Lake County Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Support the BreastFest of Champions Avon Walk To End Breast Cancer Team at a special concert 7 p.m. April 29, featuring headliner Michael McDermott, Gina Gonzalez and the Wingmen, and the Curious Jimmy C Band.

April 28, 29

Cinderella KIDS Live Performance

7 p.m. April 28; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 29

Park School, 400 W. Townline Road, Round Lake

$5

See this theatrical production, an adaption of the classic animated film, “Cinderella,” presented live by Disney’s Cinderella KIDS troupe. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 546-8558 or visit www.roundlakeareaparkdistrict.com.

 

April 29

Family Kite Fly

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills

Free

Bring the family to fly kites in support of the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ Flying 4 Kids program, which promotes the sale of park district license plates that feature a kite design. Proceeds from the sale of kite-themed plates support after-school programming. Bring your own kite or purchase one at the event for $6. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 996-6800 or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.

 

April 29

40th Anniversary Family Tennis Night Event

6-8 p.m.

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

$10

Bring the family to enjoy a night of tennis, wallyball and the indoor golf driving range in this special anniversary event. Pizza will be included. To register, and for more information, call (847) 831-3810 or visit www.pdhp.org.

 

April 29

BreastFest 8 (Breast Cancer Fundraiser)

7 p.m.

Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville

$30

Support the BreastFest of Champions Avon Walk To End Breast Cancer Team at this special concert, featuring headliner Michael McDermott, Gina Gonzalez and the Wingmen, and the

Curious Jimmy C Band. Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 549-1972 or visit www.fuelroom.com.

 

 

April 29

 

Poison’D Crue

10 p.m.

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Free

See Poison’D Crue pay homage to 1980s hair metal bands Poison and Motley Crue at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

 

April 30

Lake County Folk Club Concert

7 p.m.

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

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

Enjoy this concert by the Lake County Folk Club, featuring headliner Jen Sygit and opener Jay Einhorn. The museum will be open before and after the concert. For more information, call (847) 543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

 

May 2

Moon Over Mundelein

6:30-9 p.m.

Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein

Free

In this all-ages special event, members of the Lake County Astronomical Society will be on hand outside the library with powerful telescopes to magnify the view of the moon, Jupiter, Saturn and other objects in the sky. The program is dependent on dry weather and acceptable sky conditions. Rain date is May 3. For more information, call (847) 566-8702 or visit www.fremontlibrary.org.

 

May 3

An Evening with Todd Rundgren

7:30 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$39.50-$95

See legendary rock guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer/engineer Todd Rundgren, best known for mega-hits “Hello It’s Me” and “Bang On the Drum All Day,” perform in 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.

 

May 3

Let’s Get Silly with Holly Nagel

7 p.m.

Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main St., Antioch

Free

Children can gather for an evening of stories, songs and balloons in this entertaining and engaging show, including Nagel’s quirky touches on fables, fairy tales and whatever else tickles her fancy. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.

 

May 4

Wildlife in McHenry County

6 p.m.

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

Free

Get a close-up look at animal skulls, furs and feathers, and learn all about the area’s wild animals in this all-ages event, presented by the McHenry County Conservation District. A live animal will visit the group at the end of the program. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.