February 25
’90s Throwback: Vanilla Ice, Coolio and Tone Loc will be at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.

February 22 

Wednesday Night Blockbuster: ‘Sully’ 

6:30-8:15 p.m. 

Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein 

Free 

Enjoy a showing of the blockbuster film, “Sully” (rated PG-13), starring Tom Hanks as Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who famously guided his plane to a safe landing on the Hudson River in 2009. For more information, call (847) 566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

February 23 

Fireside Chat 

6-7:30 p.m. 

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

Free 

Join this edition of the monthly Fireside Chat series for a meet-and-greet and Q&A session with Round Lake Beach Mayor Richard Hill and Round Lake Area Public Library Executive Director Jim DiDonato. Coffee and desserts will be provided. For more information, call (847) 201-9032 or visit www.rlbciviccenter.com.

February 23 

A Night at the Oscars 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park 

Free 

In this special program, Chicago tribune film critic Michael Phillips will share his picks for this year’s Academy Awards and show film clips of the nominated movies and stars. Lucky winners will take home their own chocolate Oscars. Registration is not required. For more information, call (847) 432-0216 or visit www.hplibrary.org.

February 23 

Underground Railroad in Northeast Illinois 

7-8:15 p.m. 

Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main St., Antioch 

Free 

In this adult program, Dr. Larry McClellan (retired from Governors State University) will use maps and images to share stories of Civil War-era slaves traveling through northeastern Illinois on the Underground Railroad network. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.

February 24 

Dick Diamond and the Dusters 

10 p.m. 

Mickey’s Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville 

Free 

See this popular area cover band play rock, pop and dance songs from the 1960s to 2000 and beyond. For more information, call (847) 362-6688 or visit www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

February 25 

27th Annual Black History Celebration 

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Zion-Benton Township High School Horizon Campus (South Cafeteria), 3901 W. 21st St., Zion 

Free 

Bring the family to enjoy singing, dancing, poetry and guest speakers in this annual celebration of Black History Month, presented by the Zion Park District and the Zion-Benton Public Library. Dinner will be served following the program. For more information, call (847) 746-5919 or visit www.zionparkdistrict.com.

February 25 

Back to Maryland 

8 p.m. 

Primo Italian American Cuisine, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee 

Free (with dinner purchase) 

Make reservations for dinner and then sit back after the meal to enjoy the blues, funk, jazz and R&B sounds of Back to Maryland at this gourmet Italian-American restaurant. For reservations, and more information, call (847) 336-3166 or visit www.primogurnee.com.

February 25 

’90s Throwback: Vanilla Ice, Coolio and Tone Loc 

8 p.m. 

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$37.50-$79.50 

See this trio of chart-topping hip hop artists from the 1990s perform live in this throwback concert. 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 26 

London at War 

6-7:30 p.m. 

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

Free 

Adults can hear a firsthand account about life in London during World War II from area resident Lawrence Feldman, who emigrated to America on his own at age 16 and then served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (224) 543-1485 or visit www.vapld.info.

February 27 

Coffee with Christine 

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan 

Free 

Enjoy a cup of hot coffee and some warm conversation with Youth and Family Counseling social worker Christine Spuhler. Talk about the weather, share a new recipe or just hang out. For more information, call (847) 623-2041 or visit www.waukeganpl.org.