The Vixen in McHenry

KENNY LIVE - THE CHESNEY EXPERIENCE w/ SPECIAL GUEST: JUSTIN WALLACE
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | All Ages w/Guardian
KENNY LIVE – THE CHESNEY EXPERIENCE
W/ SPECIAL GUEST: JUSTIN WALLACE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM
ALL AGES SHOW

DJ REIGN - FEBRUARY 20TH
2026-02-20 22:30 - 2026-02-21 02:00 | 21+ w/ID
DJ REIGN
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
10:30PM – 2AM
NO COVER
21+ ONLY W/ID
**BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SELFIE BOOTH!

TOO HYPE CREW
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:30 | All Ages w/Guardian
TOO HYPE CREW
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM
ALL AGES SHOW
TICKETS:
VIP Club Members on sale Thurs Jan 8th @ 10am
Public sale Fri Jan 9th @ 10am

More than a party band, more than a tribute band. Too Hype Crew is a full-blown rump-shakin’, rhyme-makin’ old school hip hop experience like nothing else you’ve ever seen. THC is a show…it’s art…it’s a house party on stage – all packaged in an unprecedented way.
THC is a tasteful tribute to the fun hip hop and party anthems of the 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s. Featuring all-live (no tracks) instrumentation from a seven-piece band, along with choreographed “Fly Girl” dancers.
**Stick around and immediately after the band our DJ will be playing until 2am!

DAVID BELLAH - IN THE VIXEN LOUNGE
2026-02-19 19:30 - 22:00 | 21+ w/ID
DAVID BELLAH
IN THE VIXEN LOUNGE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
7:30PM – 10PM
*No Cover

FREE COMEDY NIGHT W/ SARAH PERRY
2026-02-18 19:30 - 22:00 | 21+ w/ID
FREE STAND UP COMEDY NIGHT
HEADLINER: SARAH PERRYYou may have seen her on: Netflix Is a Joke Fest, Don’t Tell, SXSW, Stand up NBC, or Man of the People
Best part – you get to come enjoy the show FOR FREE!!!!No cover – No Drink Minimums – 21+ OnlyDoors Open at 7:30PM – Showtime 8PM

TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY W/ DJ AK
2026-02-14 22:30 - 2026-02-15 02:00 | 21+ w/ID
Valentine’s Day Traffic Light Party!
W/ DJ AK
We’ve got wrist bands for you… Red – If you’re takenYellow – If you’re possibly single, it’s complicated Green – If you’re single

Must be 21+ w/ID10:30PMNo Cover

VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER & A SHOW - FEATURING SIMPLY ELTON
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:30 | All Ages w/Guardian
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER & A SHOW – FEATURING SIMPLY ELTON
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM
TICKETS INCLUDE ADMITTANCE TO THE SHOW AND DINNER.
DINNER MENU (Buffet):
6 oz Lemon Basil Chicken Topped with Roasted Artichokes
Fennel & Green Beans with Oranges & Almonds
Signature Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Enlighted Caeser Salad: Romaine & Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing Topped with Shaved Parmesan
Baskets of Artisan Rolls w/ Bread & Butter
**TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR DINNER – WE HAVE OPENED THE BALCONY FOR SEATING ONLY (NO DINNER INCLUDED) – TABLES INCLUDE 4 SEATS AND A PRIVATE BAR & LOUNGE

DJ REIGN - FEBRUARY 13TH
2026-02-13 22:30 - 2026-02-14 02:00 | 21+ w/ID
DJ REIGN
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
10:30PM – 2AM
NO COVER
21+ ONLY W/ID
**BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SELFIE BOOTH!

THE TAYLOR SWIFT EXPERIENCE - SPARKS FLY W/ SPECIAL GUESTS - EMMA AND THE DILEMMA
2026-02-13 19:00 - 22:30 | All Ages w/Guardian
SPARKS FLY – THE TAYLOR SWIFT EXPERIENCE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM
ALL AGES SHOW
SPECIAL GUESTS: EMMA AND THE DILEMMA
TICKETS: Pre-Sale for VIP Club Members Tues Dec 16th @ 10am – Public Sale Wed Dec 17th @ 10am
**NOTE: We have reduced the number of tickets we are selling to this show to create a better experience and more space for all our younger Swifties!

SPARKS FLY: Introducing the perfect gal to tackle one of the biggest country and pop music sensations of our time, Sammy Jo!. Samantha is a Joliet, IL native with humble beginnings playing piano at only 5 years of age. Samantha has been groomed for the big stage by her parents whom still perform professionally to this day in the Chicagoland area. With Music and instruments around her everywhere, she soon picked up the guitar and began playing, starting with her young musical idol, Taylor Swift. One of Sammy Jo’s first song ever performed in public was the T. Swift smash hit “Teardrops on My Guitar”. She quickly fell in love with Taylor’s incredible song writing and story telling abilities. After many years of playing many of here favorite songs in coffee houses, at weddings, and for special events, she took her talent to the next level as professional country band, Summer Son’s lead vocalist. Now Sammy Jo is ready to pay tribute in true adoration of one of the best catalogs and talents in modern music by fronting Sparks Fly-The Taylor Swift Experience!

EMMA AND THE DILEMMA: Emma and the Dilemma is a music & creative arts project featuring the amazing vocalist & performer Emma Cismesia! EMMA ✩ has quickly become one of the hottest acts in the Chicagoland area! EMMA ✩ features high-energy diva pop, rock & soul that is guaranteed to impress! The setlist includes artists such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, Rihanna, Dusty Springfield, ABBA, Olivia Rodrigo, The Cranberries, No Doubt, Blondie, Aretha Franklin, Alanis Morisette, Janis Joplin, Pat Benetar, 4 Non-Blondes, and more. EMMA ✩ released her first EP of original music on Feb. 22, 2025 at Ballydoyle‘s in Downers Grove.

LARA BELL - IN THE VIXEN LOUNGE
2026-02-12 19:30 - 22:00 | 21+ w/ID
LARA BELL
IN THE VIXEN LOUNGE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
7:30PM – 10PM
*No Cover

FREE COMEDY NIGHT - DOUBLE HEADER W/ JOSH CAHN & POWERFUL COMEDY
2026-02-11 19:30 - 22:00 | 21+ w/ID
FREE STAND UP COMEDY NIGHT
WE’VE GOT DOUBLE HEADLINERS THIS WEEK:JOSH CAHN (you loved him at BINGO LOCO, come see him again!)POWERFUL COMEDY: Comedian & Motivational Speaker for Smart Stupid People
Best part – you get to come enjoy the show FOR FREE!!!!No cover – No Drink Minimums – 21+ OnlyDoors Open at 7:30PM – Showtime 8PM

DJ LG - FEBRUARY 7TH
2026-02-07 22:30 - 2026-02-08 02:00 | 21+ w/ID
DJ LG
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY YTH
10:30PM – 2AM
NO COVER
21+ ONLY W/ID
**BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SELFIE BOOTH!

SOLD OUT - EMO NIGHT LIVE w/ ALL AMERICAN THROWBACKS
2026-02-07 19:00 - 22:30 | All Ages w/Guardian
EMO NIGHT LIVE W/ ALL AMERICAN THROWBACKS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM
ALL AGES SHOW
TICKETS:
VIP Club Members Pre-Sale: Tues Dec 2 @ 10am
Public Sale: Wed Dec 3 @ 10am

Break out your skinny jeans & dust off that old band t-shirt! Emo night LIVE w/ All American Throwbacks is coming to the Vixen!
••All American Throwbacks•• will be performing your favorite pop punk and emo throwback hits from all the scene bands such as Fall Out Boy / Blink-182 / Panic! @ The Disco / Sum 41 / Good Charlotte / All Time Low / Taking Back Sunday / My Chemical Romance / AFI / The Used / Metro Station / Falling in Reverse / Pierce The Veil / 3OH!3 / & SO MANY MORE! If it’s a song you cried to in middle school, we probably play it (;
Don’t identify as an emo kid? That’s fine! We play tons of hits that you’ll be sure to know. We’ll have you cryin’ in da club to Mr. Brightside, or dancing to a few surprises. Come party!
This band is more than just a show – it’s a full on party! With complete crowd interaction & non-stop banger after banger, they’ll have you singing along, dancing, and party song after song all night long.
Emo attire is highly encouraged! Wear your emo best & let’s prove it was NEVER A PHASE </3

DJ AK - FEBRUARY 6TH
2026-02-06 22:30 - 2026-02-07 22:30 | 21+ w/ID
DJ AK
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
10:30PM – 2AM
NO COVER
21+ ONLY W/ID
**BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SELFIE BOOTH!

METALLICA TRIBUTE - THE FOUR HORSEMEN
2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:30 | All Ages w/Guardian
THE FOUR HORSEMEN
A CELEBRATION OF METALLICA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM
ALL AGES SHOW
TICKETS:
VIP Club Member Pre-Sale on Tues, Oct 21 @ 10am
Public Sale on Wed, Oct 22nd @ 10am

THE FOUR HORSEMEN:
Dedication to excellence is what separates U.S. metal heroes THE FOUR HORSEMEN from the ocean of ‘tribute’ bands. The only album-quality Metallica experience on the planet, they deliver the unforgettable, note-for-note, perfect experience that is guaranteed to surpass even the wildest dreams of Metallica aficionados. The speed, the precision, the signature riffs, and the look – THE FOUR HORSEMEN are the real deal!
They have the talent to deliver the sonic authenticity of the vintage thrash songs with high caliber execution – including the blistering vocals of the albums like no one else. No gimmicks on the stage. Just sheer energy, chest-pounding, crowd-pleasing power. The very same intensity that drew millions to Metallica in the 80’s. Guitarist/vocalist Sean Perry explains; “Fans deserve the highest quality reproduction of Metallica’s records and shows. That’s why we’re here.”

KAREN SHOOK - IN THE VIXEN LOUNGE
2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00 | 21+ w/ID
KAREN SHOOK
IN THE VIXEN LOUNGE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
7PM – 10PM
*No Cover
Come out and enjoy the beautiful sounds of Karen Shook while you enjoy a drink with friends!

DJ AK - SAT JAN 31ST
2026-01-31 22:30 - 2026-02-01 02:00 | 21+ w/ID
DJ AK
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST
10:30PM – 2AM
NO COVER
21+ ONLY W/ID
**BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SELFIE BOOTH IN THE SPORTS BAR!

BON JOURNEYED W/ SPECIAL GUEST: CHEAP FOREIGN CARS
2026-01-31 19:00 - 22:30 | All Ages w/Guardian
BON JOURNEYED
W/ SPECIAL GUEST: CHEAP FOREIGN CARS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM
ALL AGES SHOW
TICKETS:
VIP Club Presale – Fri Dec 5 @ 10am
Public Sale – Sat Dec 6 @ 10am

Friends for 30 years, Tyler Holcomb of ARRA & Matthew Pablecas of Oh Yes! join forces to create the Ultimate Bon Jovi / Journey experience. With Marty Craven on Guitar, Joe “Powder” Lynch on drums, Brian Sheridan on Bass, and Robert “Doc” Watson on Keys.

DJ REIGN - FRI JAN 30TH
2026-01-30 22:30 - 2026-01-31 02:00 | 21+ w/ID
DJ REIGN
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH
10:30PM – 2AM
NO COVER
21+ ONLY W/ID
**BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SELFIE BOOTH IN THE SPORTS BAR!

NAME THE FOX CONTEST
2026-01-30 18:00 - 2026-02-02 11:59 | 18+ w/ID
🦊 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐗 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓

This fox originally showed up at The Vixen because it heard there were snacks. There weren’t, but he stayed because there were bands, short lines to the bar, Comedy, DJs, dance floors, welcoming staff and a selfie booth.

Some say he feeds on guitar solos. Others claim he hasn’t slept since 2020. He’s been spotted judging dance moves, disappearing into VIP without a wristband, demanding encores for opening acts, and starting dance floors with nothing but confidence and emotional instability. Rumor has it that he once tried to tip a bartender with painted rocks from the Riverwalk, requested “Free Bird” three times in one night, and refuses to leave before last call (even on a Wednesday. ) He considers himself a music critic, a party professional, and an emotional support buddy for people who stayed out too late.
He lives for live music, bass that rattles your ribs, and nights that blur into morning. Equal parts troublemaker, music fanatic, and late-night legend.
He’s bold.
He’s fluffy.
He makes his own rules.
He follows the beat.
And he may or may not be responsible for at least three legendary after-parties.
One thing’s certain: The Vixen has a new resident, but he needs a name. Help us out!

THE WINNER OF OUR “NAME THE FOX” CONTEST WILL WIN A 4-PACK OF GA TICKET TO THEIR CHOICE OF AN UPCOMING SHOW.

OH YES & JUSTIN WALLACE - ROCKIN' LIKE A HURRICANE FUNDRAISER
2026-01-30 18:00 - 22:30 | All Ages w/Guardian
Rockin’ like a Hurricane Concert
The Marian Central Athletic Booster Club Fundraiser
OH YES! W/ SPECIAL GUEST JUSTIN WALLACE
Friday, January 30, 2026
Doors Open: 6:00 PM

Tickets on sale now: https://rockinmarian.givesmart.com

Let’s pack The Vixen and rock the night to support our student-athletes!

SINGO
2026-01-29 19:00 - 22:00 | 21+ w/ID
JOIN US FOR SINGO!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM – GAMES START AT 7:30PM
NO COVER
21+
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNER OF EVERY ROUND!

KELLYE HOWARD
2026-01-28 19:30 - 22:00 | 21+ w/ID
KELLYE HOWARD – COMEDIAN
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28TH
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30PM
SHOW STARTS AT 8:00PM
TABLES/SEATS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
MUST BE 21+
Kellye has been seen on on Comedy Central, Just for Laughs, Steppenwolf, Starz & Don’t Tell!
No tickets needed – No drink minimum – Just a good time and plenty of laughs!!!

TJ TEKNIK - SAT JAN 24TH
2026-01-24 22:30 - 2026-01-25 02:00 | 21+ w/ID
DJ TEKNIK
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH
10:30PM – 2AM
NO COVER
21+ ONLY W/ID
**BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SELFIE BOOTH IN THE SPORTS BAR!

DJ LG - FRI JAN 23RD
2026-01-23 22:30 - 2026-01-24 02:00 | 21+ w/ID
DJ LG
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD
10:30PM – 2AM
NO COVER
21+ ONLY W/ID
**BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SELFIE BOOTH IN THE SPORTS BAR!

ADAM GILBERT
2026-01-21 19:30 - 22:30 | 21+ w/ID
ADAM GILBERT – COMEDIAN
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30PM
SHOW STARTS AT 8:00PM
TABLES/SEATS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
MUST BE 21+
Adam has been seen on DON’T TELL, SIRIUS XM, VULTURE, JUST FOR LAUGHS, COMEDY CELLAR
No tickets needed – No drink minimum – Just a good time and plenty of laughs!!!
