Lake County Calendar of Events Oct. 3 – Oct. 10

Kids with a day off school for Columbus Day can enjoy a screening of the computer-animated adventure film, “Coco” (rated PG) in the Children’s Activity Room from 2-3:45 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake.

October 4

Thursday Night at the Movies
6-8:30 p.m.
Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main Street, Antioch
Free

Get together with friends at the library to enjoy a screening of the 2018 fantasy/science fiction film, “Solo: A Stars Wars Story” (rated PG-13), directed by Ron Howard. To register, and for more information, call 847-395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.

Senior Scams
6-7 p.m.
Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion
Free

In this adult program (ages 18 and up), presenter Stephen Taich of Assured Insurance Solutions will go through the basics of avoiding common scams that generally target seniors. To register, and for more information, call 847-872-4680, ext. 111 or visit www.zblibrary.info.

October 5

Luau at the Beach
2-5 p.m.
Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center, 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
$20

In this Park District of Highland Park event, kids (ages 6-9) can build and sail warrior boats, learn to hula and make leis — and then make paper bag “campfires” and enjoy a “beachy” treat while settling in to watch a movie. To register, and for more information, call 847-433-6901 or visit www.pdhp.org.

Judas Beast
9 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
Free

See Iron Maiden/Judas Priest tribute band Judas Beast perform songs from iconic British heavy metal group Iron Maiden’s “Legacy of the Beast” European set list. For more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

October 6

Nicholas Tremulis and The Prodigal 9
7 p.m.
210 Restaurant & Live Music Lounge, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood
$10 (general admission), $15 (table/couch seating)

Enjoy an evening of rock, dirty blues, swamp and folk music with longtime Chicago singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Nicholas Tremulis and his new “super group,” The Prodigal 9. The Dave Herrero Duo will open the show. Doors open at 5 p.m. Free valet parking is available. For tickets, and more information, call 847-433-0304 or visit www.210live.com.

Ginuwine, Corey Pieper
7:30 p.m.
Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan
$38-$68

See R&B/soul crooner Ginuwine, a three-time nominee for an American Music Award as Favorite Male R&B Artist, perform in concert. Rap/R&B performer Corey Pieper will open the show. To buy tickets, and for more information, stop by the box office or call Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787. For more information, call 847-782-2366 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

October 7

Autumn Voyagers
1 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

Enjoy a seasonal outing discovering some of the area’s “autumn voyagers,” including birds, mammals, insects and more. For more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

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

See long-running ZZ Top tribute band Eliminator perform live in this session of the ongoing Endless Summer Outdoor Concert Series. For more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

October 8

Movie Showing: ‘Coco’
2-3:45 p.m.
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
Free

Kids with a day off school for Columbus Day can enjoy a screening of the computer-animated adventure film, “Coco” (rated PG) in the Children’s Activity Room. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided. Registration is not required. For more information, call 847-587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

October 10

Lunchtime @the Library: Al Capone & The 1933 World’s Fair
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa
Free

Bring your lunch (coffee and dessert will be provided) and enjoy this special adult program, featuring guest speaker William Hazelgrove, author of “Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair: The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago.” A book sale and signing will follow the presentation. To register, and for more information, call 847-356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.   

 

 

–Lake County Calendar of Events Oct. 3 – Oct. 10–