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    Des Plaines Theatre

    4.0 (76 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ada S.

    This place has an amazing staff that cares about this place! From the security to the bartenders everyone is a joy. This place also has great pizza and two fully stocked bars. The prices to concerts aren't bad but it's a lot of older bands, nothing new. Plenty of parking in the city garages or on the street. Or a very easy METRA ride in. I recommend everyone stop by once, very pretty interior and a great speak easy above. they have live music most nights too.

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    MaryAnn B.

    Beautiful 100 year old theater. Saved from demolition just a few months ago for its birthday!

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    Amanda K.

    This theater has been revived to all its glory. Ron Onesti did a beautiful job restoring thie old DesPlaines Theater. It's a really cool place to hang out and see concerts. Upstairs has a cool Speakeasy that's stunning. On the main floor there is also a beautiful bar & a place to get some food. The staff is all really great with good service. It's easy to get to & parking is so easy and free behind the venue. This is just a really great place to go hang out, or go to a concert. They have such a wide variety of events going on there. Mr. Onesti is a class act & often comes on before the show. Check out the Des Plaines Theatre or even some on the other theatres he has, they are all in great locations, beautiful, with so much on site from bars to food. All of them are ten out of ten!!

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    Phil S.

    12/12/24 - it's been decades since I've been inside of The Des Plaines Theater. I use to come here in the 70's for $.60 cent movies. They reopened the theater Oct 2021 after doing a complete rehab of the theater, the main lobby entrance & especially the speakeasy upstairs. It's so awesome the see what they have done We were invited to see a show @ the theater by my nieces husband Bill. Bill is a Chicago Fireman. Part of the revenues for the show went to a fund that will benefit the families of first responders ie firemen, police, paramedics that have been either disabled, injured or died on the job. The Des Plaines Theater was built in 1925. The show "Do You Hear What I Hear was produced by Onesti Entertainment. Wayne Messmer performed part of the show.

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    Marc G.

    Saw "BIG SUITS", a tribute ban featuring Talking Heads music. The venue was perfect for an intimate musical performance. Highly recommend!

    Feb 2024.
    Howard L.

    Coco Hawley was the singer of the night on my inaugural visit to their Bourbon 'N Brass Speakeasy.  There is no cover on Wednesdays and Thursdays and it was a treat to hear her sing while enjoying a couple of drinks.  She has a great voice and likes to interact with her audience and is a hoot.  She sang from 7 - 10pm with a couple of breaks.  The hidden second floor Speakeasy is quite quaint, cozy, and comfortable and it's like an intimate piano bar setting with period decor but without the piano.  She sang various hits from the 60's - 80's and later took suggestions from the audience, just like at a piano bar, and even took my Stevie Nicks' request.  In fact Coco is a native of Park Ridge, being a 1980 graduate of Maine South HS, but also sang at a Manhattan Midtown piano bar on 46th Street for some 18 years.  So she's been around and is an 'ol pro and this Speakeasy is home base for now. They have a small but full bar right in the Speakeasy and serve a limited selection of beers and wines, but can make whatever cocktail you might like and the cocktails are in the $15 - $18 range.  There is no written drink menu per se.  I had a couple of delectable Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned's for $15 and Ivan was the friendly bartender.  It was a nice, fun, and enjoyable outing and I plan to return.

    Jessica L.

    We spent our Valentine's Day at the Des Plaines theatre and participated in their murder mystery dinner, St Valentine's Day massacre. The theatre looked amazing through its renovation. We didn't know what to expect as this was our first murder mystery dinner. The seating was self serving. If you are going with a group, go early to get your table. The show had about 10 tables (10 person per table) You will share with others. The dinner part could be better organized. Dinner was not plated, you have to stand in line. The process probably took a little under an hour to feed the patrons. We had a basic salad with Italian dressing, meatballs (yummy), and cheese ravioli. The staff was super nice. If you want alcoholic beverages, I suggest you get it prior to sitting down before dinner. The line does get long. As for the show, it was cool! The actors of the show was fantastic. We went with another couple and we had a great time!

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    Karen N.

    Another wonderful show! We received complimentary tickets for Phat Cat Swingers. We were not familiar with them, but on very hot Sunday afternoon we decided to attend. What a surprise. They often perform at Disney parks and put on an entertaining show. Great orchestra and lots of energy. There were several audience members dancing throughout out the show. A very entertaining show.

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    Nice theater, however seats are too tight, and uncomfortable, especially with winter clothing.

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    Saw Al Dimeola there. We had front row seats. Good concert. Restrooms were good and concessions also.

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    Lovely theater that has been nicely restored!

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    It is a very nice theater where great shows are performed. Parking is easy which makes it a no worry zone.

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    On the same block are a Japanese restaurant, Dotombori, which I would recommend. Pho Dung Gia is also on same block and is an old school Vietnamese restaurant. Sugar Bowl is an old school brunch place but would be closed in evening. I would… Read more

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    There is a convenient public and free parking garage right behind the theatre and a short walk to the theatre entrance.

    Hello.What time would a single band ,7 pm show end typically?Train riding friend is trying to figure ride from train to home after concert this Saturday (Yes) .thanks!

    9ish. Don't t know what their curfew is.

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    There's no smoking or vaping allowed inside the theatre, but you can smoke or vape 15 feet outside the entrance.

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    3.2(46 reviews)
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    Bourbon & Brass

    4.5(4 reviews)
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    12/28/24 - While we loved going to Bourbon & Brass. This is a cool speakeasy on the second floor…read moreof the Des Plaines Theater. When I was a kid I use to go to the Des Plaines Theater & watch movies for 60 cents (ahhh nostalgia trip down memory lane), but I digress The speakeasy inside the Des Plaines Theater is an awesome idea. The show was awesome but the one MAJOR MAJOR issue I have is the bartender who continued to serve my sister's friend. He was obviously very very drunk to a point where he could barely walk wo/stumbling. He was slurring his words. Both my sister & I asked the bartender not to serve him anymore alcohol but she kept serving him drinks even after we asked. She continued to serve him even after we asked her not to. When he and my sister left she told me he tried to put the key in the ignition 14X's before she convinced him to let her drive. Your bartender's need to be aware of a persons level of intoxication. Both my sister & I asked her not to serve him anymore drinks but she continued to serve him. Thank God my sister was able to convince him to let her drive home otherwise what was an excellent evening could have ended tragically. Please have your bartenders be more conscious of a persons level of intoxication. While I gave Bourbon & Brass a 5 star review I need to down grade that for over serving someone alcohol even after both my sister & I asked her to stop serving him

    I heard there was a speakeasy at this theater, so we had to stop by to check it out. Free parking…read moreat the lot behind or ramp. There was a show that evening, when we entered the theater, the usher asked to see our tickets. I asked how to get to the speakeasy and the usher pointed to the elevator, take it to the second floor. Once we got to the second floor, more ushers greeted us and informed us there's a jazz band performing and small cover charge. As soon as we paid and entered through the bookshelf, the room was beautifully arranged as a lounge with fancy and vintage sofas and couches. Kind of reminds me of someone grandma's house. The bar had snacks available, otherwise more drink options. The band played good songs too. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and jazz fan.

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    The Log Cabin - 5 TVs wide across the bar.  Probably another 12 scattered indoors and outdoors.

    The Log Cabin

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    Stopped at a Route 66 diner in Pontiac, IL for lunch, The Log Cabin. It was established in 1926…read moreand they are celebrating their 100th anniversary in May 2026. The Yelp reviews were mostly five stars, and it was touted to be a locals' favorite, so we decided to give it a try. We both chose the patty melt with a cup of vegetable soup. The soup sounded like an excellent choice on this cold cloudy day. The food, the service and the ambience were all wonderful. We finished off the meal sharing a slice of hot peach pie with vanilla bean ice cream. It was all fantastic.

    Sports bar with good Polish food and the vibe of a tiki bar mixed with a pirate bar with multiple…read morebocce alleys out back. This place is a little slice of heaven. Established (as the wall told me) in 1936, I expected "Polish" to be in menu alone...and I was wrong. The gal behind the bar had an accent. Halfway through the Bears game, I started hearing folks concerning and cheering in Polish. I felt like I had slipped into a cool little club to which I would never have otherwise been invited. Loud (but not too loud) and boisterous. I read some other reviews talking about rude regulars: rubbish. Chicago is loud and direct. If you don't like that vibe, the shoulders in this city may just be a little too broad for you. The pierogi and the pyzy were great, both served with sour cream. The beers, while not draft, had a wide, Euro-leaning selection but still respected some local favorites (Old Style). Good food. Good folks. Confusingly brilliant ambiance. You're missing out if you skip The Log Cabin.

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    Emerson's Ale House

    3.8(485 reviews)
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    If you're in the northwestern burbs of Chicago, this is definitely a solid restaurant/bar to visit…read more Ambiance was good - lit well enough but not overly bright or dark. Establishment was clean. While it was very busy, even the noise level was at a normal volume (acoustics of the bar?). Server was Nicole, and she was attentive and cordial. The food was great! We decided to share a few apps: chicken tenders, fries, and bacon burger sliders. My friend got a non-alcoholic peach Moscow mule, and I had Slow Melt Pale Ale from Half Acre Brewing. My beer was awesome, and the chicken tenders were my fave out of the 3! However, they were all very good. Go check it out when you're in the Mt. Prospect area - great beer list and lots of menu options.

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    Prairie Lakes Community Theater - At Prairie Lakes Theater for a Big Noise Theater production.

    Prairie Lakes Community Theater

    4.1(7 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    This review is specifically about the facility, the Prairie Lakes Theater. It's adjacent to the…read morePrairie Lakes Community Center and I presume there's a connecting interior hallway between the two. The theatre is part of the Des Plaines Park District and what a great asset for the city. There are a handful of organizations that rent space for their productions here I think, amongst them Big Noise Theatre, which I learned about at a Park Ridge summer event and that's how I found out there's a great black-box theatre in the suburbs. They've hosted various arts companies, including dance and opera. They're also available for rent by other parties as well. Prairie Lakes has just under 300 seats and the sight lines are good; I don't think there are any limited view seats in the place. Seats were very comfortable too. Parking is ample, given its location, and free.

    We returned to this nice and intimate theatre to see Big Noise Theatre's kids musical 'Elephant &…read morePiggie's "We Are in a Play!"'. It was a most delightful play, and this is when I learned that the Big Noise Theatre company rents space from the Prairie Lakes Community Theatre for their productions. I guess some previous reviews allude to this arrangement, but I never paid attention until today on what "theatre name" was appropriate here. In any event, we're now 2 for 2 on 5 star outings at this venue.

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    Prairie Lakes Community Theater - Also the venue for Big Noise Theatre productions.  This one on 2-12-2023.

    Also the venue for Big Noise Theatre productions. This one on 2-12-2023.

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