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A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol
Raue Center's School For The Arts

A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol

Step into the magic of Christmas Past, Present, and Future! Don’t miss your chance to experience a holiday classic with a Colorado twist. Enroll today!
Show: 5 pm
$450 to $600
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October 2025
Wed, Oct 15
Rosaway

Rosaway

Ages 12 and up
Paris-based disco-jazz duo, Rosaway, blends modern electro-pop with retro grooves and cinematic energy with flutist and vocalist Rachel Ombredane and drummer Stéphane “SteF” Avellaneda.
Show: 7 pm
$0 to $19
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Fri, Oct 17
Reelin’ In The 70’s: FM Radio Album Rock
Soundtracks of a Generation

Reelin’ In The 70’s: FM Radio Album Rock

Ages 12 and up
Join Soundtracks of a Generation for a musical journey through the eyes of a deejay who lived the rock n’ roll lifestyle. His antics and music reflect a wild and sometimes reckless era heard on radio outlets from 1970 to 1979.
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $59
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Sat, Oct 18
Blue Bayou: Chicagoland’s Tribute to Linda Ronstadt

Blue Bayou: Chicagoland’s Tribute to Linda Ronstadt

Ages 12 and up
From soul-stirring ballads like Long, Long Time, Love Has No Pride and I Knew You When to energetic hits like That’ll Be the Day, It's So Easy, and You’re No Good, and even Linda’s beloved duets such as Don’t Know Much, All My Life, and Somewhere Out
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $59
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Sun, Oct 19
EMA Youth Orchestra’s Fall Concert: Aspire
Encore Music Academy

EMA Youth Orchestra’s Fall Concert: Aspire

All Ages
Doors: 3 pm Show: 4 pm
$19 to $35
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Wed, Oct 22
Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Whether it’s music, comedy, spoken word, poetry, or something in between, we want to hear it! Sign up or just come out and support our local talent! Spots fill up fast!
Show: 7 pm
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Fri, Oct 24
Lucy’s Comedy

Lucy’s Comedy

Ages 18 and up
Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center's longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse.
Doors: 7:30 pm Show: 8:30 pm
$0 to $29
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Sat, Oct 25
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $30
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Thu, Oct 30
🎬 FREE Sing-Along Screening: Wicked (Part 1)

🎬 FREE Sing-Along Screening: Wicked (Part 1)

Get ready to defy gravity at Raue Center’s FREE sing-along screening of Wicked (Part 1)—the spectacular film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical!
Show: 7 pm
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Fri, Oct 31
🎬 Free Interactive Screening: The Lost Boys

🎬 Free Interactive Screening: The Lost Boys

Celebrate Halloween with a bite! Join us for a FREE interactive screening of The Lost Boys—the cult classic that made vampires cool and the '80s unforgettable. Pre-show trivia at 6:30pm!
Show: 7 pm
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November 2025
Thu, Nov 06
Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Got a story to tell? A song to sing? A joke to crack? Here’s your chance to step up and share it with the community at Open Mic Night at Raue Center!
Show: 7 pm
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Fri, Nov 07
Lucy’s Comedy

Lucy’s Comedy

Ages 18 and up
Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center's longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse.
Doors: 7:30 pm Show: 8:30 pm
$0 to $29
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Sat, Nov 08
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $30
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Sat, Nov 15
Love Story: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift

Love Story: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift

All Ages
Experience an electrifying performance with Rikki Lee Wilson as she delivers the finest Taylor Swift musical tribute you have ever seen.
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $59
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Fri, Nov 21 - sun, Dec 07
A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol
Raue Center's School For The Arts

A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol

Raue Center for the Arts
$40

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Sat, Nov 29
Heartache Tonight

Heartache Tonight

Ages 12 and up
From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” Heartache Tonight delivers a true Eagles concert experience. With meticulous attention to every detail, these six talented musicians reproduce live all the fabulous hits of this enormously popular rock powerhouse that is still going strong.
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $59
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December 2025
Wed, Dec 10
A Carpenter’s Christmas

A Carpenter’s Christmas

All Ages
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $59
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Thu, Dec 11
Jingle Belles Comedy

Jingle Belles Comedy

Ages 18 and up
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $55
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Fri, Dec 12
Elgin Symphony Orchestra

Elgin Symphony Orchestra

All Ages
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra returns with conductor and music director Chad Goodman and the Elgin Master Chorale for an unmatched evening of holiday music.
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$41.30 to $89
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Sat, Dec 13
Dark Side of The Yule
Classical Blast's

Dark Side of The Yule

Ages 12 and up
Christmas Meets Classic Rock in this unique take on the holidays, combining rock hits from Metallica to Pink Floyd to Moody Blues to Evanescence and more with traditional carols, popular classical, holiday standards, and beyond.
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $55
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Fri, Dec 19
Sensory Performance: The Nutcracker
Engage Dance Theatre Presents

Sensory Performance: The Nutcracker

All Ages
Doors: 5 pm Show: 6 pm
$21 to $35
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Sat, Dec 20 - sun, Dec 21
Engage Dance Theater presents The Nutcracker
Engage Dance Theatre Presents

Engage Dance Theater presents The Nutcracker

All Ages

Raue Center for the Arts
$24 - $42

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Sat, Dec 27
Elton Rohn

Elton Rohn

Ages 12 and up
Experience the magic of classic Elton John with Elton Rohn, the world-class tribute hailed by Elton’s own bandmates!
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $75
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Wed, Dec 31
Teddy Bear and Mug

Teddy Bear and Mug

Give the gift of great entertainment close to home! Raue Center gift certificates make the holiday season sparkle…especially when paired with our 15 oz ceramic mug and limited edition teddy bear. While supplies last!
Doors: 4 pm Show: 4 pm
$14 to $20
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Wed, Dec 31
American English- The Beatles in Bloom

American English- The Beatles in Bloom

Ages 12 and up
A spectacular live concer featuring the nationally renowned tribute band American English, this one-of-a-kind experience uses the iconic music of The Beatles to explore life’s most meaningful moments—from innocence
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $69
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January 2026
Fri, Jan 09
Huey and The News Tribute
Soundtracks of a Generation

Huey and The News Tribute

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $59
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Sat, Jan 10
The King in Concert

The King in Concert

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $69
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Fri, Jan 16
Lucy’s Comedy

Lucy’s Comedy

Ages 18 and up
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $29
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Sat, Jan 17
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $30
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Fri, Jan 23
RIO- A Tribute to Duran Duran

RIO- A Tribute to Duran Duran

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $59
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Sat, Jan 24
Petty Kings

Petty Kings

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $59
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Fri, Jan 30
A Neil Diamond Story

A Neil Diamond Story

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $59
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Sat, Jan 31
Bob Seger Tribute Band

Bob Seger Tribute Band

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $59
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February 2026
Fri, Feb 06
Desert Rock

Desert Rock

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $59
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Sat, Feb 07
The Ultimate Cher Show starring Annika

The Ultimate Cher Show starring Annika

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $79
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Fri, Feb 13
Valentine’s Comedy Show

Valentine’s Comedy Show

Ages 18 and up
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $59
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Fri, Feb 20
Winter Dance Party

Winter Dance Party

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $69
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Sat, Feb 21
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $30
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March 2026
Fri, Mar 13
Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King

Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$0 to $59
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Sat, Mar 14
Van Morrison Tribute: An Irish Heartbeat

Van Morrison Tribute: An Irish Heartbeat

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $69
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Sat, Mar 21
REVELATOR- A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band

REVELATOR- A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $59
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Sat, Mar 28
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $30
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April 2026
Sat, Apr 18
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $30
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May 2026
Sat, May 02
Think Floyd

Think Floyd

Ages 12 and up
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $69
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Sat, May 23
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6 pm Show: 7 pm
$0 to $30
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