The Vixen

1208 N Green St, McHenry

Website ↗(815) 528-3008

The Vixen Theater in McHenry books live rock, metal, and tribute bands alongside stand-up comedy and DJ nights. The all-ages (with guardian) venue hosts touring acts like Soulfly and Stryper, plus local and regional bands, with weekend entertainment ranging from grunge tributes to classic rock covers.

Hours:

Wed–Thu 4pm–1am
Fri–Sat 4pm–2am

Upcoming shows17 listings

Thu, Nov 12

7:00pmA Killer’s Confession w/ Dizaster Piece & Dead ThingsA KILLER’S CONFESSION W/ DIZASTER PIECE & DEAD THINGS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH VIP Club Presale Fri June 19 @ 10am Public Sale Sat June 20 @ 10am

Fri, Nov 13

7:00pmAll American ThrowbacksThe ultimate live band pop punk + emo dance party!Pop · Punk

Sat, Nov 14

7:00pmThe Music of Steely Dan – Brooklyn CharmersBROOKLYN CHARMERS THE MUSIC OF STEELY DAN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM VIP Club Presale: Wed, July 29th @ 10am Public Sale: Thurs, July 30th @ 10amRock

Sun, Nov 15

2:30pmAll in for Justin FundraiserALL IN FOR JUSTIN FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH DOORS 2:30PM Tickets are sold as GA but there will be tables set up and available first come first served. The local music scene is coming together to help rally around fellow musician Lara Bell and her husband Justin Haymond by donating their time and talents for an amazing afternoon of music at The Vixen. Performers Include: Karen Shook, Rich Sawyer, Pino Farina Band, Lara Bell, Billy Gray, Hillbilly Rockstars, Justin Wallace, Pearl Snap, DJ Danny Vintage, Tim Gleason, Amy Yore, Courtney Jurick The backstory: One month after getting married and while expecting their first child, Justin and Lara’s lives changed forever when Justin suffered a seizure the day after Christmas and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Following the birth of their daughter, a second seizure led to surgery and the devastating diagnosis of Grade 3 astrocytoma, a form of brain cancer. Since then, Justin has undergone brain surgery, speech/physical therapy, proton radiation and is about to start chemotherapy treatment for the next 12 months. Unable to work since May, and with mounting medical and household expenses, the family is facing significant financial challenges. Donations raised from this show will help cover treatment costs, living expenses, and lost income, allowing Lara and Justin to focus on what matters most: Justin’s recovery, their daughter, and their time together as a family. Make it a Sunday Funday as the Bears are on their bye week and let’s come together to pack the house in support of Justin and Lara!!!

Fri, Nov 20

7:00pmThe Four HorsemenTHE FOUR HORSEMEN – METALLICA TRIBUTE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH VIP Club Member Presale: Fri Oct 16 @ 10am Public Sale: Sat Oct 17 @ 10amHard rock · Southern rock

Sat, Nov 21

7:00pmLateralus – A Tool Tribute with the Offering (Sleep Token Tribute)LATERALUS – A TOOL TRIBUTE w/ THE OFFERING (SLEEP TOKEN TRIBUTE) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST VIP Club Members Pre-Sale: Thurs, Sept 17 @ 10am Public Sale: Fri, Sept 18 @ 10amRock

Fri, Dec 4

7:00pmWho’s Bad – The World’s #1 Michael Jackson TributeWHO’S BAD – THE WORLD’S #1 MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH SOLD OUT! ** This show was rescheduled from it’s original date of 3-20-26 – all previously issued tickets will be honored!Pop

Tue, Dec 8

6:00pm𝑳𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑳 𝑼𝑷 𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑬: 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑩𝑼𝑰𝑳𝑫𝑬𝑹 𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑺 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑺𝑳𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑳 𝑼𝑷 𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑬: 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑩𝑼𝑰𝑳𝑫𝑬𝑹 𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑺 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑺 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FREE EVENT (FOR ARTISTS AND THEIR SUPPORT TEAMS) NETWORKING 6-6:30PM INTRODUCTIONS & PANELS START AT 6:30PM PANEL #1: FROM BAND TO TICKETED ACT (SPEAKERS TBA) PANEL #2: BUILD A SHOW WORTH PAYING FOR Promoting bands and shows while making sure all the moving pieces come together to create one amazing live performance experience is what we do every single day! We see where the bands struggle, we see the road blocks preventing them from getting opportunities, we see the missing pieces of great marketing and we want to HELP OUR LOCAL BANDS to level up with our new Band Builder Series! Expert Speakers – Networking – Helpful Resources – Q&A Facebook This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required) Band Name SubmitNo cover

Fri, Dec 11

7:00pmA Night of Trans Siberian Orchestra & More with Christmas WizardsA NIGHT OF TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA & MORE WITH CHRISTMAS WIZARDS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH ALL AGES SHOW – PERFECT FAMILY EVENT VIP Club Presale – Wed Sept 23 @ 10am Public Sale – Thurs Sept 24 @ 10am Christmas Wizards pays homage to the legendary Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more with a spectacular tribute show that will leave you in awe. Experience the power of their iconic music as talented musicians take the stage, bringing to life the enchanting melodies and electrifying energy that made the Trans-Siberian Orchestra famous. Be prepared to be transported to a world of wonder, filled with dazzling lights, lasers, snow machines, breathtaking pyrotechnics, and heart-stirring performances. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the magic of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, classic rock, and holiday favorites, this event is perfect for all ages. So gather your loved ones, put on your favorite holiday sweater, and join us for an evening that will ignite your holiday spirit, and create memories that will last a lifetime.Classical

Sat, Dec 12

7:45pmThat Arena Rock ShowTHAT ARENA ROCK SHOW SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 VIP Club Member Pre-sale: Tues Sept 29 @ 10am Public Sale: Wed Sept 30 @ 10amClassic rock

Fri, Dec 18

7:00pmThe Music of Fleetwood Mac by HypnotizedTHE MUSIC OF FLEETWOOD MAC BY HYPNOTIZED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH VIP CLUB PRESALE: THURS SEPT 24 @ 10AM PUBLIC SALE: FRI SEPT 25 @ 10AM Hypnotized is a tribute group performing in homage to Fleetwood Mac, one of the bestselling rock and roll bands of all time. Evoking the spirit of the 70’s, Hypnotized performs album tracks, deep cuts and chart topping hits from Rumours, Tusk, Tango In The Night, Mirage, Mystery To Me, Then Play On, English Rose and so much more. Performing the music of Fleetwood Mac with astounding accuracy and passion, Hypnotized replicates the songs perfectly and is the only tribute to Fleetwood Mac that honors the era of Peter Green and Bob Welch, while staying true to the days of the Stevie Nicks / Lindsey Buckingham line up. Hypnotized delivers steady percussion, soaring vocals and articulate guitar work. Join us as we bring back memories of a time when music sang to your soul!Rock

Fri, Jan 15

7:00pmJump – America’s Van Halen ExperienceJUMP – AMERICA’S VAN HALEN EXPERIENCE FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH VIP Club Presale – Tues, Nov 2 @ 10am Public Sale – Wed, Nov 3 @ 10amRock

Sat, Jan 16

7:00pmThe 1985 – Totally 80’S Mixed Tape Live!THE 1985 – TOTALLY 80’S MIXED TAPE LIVE! SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH VIP CLUB Member Pre-sale Tues Oct 6 @ 10am Public Sale Wed Oct 7 @ 10am Get ready to TURN BACK TIME with the ultimate Totally 80s Mixtape Party LIVE! The 1985 is the Midwest’s RADDEST retro dance party band — a high-energy tribute to the raddest decade of big hair, neon lights, and non-stop hits. We’re your live-action mixtape, spinning the best of 1980s rock, pop, new wave, metal, and club classics from icons like Prince, Journey, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston, The B-52’s,Def Leppard and WAY more! This isn’t just a concert — it’s a full-throttle flashback experience! With epic lights, throwback video/song montages, killer costumes, and synchronized choreography, we bring the 80s to life on stage LIVE. Whether you lived it or just wish you had, The 1985 will have you dancing, singing, and partying like it’s 1985 — all night long!Pop

Wed, Feb 10

7:00pmHINDERHINDER WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2027 VIP Club Members Presale – Wed Oct 28 @ 10am Public Sale – Fri Oct 30 @ 10amAlternative rock · Hard rock

Sat, Feb 27

7:00pmAs I Lay Dying with Immortal DisfigurementAS I LAY DYING WITH IMMORTAL DISFIGUREMENT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2027 VIP Club Members Pre-Sale: Thurs Sept 17 @ 10am Public Sale: Fri Sept 18 @ 10amSymphonic deathcore · Death metal

Thu, Apr 8

6:30pmQUEENSRYCHEQUEENSRYCHE THURSDAY, APRIL 8TH DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM VIP Club Member Pre-Sale: Wed Sept 9 @ 10am Public Sale: Thurs Sept 10 @ 10amProgressive metal

Thu, Apr 22

7:00pmPowerman 5000 w/ Killer Confession, Aesthetic Perfection & Caster VolorPOWERMAN 5000 W/ SPECIAL GUEST KILLER CONFESSION, AESTHETIC PERFECTION & CASTER VOLOR THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND VIP Club Members PreSale – Thurs Oct 29 @ 10am Public Sale – Fri Oct 30 @ 10am Powerman 5000, sometimes abbreviated PM5K, is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1991, the group has released eleven studio albums, gaining its highest level of commercial success with 1999’s Tonight the Stars Revolt!, which reached number 29 on the Billboard 200 while spawning the singles “When Worlds Collide” and “Nobody’s Real“. Frontman Spider One, younger brother of fellow musician Rob Zombie, has been the only consistent member of the lineup since the band’s formation.Industrial metal · Nu metal

Genres:Rock Metal Pop

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