Saturdays with Santa

Naughty or Nice Night Out

Join us for a night full of laughs, local vendors, Karaoke, prizes and mingling. Chair massages, Permanent jewelry, hat bar, pure romance party, charcuterie boards, samples and so much more! Stock up on Christmas gifts and come support your local talent. Our vendor list will continue to grow so stay tuned for updates! We can’t wait to enjoy the holidays with all of you !

Eastside Rockford South Rockford

Over The Limit @ Splitters

Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin Top 40 High Energy Boot Stompin Country.

Loves Park

BOBBY D @ Casey’s Pub

CHICAGO’S LEGENDARY MIX MASTER DJ BOBBY D will be at Casey’s Pub Friday Dec. 13th 9pm

Loves Park

Saturdays with Santa

On Saturday, December 14th from 11 AM to 1 PM, Biker Santa will be making the 1st of 2 annual visits to Kegel Harley-Davidson! Bring your little tykes and a charitable donation for Toys for Tots (a new, unwrapped toy or cash accepted) to get your photo taken with Good Ol’ Saint Nick -kids, families, pets, and grumpy, old bikers welcome! Santa’s elves have been working hard to make sure all the kids that come get a goodie bag to take home (while supplies last). Photo will be posted in an online album unless requested otherwise. The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is to assist the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. To learn more about their organization, visit: https://www.toysfortots.org/

Eastside Rockford South Rockford

Pop Up in the Parks

We are back in the Parks with our SIXTH Pop-Up in the Parks Event! This time, we are putting a little spin on our event this Christmas and bringing it to the BRAND NEW Lino’s Mercado for the FIRST TIME EVER! 🤯🎄 Vendors will fill the festive walking path as well as the Mercado’s shipping containers for the ultimate shopping experience. 🛒✨ Rest assured, we are still in the Parks! Our event will take place at 8400 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park IL 61111 from 11:00am-3:00pm. Rumor has it, Santa Clause will also be making a visit all the way from the North Pole! Come join us for an amazing Christmas Event with Lino’s delicious pizza, music by DJ Petey P, drinks, permanent jewelry, hair tinsel, and SO. MUCH. MORE.

Loves Park

Mannheim Steamroller @ Coronado Theatre

The holiday tradition continues! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 20 Sep 2024 at 08:00 AM

Downtown Rockford

Paul Bronson @ Chewy’s Bar

Paul Bronson Acoustic Music makes his debut @ Chewy’s Bar & Grill in Rockford, IL on Saturday, December 14th! A great place with terrific menu options and a cool vibe. I’ll be providing “The Sonic Backdrop” for dinner and drinks from 5-8pm. I hope you’ll join me in my maiden voyage @ Chewy’s!

Eastside Rockford South Rockford

Nonpoint With From Ashes To Embers, Finding Ghost, So Called Saints

WXRX Presents X-MAS EVENING 2024 Nonpoint With From Ashes To Embers, Finding Ghost, So Called Saints Saturday, December 14th, 2024 Doors 6:00 Show 7:00 13+ Tickets:

BLUE STEEL and Broadway Joe’s Bar & Grill

Old Dusty Boots converted to Broadway Joe’s! Same owners, new concept! We are always fan favorites when it comes to this venue! If you haven’t checked out Broadway Joe’s, then this is the night to do so. Plus, you’ll get to witness Bill on the Bass; his first love!

Eastside Rockford South Rockford

Shifty Shafer @ Splitter’s Bar & Grill

This will be our Last Show! Join us for the biggest and best Rock and Roll Dance Party in the area will be at Splitters Bar and Grill inside of Park Lanes 5318 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL. with Shifty Shafer. The band will hit the stage @ 8PM and will play your favorite Rock and Roll Dance songs until 12:00 am. Alex Colombi will be bringing in his Killer Hall of Fame RAMI Award Winning Light Show! We hope to see all of our friends there for one final Public Show!

Loves Park

AudioDrive @ The Mill Saloon

Saturday nights alright for Rockin at The Mill! Get there early for great drinks and food and we’ll getcha pumpin up the dancefloor! Whoooaah lookout it’s gonna be a party!

Machesney Park

Rollin Whiskey @ HOT ROD NELLIE’s BAR

Fun night of special guests with Rollin Whiskey. Statelines best in Country music.

Pecatonica

TRaSh 80’s @ Grand Avenue Pub

TRaSh 80’s returns to Grand Avenue Pub in Downtown Beloit, Wi. Come on out and get in the Christmas spirit…bring your friends…have some fun!

Beloit

FLANNEL DAZE @ CASEY’S PUB

LET’S GO!!!!!! FLANNEL DAZE back at CASEY’S PUB Saturday Dec 14th 8pm The best in 90’s Alternative!

Loves Park

Fish Head & The Bones, Super Brick, and the Lola Blu Band @ Mary’s Place

Three great local bands team up to rock Mary’s Place! Don’t miss Fish Head & The Bones, Super Brick, and Lola Blu Band at Mary’s Place, on Saturday, December 14th at 8:30!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

STEREOtype Band @ Benny’s at Nest

Stereotype is an award winning high energy pop punk and rock band bringing you all those emo hits and more. You’ll enjoy wicked drum and guitar licks, bass lines driving your heart wild, and a frontman with a blend of silky vocals and par none showmanship from all five band members. Stereotype has received multiple RAMI awards since 2021 for genre covers, male vocals, and people’s choice categories. You don’t want to miss your chance to see Stereotype!

Machesney Park

Christmas Cupcake Class

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Let’s sip and decorate! Join us at After The Vine in Rockton IL for a Christmas Gnome themed cupcake decorating class with Wicked Sweets by Kate! Class participants will learn to decorate 6 cupcakes (3 vanilla and 3 chocolate) with vanilla buttercream frosting. 4 of the cupcakes are the gnome design which will include dipping/decorating the gnome hats (sugar cones) in melted colored white chocolate. The other two designs are a Christmas wreath and a poinsettia flower. Kate will walk you through step by step how to create each cupcake masterpiece! Each paid participant will also receive a glass of wine to enjoy during class. After The Vine has a wonderful tasting menu to choose from and additional wine is available for purchase! Class will cover: Coloring the buttercream Setting up/filling piping bags Dipping sugar cone gnome hats Piping techniques for the gnome cupcake designs Piping techniques for the poinsettia and wreath cupcake designs Boxing the cupcakes for transport home Participants will leave with their 6 boxed/decorated cupcakes, a set of piping tips and couplers used in class **PLEASE NOTE- Class tickets are NON REFUNDABLE. This is an ADULTS ONLY 21+ class! […]

Rockton

Windsor Pizza Parlor’s Belated Taylor Swift Birth-Tay Par-Tay!!!

Windsor Pizza Parlor’s Belated Taylor Swift Birth-Tay Par-Tay!!! Come join us for our Belated Taylor Swift Birth-Tay Par-Tay here at the Parlor! Culture Shock is joining in on the fun with DJ Skyler spinning ALL the Taylor hits. Plus, don’t miss out on the Culture Shock Pop-Up Shop featuring Taylor merch. As a sweet perk, Sweet Baker Creations is providing Taylor Swift inspired cookies for the event. Time: 1pm-5pm #FREE Mark your calendars for a fun afternoon filled with: *Making Taylor friendship bracelets* *Taylor-inspired food & drink specials* *Taylor merch* *Taylor Trivia* *Taylor Swift hits spun by DJ Skyler from Culture Shock* See you at the Parlor for a fantastic afternoon of Taylor-themed fun! Let’s make it a Swiftie Birth-Tay celebration to remember!

Loves Park

Starcrumbs feat. Mark Lavengood @ Mary’s Place

The one and only Starcrumbs, (aka Scott Jackson of Cealed Kasket) brings world class dobro player and multi-instrumentalist Mark Lavengood to Mary’s Place for a special Sunday night show! Mark is a long time friend and collaborator with Billy Strings. Don’t miss your chance to catch Mark, playing with Starcrumbs, on Sunday, December 15th at 7pm! “Mark Lavengood is truly a treasure in our lives, and his music and positivity shine through the darkness like no other. A great songwriter and a master on the dobro, I am honored to call him my friend” – Billy Strings

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Karaoke with Mr. Mustache @ The Mill Saloon

Wednesday NightsKaraoke/Open Micfor CASH – Karafun Karaoke – Plug & Play original music – Comedy – Poetry *Each time you perform your name goes on a ticket for an hourly drawing for a $25 gift card to The Mill! 4x gift cards EVERY WEDNESDAY!!! Starts @ 7pm SHARP!!! Specials:$3.50 you call it’s from 4-7pm Fried Chicken Dinner $13.99, including: Soup or Salad +1 Side*specials alternate occasionally*

Machesney Park

The CarTunes @ Grand Avenue Pub

The CarTunes will rock you with hits from the 70’s and 80’s at the wonderful Grand Avenue Pub! Great food, drinks, dancing, and fun times!

Beloit

Prairie Smoke @ Mary’s Place (FREE SHOW)

Rockford’s top psych rock band, Prairie Smoke, takes over Mary’s Place on Friday, December 20th at 9pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Ugly Sweater Party & Karaoke @ Neighbors

The Friday before Christmas- grab your ugly sweater and join us for Karaoke on a Friday Night at Neighbors

Loves Park

Saturday’s with Santa

On Saturday, December 21st from 11 AM to 1 PM, Biker Santa will be making his final visit to Kegel Harley-Davidson for 2024! Bring your little tykes and a charitable donation for Toys for Tots (a new, unwrapped toy or cash accepted) to get your photo taken with Good Ol’ Saint Nick -kids, families, pets, and grumpy, old bikers welcome! Santa’s elves have been working hard to make sure all the kids that come get a goodie bag to take home (while supplies last). Photo will be posted in an online album unless requested otherwise. The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is to assist the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. To learn more about their organization, visit: https://www.toysfortots.org/

Eastside Rockford South Rockford

Illinois Vintage Fest

Last of the year for us! We will be returning to the Rockford area with our good friend @smileysvintagesupply to bring you an event full of holiday cheer! Screw City Vintage Market will have 20 different vintage vendors at the areas new premiere venue @mercatobylinos. Food, drinks and of course vintage clothing, home decor & more. Don’t sleep… we hope to see ya one last time!

Loves Park

That Gurl @ Benny’s at Nest

That Gurl provides a mix of ROCK, FUNK, DISCO, and SOUL, ensuring a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for the audience.

Machesney Park

Chritsmas Party feat. Acoustic Millennium Band (AMB) @ Whiskeys Roadhouse

Come join us for the last show of the 2024 year! The Mystery Dates will be kicking off the evening followed by The Acoustic Millennium Band to finish off the evening rocking their original music and all the hits from the 60’s to 2000’s! Prizes and giveaways and goodies galore, so stop down and get groovy with us!

Rockford Westside Rockford

Mixtape @ Rural on Tap

We are excited to return to Rural on Tap Saturday, December 21st! Join us for your favorite throwback tunes from the 90’s and beyond from 8-11pm! Formed in Rockford, Mix Tape is an acoustic trio comprised of Tim Speer, Jason Reed, and Shannon Espinosa. Enjoy a mix from artists such as Sheryl Crow, Weezer, No Doubt, The Cranberries, Fastball and many more!

Eastside Rockford

Wait, What? @ Rascals Bar and Grill

The 90’s/00’s are back at Rascals Bar and Grill! The gang in Wait, What? are performing as a full band trio playing all your favorite 90’s/00’s hits from 8-11pm!

The 80’s Hit List @ The Mill Saloon

The 80’s Hit List is a high energy band that brings you the best hits of the 80’s. Come ready to dance and sing the night away!

Machesney Park

Rollin Whiskey @ Neighbors

Rollin Whiskey at Neighbors Bar & Grill on a Monday Night!! We are celebrating Christmas Eve EVE with a country music dance party, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, on the heated patio. Come dress festive and let’s let loose with live music and cocktails with friends and family before the holiday functions! NO COVER

Loves Park

Redwood Band @ Hard Rock Casino Rockford

Redwood’s debut at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford on the Café Stage! Stay and celebrate Cassidy’s 30th birthday at midnight! The Real Deal will be playing after us from 10pm-1am.

Eastside Rockford

Rollin Whiskey @ Casey’s Pub

Pre partying for New Years with the best Country band in town.

Loves Park

Vinyl Daze @ Grand Avenue Pub

Come and Join us for a early celebration 🍾 music, party favors and early countdown.

Beloit

Dead Man’s Hand @ Embassy Suites Rockford

DMH is at Embassy Suites to celebrate and close out 2024! Formal event with a great dinner, cash bar and a midnight toast! We will entertain you 7-11 followed by a DJ to bring in the new year!

Downtown Rockford

Jan 2025

Pistol Pete

Local guitar great, Pistol Pete, returns to Mary’s Place, on Saturday, January 11th at 8pm!

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Mar 2025

Fantasy Fae Ball

Prepare to step into a realm where dreams come to life and magic fills the air. She Hive 815 and The Court of Dreams invite you to our Fantasy Fae Ball—an enchanted evening like no other, coming to Rockford, IL! ✨ Join us in a breathtaking 3-story venue transformed into a world of fantasy and wonder. Wander through the ethereal Rainbow Market, sip on carefully crafted specialty drinks that even the fae would envy, and lose yourself in the rhythm of live music that will make you feel as if you’re dancing under a starlit sky. Dress in your most magical attire—whether you’re a daring adventurer, an ethereal fae, or a mythical creature from beyond. This is a night where your imagination knows no bounds, and you can truly be anything you desire. Highlights of the Evening: 🌈 Rainbow Market featuring unique artisans and wares 🍹 Themed cocktails that bring fantasy to life 🍤 Light hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats 🎶 Live music to enchant and entertain 💃 Dancing in the heart of an otherworldly experience

Downtown Rockford Rockford

Sep 2025

PeaceFreak & Rokken Dokken

Rock n Roll @ Splitters inside Park Lanes Bowling Center.