Arts Events and Things to do in Des Plaines, IL

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Allegro Ballet of Oswego present Rapunzel
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM
Aurora · Rosary High School
Allegro Ballet of Oswego present Rapunzel
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM
Aurora · Rosary High School
Paint Your Own Frankenbunny Workshop
Thu, Apr 2, 6:00 PM
Crestwood · 5599 W 127th St
Paint Your Own Frankenbunny Workshop
Thu, Apr 2, 6:00 PM
Crestwood · 5599 W 127th St
WENDY WALKER & THE CHOCOLATE DISPUTE
Fri, May 22, 7:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · Baer Theatre @ Morgan Park Academy
WENDY WALKER & THE CHOCOLATE DISPUTE
Fri, May 22, 7:00 PM + 4 more
Chicago · Baer Theatre @ Morgan Park Academy
SCARED LIVE STAGE PLAY
Fri, Apr 24, 7:30 PM
Romeoville · 174 Highpoint Dr
SCARED LIVE STAGE PLAY
Fri, Apr 24, 7:30 PM
Romeoville · 174 Highpoint Dr
Almost full
Aries 80’s Birthday Bash
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 PM
Oak Forest · Grey's Social
Almost full
Aries 80’s Birthday Bash
Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 PM
Oak Forest · Grey's Social
Windy City Dueling Pianos, April 11th
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM
Naperville · Spartan Ale House, English Rows Avenue, Naperville, IL, USA
Windy City Dueling Pianos, April 11th
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM
Naperville · Spartan Ale House, English Rows Avenue, Naperville, IL, USA
Sales end soon
Stepping Into Spring: Paint & Sip
Sunday at 2:00 PM
McHenry · Ye Olde Corner Tap
Sales end soon
Stepping Into Spring: Paint & Sip
Sunday at 2:00 PM
McHenry · Ye Olde Corner Tap
ECHOES OF POMPEII - TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD LIVE
Sat, May 23, 7:00 PM
Whiting · Hoosier Theatre
ECHOES OF POMPEII - TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD LIVE
Sat, May 23, 7:00 PM
Whiting · Hoosier Theatre
Ruben Ramirez Comedy Night @ Inifinity Venue Zion
Sat, Jun 27, 6:00 PM + 2 more
Zion · 3363 N Sheridan Rd
Ruben Ramirez Comedy Night @ Inifinity Venue Zion
Sat, Jun 27, 6:00 PM + 2 more
Zion · 3363 N Sheridan Rd
Ladies Night April: Burlesque Salon
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM
Woodstock · 121 E Calhoun St
Ladies Night April: Burlesque Salon
Fri, Apr 24, 7:00 PM
Woodstock · 121 E Calhoun St
2026 Spring Recital
Sat, May 16, 3:00 PM
Romeoville · 174 Highpoint Dr
2026 Spring Recital
Sat, May 16, 3:00 PM
Romeoville · 174 Highpoint Dr
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, Apr 2, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Orland Park · Orland Park
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, Apr 2, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Orland Park · Orland Park
K-POP DEMON-HUNTERS PERFORMING ARTS CAMP (2 day camp June 24 & 25)
Wed, Jun 24, 9:00 AM
Romeoville · Creative Arts Center
K-POP DEMON-HUNTERS PERFORMING ARTS CAMP (2 day camp June 24 & 25)
Wed, Jun 24, 9:00 AM
Romeoville · Creative Arts Center
MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER WOODSTOCK,IL USA!!!
Sun, May 31, 8:00 PM
Woodstock · Trademark Events LLC
MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER WOODSTOCK,IL USA!!!
Sun, May 31, 8:00 PM
Woodstock · Trademark Events LLC
Neon Rodeo 90s Country Tribute LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live
Sat, May 9, 7:30 PM
Mokena · Jamo's Live
Neon Rodeo 90s Country Tribute LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live
Sat, May 9, 7:30 PM
Mokena · Jamo's Live
Almost full
Joliet, IL - Micro Maidens Dwarf Dancers @ The Forge
Fri, Apr 10, 7:00 PM
Joliet · 22 W Cass St
Almost full
Joliet, IL - Micro Maidens Dwarf Dancers @ The Forge
Fri, Apr 10, 7:00 PM
Joliet · 22 W Cass St
Sixes & Sevens LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live
Fri, May 15, 7:30 PM
Mokena · Jamo's Live
Sixes & Sevens LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live
Fri, May 15, 7:30 PM
Mokena · Jamo's Live
Grace & John Band & LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live
Fri, May 22, 7:30 PM
Mokena · Jamo's Live
Grace & John Band & LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live
Fri, May 22, 7:30 PM
Mokena · Jamo's Live
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, Apr 2, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Tinley Park · Tinley Park
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, Apr 2, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Tinley Park · Tinley Park
Paint and Sip Nite Event at Urban Kitchen
Wed, Apr 8, 7:00 PM
Crest Hill · Urban Kitchen
Paint and Sip Nite Event at Urban Kitchen
Wed, Apr 8, 7:00 PM
Crest Hill · Urban Kitchen

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Allegro Ballet of Oswego present Rapunzel

WENDY WALKER & THE CHOCOLATE DISPUTE

SCARED LIVE STAGE PLAY

Aries 80’s Birthday Bash

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Stepping Into Spring: Paint & Sip

Paint Your Own Frankenbunny Workshop

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Allegro Ballet of Oswego present Rapunzel

Allegro Ballet of Oswego present Rapunzel

Paint Your Own Frankenbunny Workshop

Paint Your Own Frankenbunny Workshop

WENDY WALKER & THE CHOCOLATE DISPUTE

WENDY WALKER & THE CHOCOLATE DISPUTE

SCARED LIVE STAGE PLAY

SCARED LIVE STAGE PLAY

Aries 80’s Birthday Bash

Aries 80’s Birthday Bash

Windy City Dueling Pianos, April 11th

Windy City Dueling Pianos, April 11th

Stepping Into Spring: Paint & Sip

Stepping Into Spring: Paint & Sip

ECHOES OF POMPEII - TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD LIVE

ECHOES OF POMPEII - TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD LIVE

Ruben Ramirez Comedy Night @ Inifinity Venue Zion

Ruben Ramirez Comedy Night @ Inifinity Venue Zion

Ladies Night April: Burlesque Salon

Ladies Night April: Burlesque Salon

2026 Spring Recital

2026 Spring Recital

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

K-POP DEMON-HUNTERS PERFORMING ARTS CAMP (2 day camp June 24 & 25)

K-POP DEMON-HUNTERS PERFORMING ARTS CAMP (2 day camp June 24 & 25)

MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER WOODSTOCK,IL USA!!!

MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER WOODSTOCK,IL USA!!!

Neon Rodeo 90s Country Tribute LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live

Neon Rodeo 90s Country Tribute LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live

Joliet, IL - Micro Maidens Dwarf Dancers @ The Forge

Joliet, IL - Micro Maidens Dwarf Dancers @ The Forge

Sixes & Sevens LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live

Sixes & Sevens LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live

Grace & John Band & LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live

Grace & John Band & LDA Preshow Line Dancing at Jamo's Live

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Paint and Sip Nite Event at Urban Kitchen

Paint and Sip Nite Event at Urban Kitchen

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