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Upcoming Events & Programming
5 days to the eventDec 07, 2025, 2:00 PM CSTThe Abbey, 113 E W Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA"The Meanest Man in the World" is a "forgotten" holiday classic adapted from a 1920 Broadway production. $10 suggested donation at the door.
10 days to the eventDec 12, 2025, 7:00 PM CSTThe Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAOne of the longest running high school madrigal programs in the State of Illinois. Started in 1966, this is the 59th consecutive year for the PTHS Madrigal program. $10 suggested donation at the door.
18 days to the eventDec 20, 2025, 4:00 PM CSTThe Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAA Concert of Carols performed by Illinois Valley Musicians. Come, all who are weary and heavy-laden... $10 suggested donation at the door
40 days to the eventJan 11, 2026, 2:00 PM CSTThe Abbey, 926 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe Pop-Up Players return to The Abbey with a hilariously re-imagined Alfred Hitchcock classic spy thriller as a staged radio play with: “The 39 Steps – On the Airwaves!” Admission is free but $10 donations are encouraged.
54 days to the eventJan 25, 2026, 2:00 PM CSTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJeff Vezain is a multi-talented vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist, and performer best known as the lead singer and acoustic guitarist for Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door
67 days to the eventFeb 07, 2026, 4:00 PM CSTThe Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAManderley Strings was founded in 2009 to fill the need for a local strings wedding ensemble, Manderley Strings now has provided live music for venues and events from downtown Chicago to St. Louis and everywhere in between. $10 suggested donation at the door.
75 days to the eventFeb 15, 2026, 2:00 PM CSTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAJoin us for a viewing of “Forgotten Valor: The Life and Death of General W.H.L. Wallace," and a panel discussion with historians, and the creators following the film. Doors open at 1:30 PM $10 suggested donation at the door
87 days to the eventFeb 27, 2026, 7:00 PM CSTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USALinc 182 is a new and exciting acapella ensemble, mostly versed in the barbershop style of singing. Tickets ($20) Go On Sale January 2nd, 2026!
108 days to the eventMar 20, 2026, 7:00 PM CDTThe Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAKnown for its vibrant approach to sound, the Bradley Chorale embraces the unique spirit and diverse color palette of each singer in exploring music of all genres and stylistic performance practices. $10 suggested donation at the door
140 days to the eventApr 21, 2026, 7:00 PM CDTThe Great Hall, 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAThe NIU Steelband is dedicated to demonstrating the versatility and profundity of the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Created in 1973 by G. Allan O'Connor. Tickets ($20) Go On Sale March 1st, 2026!
157 days to the eventMay 08, 2026, 7:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USALost Pyramids is an improvisational, genre-blending jam band that keeps it fresh on stage with dynamic grooves and spacey jams. Tickets ($25) Go On Sale March 28th, 2026!
173 days to the eventMay 24, 2026, 4:00 PM CDTThe Abbey, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350, USAAscher Taylor-Schroeder is a passionate performer and educator with a background in rock & jazz guitar and classical trumpet, in addition to his classical guitar training. Tickets ($20) Go On Sale April 20th, 2026!
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