Lake County Events

Chronicle Media Staff

 

Jazzed Up Dining & Classical Cocktails — a fundraiser for MYAC (Midwest Young Artists Conservatory), hosted by Celebrate Highwood — will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at MYAC’s rehearsal facility, 878 Lyster Road, Highwood.

February 16 

Yoga for Kids 

6 p.m. 

Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove 

Free 

Kids (grades 5-8) can join certified yoga and special education instructor Jean Masukevich to learn about the strength, wisdom and discipline needed to quiet the mind and release stress through yoga poses. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.com.

 

February 17 

Hairbangers Ball 

10:30 p.m. 

Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville 

$8 

See long-running area tribute band Hairbangers Ball pay homage to 1980s hair metal and more at this popular live music destination. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call (847) 549-1972 or visit www.fuelroom.com.

 

February 17 

A History of Nintendo Gaming 

3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake 

Free

Teens (grades 6-12) can stop by to learn about the history of the iconic gaming system, N64, and enjoy tournament-style play. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

 

February 17 

Classical Blast 

9 p.m. 

Docks Bar & Grill, 313 E. Liberty St., Wauconda 

Free 

See Classical Blast, a band that blurs musical lines by combining classical music with rock, metal and pop, at this local hangout on the shores of Bangs Lake. For more information, call (847) 526-3625 or visit www.docksbarandgrill.com.

 

February 17 

Friday Film: ‘Café Society’ 

2-4 p.m. 

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

Free 

Adults can enjoy a closed-captioned screening of the film, “Café Society” (rated PG-13), about a young Bronx native who moves to Hollywood and falls in love with the secretary of his powerful uncle, an agent to the stars. Registration is recommended. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

 

February 18 

‘Jazzed Up Dining & Classical Cocktails’ 

6:30 p.m. 

MYAC’s rehearsal facility, 878 Lyster Road, Highwood 

$75 

In this fundraiser for MYAC (Midwest Young Artists Conservatory) — hosted by Celebrate Highwood — attendees can listen to jazz, classical and Big Band musical performances by MYAC students while enjoying appetizers, dinner and dessert from some of the North Shore’s finest restaurants. The event includes an open bar and silent auction, as well as tours of MYAC’s rehearsal facility. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 432-6000 or visit www.celebratehighwood.com.

 

February 18 

Eliminator and Heartache Tonight 

7:30-10:30 p.m. 

Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach 

$15 

Enjoy this concert featuring a pair of renowned area tribute bands: Eliminator, playing the music of legendary Texas rockers ZZ Top; and Heartache Tonight, performing songs by The Eagles as well as solo material by Joe Walsh and Don Henley. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 201-9032 or visit www.rlbciviccenter.com.

 

February 18 

Broadway’s Next H!T Musical 

7:30 p.m. 

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan 

$28-$39 

Enjoy this unscripted theatrical production that features master improv artists using audience suggestions to create a full-blown, fully improvised musical. To purchase tickets, visit the box office or call Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787. For more information, call (847) 263-6300 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

 

February 19 

‘War of the Worlds’: Old-Time Classic Radio 

2:30 p.m. 

P.M. & L. Theatre, 877 Main St., Antioch 

$10 

Enjoy this RG Productions’ old-time radio presentation of Orson Welles’ classic “War of the Worlds” broadcast. The show features live, costumed actors, and authentic sound effects and multi-media touches. Afterward, stick around for a “talk-back” session with cast and crew members. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (847) 395-3055 or visit www.pmltheatre.com.

 

February 19 

Lake County Folk Club Concert 

7 p.m. 

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

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

Stop by the museum for this performance by Lake County Folk Club members Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemsen, along with opening act Cuz’n Bone. For more information, call (847) 543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

 

February 20 

Moms’ Day Out 

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Deer Creek Racquet Club, 701 Deer Creek Parkway, Highland Park 

$60 

In this Park District of Highland Park program, kids (ages 5-10) can learn the art of playing tennis, racquetball, Wallyball and ping-pong while Mom takes the day off. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 831-3810 or visit www.pdhp.org.