Bring the family to enjoy 28th Annual Black History Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Zion-Benton Township High School (South Cafeteria), 3901 W. 21st St., Zion.

February 22

History of Holiday Park
6:30-8 p.m.
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
Free

In this adult program, a speaker from the Grant Hall Museum will share the history of the former Holiday Park Ski Resort in Ingleside. For more information, call (847) 587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

February 23

Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock
8 p.m.
Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
$25

See Hairball, heralded for its authentic re-enactment of some of the biggest arena rock and hair metal bands of the 1980s, including Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses, KISS, Van Halen, Poison, Bon Jovi and more. To purchase tickets, stop by the box office or call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787. For more information, call (847) 782-2366 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

February 24

28th Annual Black History Celebration
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Zion-Benton Township High School (South Cafeteria), 3901 W. 21st St., Zion
Free

Bring the family to enjoy this celebration of Black History Month, presented by the Zion Park District and Zion-Benton Township High School District 126. The event includes singing, dancing, guest speakers and poetry. This year’s theme is, “Educate and Unite the Community.” Lunch will follow the program. For more information, call (847) 746-5919 or visit www.zionparkdistrict.com.

Duty, Honor, Country: The Life of Dwight D. Eisenhower
2-3:30 p.m.
Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main St., Antioch
Free

In this adult program, historian Jim Gibbons will explore the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower, who became the 34th President of the United States after serving as a history-making Five Star General with the U.S. Army during World War II. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.

Modern Day Romeos
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$5

See veteran party rock cover band Modern Day Romeos perform live at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

February 25

Under the Ice and Mud
1 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

Learn about the survival strategies of local critters that spend the winter under ice and mud, and take a short hike to see if any of the creatures are up and moving around. For more information, call (847) 381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues
6 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
$30 (general admission), $55 (VIP)

See legendary blues harmonica virtuoso Corky Siegel, recent winner of a Reader’s Digest national award for chamber music composition and a member of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, perform in concert with his acclaimed chamber ensemble. Doors open at 5 p.m. for general seating, and at 4:45 p.m. for VIP ticket-holders for a wine and cheese reception with Siegel prior to the show. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (847) 433-0304 or visit www.210restaurant.com.

February 27

Launch Pad Speaks: Cartoon Confidential
7-8:30 p.m.
Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling
Free

In this Launch Pad program (for ages 14 and up), accomplished cartoonist Mark Anderson, who has been published in multiple mediums, including Reader’s Digest and National Geographic, will disclose the trade secrets of his path to becoming a professional artist. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 459-4100, Ext. 312 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

February 28

Wine 101
7 p.m.
O’Toole’s Libertyville, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
$30

Enjoy a selection of four wine samples paired with cheese and charcuterie at this gourmet gastropub, the third addition to O’Toole’s Pub Group. To reserve a spot, and for more information, call (847) 984-2599 or visit www.timothyotooles.com. 

–Lake County Calendar of Event Feb. 22 – Feb. 28–