CALENDAR FOR 2026
February 13, 2026, 8 p.m. A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes Very Sinatra Valentine’s Evening
MADAM ZUZU’S
1876 First Street
Highland Park, IL 60035
1876 First Street
Highland Park, IL 60035
www.zuzuscafe.com
(847) 926-7359
www.attobe.com
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jim at the Fest
59th ANNUAL MUNDELEIN INVITATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
1350 W Hawley St
Mundelein, IL 60060
Tickets: www.gofan.co/app/school/IL15597
Saturday, April 25, 2026, private wedding event
Saturday, May 9, 2026, Jim with Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners, Doors 8 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.
THE 33 1/3 ANNUAL ST. TIMOTHY’S DAY PARTY
THE HIDEOUT INN
1354 W. Wabansia
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 227-4433
Get tickets in advance to make sure you get a ticket.
https://www.hideoutchicago.com/shows/33-1-3-annual-st-timothy-s-day-party-09-may
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Saturday & Sunday, May 16-17, 2026, Jim at the Drum Show, 10 – 5 p.m. daily
THE 35th ANNUAL CHICAGO DRUM SHOW
“The Drummers Family Reunion” Worldwide
The Prairie Events Center
525 S. Randall Rd.
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Over 125 exhibitors, masterclasses, historic brands, custom builders, consignments, raffles and camaraderie.
@chicagodrumshow, www.chicagodrumshow.com
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Saturday, May 30-31, 2026, private event
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Friday, June 19, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m., Jim with Kevin Purcell and the Firebirds (Billy, Tony, and Stevie)
WILLOW POINT PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Lake Front Pavilion
N Cove Road
Gages Lake, IL 60030
(847) 223-7275
www.wildwoodparkdistrict.com
Free Live Music and Family Fun for a Mardi Gras themed Blues Soiree with Harbor Brewing Co., Smash ‘Em Up Food Truck, Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck and more! Wear your best Mardi Gras attire, at the park, beach, or by anchored boat with picnic tables, grills, swings, and slides. Don’t forget your chairs, blankets and bug spray. https://facebook.com/events/s/kevin-purcell-and-the-firebird/991465240522706/
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Saturday, June 27, 2026, private beach party event with Kevin Purcell
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Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7 p.m., Tom, Jim, Milan, Stu with Bill Pantle Sinatra Tribute
THE TOADSTOOL PUB
327 Waukegan Avenue
Highwood, IL 60040
(847) 748-8658
www.toadstoolpub.com
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Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7 p.m. Jim with Kevin Purcell and the Firebirds
PRIMO
720 Milwaukee Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 378-0154
www.primogurnee.com
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Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5 p.m., private Lake Geneva event, Bill Pantle Sinatra Tribute (Damian, Milan Tom, Road Bill)
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8-11 p.m., Jim, Tom, Mitch, Bill Pantle Sinatra Tribute
28 MILE DISTILLING CO.
454 Sheridan Road
Highwood, IL 60400
(847) 748 – 8090
www.28miledistilling.com
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Saturday, August 8, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m. Jim with Patti, Harry Reinhart, Angie & Luke Ray, Acoustic Favorites
NORTHBROOK DAYS FESTIVAL
1401 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
https://northbrookdays.com/
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6 p.m. Jim with Bill Pantle Sinatra Tribute (Fest 4:30 – 9 p.m.)
HIGHWOOD GARLIC FEST
Everts Park
111 North Avenue
Highwood, IL 60040-1521
Food-filled fest that showcases a plethora of dishes in conjunction with the Evening Gourmet Market with the ever-popular taste (and scent) of garlic, with plenty of family-friendly activities to entertain all evening long for a stinking good time with breath mints on hand! https://www.celebratehighwood.org/garlic-fest/
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Saturday, August 15, 2026, private reunion event
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Saturday, August 22, 2026, 7 p.m., Jim with Kevin Purcell Band
FATMAN’S
36309 Skokie Hwy
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 244 – 8300
www.fatmansgurnee.com
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Saturday, September 19, 2026, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., 3rd Annual Pantlepalooza
Benefit for Northern Illinois Foodbank
THE TOADSTOOL PUB
327 Waukegan Avenue
Highwood, IL 60040
(847) 748-8658
www.toadstoolpub.com
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