#1.
203 N. GENESEE ST, Waukegan, IL 60085
Lake County's newest venue for live entertainment. After undergoing a $23 million renovation, The Genesee b... More on EnjoyIllinois.com
Turn up the heat just a bit and bring down the snack bar prices a bit at least on the bottles of water...... More on TripAdvisor

#2.
203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, 60085
Star Productions proudly presents one wild night with Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent, at the Genesee Theatre... More on EnjoyIllinois.com
I have seen two Broadway productions at the Genesee and both were excellent, with great seats, although I b... More on TripAdvisor

#3.
39 Jack Benny Dr., Waukegan, 60087
Come & enjoy wonderful opera! - Season tickets available More on entertainment.com
Professional theatre and opera. All operas sung in English with piano accompaniement. Lake County's only opera company. More on EnjoyIllinois.com

#4.
Jack Benny Center for the Arts, Waukegan, IL 60087
Bowen Park Opera Company - Schornick Theatre - Beer? Check. Newspapers? Check. Bowen Park Opera Company - Schornick Theatre, at Jack Benny Center For The Arts, offers your usual selection of import... More on clubzone
Bowen Park Theatre Company - Schornick Theatre - Let’s face it. Going out in the city can get waaaaaay too expensive. Dinner, drinks, post-drinks, and then if you throw on bottle service, fughetabo... More on clubzone

#5.
400 Iris Lane, Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States of America
In 1866, the year after Henry W. Austin developed a large portion of Cicero Township as Austinville, approximately 20 acres were recorded as Merrick's Subdivision. At the time, developers were worr... More on chicagoparkdistrict.com
From Placido Domingo and Yo Yo Ma to Bonnie Raitt and the Indigo Girls, the Ravinia Concert Experience is a casual-chic event. More on igougo

#6.
201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, 60193
Featuring concerts, plays, art exhibits and dance. Wireless headsets for hearing impaired and wheelchair seating available. More on uptake_content
The Prairie Center serves as the hub of arts activities in the Northwest suburbs; music, theatre, dance, film, story telling, children's performances, and the visual arts are offered year round in ... More on GoCityKids

#7.
1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Music Institute- Nichols Concert Hall - Close your eyes. Think of the sexiest person you’d like to hook up with. Okay, now open your eyes. They’re not going to be at Music Institute- Nichols Concer... More on clubzone
The Music Institute of Chicago Nichols Concert Hall presents a variety of musical series and events, from classical to contemporary, by ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

#8.
3325 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
The Closet is an unpretentious neighborhood spot with a loud and constant loop of music videos (and sports... More on Frommers
I always liked the crowd here, but, never really understood why the bartenders were so standoffish and /or ... More on CitySearch

#9.
1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
The famous and historic Aragon was designed to replicate a Spanish palace courtyard, complete with crystal ... More on GoCityKids
My sentimental journey included seeing the Aragon Ballroom where my folks, who met in Chicago, dance away ... More on igougo

#10.
1122 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Blues Etc - We're not sure what the inclusion of the vague Etc. in this club's name might lead too (so far it's included a renovation that divided half the establishment into a sports bar), but we ... More on clubzone
Not too far from Kingston Mines (where you should go after Blues Etc. closes if you're not ready for the music to end) offers fantastic ... More on igougo
