Rose Bowl Tavern
106 N Race St #1, Urbana
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Sat, Nov 14
Sun, Nov 15
3:00pmThe Corn FlakesSundays with The Corn Flakes! Every 3rd Sunday of the month. 3-5pm The Corn Flakes are old as the hills and twice as dirty. They sing songs about Mother, trucks, trains, and farms. They play covers of Hank, Willie, Homer + Jethro, and son of a pioneer, they'll play anything in order to have a hit. TCountry · Folk- N6:00pmNick's Country JamNick's Country Jam at the Rose Bowl Tavern Every 3rd Sunday of the month hosted by Nick Stine! 6-9pm. An open mic and jam session for pickers, folkers and country crooners. Drums, bass amp, guitar amps, microphones and piano provided! Come to hang or play! Bring a song, a friend, or just you and youCountry
Mon, Nov 16
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Fri, Nov 20
- J5:00pmJeff Helgesen & FriendsJeff Helgesen & Friends live at the Rose Bowl Tavern || 3rd Friday of the month, every month 🎶Jazz Happy Hour at The Rose Bowl Tavern (Every Wednesday and Friday) features a rotating cast of the best local and regional musicians performing a diverse array of jazz styles and flavors. 5 - 7pm, startHard bop
8:00pmMama Said String Band + The Chickadee SermonMama Said String Band with special guests The Chickadee Sermon Friday, November 20th live at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana, IL Doors 8:00pm || The Chickadee Sermon 8:30pm || Mama Said String Band 9:30pm Tickets on sale now || $12 in advance || $15 Day-of https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mama-sBluegrass
Sat, Nov 21
- V3:00pmVoodoo ExilesCentral Illinois' premier tribute to The Rolling Stones The Voodoo Exiles live at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana Saturday, November 21st || 3 - 5pm || No Cover www.voodooexiles.net/ 🍻 Saturday matinee at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana. Never a cover, always a good time with greatRockNo cover
- J8:00pmJames Jones TrioJames Jones Trio live at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana. Saturday, November 21st || 8-11pm No cover. Tips for the band always appreciated. 🎶 tight soul, psychedelic improvisation, and deep grooves featuring local all stars. The James Jones Trio is funk-rock-jam-blues-soul and more. SaturdaBlues
Sun, Nov 22
3:00pmMeadowhawkMeadowhawk Sunday, November 22nd 3 - 5pm || No Cover live at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana Meadowhawk, featuring Amanda Ramey and Claire Johnson on fiddles and Matt Turino on guitar/percussion/fiddle plays traditional and original tunes fusing many acoustic and dance styles. Consisting ofFolkNo cover
7:00pmThe CoalitionThe Coalition live at the Rose Bowl Tavern Sunday, November 22nd. No Cover. Tips always appreciated. 🎶 The Coalition 🎷 Join the Coalition sacrifice your soul for rock n' roll. Big funk-fusion rock n roll band ala Tower of Power, Steely Dan, Chicago - horn section and all 💥Rock · SoulNo cover
Mon, Nov 23
Tue, Nov 24
5:00pmKurt Reeder & Friends - Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown ThanksgivingKurt Reeder & Friends - Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Two Shows! Tuesday, November 24th, 5 -7 pm Sunday, November 29th, 3 - 5pm All ages. No cover. Tips for the band always appreciated.Soul jazzNo cover
7:30pmTromBariTuesday evening Jazz Feature 🎶 live at The Rose Bowl Tavern TromBari ✨ featuring Jim Pugh, Glen Wilson & Friends 7pm || No cover || Tips always appreciated Catch Trombari at their monthly residency, the last Tuesday of the monthJazzNo cover
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Fri, Nov 27
- J5:00pmJay Ferguson TrioJay Ferguson Trio live at the Rose Bowl Tavern Friday, October 30th || 5 - 7pm, No Cover 🎶Jazz Happy Hour at The Rose Bowl Tavern (Every Wednesday and Friday) features a rotating cast of the best local and regional musicians performing a diverse array of jazz styles and flavors. 5 - 7pm, start theJazz · Blues
- S8:00pmSurreal Deal || The Road Goes on ForeverSurreal Deal || The Road Goes on Forever Friday, November 27th live at The Rose Bowl Tavern. 🎟️ Tickets on sale now 👉 https://SurrealDealRoseBowlNovember2026.eventbrite.com Doors at 7:30pm || Show at 8pm $10 in advance || $15 day-of Traveling songs, highway songs and songs for rambling on down theCountry
Sat, Nov 28
3:00pmThe PainkillersPainkillers Blues Band! live at the Rose Bowl Tavern Saturday, November 28th 3-5pm || No cover. Tips for the band always appreciated. Saturday matinee at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana. Never a cover, always a good time with great music and drinks. BYOFood! ✨BONUS✨ All ages Saturday live muHard rockNo cover
7:00pmMerry Travelerswith Primitive Lights, Beat Creek, Electric GoldminePop rockNo cover
Sun, Nov 29
3:00pmKurt Reeder & Friends - Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown ThanksgivingKurt Reeder & Friends - Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Two Shows! Tuesday, November 24th, 5 -7 pm Sunday, November 29th, 3 - 5pm All ages. No cover. Tips for the band always appreciated.Soul jazzNo cover
- P7:00pmPi Omega Omega - Mr. Mustache 2026Pi Omega Omega Mustache Contest at The Rose Bowl Tavern The great tradition of the Pi Omega Omega Mustache Contest returns to CU! Contact Ballkicker at [email protected] for details on entry. Join us on Sunday, November 29th to see who will win the coveted title of Mr. Mustache 2026. Caw caw!
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Fri, Dec 4
- D5:00pmDjango WrangleJordan Kaye's Django Wrangle! This first Friday of every month 5-7pm. 🎶Jazz Happy Hour at The Rose Bowl Tavern (Every Wednesday and Friday) features a rotating cast of the best local and regional musicians performing a diverse array of jazz styles and flavors. 5 - 7pm, start the evening with greatFolk · Jazz
- N8:00pmNew Twang CityHonky Tonkin' in downtown Urbana live at "The Home of Country Music" 🎶🍻 New Twang City live at The Rose Bowl Tavern Friday, December 4th || 8-11pm || No cover Dancing shoes recommended || Western wear encouraged || No fussin, No fightin || It's Friday Night Babaaay!! New Twang City plays country,CountryNo cover
Sat, Dec 5
3:00pmMoondogsMoondogs 🎶 Saturday, December 5th live at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana 3-5pm || No cover. Tips for the band always appreciated. Saturday matinee at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana. Never a cover, always a good time with great music and drinks. BYOFood! ✨BONUS✨ All ages Saturday lBlues rockNo cover
7:00pmJoe PugJOE PUG - https://joepugmusic.com/ Saturday, December 5th , 2026 The Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana, IL Doors at 7pm || Show at 7:30 🎟️ Tickets on sale now 👉 https://JoePugRoseBowlDecember2026.eventbrite.com Reserved seats are available at $35 & $30 Also limited standing room available for $30 Day-ofFolk · Rock
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Fri, Dec 11
- E5:00pmErik Lund's Jazz FriendsJoin Erik Lund (trombone) and friends for a Friday Happy Hour of straight-ahead jazz. These skilled musicians bring great tunes and energy, which is why this show is a long-running popular staple of the local jazz scene. Erik Lund's Jazz Friends Every 2nd Friday of the month. 5-7pm. No cover. Jeff HJazzNo cover
- M9:00pmManifest West || Sabina || Sitrus Sol || SpürFRIDAY NIGHT ROCK SHOW! Manifest West (CU), Sabina (Chicago), Sitrus Sol (Chicago), and Spür (Champaign-Urbana) Friday, December 11th Live at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana Doors @ 8:30pm || Show @ 9pm Advance tickets $10 || Day-of $ 15 🎟️ Tickets on sale now 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/Rock
Sun, Dec 13
- O3:00pmOccasional Cajun BandOccasional Cajun Band! Every 2nd Sunday of the month! 3-5pm The Occasional Cajun Band plays a mix of traditional Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music. The band performs music found in the dancehalls (and at festivals) in southwest Louisiana including lively two-steps, soulful waltzes, and get-down Zydeco.Reggae
- T6:30pmTheatre & Music Society - "Hark! A night of Caroling"Ring in the holiday season with a festive evening of caroling, nostalgic holiday readings, and general merriment. Do you think back fondly to choir concerts, caroling, or madrigals? Do you still have your part of ‘Carol of the Bells’ memorized? Join TAMS for an evening of classic carols and Christma

