College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center kicks off its Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series with the internationally acclaimed Chicago-based Beatles tribute band, American English. The performance begins with the early years of Ed Sullivan, travels through the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour, and relives the final years of the White Album, Let It Be, and Abby Road.

July 13: American English--An encore performance by the popular Beatles tribute band

July 20: New Philharmonic--Pops concert featuring Maestro Muspratt and the 2017 Illinois Professional Orchestra of the Year

July 27: Unraveling the Wilburys--This group celebrates the supergroup and catalogues of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty & Jeff Lynne

August 3: Piano Men--A tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John

August 10: Sinatra starring Rich Michell--Celebrating the music of one of the greatest singers of the 20th Century

The MAC's beautifully designed Lakeside Pavilion includes a performance space looking out over a lush lawn and gorgeous lake. Bring blankets, lawn chair and a picnic and enjoy the variety of performances we have scheduled for you. Enjoy delicious burgers from Weber Grill, Chicago style dogs from Heavenly Hot Dogs, desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes, coffee and other specialty drinks from I Have a Bean, soda, popcorn, and ice cream. For those of you over 21, head over to our cocktail tent for wine and beer. Sorry, no outside alcoholic beverages permitted. Movies begin at 8:00 pm and concerts start at 7:30 pm.

New for 2018, all Friday evening concerts will feature an opening performance at 7:15 p.m. by one this year's finalists of the Apollo Live COD Student Talent competition.

As A Courtesy To Other Patrons…

• The Pavilion opens at 6:00 pm. Patrons will not be allowed in to save seats before this time.
• Tarps, blankets or other items may not be laid down to save space for guests not already in attendance.  You may not hold or reserve space for others in any way. This is a first come, first serve situation.
• No outside alcohol, coolers, or kegs are permitted on the property.
• Umbrellas, tents, pets and skateboards are not allowed at Lakeside Pavilion.
• All members of your party must be present to be seated—holding space for groups is not permitted. Groups of twenty or more can make arrangements to Rent-a-Tent by contacting Melissa at 630.942.3026 or meisch-mercadom@cod.edu (Tuesday- Thursday only.) Rental rates start at $500. Arrangements must be made no less than one week prior to the event you wish to attend.

Weather Policy

• In the case of inclement weather, some concerts may be moved inside the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre.
• In the case of concerts moving indoors to the Belushi Performance Hall, seating may be limited. 780 FREE tickets will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis beginning at 5:00 pm in the MAC lobby.  A limit of 2 tickets per person will be given away.
• Food and drinks will be available for sale beginning at 5:30 pm.
• Doors to the theater will open between 6:00-6:30 pm based on set-up needs.
• No chairs, coolers, blankets, outside food or drink are permitted into the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre.

Lakeside Concessions

MAC Concessions are available at all concerts and movies. Concession menu includes: wine, beer, soda, special drinks, hamburgers, hotdogs, desserts, popcorn and snacks. Outside alcohol is not permitted onto the property as well as coolers, kegs, umbrellas, tents and skateboards.