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The Acorn

107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks, MI 49128

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The Acorn, located approximately 70 miles from Chicago and 60 from Kalamazoo, is an intimate performance space featuring rock, folk, indie, jazz, opera, open mics, drama, and comedy.  Housed in a turn-of-the-century former corset stay factory, this beautiful building is now a venue for performers of incomparable talent who delight patrons with audience proximity and outstanding acoustics.  A funky-industrial-chic atmosphere complete with a full bar, The Acorn is within walking distance to Three Oaks eateries and boutiques.

Upcoming The Acorn Events

Wednesday
29
/ Mar
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers at The Acorn
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
30
/ Mar
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Jim Messina at The Acorn
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
31
/ Mar
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Beth Nielsen Chapman at The Acorn
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
01
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Furious Bongos play Zappa at The Acorn
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
02
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Three Oaks Flag Day Prince and Princess Pageant at The Acorn
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday
07
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Both Sides of Joni at The Acorn
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
08
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Ron Burgundy's - A Club Acorn Show
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
14
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Arcadian Wild at The Acorn
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
15
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Bruce Katz Band with Resurrection Blues Band at The Acorn
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
16
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Bruce In The USA at The Acorn
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
20
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Linda Ronstadt Experience at The Acorn
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
21
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Expo '76 at The Acorn
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
22
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Ides of March Featuring Jim Peterik at The Acorn
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
23
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Open Mic Night at The Acorn Featuring Jen Lawson
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
27
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Art Attack Launch Party! A Celebration of Women Artists at The Acorn
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
28
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
An Evening with Patricia Barber at The Acorn
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
29
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Music of Pat Benatar at The Acorn
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
30
/ Apr
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Good Vibes Multimedia Event at The Acorn
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
06
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Fortunate Sons: A Tribute To Creedence Clearwater Revival at The Acorn
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
07
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
An Evening with Richard Thompson at The Acorn
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
12
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
An Evening with Cowboy Junkies at The Acorn
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
13
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Abe Partridge w/ D. Anson Brody at The Acorn
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
17
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Open Mic Night at The Acorn Featuring Jack Whittle
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
20
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Kray Van Kirk - Live Album Recording Concert at The Acorn
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
26
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Brit Pack at The Acorn
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
27
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Acorn Tree House presents The Music of The Beatles
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Saturday
27
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Mr. Blotto at The Acorn
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
28
/ May
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Real Pretenders + Naomi Ashley Band at The Acorn
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
24
/ Jun
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Acorn Tree House presents: Mr. Dave
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sunday
25
/ Jun
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
PlayHouse at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
02
/ Jul
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Sankofa at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
05
/ Jul
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Tab Benoit at The Acorn
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
09
/ Jul
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Resurrection Blues Band at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
16
/ Jul
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Newski at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
23
/ Jul
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Buddy Pearson 3 at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
29
/ Jul
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Acorn Tree House presents Little Miss Ann
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sunday
30
/ Jul
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Water Street Wranglers at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
06
/ Aug
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Mark Ficks & The Significant Others at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
13
/ Aug
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Mike Struwin Band at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
20
/ Aug
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Drew Stolz & Priscilla Sabourin at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
26
/ Aug
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
The Acorn Tree House presents Campfire Stu
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sunday
27
/ Aug
107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks
Lake Effect Jazz Big Band at The Acorn – A Midwest Made Show
7:00pm - 9:00pm

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