Lake County Calendar of Events June 20 – June 27

Animal Adventure Day Camp
9:30 a.m. to noon (each day)
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
$30
Kids (ages 6-9) can search for crawling, slithering and flying creatures in this activity-packed day camp from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 26-28 at the Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills.

June 21

Billiards Time for Adults
4-7 p.m.
River East Public Library, 813 W. Route 120, Lakemoor
Free

Adults (ages 18 and up) can get together with friends to play some pool downstairs at the library in this session of a recurring program. A PS4 system and games also are available. For more information, call 815-385-6303 or visit www.rivereastlibrary.org. 

June 22

Movie on the Green
9:30-11:30 p.m.
Community Garden Green, 17 E. School Ct., Fox Lake
Free

Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an outdoor showing — on a 16-foot inflatable screen — of the 1998 romantic comedy-drama, “You’ve Got Mail” (rated PG), starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, in this edition of the ongoing Summer Art Series. For more information, call 224-225-1402 or visit www.foxlake.org.

June 23

Motown Dance Night
7:30 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
$12 (reserved seating), $10 (general admission)

See world-renowned Motown, R&B and soul singer/songwriter Gerald “The Soulkeeper” McClendon perform in concert, with Archie Parks opening the show. Doors open at 5 p.m. For reservations, and more information, call 847-433-0304 or visit www.210live.com.

Restless Knites
10 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$5

See ska, reggae, blues, funk and rock band Restless Knites perform in concert at this popular area eatery and live music venue. For more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

June 24

Endless Summer Concert Series
2:30 p.m.
Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
Free

See popular Top 40 country cover band Bella Cain perform live in this session of the ongoing Endless Summer Concert Series. For more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

June 25

Paws for a Tale
3:30-5 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.
Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff
Free

Independent readers in first through fifth grade can sign up to read to a certified therapy dog in one or more 20-minute session. These dogs are non-judgmental and great listeners for children who could use some quality reading time or for those who just love dogs. Registration is required, and parents must sign a waiver form for participation. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-234-2540 or visit www.lakeblufflibrary.org.

June 26

Imaginary Animals Art Workshop
10:30 a.m. to noon
Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove
Free

In this workshop, Terri Murphy will instruct young artists (grades 3-8) on how to design an imaginary animal, using gouache paint, India ink and a water rinse to discover the “magical” process of developing a reverse illustration. Hints of color will provide the finishing touch. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call 847-639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

Kids Rockin’ the Park Summer Concerts
6-7 p.m.
Mallard Ridge Park, 110 Robincrest Lane, Lindenhurst
Free

The Lindenhurst Park District invites kids and their parents to enjoy a live performance by Istvan & His Imaginary Band, known for its family-friendly mix of original tunes, interactive rock ‘n’ roll, country, pop-punk and sing-alongs. For more information, call 847-356-6011 or visit www.lindenhurstparks.org.

June 26-28

Animal Adventure Day Camp
9:30 a.m. to noon (each day)
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
$30

Kids (ages 6-9) can search for crawling, slithering and flying creatures in this activity-packed day camp. Registration (in-person only) is required, along with completion of a release form and cash/check payment. For more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

June 27

Jazz Concert
7 p.m.
Grayslake Heritage Center & History Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake
Free

Enjoy an intimate concert in the Heritage Center courtyard featuring performances by students from Chapin Jazz Studios. For more information, call 847-223-8515 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com. 

 

 

–Lake County Calendar of Events June 20 – June 27–