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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.

Thursday (Oct. 29)

✔️ Jackie Carol: Preservation | Geneva | 6-9PM

✔️ Kevin Willison: The Squire Ale House | Campton Hills | 6-9PM

✔️ Afternoon Logic: Burger and Sushi House (B.A.S.H.) | Geneva | 7-9PM

✔️ Open Jam with Sam Wyatt: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 7-10PM

✔️ PBJ: EvenFlow | Geneva | 8-11PM

✔️ Chris Powell: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 8-11PM

✔️ Kevin Presbrey: The House Pub | St. Charles | 9PM

Friday (Oct. 30)

✔️ Michael Hayes: McNally's Pub | St. Charles | 6-9PM

✔️ Joe Cantafio: The Squire Ale House | Campton Hills | 6-9PM

✔️ Kenny and Ian: The Wine Exchange | St. Charles | 6-9PM

✔️ Live Music: Nobel House | Geneva | 6-9PM

🎟️ First Jason: The WC Social Club | West Chicago | 6:30PM

✔️ She’s Wearing Plaid: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30-10PM

🎟️ Well Passed Prime and LewZinit: EvenFlow | Geneva | 7PM

✔️ Walkman Effect - Halloween Eve: Batavia VFW | 7PM 

✔️ Jamey Darnold: Brother Chimp Brewing | St. Charles | 7-9PM

✔️ Two Trick Pony: STC Motorcycle Museum | St. Charles | 7-10PM

✔️ Kevin Presbrey: FoxFire | Geneva | 7-10PM

🎟️ Angel - Farewell Tour: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 8PM

✔️ Chris Powell: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 8-11PM

✔️ Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames: Rock ‘N Ravioli (Arcada Theatre) | STC | 8:30PM

✔️ Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez: Studio 64 (Arcada Theatre) | St. Charles | 8:30PM

🎟️ Jimmy Nick and Band: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 8:30PM

✔️ The Bourbon Belts: Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden | Batavia | 9-11PM

🎟️ Whoosh: The House Pub | St. Charles | 9:30PM

Saturday (Oct. 31)

✔️ Brian Weber: 93 Octane Brewing | St. Charles | 1-4PM

🎟️ Heavy Halloween 2026: The WC Social Club | West Chicago | 4PM

✔️ Halloween Party ft. DJ Mario: The Wine Exchange | St. Charles | 4-7PM

✔️ Chicago Sound Revue Trio: The Squire Ale House | Campton Hills | 6-9PM

✔️ Preservation Halloween w/ Equals: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30PM

🎟️ After Forever - Halloween Bash: STC Motorcycle Museum | St. Charles | 7-11:55PM

🎟️ Feels Like The First Time w/ Heart to Heartbreaker: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 8PM

✔️ Johnny Burnett: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 8-11PM

✔️ Halloween Party w/ DJs Wnzdy, James Dean & Dreadfuldubz: R House | STC | 8PM-Midnight

✔️ Double Treble - Dueling Pianos: Rock ‘N Ravioli (Arcada Theatre) | St. Charles | 8:30PM

✔️ DJ Pete Martino: Studio 64 (Arcada Theatre) | St. Charles | 8:30PM

🎟️ The Flat Cats – Swinging Spooktacular Monster Mash: Club Arcada | STC | 8:30PM

🎟️ Halloween Party with The Student Body: EvenFlow | Geneva | 9PM

✔️ Halloween Party ft. DJ Wheelz: Bulldog's Cellar Bar | Batavia | 9PM

✔️ Aaron and Jules: Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden | Batavia | 9-11PM

✔️ Chicago Global Nights: Playa Bar & Music Lounge | St. Charles | 9PM-Midnight

🎟️ Chart Attack: The House Pub | St. Charles | 9:30PM

Sunday (Nov. 1)

✔️ Doc Elliot: Preservation | Geneva | 1-4PM

✔️ David Belcher Student Band Show: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 1:30-6:30PM

✔️ Elgin Symphony Orchestra: Cello & Piano Duet: St. Charles Public Library | 2-3PM

✔️ Fox Valley Concert Band – “Majestic”: Norris Cultural Arts Center | STC | 3-4:30PM

✔️ Peter Brady: McNally's Pub | St. Charles | 3-6PM

✔️ Bluegrass Sunday: Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden | Batavia | 4-7PM

🎟️ Songs of Sinatra with Dave D’Rone: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 4-7:30PM

🎟️ Claudio Simonetti's Goblin - Tenebre Tour: The WC Social Club | West Chicago | 7:30PM

Local Open Jams

We recommend calling ahead to confirm dates/times to be safe; details can change at any time.

Check out the Fox Valley Jammers Club on Facebook.

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