The Aug. 19 Beach Park Fest at Founders Park, 10385 Beach Road, Beach Park, a family oriented event, includes a car show, craft and food vendors, bounce houses, a petting zoo, trackless train and participation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Beach Park Fire Department.

August 17

Summer Film Series: ‘Dirty Dancing’

7 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$6-$20

Enjoy a screening of the 1987 box office smash, “Dirty Dancing” (rated PG-13), a romantic drama starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. To purchase tickets, visit the box office or call Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787. For more information, call (847) 263-7788 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

August 18

Lunch in the Park

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Free

Enjoy a live performance by Sagebrush and choose lunch from among eight food vendors on-site in the final edition of MainStreet Libertyville’s 2017 Lunch in the Park program. Stop by the MainStreet tent in the park to enter a free raffle for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. For more information, call (847) 680-0336 or visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.com.

Authors Out Loud: Elizabeth Berg

Noon to 2 p.m.

Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Free

Adults can meet bestselling author Elizabeth Berg and her dog, Gaby, the inspiration for many of the posts in “Make Someone Happy,” a collection of Berg’s most-loved essays on Facebook. Berg also will read from her upcoming novel, “The Story of Arthur Truluv.” Treats will be served, and books will be available for purchase. To register, and for more information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit www.cooklib.org.

Movies in the Park

Dusk

Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods

Free

Bring the family to enjoy a screening of “The LEGO Batman Movie” (rated PG) in the final installment of the 2017 Movies in the Park series. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (847) 438-5500 or visit www.vhw.org.

August 19

Beach Park Fest

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Founders Park, 10385 Beach Road, Beach Park

Free

This family-oriented fest includes a car show, craft and food vendors, bounce houses, a petting zoo, trackless train and participation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Beach Park Fire Department. For more information, call (847) 746-1770 or visit www.villageofbeachpark.com.

Fred Fest

Noon to 6 p.m.

Fox River Forest Preserve (Shelter A), 28500 W. Roberts Road, Port Barrington

$25 (family pass), $10 (adults), $5 (children), free (ages 5 and under)

Attend this all-day music festival, featuring a full lineup of local bands, food and drinks for purchase, and a variety of family and kids activities. Proceeds will benefit the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 968-3110 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

August 20

Lake County Folk Club Concert

7-10 p.m.

Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake

$18 (general admission), $15 (seniors), $13 (Lake County Folk Club members)

Enjoy this month’s Lake County Folk Club Concert, featuring headliner Briar Road and opener Jerry Thiel. The museum will be open before and after the concert. For more information, call (847) 223-8515 or visit www.villagepfgrayslake.com.

Concerts in the Park

5-6:30 p.m.

Kracklauer Park Gazebo, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein

Free

Enjoy a performance by Caribbean-style rock band Mr. Myers in the final edition of the 2017 Concerts in the Park series. Bring snacks and drinks or purchase food from Famous Frankie’s Hot Dogs. For more information, call (847) 949-3200 or visit www.mundelein.org.

August 22

Sounds of Julie Andrews

1-2 p.m.

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire

Free

In this special program, cabaret singer Laura Freeman will perform a musical tribute to Julie Andrews, spanning the celebrated actor/singer’s career from Broadway to Hollywood. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (224) 543-1485 or visit www.vapld.info.

August 24

Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales

7-8:45 p.m.

Antioch Public Library, 757 N. Main St., Antioch

Free

In this special adult program, presenter Jim Gibbons will discuss the life of Princess Diana, including her marriage to Prince Charles and subsequent divorce, motherhood, her world-renowned presence as a Royal and her tragic death in 1997. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.

–Lake County Calendar of Events–