# Live Shows in Wood River, IL | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Wood River, Illinois — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Wood River

- **Event Name**: Drag show bingo
  - **Description**: Join us for a frightfully fabulous night of drag, bingo, laughs, and Halloween fun at the wood River moose!!!!

Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm.  Table of 8 are $200. Single seats are $30. Ask about VIP tables!!!!!

Cash bar and food menu will be
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/drag-show-bingo/200030374280008
  - **Venue**: Wood River Moose #1349
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- **Event Name**: The Fun Pianos Show at WR Fun Fest
  - **Description**: 🎹🎉 Join us for an unforgettable night with Fun Pianos as we celebrate Wood River Fun Fest! 🎉🎹

The party keeps rolling after the BBQ dinner! 🍔🌭 Grab your friends, bring your singing voice, and get ready for an evening full of 🎶 music, 😂 laughter, 🎤 sing-a
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/the-fun-pianos-show-at-wr-fun-fest/200030471584457
  - **Venue**: Memorial Park - Wood River
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  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, music, parties
- **Event Name**: Spencer McDole @ Wood River Farmer's Market
  - **Description**: Performing a large variety of hits from all the decades, highlight artists: Tom Petty, Beatles, John Prine, Johnny Cash, Sublime, RHCP, Jim Croce, STP, The Cure, Jason Isbell, Elvis, and many more.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Aug 13 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/spencer-mcdole-wood-river-farmers-market/200030215790307
  - **Venue**: Wood River Parks & Recreation
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Fry Project at Chicos! 😎⚡️🎸💥
  - **Description**: Hello there! My name is Roy Fry and I represent Fry Project. 🎶 We play ROCK CLASSICS a mix of blues-rock and southern-rock like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Allman Bros, Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower, Albert King, Freddie King,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/fry-project-at-chicos-️/200029685266423
  - **Venue**: Chicos Bar & Grill
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  - **Categories**: music
- **Event Name**: Chico's Patio is rockin"
  - **Description**: rock n roll
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/chicos-patio-is-rockin/200029771409331
  - **Venue**: Chico's Lounge
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- **Event Name**: Live at Chico's!
  - **Description**: Barre Graves performs 7-11pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/live-at-chicos/200029536374505
  - **Venue**: Chico's BAR & GRILL
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- **Event Name**: Tuning Out Stigma
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of music and storytelling.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/tuning-out-stigma/200030218514305
  - **Venue**: 144 E Ferguson , Wood River, IL, United States, Illinois 62095
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  - **Categories**: storytelling

## Trending Events in Wood River

- **Event Name**: Heartland United Way Food Drive
  - **Description**: The World's Largest Totally Irrigated Working Farm Show plays host to a food drive that has collected more than 16,000 pounds of food in 2025. Donations are distributed to local backpack programs, food pantries, and shelters. 

Collecting for the Heartlan
  - **Venue**: 9000 Husker Hwy, Wood River, NE 68883-9650, United States
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- **Event Name**: Reiniger Memorial Soccer Park 21st Annual Golf Tournament
  - **Description**: This event will be one of our major fundraisers with an attendance last year of more than 29 golf teams. All businesses donating items for the event are recognized for their generosity and support the day of the event. Reiniger Memorial Soccer Park is a 5
  - **Venue**: Belk Park Championship Golf Course
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- **Event Name**: Drag show bingo
  - **Description**: Join us for a frightfully fabulous night of drag, bingo, laughs, and Halloween fun at the wood River moose!!!!

Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm.  Table of 8 are $200. Single seats are $30. Ask about VIP tables!!!!!

Cash bar and food menu will be
  - **Venue**: Wood River Moose #1349
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- **Event Name**: Spirits & Stargazing
  - **Description**: The Crane Trust and the Platte Valley Astronomical Observers are teaming up once again for Spirts & Stargazing! 

The evening will begin with appetizers and an Interactive Prairie Cocktail Class. Learn to craft a prairie-inspired cocktail (or mocktai
  - **Venue**: 6611 W Whooping Crane Dr, Wood River, NE 68883-9554, United States
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- **Event Name**: The Fun Pianos Show at WR Fun Fest
  - **Description**: 🎹🎉 Join us for an unforgettable night with Fun Pianos as we celebrate Wood River Fun Fest! 🎉🎹

The party keeps rolling after the BBQ dinner! 🍔🌭 Grab your friends, bring your singing voice, and get ready for an evening full of 🎶 music, 😂 laughter, 🎤 sing-a
  - **Venue**: Memorial Park - Wood River
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- **Event Name**: Christmas in July
  - **Description**: 🎅☀️ CHRISTMAS IN JULY! ☀️🎅
Looking for a festive way to beat the summer heat? Join us for Christmas in July! 🎄✨ We are bringing all the holiday magic, complete with twinkling lights, festive cheer, and a unique tropical twist. 🌴⛄

 👕 Perfect opportunity f
  - **Venue**: Downtown's WestEnd & Courtyard
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- **Event Name**: Fry Project at Chicos in Wood River! 😎🎶☮️
  - **Description**: Hello there! My name is Roy Fry and I represent Fry Project. 🎶 We play ROCK CLASSICS a mix of blues-rock and southern-rock like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Allman Bros, Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower, Albert King, Freddie King,
  - **Venue**: Chicos Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: Ready to Rock outside!
  - **Description**: rock n roll
  - **Venue**: Chico's Lounge
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- **Event Name**: Duckin’ Jeepers Annual Trunk R Treat & Chili Cook Off
  - **Description**: Come dressed in your fave costume! We will be playing Hocus Pocus at 5PM, along with having chili and hotdogs available to purchase, $10 for bowl of chili hot dog, bag of chips and soda or $8 without hotdog. $10 to try all chili to pick your favorites!  T
  - **Venue**: Pinto's Kustom's
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Wood River?
  - **A:** Drag show bingo (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm at Wood River Moose #1349), The Fun Pianos Show at WR Fun Fest (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at Memorial Park - Wood River), Spencer McDole @ Wood River Farmer's Market (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 04:00 pm at Wood River Parks & Recreation), Fry Project at Chicos! 😎⚡️🎸💥 (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at Chicos Bar & Grill), Chico's Patio is rockin" (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Chico's Lounge).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Wood River this weekend July 31–2, 2026?
  - **A:** The Fun Pianos Show at WR Fun Fest (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at Memorial Park - Wood River).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Wood River?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Wood River on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Wood River?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in Wood River?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Wood River include Wood River Moose #1349, Memorial Park - Wood River, Wood River Parks & Recreation.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Wood River?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Wood River include Spencer McDole Music, Fry Project, Shameless Band.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in Wood River?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Wood River.

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