Rockhouse: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 8PM | Event info

✔️ Two Beer Tommy: The Hive | St. Charles | 8:30-11:30PM | Band info

✔️ EGI Band: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 8:30-10:30PM | Band info

✔️ North of Center: Bar Evolution | Batavia | 8:30-11:30PM | Band info

✔️ Alex Schroeder: Evergreen Pub | St. Charles | 9PM | Event info

✔️ Noah Gabriel: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 9-11PM | Musician info

🎟️ Hi Infidelity: EvenFlow | Geneva | 9PM | Band info

🎟️ The Ray Boyd Band: The House Pub | St. Charles | 9:30PM-2AM | Band info

✔️ Henry JBC & Magoo: Preservation | Geneva | 11AM-6PM | Event info (two separate events)

✔️ Fox Valley Concert Band: Norris Cultural Arts Center | St. Charles | 3-4:30PM | Event info

✔️ Blue Grass Sunday: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 4-7PM | Event info

🎟️ The Lettermen Holiday Show: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 5PM | Event info

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