Nov14

MWK in Aurora!

Hollywood Casino Aurora, 2500 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60502

🎶🔥 AURORA, LET'S PARTY! 🔥🎶

We're bringing the party to Hollywood Casino Aurora on Saturday, November 14th!

Join My Weekend Crush for a night of throwback hits, dance-floor favorites, and high-energy fun! We're serving up the best of the '90s, 2000s, and today's Top 40, with big vocals, great vibes, and plenty of songs you know by heart!

Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and come spend your Saturday night with us!

📍 Hollywood Casino Aurora 📅 Saturday, November 14th ⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM

Let's make it a night to remember! ❤️🎸🥁

My Weekend Crush — Your weekend just got better!

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unplugged in Yorkville!

unplugged in Yorkville!

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Mike & Denise's PIzzeria & Pub, 728 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville, IL 60560

🎸❤️ FRIDAY NIGHT, YORKVILLE! ❤️🎸

We're switching things up and bringing you the ACOUSTIC DUO version of My Weekend Crush! 🎶

Join us at Mike & Denise's Pizza & Pub for a fun night of great music, good food, cold drinks, and all your favorite sing-along hits!

We'll be bringing the acoustic vibes, but don't think that means we're slowing things down! Expect plenty of throwback favorites, dance-worthy tunes, and songs you know and love!

Grab your friends, grab a pizza, and kick off your weekend with us!

📍 Mike & Denise's Pizza & Pub – Yorkville 📅 Friday, November 20th ⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM

Come hang out, sing along, and make a night of it!

My Weekend Crush — Acoustic style! ❤️🎤🎸

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My Weekend Crush

My Weekend Crush

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Edison Park Inn, 6715 N Olmsted Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

🐺🎸 THE CRUSH IS BACK IN EDISON PARK! 🎸🐺

Last time we rocked the Edison Park Inn, we showed up as WEREWOLVES for Halloween! 🌕🐺 This time we're trading the costumes for guitars, big vocals, and a whole lot of rock 'n' roll!

My Weekend Crush is BACK — FULL BAND STYLE! ❤️

Join us Thanksgiving Eve for a night of throwback hits, dance-floor favorites, and all the songs you know and love. We're bringing the full band, the big sound, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house before Thanksgiving!

So round up your friends, get the crew together, and let's make this Thanksgiving Eve one to remember!

📍 Edison Park Inn – Edison Park, Chicago 📅 Wednesday, November 25th ⏰ 8:30–11:30 PM

No werewolf costumes required this time... but we can't make any promises about what happens when the music starts! 😂🐺

My Weekend Crush — Your weekend just got better! ❤️🎤🎸🥁

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Hard Rocking in Rockford

Hard Rocking in Rockford

Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL 61107

🎸🔥 ROCKFORD, LET'S ROCK! 🔥🎸

We're bringing My Weekend Crush to the Hard Rock Casino Rockford for a Friday night party!

Get ready for a high-energy night packed with throwback hits, '90s and 2000s favorites, today's Top 40, and all the songs you can't help but sing along to!

We're bringing the full band, the big sound, and the party atmosphere you know and love. Whether you're ready to dance, sing along, or just enjoy a great night out, we've got you covered!

📍 Hard Rock Casino Rockford 📅 Friday, November 27th ⏰ 9:00 PM – Midnight

Grab your friends, come hang with us, and let's make some noise, Rockford!

My Weekend Crush — Your weekend just got better! ❤️🎤🎸🥁

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Blue Chip Casino

Blue Chip Casino

Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360

HELLO MICHIGAN CITY! We’re back at it late-night style 🎶 Catch My Weekend Crush returning to Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, IN on Friday, December 5 from 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM! We had such a great time here last time that we’re coming back to keep the energy going. Whether you’re hitting the casino floor, grabbing a late dinner, or just looking for a night out with live music, this is the place to be. Pull up, stay awhile, and let’s turn it into another unforgettable night at Blue Chip 🎸✨

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