Lake County Events

Chronicle Media Staff
The fifth annual Jazz & Wine Festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park.

The fifth annual Jazz & Wine Festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park.

August 4

Arbotheater Concerts

7-9 p.m.

Vernon Hills Memorial Arbotheater, 50 S. Fairway Drive, Vernon Hills

Free

See the band 1976, which revisits classic rock favorites from the 1970s, in the final installment of this summer’s Arbotheater Concerts series. For more information, call (847) 367-3700 or visit www.vernonhills.org.

 

August 4

Sounds of Summer Concert

7-8:30 p.m.

Viking Park Bandshell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee

Free

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to the park for a concert by 7th Heaven, one of the most popular touring classic rock cover bands in the Midwest. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call (847) 623-7788 or visit www.gurneeparkdistrict.com.

 

August 5

Movies in the Park

8:30-10 p.m.

Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich

Free

Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket and head to the park with family and friends to enjoy a showing of the animated film, “Inside Out,” about an 11-year-old girl who moves with her parents from Minnesota to San Francisco. Popcorn and drinks will be available for attendees. For more information, call (847) 438-5141 or visit www.lakezurich.org.

 

August 5

Summer Courtyard Concerts

Noon-1 p.m.

Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan

Free

Spend your Friday lunch hour in the library’s courtyard for a performance by the Piper Road Spring Band, a bluegrass group. Lunches will be available for purchase from Dockside Dogs, and the Friends of the Library will be selling drinks and sweet treats. For more information, call (847) 623-20141 or visit www.waukeganpl.org.

 

August 5

Family Fun Fridays

1-2 p.m.

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

Free

This interactive, educational family event, “Cold Blooded Creatures,” offers participants an opportunity to explore the world of reptiles. The event will be held on the outdoor stage, or indoors in a case of inclement weather. For more information, call (847) 201-9032 or visit www.villageofroundlakebeach.com.

 

August 6

Jazz & Wine Festival

Noon to 5 p.m.

Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park

Free

The fifth annual Jazz & Wine Festival will feature the Frank Catalano/Jimmy Chamberlin Supergroup, preceded by the Shawn Maxwell Quartet, the Judy Roberts Trio (with vocalist Wayne Messmer) and the Guy King Trio. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Outside alcoholic beverages will not be permitted. For more information, call (847) 726-7755 or visit www.shopdeerparktowncenter.com.

 

August 6

Big Trucks

9-11:30 a.m.

Ron Beese Park, 50 Rotary Drive, Barrington

Free

In this Barrington Park District event, dozens of fire engines, garbage trucks, village vehicles, tow trucks and more will be on hand in the parking lot for children to climb in and explore. The event also includes trackless train rides, Big Wheel races and an inflatable slide. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring a non-perishable food donation and be entered into a prize basket raffle. For more information, call (847) 381-0687 or visit www.barringtonparkdistrict.org.

 

August 6

MainSweet Dessert Walk

Noon-3 p.m.

Downtown Libertyville, Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville

$15

Stroll around downtown Libertyville and sample tasting-sized portions of desserts from participating shops and restaurants. For more information, including how to purchase tickets in advance, call (847) 680-0336 or visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

 

August 7

Summer Concert Series

5-6:30 p.m.

Kracklauer Park Gazebo, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein

Free

Bring snacks, drinks and friends for a Sunday evening in the park with the B-Side Band, a six-piece group covering rock, Motown, soul and R&B classics. For more information, call (847) 949-3200 or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

 

August 8

Friends of the Library Summer Concert Series

7-8 p.m.

Grayslake Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake

Free

Bring blankets and chairs to the library’s front lawn to see Makani and Friends, a trio combining angelic voices, ukuleles, Tahitian drums and traditional Hawaiian dance, in the final show of the 2016 Summer Concert Series. For more information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.

 

August 10

Video Editing with iMovie

Noon-1 p.m.

Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park

Free

Learn how to edit home videos using editing software available in the library’s Digital Media Lab during this beginning level class. To register, and for more information, call (847) 432-0216 or visit www.hplibrary.org.