Upcoming Events
Little Fort Film Festival
An Environmental Gathering
Sat-Sun, June 20TH-21ST, 2026
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Sat, June 20th, 12PM-4PM
Sun, June 21st, 12PM-4PM
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Little Fort Environmental Film Festival is an international cinematic event held annually in downtown Waukegan, Illinois, celebrating conservation, Great Lakes preservation, and environmental storytelling.
The 3B Furniture Sale
We accumulate furniture all year long, you buy it during this sale!
Sat, June 20TH
The Lab
115 N Genesee Street (map)
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Sat, June 20th, 2026, 5PM-9PM
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The 3B Furniture Sale is this June during ArtWauk. If you’re looking for a gently used chair, table, or something else then come on by and take a peek!
11th Annual Summer Dance Arts Festival
An L-Theory Collective Dance Event
Sat, June 27th
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Sat, June 27th, 2026, 5PM-7PM
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Continuing a tradition of celebrating community engagement in the arts, this festival will present works by emerging and established choreographers, original works by local singer/songwriters, and a video dance screening. This festival has taken place in Grayslake, Honolulu, virtually, and returns to Waukegan for its fourth year.
General Admission tickets $5
Drinks & Drama
Have a drink and create some comedy
Thurs, July 9th
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Thurs, July 9th, 2026, 7PM
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Forget a sip and paint. Join us for Drinks & Drama! Have a drink and participate in some DRAMA. Your ticket guarantees you your first beer or glass of wine on us and then we create the comedy together.
Drinks & Drama
Have a drink and create some comedy
Thurs, August 13th
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Thurs, August 13th, 2026, 7PM
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Forget a sip and paint. Join us for Drinks & Drama! Have a drink and participate in some DRAMA. Your ticket guarantees you your first beer or glass of wine on us and then we create the comedy together.
Dine & Donate at Denny’s Restaurant
Dine & Donate Fundraiser
Sun, September 13th 7AM-10PM
Denny’s Restaurant
3890 Northpoint Blvd (map)
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Mon, September 13th, 2026, 7AM-10PM
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Our favorite kind of fundraiser. Drop in to Denny’s in Waukegan and they’ll donate a portion of your sale to Three Brothers. Just remember to mention us when you order!
Waukecon
Waukegan’s Very Own Comic Book Convention
Sat, September 19TH, 12PM-5PM
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Fri, Sep 19TH, 2026, 12PM-5PM
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Waukegan's annual comic book convention, from 12-6 PM at Three Brothers Theatre, 221 N. Genesee Street.
Stories of Doom & Misfortune
A night of recited and performed stories by Edgar Allan Poe
Fri & Sat, Oct 2ND-3RD
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026, 7:30PM
Sat, Oct 3rd, 2026, 7:30PM
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Join us for a night of stories by the macabre master: Edgar Allan Poe. Our performers will recite and perform some of the greatest stories from one of the most haunted writers to have ever existed.
Waukegan Comedy Jam
A Stand Up Comedy Festival
Fri & Sat, Nov 13TH-14TH
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Fri, Nov 13th, 2026, 8PM
Fri, Nov 14th, 2026, 9PM
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The Waukegan Comedy Jam premiered downtown @ Three Brothers Theatre and Green Town Tavern in 2019 featuring regional and national stand-up comedians with diverse backgrounds and styles but all sure to make you laugh.
24 Hour Play Festival
A ten minute play festival created in 24 hours
Fri & Sat, Nov 6TH-7TH
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Fri, Nov 6th, 2026, 6PM
Meeting for Playwrights, Actors, and Directors
Fri, Nov 7th, 2026, 7:30PM
Performance
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Join us for the quickest play festival to come to the stage. In 24 hours, our actors, directors, and playwrights will write, rehearse, and perform a ten minute play just for you. On November 6th, our artists will meet to begin the creation of their ten minute play. On November 7th we’ll perform it for the stage.
Cabin Fever
A series of B-movie, black and white movies, and just bad movies.
Fri & Sat, Jan 15TH-30TH, 2027
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Fri, Jan 15th, 2027, 7:30PM
Sat, Jan 16th, 2027, 7:30PM
Fri, Jan 22nd, 2027, 7:30PM
Sat, Jan 23rd, 2027, 7:30PM
Fri, Jan 29th, 2027, 7:30PM
Sat, Jan 30th, 2027, 7:30PM
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We’re showing a collection of movies in the dead of Winter. Join us in the cozy theatre for some flicks, popcorn, and drinks.
Storytelling Fest
A night of your stories performed by our artists.
Fri & Sat, Mar 19TH-20TH, 2027
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Fri, Mar 19th, 2027, 7:30PM
Sat, Mar 20th, 2027, 7:30PM
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A night where we come together to share our stories.
Waukegan Film Race
One weekend to create your masterpiece. A race to the film.
Fri & Sat, June 4TH-5TH, 2027
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Fri, June 4th, 2027, 6PM
Meeting for Filmmakers, Actors, and Directors
Sat, June 5th, 2027, 7:30PM
Performance
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A night where we come together to share our stories.
Community Events
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Calling all artists! We want you for ArtWauk. Each month we’re looking for artists of all kinds to fill our walls, rooms, and spaces with art and perfromance.
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Once a month, Three Brothers Theatre turns into The People’s Pub. A low intensity environment to watch City Council meetings with a group of fellow citizens and enjoy a beer or glass of wine at the same time. We’ve got the projector, all we need is you.
DOWNTOWN CLEANUP
Third Saturday of the month at 10am
Jack Benny Plaza
Genesee & Clayton Streets
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Join Three Brothers for our monthly cleanup of Downtown Waukegan. Bags and gloves will be provided. Depending on the number of volunteers, we hope to cleanup Genesee Street, Sheridan Road and all the side streets. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for families, friends, first dates, and fastidious people. Bring your pickers!