Nov 29 2025, 8:00pm
Three Oaks
Joel Paterson's Hi-Fi Christmas Guitar at The Acorn
In addition to solo shows that delve into the history of all-things-guitar, Joel’s current projects include: The Joel Paterson Trio; The Joel Paterson Quartet (seen weekly at the world-famous Green Mill Cocktail Lounge); and The Western Elstons (Chicago honky tonk favorites). He is also known for
Sittin' In and Groovin' Out: Metta Quintet with River Valley High School Jazz Orchestra at The Acorn
Sittin’ In and Groovin’ Out promotes creativity and teamwork, builds confidence, cultivates a deeper appreciation of jazz music, improves students' overall musicianship and improvisational skills and inspires students to want to continue to improve and excel in both music and life. Band students at
Nov 21 2025, 8:00pm
The Illegal Smiles: A Tribute to John Prine at The Acorn
The Illegal Smiles are a group of Chicagoland songwriters and musicians with a deep love for the songs of John Prine, from his stunning debut to The Tree of Forgiveness, and everything in-between. The beauty of Prine fans is that we all know the words, whether they make us sob or smile, so come sing
Nov 5 2025, 7:00pm
The Acorn and JazzReach present An Evening with Metta Quintet
For the third year, The Acorn is proud to partner with JazzReach to present free community and educational programming this November. Join us for a free community concert – An Evening with JazzReach’s Metta Quintet to kick off the 3-day residency!About JazzReach
JazzReach is a nationally recognized
Nov 1 2025, 8:00pm
The Verve Pipe at The Acorn
The Verve Pipe has spent the better part of three decades in evolution, creating a sound that transcends genre and generation.It's a sound rooted in pop hooks, alt-rock guitars, and the sharp songwriting of front man Brian Vander Ark. A sound that's taken the band from the golden days of late-'90s