Tributosaurus becomes The Doobie Brothers

Which Doobie you be?
Does your musical soul get moving via the bellowing vibrato of Michael McDonald on ‘Takin’ It To The Streets?’ Does Tom Johnston’s high tenor optimism perk your ears up as you ‘Listen To The Music?’ Or does the rootsy mysticism of Patrick Simmons drown you in ‘Black Water’?
If any and all of those songs speak to you, you need to be with Tributosaurus for our New Year’s Eve celebration, sensibly scheduled for Friday January 2nd at Theater On The Lake. You will dance and sway with joy.
New Year’s Eve itself is often so chaotic in the city that we, and perhaps you, find it to be a lovely stay-in-TV night. So we’ve continued the tradition of a weekend show around the date, and will ring in 2026 in Doobie Brothers style.
70’s California folk, mixed with country and a splash of electric guitar arena rock drove the band early on, and the hits were plentiful. When Johnston’s health problems forced them to find another lead singer, Michael McDonald walked in the door as a fully formed rock star ready to roll. His funky soul transformed the band, and Yacht Rock classics emerged alongside massive radio hits that still get tons of play.
The Doobie Brothers have been an absolute mainstay on the radio with good reason. Their song catalog adds up to an incredible collection of uniquely American rock and roll, spanning many genres and subgenres.
Let’s enjoy this wonderful stuff together in communal celebration of 2026 to come.

Theater on the Lake

2401 N Lake Shore Drive

6:00PM - Doors

7:30PM - Show

21+ Show

We expect this show to sell out. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Tickets

General Admission: $34.50 - standing room only ticket. Limited seating is available in the bar area of our venue and band can be heard throughout our space. If you do wish to grab a spot to sit, we encourage you to arrive when doors open.

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Transportation/Parking

Limited valet parking available. There is convenient taxi/Uber drop-off in our circle drive located at Fullerton and Lake Shore Drive. There is paid parking available at Lincoln Park Zoo. Discounted parking vouchers for the LP Zoo lot are available to purchase from Theater on the Lake for $17. You can purchase the voucher upon your arrival at Theater on the Lake.

There is also metered parking at the harbor parking lot located at Cannon and Fullerton. Additionally, there is free street parking located on Cannon just north of Fullerton.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Theater on the Lake is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Guests who need special accommodations for seating or other assistance, please purchase your tickets now, and then contact [email protected] to make arrangements at least 5-days prior to the show.

Beverages

Full bar service will be available when doors open at 6:30pm and ending approximately and hour after the show.

Food

Food will be available for purchase between 6:00pm and the set-break (appx 9:30pm). Offerings include cheeseburger sliders, fried chicken sliders, hummus wraps, and other snacks items. The Lakefront Restaurant will be closed for the evening and reservations will not be available. Outside food and drink is not allowed.

Photography

Guests are welcome to take photos, but we do ask you to refrain from using flash.

Bags

Small purses are allowed and will be subject to search. Backpacks, brief cases or other bags of any kind are not allowed.

Restricted items

Any dangerous, distracting or destructive items including but not limited to the items listed below may be prohibited at the discretion of law enforcement / security officials:

- Firearms/Knives/Weapons of any kind (Regardless of Permit)

- Laser Pens

- Pepper Spray/Mace

- Signs and Banners

- Alcohol

- Vaporizers, e-cigarettes

- Cannabis

- Selfie Sticks

- Video Cameras/Recording Devices

- Outside Food & Beverages

- Glass, Cans, Aluminum Bottles

- Hoverboards/Skateboards

- Pets (Service Animals are allowed: service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.)

Age

This is a 21+ show

Questions?

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