Welcome to Tri-Cities Central, a twice-weekly newsletter highlighting local happenings and live music in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles and surrounding communities.
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🎸 Live music
*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.
Tuesday (12/16)
✔️ James Libera: Squire Ale House | Campton Hills | 5:30-8:30PM
Wednesday (12/17)
✔️ Joe Fascetta: Squire Ale House | Campton Hills | 6-9PM
✔️ Daniel Lim: Preservation | Geneva | 6-9PM
✔️ Live Music: Flagship on the Fox | St. Charles | 6-9PM
✔️ Sean McKee Band: Rock ‘N Ravioli (Arcada Theatre) | St. Charles | 7:30PM
🎟️ Steel Panther w/ The Violent Hour: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 8PM
Thursday (12/18)
🎟️ Best Buddies Choir Concert: Batavia Fine Arts Centre Main Stage | Batavia | 12:15PM
✔️ Christian Alan Hansen: Alter Brewing + Kitchen | St. Charles | 6-8PM
✔️ Live Music: Flagship on the Fox | St. Charles | 6-9PM
✔️ Matthew Garcia: Portofino | St. Charles | 6-8:30PM
✔️ Leroy Winn: Squire Ale House | Campton Hills | 6-9PM
✔️ Joey Wilbur: Preservation | Geneva | 6-9PM
🎟️ 5th Grade Band & Orchestra Winter Concert 2025: Batavia Fine Arts Centre Main Stage | Batavia | 7PM
✔️ Open Jam with Sam Wyatt: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 7-11PM
✔️ Harold Dawson & Friends: Rock ‘N Ravioli (Arcada Theatre) | St. Charles | 7:30PM
🎟️ John Bush w/ Category 7: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 7:30PM
✔️ Stan Karcz: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 8-11PM
Local Open Jams
We recommend calling ahead to confirm dates/times to be safe; details can change at any time.
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