Upcoming Events
Big Keef: “Take Me to My Car” Comedy Tour
Stand-Up Comedy
Sun, Oct 11TH
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Sun, Oct 11th, 2026, 6PM
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Keith "Big Keef" Jackson is one of Chicago's most dynamic and high-energy comedians, known for his animated storytelling, quick wit, and hilarious take on everyday life. His authentic, relatable style has made him a favorite with audiences across the country.
Big Keef has performed at top comedy venues including Zanies, The Comedy Bar, Laugh Factory, Riddles Comedy Club, Chicago Improv, Helium Comedy Club, and Loony Bin Comedy Club, and has shared the stage with comedy stars including Kevin Hart, DeRay Davis, Deon Cole, Lil Rel Howery, Damon Williams, and Mojo Brooks.
A multiple-time comedy competition champion, Big Keef has also appeared on Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment Stand-Up (Starz) and Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes? (TV One).
Get ready for an unforgettable night of nonstop laughs as Big Keef brings his "Take Me To My Car" Comedy Tour to the stage with the energy, charisma, and crowd interaction that have made him one of Chicago's most entertaining performers.
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.
Waukecon
Waukegan’s Very Own Comic Book Convention
POSTPONED UNTIL LATER THIS YEAR
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street (map)
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Fri, Sep 19TH, 2026, 12PM-6PM
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Waukegan's comic book convention will showcase comics, artists, authors, and more! All attendees get a free comic book plus a chance to win a comic book signed by Ray Bradbury!
$7 for tickets online, $10 at the door. Children 12 and under are free.
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!