Lake County Events

Chronicle Media Staff

 

March 2-5 

‘Elemeno Pea’ 

7:30 p.m. March 2; 8 p.m. March 3 and 4; 3 p.m. March 5 

Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest 

$15 

See this critically acclaimed play, written by Molly Smith Metzler and directed by Ellen Phelps, about two sisters from a working class family from Buffalo struggling to reconnect during a summer vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (847) 735-8554, Ext. 1 or visit www.citadeltheatre.org.

 

March 3 

CLC International Film Series: ‘The Lobster’ 

7 p.m. 

College of Lake County (A Wing Auditorium, Room A011), 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake 

Free 

Enjoy a screening of “The Lobster” (rated R), a 2016 dark, satirical comedy about a dystopian society written and directed by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos. For more information, call the box office at (847) 543-2300 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.

 

March 3 

Deja Vu 

10 p.m. 

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, island Lake 

Free 

See area cover band Deja Vu perform a mix of classic rock, Motown, Top 40, and 1980s and ’90s hits. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

 

March 3 

Boy Band Review 

10 p.m. 

Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Petersen Road, Libertyville 

$8 

See Chicago-based Boy Band Review, a tribute act that covers the music of ’N SYNC, New Kids on the Block and other boy bands from the 1990s. Doors open at 9 p.m. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 549-1972 or visit www.fuelroom.com.

 

March 3, 4 

Improv Comedy Night 

7:30 and 9 p.m. 

P.M. & L. Theatre (Tribute Hall), 881 Main St., Antioch 

$10 (residents), $5 (students, seniors) 

Enjoy an evening of improvisational comedy, presented by The Are We There Yet Players. One ticket is good for both the PG-rated high school show (7:30 p.m.) and the adult-oriented show (9 p.m.). Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (847) 395-3055 or visit www.pmltheatre.com.

 

March 4 

Smilin’ Saturday Stories: “Hansel and Gretel” 

11 a.m. to noon 

Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center (Black Box Theater), 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach 

Free 

Bring the family to see this Improv Playhouse production of the classic folk tale, “Hansel and Gretel.” Seating is limited; reservations are required. To register, and for more information, call (847) 201-9032 or visit www.rlbciviccenter.com.

 

March 6 

Let’s Travel to China 

4:30-5:30 p.m. 

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

Free

Kids (grades K-2) can learn about China and its people through folk tales, a craft, a movie and other activities. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (224) 543-2486 or visit www.vapld.info.

 

March 7 

A Wealth of Possibilities for Native Shade Gardens 

7-8 p.m. 

Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein 

Free 

Stop by for this month’s meeting of the Lake-to-Prairie Wild Ones, featuring guest speaker Peggy Simonsen of Citizens for Conservation. Registration is recommended. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

 

March 8 

Moon Over Highland Park 

6:30-9 p.m. 

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

Free 

In this all-ages event, volunteers from the Lake County Astronomical Society will be on hand with sophisticated telescopes to view the moon and other objects in the sky. Kids will receive glow bracelets and astronomy stickers. In case of rain or cloudy conditions, the event will be held March 9. For more information, call (847) 681-7030 or visit www.hplibrary.org.

 

March 9  

Irish Dance Performance 

7-8 p.m. 

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

Free 

Enjoy a live performance by members of the McNulty Irish Dance School in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.