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July 2025
Sat, July 12
Pat McGann

Pat McGann

Ages 12 and up
From Chicago to Madison Square Garden to Crystal Lake —Pat McGann is back at Raue Center!
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $79
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Fri, July 18 - sun, July 27
Disney's Frozen Jr

Disney's Frozen Jr

All Ages

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$35

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August 2025
Fri, Aug 01
MOVIE: Hard Miles

MOVIE: Hard Miles

A social worker at a youth facility assembles an unlikely cycling team of juvenile convicts for a transformative 1,000-mile bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon.
Show: 7pm
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Sat, Aug 02
Night Owl Bike Ride 2025

Night Owl Bike Ride 2025

Explore Crystal Lake after dark! Two family-friendly routes (10 & 20 miles) along neighborhood streets and bike paths.
Show: 9pm
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Fri, Aug 08
Movie: The Sandlot

Movie: The Sandlot

A coming-of-age sports comedy film about a group of young boys who bond over baseball during the summer of 1962. 
Show: 7pm
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Thu, Aug 14
Movie: The Princess Bride

Movie: The Princess Bride

Relive the magic of The Princess Bride, a fantasy adventure film that blends romance, comedy, and action. With memorable characters, witty dialogue, and a fairy tale charm, it's a beloved classic for all ages.
Show: 7pm
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Fri, Aug 15
Summer Wind: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra

Summer Wind: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra

Ages 12 and up
Step back in time with Bill Pantle, Chicagoland’s premiere Frank Sinatra tribute artist, as he brings Summerwinds to life in a swinging celebration of "Ol’ Blue Eyes." With his rich baritone and classic charm, Pantle channels the magic of Sinatra, backed by some of the region’s finest jazz and big band musicians.
Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm
$0 to $49
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Sat, Aug 16
The Woodstock Era
Soundtracks of a Generation

The Woodstock Era

Ages 12 and up
From rock and folk to soul, jazz, Latin, blues, and psychedelia, this concert is a moving journey through the sounds that shaped a generation.
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $59
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Fri, Aug 22
Best Friends Girl: The #1 Cars Experience

Best Friends Girl: The #1 Cars Experience

Ages 12 and up
Best Friends Girl recreates the timeless hits of The Cars spanning a 35-year career, with over 23 million albums sold and having more than 22 songs on the Billboard top 100.
Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm
$0 to $59
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Sat, Aug 23
Simply Billy: A Tribute to Billy Joel

Simply Billy: A Tribute to Billy Joel

Ages 12 and up
Starring Brian Harris, the show captures the energy, passion, and piano prowess of Billy Joel in a dazzling concert experience that brings classic hits like “Piano Man,” “My Life,” and “Uptown Girl” to life.
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $59
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Fri, Aug 29
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: 7:30pm Show: 8:30pm
$0 to $29
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Sat, Aug 30
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $30
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September 2025
Fri, Sept 12
Homegrown: The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience

Homegrown: The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience

Ages 12 and up
The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience, a one of a kind "Tribute" to the music of Grammy Award-winning, southern rock group Zac Brown Band. 
Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm
$0 to $59
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Sat, Sept 13
Teacher’s Lounge Comedy

Teacher’s Lounge Comedy

Ages 12 and up
Don't be tardy for Teachers' Lounge Comedy, a hilarious comedy show where professional stand-up comics turned teachers share their unique experiences, anecdotes, and frustrations about school life.
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $59
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Fri, Sept 19
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm
$0 to $30
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Sat, Sept 20
The Cash & Cline Show

The Cash & Cline Show

Ages 12 and up
Take a journey back to Country Music's roots with this tribute to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $59
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Thu, Sept 25
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. Or just come and watch!
Show: 7pm
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Fri, Sept 26
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: 7:30pm Show: 8:30pm
$0 to $29
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Sat, Sept 27
Fan Halen

Fan Halen

Ages 12 and up
Recognized as the world’s most authentic tribute to Van Halen. They have been honored to represent Van Halen’s music twice on AXS TV’s hit series “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands,” performing live on national television. 
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $79
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October 2025
Sat, Oct 04
Rotary Rocks the Raue: The Chicago Experience

Rotary Rocks the Raue: The Chicago Experience

Ages 12 and up
The Chicago Experience is the nation's premiere tribute to the legendary band "Chicago."
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $79
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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 There; Blue Bayou will transport you back to a time when Ronstadt’s unparalleled talent captivated audiences worldwide.
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $59
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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: 7:30pm Show: 8:30pm
$0 to $29
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Sat, Oct 25
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $30
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November 2025
Fri, Nov 14
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: 7:30pm Show: 8:30pm
$0 to $29
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Sat, Nov 15
Greenroom Improv

Greenroom Improv

All Ages
Doors: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $30
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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: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $59
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December 2025
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: 7pm Show: 8pm
$0 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: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $55
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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: 4pm Show: 4pm
$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: 6pm Show: 7pm
$0 to $69
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