Stop by to view the moon, Jupiter and other objects in the sky through the Park District of Highland Park’s telescope from 9-10 p.m. May 5 at Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park. (NASA Photo)

May 4

Thursday Night at the Movies

6:30-8:45 p.m.

Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main St., Antioch

Free

Enjoy a screening of the film, “The Light Between Oceans” (rated PG-13), about an Australian World War I veteran living on an isolated island as a lighthouse keeper with his new bride, and the discovery of an infant washed ashore on a boat that the couple raises as their own child. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.

May 5

Spring Astronomy

9-10 p.m.

Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park

Free

Stop by to view the moon, Jupiter and other objects in the sky through the Park District of Highland Park’s telescope. The event is intended for ages 6 and up, and will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. No pre-registration is required. For more information, (847) 433-6901 or visit www.pdhp.org.

May 5, 6

‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’

7 p.m. May 5; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 6

Park School, 400 W. Townline Road, Round Lake

$5

Bring the family to see this Studio 13 Theatre production of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.,” sponsored by the Huebner Fishery Management Foundation. For tickets, and more information, call the Round Lake Area Park District at (847) 546-8558 or visit www.roundlakeareaparkdistrict.org.

May 6

Spring Bird Walk: Ryerson Woods

7-9 a.m.

Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods

Free

Joined skilled birder Mark Hurley in this Lake County Forest Preserve District program to look for migrating songbirds as they return to the area for spring. Meet in the Brushwood parking lot. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Adult supervision is required. For more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

May 6

Marty “Big Dog” Mercer

10 p.m.

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

Free

See 2016 Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee Marty “Big Dog” Mercer perform in concert with his blues/rock trio. For more information, call (847) 362-6688 or visit www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

May 8

Shakespeare Project of Chicago: ‘Love’s Labour Lost’

6:30-9 p.m.

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

Free

Actors from the Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present a full, live professional theatrical reading of “Love’s Labour Lost” in this special program. Get the full experience by attending the pre-show introduction at 6:15 p.m. and a talk-back session with the actors at the end. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (224) 543-1485 or visit www.vapld.info.

May 10

Fireside Chat with Lake County Coroner, Dr. Howard Cooper

6-7:30 p.m.

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

Free

Meet Lake County Coroner, Dr. Howard Cooper, in this session of the Village of Round Lake Beach’s monthly Fireside Chats series. The evening will begin with a meet-and-greet, followed by an informal conversation with elected officials from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Residents will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session from 7:15-7:30 p.m. Coffee and desserts will be provided. For more information, call (847) 546-2351 or visit www.villageofroundlakebeach.com.

May 10

Grayslake Historical Society Meeting

7-8:30 p.m.

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 64 Hawley St., Grayslake

Free

Using images and stories, Grayslake Historical Society board member Linda Willhite will share her extensive research on the intriguing Edwards family, whose history as Grayslake pioneers includes an asphyxiation, a law suit, land ownership, politics and wealth. For more information, call (847) 543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

May 11

Scotty McCreery, Jamie Lynn Spears

7:30 p.m.

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

$32.50-$59.50

Enjoy this concert starring Scotty McCreery, one of country music’s hottest new stars, along with special guest Jamie Lynn Spears. 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.